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hypothesize. surmise. speculate.

hypothesize. surmise. speculate.

No. We didn’t get our i800 approval yet. But we did get our fingerprint notices. Suh-weet, right? Well, not exactly. I’ve requested to reschedule mine. “What the heck for?” you might be asking. And, normally, I’d have to completely agree with you. I mean, really, what on this planet would be more pressing than getting those sweaty little fingers printed… Read More

04.21.09 · Uncategorized 45

my nut

my nut

Jude descended the stairs this morning in his usual fashion: bleary eyed, calling for mama, clutching his pillow and the toy du jour from the day before. Sophie spotted him first. She laughed and pointed at him, “Jude looks like a nut!” “A nut?” I replied, uncertain where this conversation was headed. “You mean, like a crazy person?” “Noooo, mama!”… Read More

04.17.09 · Uncategorized 23

down for the count

down for the count

Isabelle was sick a few weeks ago. Since Isabelle is rarely sick, neither of us knew quite what to do with ourselves, stuck in the house with not much to do. She spent quite a few hours comforted by the cool of the leather couch, contentedly watching another episode of “Calliou” on PBS. Much to my vexation. That’s how I… Read More

04.16.09 · Uncategorized 21

toothless…. er, I mean wordless

toothless…. er, I mean wordless

04.15.09 · Uncategorized 14

Easter merriment

Easter merriment

Thanks to Bakerella’s awesome idea, we got a little crafty around here on Easter. Since my kids didn’t actually see the pictures over on Bakerella’s blog, they were satisfied with mom’s on-the-fly substitutions: plain ol’ foil instead of festive cupcake liners, boxed cake mix instead of homemade and, well, my pictures instead of Bakerella’s. Sorry kids. What you don’t know… Read More

04.14.09 · Uncategorized 26

finally

Finally. A moment to sit down and catch my breath. It’s been an insane two weeks. Insane in a really, really good way. First off was my incredible trip to Pioneer Woman’s house. Y’all might not feel like walking down memory lane with me again, but I do. Man, just thinking of it takes me to a happy place. It… Read More

03.23.09 · Uncategorized 13

doin’ the zoo

doin’ the zoo

03.19.09 · Uncategorized 42

st. patrick’s day

st. patrick’s day

A bit about Saint Patrick… * He was a pagan until he was 16 years old * He became a Christian during his enslavement to the Irish marauders who kidnapped him from his family’s wealthy estate on the British mainland * He escaped after 6 years and was so convicted of the need to spread the Gospel that he went… Read More

03.17.09 · Uncategorized 24

spring break: day one

spring break: day one

03.17.09 · Uncategorized 20

cake pop love

cake pop love

Man oh man, were my girls excited to get their paws on the Hello Kitty cake pops we made at the Pioneer Woman’s house. Even though Colleen and I were cake pop novices, the finished products were still pretty darn cute. To learn more about cake pops, and to see Bakerella‘s amazing creations, visit her site here. Just keep scrolling… Read More

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I'm Stefanie. Wife to one, mom to 13. Occasional blogger and t-shirt maker. Wannabe photographer and exerciser. Constant grace-needer and orphan advocator. more
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our china journeys

magnolia - 2016
clementine - 2014
tallula - 2012
penelope - 2011
vivienne - 2010
shepherd - 2008
jude - 2007
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