Category Archives: Daddy

Dear Daughters – The First in a Series of Letters: Your Dad

Something that I have set as a goal for myself to do this year is to take photos of all the family heirloom pieces I have in my possession and write captions for them, including available information about to whom … Continue reading

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Christmas is Love

Our elf, Christopher Pop-In-Kins, left our house last night, leaving behind a note and the movie, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” I told the girls they could watch their new movie after baths, just before getting ready for Santa and … Continue reading

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Rudolph on Repeat

The holiday spirit is in full swing around here. Last night Daddy (aka Santa) helped me wrap the rest of the presents and get them under the tree. The girls inspected them closely this morning and eagerly asked about each … Continue reading

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Making Snowmen – Sometimes You Need to Improvise

The girls got their wish to play in the snow today. They had so much fun tromping through the snow, making tracks and exploring. Lass was a bit unsteady at first and had a hard time getting up when she … Continue reading

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Daddy’s Birthday

Friday was my husband’s birthday. I love his birthday. I so enjoy the feeling of doing nice things for the one I love. We were on vacation, so I got up with the girls and let him sleep in (which … Continue reading

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Move Over Katniss

This girl is fierce. She has always been into shooting the bow with her Daddy. Now, thanks to a friend of my Dad’s who thoughtfully made this little bow for her, she has one of her own. Watch out world. … Continue reading

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Weekend Family Fest

It was cold and rainy here all weekend. But our house was full of warmth and sunshine. We took full advantage of being home together for a full weekend. We played, and made music, and colored Halloween cookies. We hunkered … Continue reading

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Making Memories

We were in recovery mode today.  Yesterday we partied hard with our friends.  This statement takes on a whole new, yet still quite accurate meaning when you consider that “we” is in reference to four adults with our six children … Continue reading

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Braving the Pool

I took the girls to the pool this afternoon for the first time this summer.  It’s pretty hot here, so I figured it would be a good way to get some outside time after naps (or non-nap in the case … Continue reading

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Fashion Shows and Fishing

The title of this post really sums up the variety of things the girls have to do when we go to the farm.  The last post showed a good selection of their activities, as well.  It just seems never-ending.  One … Continue reading

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