Hannah Elisabeth, Life, Traditions & Celebrations

Christmas Dinosaurs

Yesterday was baking day…This may be a new Christmas tradition in our family.  I have not really done much Christmas baking since…well, ever!  In the past few years I have made things (chocolate biscotti) for cookie exchanges, but any Christmas goodies around our house have been given to us by friends!  But, this year Hannah is not only old enough to help with the process, she …

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Hannah Elisabeth, Traditions & Celebrations

Limited, Non-Compromising Participation

“Happy Halloween!” “Happy Reformation Day!” or “We don’t do that.”  I’ve heard them all.  In college, the “Reformation Day” greeting was quite popular…but I rarely hear it anymore.  Recently, I’ve been noticing some very different opinions about this holiday.  I am surprised to see just how strongly some people feel about it – both good and bad.  For me, Halloween was always one of …

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Hannah Elisabeth, Life, Mommyhood

Why Hannah Doesn’t Sleep

Okay, so maybe that’s not the real reason…It was just a good excuse to post a cute picture. The real reason is yet another “big girl” milestone…  We have officially given up the afternoon nap, and transitioned to something we are (rather erroneously) calling “quiet time.”  (Of course, I reserve the right to reinstitute naptime when it is needed!)  The …

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