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Prehistoric Rabbit Repellant for Gardens

June 7th, 2010

Somehow Peter Rabbit snuck into our garden a few nights ago, even though we have a raised bed surrounded by chicken wire. The little furry pest ate one entire row and a half of green beans, all of the cucumber plants but one, and trampled the peas. I looked up a natural deterrent for rabbits …

A Taste of Absence Does The Heart Good

June 1st, 2010

This weekend Brad and I were able to get a short little breather. It’s amazing what some comfort food (while it’s still warm) and a couple hours away with some good reads will do to recharge your spirit. Uninterrupted conversation and riding in the car, rather than a van filled with car seats, was a welcomed …

Before You Hit the Road, Jack

May 24th, 2010

I came across some of our Walt Disney World Videos last night. Ahhhh, the memories. Several of you asked for Trip Planning, Packing, and Executing ideas after we came home,and at the time I was overwhelmed with this endless load. So now that we’ve conquered potty training (insert angels singing) I might get around to …

Fresh Catch of the Day

May 23rd, 2010

Too bad Brad didn’t get a picture of the bass scaring the little lives out of them when it flopped right beside them! Can you imagine the fishing stories these boys will tell one day?

Me. The Cows. And Haiti.

May 20th, 2010

So I entered this essay contest that Stonyfield is holding for bloggers… … Cuz I’m really interested in learning more about eating natural foods, finding out where our foods come from, passing the goodness along to my boys, and all. … I’ve been even more inspired after watching this movie and while growing our garden. …

Let It Slide…

May 19th, 2010

They love to play this game on the slide that they invented. Each of them slides down and slams into the last one in line. No cries. Just laughter. A game only BROTHERS could make up and love. (Linked to 5 Minutes for Mom Wordless Wednesday)

Yes, We Can! (Bob the Builder Said It First)

May 17th, 2010

Mother’s of preschoolers, regardless of party affiliation, know that President Obama was borrowing his famous “Yes We Can” campaign line from Bob the Builder. In which Bob asks, Can We Fix It? To which the machinery responds: Yes, We Can! We were inspired by Bob’s “Yes We Can’” spirit in our potty training endeavors. And …