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life by the laxdals

Graduation stages and life stages.

In May 2006, I graduated from high school as a mere 17-year-old. I was a planner then, too. Graduating stressed me out big time. I thought I had to have my … Continue reading

05/19/2012 · 1 Comment

The kind of mom I hope to be.

People watching is one of my favorite activities. Last week, as I was waiting in line at the pharmacy, I spent some time watching a mom and her daughter. I’d … Continue reading

04/24/2012 · 2 Comments

5 baby items we really didn’t need.

Now that we’ve been parents for nearly 16 weeks, we’re basically pros at this job. Kidding! But we certainly have had a chance to figure out what baby products are … Continue reading

04/15/2012 · 2 Comments

Limited time.

I’m baaaack. To work, that is. Being Annistyn’s mommy is my absolute favorite job in the world. (Umm… how could it not be?!) But now that maternity leave is over, … Continue reading

03/27/2012 · 3 Comments

A to Z.

So it’s been forever since I’ve filled out one of these silly surveys, but as Annistyn’s napping away the morning, I find myself wanting to write but feeling uninspired. Here’s … Continue reading

03/19/2012 · 1 Comment

Oh happy Saturday.

Even though I’m still on leave (for a little while, anyway!), weekends are precious. We love having a couple of carefree days with daddy. Today was an especially good Saturday. … Continue reading

03/10/2012 · Leave a Comment

Pinterest, meet reality.

Know what’s even more fun than pinning? Creating! I’m a lucky lady to have a husband so interested in this stuff. We’ve got a nice little arrangement going: Pinterest and … Continue reading

03/03/2012 · 3 Comments

Two months.

Wowza. Where has the time gone? No, really. Where?! Miss Annistyn turns two months old this week. Since she’s so mature and all, she told me she’d like to make … Continue reading

02/26/2012 · Leave a Comment

Savoring the moment.

Sadly, today I realized that my maternity leave is already half over. Of course, that means I still have plenty of time to breathe in many more sweet moments with … Continue reading

02/06/2012 · 1 Comment

One month.

Guess who’s already one month old today?! The month has flown by, yet it feels like Miss Annistyn has been a part of our lives for forever. Of course life … Continue reading

01/28/2012 · Leave a Comment
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