Month: August 2011

  • Special Link

    I’d like you to welcome a new voice to the wonderful world of blogging! My sis-in-law, Jess has just taken the brave leap over at Choosing Hope. For those of you who have ever blogged (especially the small handful who blog regularly!) you know that in and of itself, blogging is a pretty vulnerable proposition. […]

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  • I want to be your internet-era class clown

    Last night my mind was wandering and wondering if people who read my blog are also my friends on Facebook…and if they ever read my status updates. Then I wondered if my FB friends ever read my blog. Then I wondered how I became so narcissistic that I think people care what I have to […]

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  • Poor Big Brother

    We’ve entered a unique set-up in the sibling situation of our household, and it is this: Sydney is more often, more work than her brother. She’s at that adorable 3 year old stage where one minute she is just beyond-words precious and funny, singing new songs, trying new dances, giving hugs and kisses. But the […]

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  • Feelin’ the love.

    I gotta say thanks for all the really thoughtful and sweet comments and messages ya’ll sent after my last post. It really was a huge source of encouragement for me! I felt the love from our friends and family that have been so right here with us through every step. I loved hearing from other […]

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  • Not my favorite milestone

    OK, this is not a great post to have after not blogging for so long, but I’m gonna share it anyway, because I know some other people who can relate! Please allow me to wallow in self-pity for a few minutes. Yesterday I experienced another first in the adoption process…I have my first public cry. […]

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  • Had to be there?

    OK, I’m going out on a limb to describe a funny Carsonism, but I can’t give it to you verbatim, so it might not translate. The reason is, his comment included the name of our hometown, which I guard pretty closely on this little bloggy thing. I think I have mentioned that we live on […]

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  • My Bed, My Deep Thoughts

    Last night I slept in a nice bed. The mattresses are really high-quality, given to us as a wedding gift by someone who works in the business. They even have our names embroidered on the side! Oh yes. You read that correctly. The frame is wrought iron and bought from a friend when they were […]

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  • Memory Lane–music edition

    This one cracks me up, b/c it is a true little glimpse into the secret life of the B-lilly fam. Yes, Husband really does make up songs and sing them wildly all the time. Yes, the kids eat it up and dance around. Yes, Carson rarely has pants on (see: previously given nickname Pantless Wonder […]

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  • I’m in heaven!

    About 3.5 years ago, Trent surprised me and got me a nice little digital camcorder for our anniversary. I was excited and used it quite a bit for the first few months, including downloading the software that came with the camera and was supposed to make it ALL! SO! EASY! Well, the first time I […]

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