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brought to you by your local photobooth

by Crystal Butler 5 Comments

A couple of days ago the girls had "school picture day."  A proper photo shoot, complete with overanimated photographer, sky blue backdrop, and live bunnies (okay, that part was kinda ... Read More about brought to you by your local photobooth

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happy 33! yes, I just told everyone your age.

by Crystal Butler 7 Comments

And now I'm about to show them baby pictures.  You'll live. Hold on, James.  It only gets worse from here... My, you're handsome.  But what is up with that scenic ... Read More about happy 33! yes, I just told everyone your age.

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better late than never: spring blanket for S.

by Crystal Butler 8 Comments

A while ago (okay, over a year ago), after years of pain and paperwork, dear friends of ours finally brought their baby home from China.  Beautiful little S., one year old.This blanket ... Read More about better late than never: spring blanket for S.

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knock her socks off

by Crystal Butler 6 Comments

It would appear my obsession with her feet includes being tickled watching her yank her socks off.  I swear every time we go somewhere I have to scramble around the floorboard for her socks and ... Read More about knock her socks off

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evyn’s guide to spring, part 2: hoops, flowers, and rocks

by Crystal Butler 3 Comments

Does anyone remember hula hoop-ing?!  She saw something pink and purple with sparkles peeking out of a bin at Target, and when I pulled it out to hula right there in the aisle, she was hooked. ... Read More about evyn’s guide to spring, part 2: hoops, flowers, and rocks

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evyn’s guide to spring, part 1: hopscotch

by Crystal Butler 10 Comments

  I've never been much of an outside person.  I don't know why.  I grew up in Montana, and I love the idea of the outdoors.  But actually going outside seems like ... Read More about evyn’s guide to spring, part 1: hopscotch

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