Author Archives: Giggles

Crafts with my kiddos – Other mediums

11 November 2015, 3:48 pm by Giggles

Categories: Quilting/Sewing/Knitting/Crafting

Last week I shared all the hand and foot print art I’ve done with our kids. This week I wanted to share the other types of art that I’ve done with them so far. Keep reading →

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Babies & Brains & Baby Brains

10 November 2015, 10:43 pm by Giggles

Categories: News, Science & Tech

I made Brett promise me that after we had kids I’d still be able to have conversations about topics other than baby poop. So here are some things I’ve learned about babies and brains and baby brains. Baby brains are one of my favorite topics. Keep reading →

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I’m an orangutan

9 November 2015, 2:16 pm by Giggles

Categories: Family, Learn Something

I learned that modern orangutan mothers are in constant physical contact with their children for the first 4-5 months of their lives. Constant. The two are never apart. Always touching. And I think I might be part orangutan. Keep reading →

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Reverently

8 November 2015, 11:32 pm by Giggles

Categories: Gospel

I’ve spent a lot of time the past couple of years trying to figure out how to teach my children to be reverent because I definitely want them to understand it is more than just being quiet. Sitting perfectly silent in church while giving your brother a death stare does not a reverent person make. Keep reading →

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Bagpipes

7 November 2015, 10:54 pm by Giggles

Categories: Random

Let it be noted, if anyone plays “Amazing Grace” at my funeral, it must be played on bagpipes. That’s the only way to play that song. Keep reading →

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Adventure is out there?

6 November 2015, 9:33 am by Giggles

Categories: Life

Day-to-day my life would probably be pretty boring. Right now it’s a never ending cycle of diaper changes. But take the bigger picture, step back a bit, and I’ve led a pretty adventurous life! And I’ve still got a lot of life left to live too. Given the right screen writer it might even make a decent movie. Keep reading →

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