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Easter Chicks

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I realized after the fact that I should have put them in their Easter dresses! And then I realized that they don't have Easter dresses... OOPS! Good thing they're unusually adorable in whatever they're wearing! I'm not normally arrogant, but I think my babes are pretty darn cute. Guess that probably a mom-thing, huh. The girls are 9 months this week! And they're already starting to move into 12 ... [ Read More ]

Stuffed Scribbles Softies

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I'm so excited to share the finished product from our Etsy Shop Custom Softie Giveaway Winner, Zella Marie! She submitted this adorable 'super kitty' drawing. Look at all the detail! This girl wasn't messing around! My mom got right to work, shuffling through her wide assortment of fabrics... and in record time, she constructed this absolutely adorable stuffed animal/dolly inspired by Zella's ... [ Read More ]

The Pain of Infertility

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The title of our blog 'Sawdust and Embryos' is a reflection of two things that define our lives. Sawdust represents our creativity, carpentry, design, craftiness, etc. And the Embryos? Embryos represent an affliction that doesn't define us, but absolutely has played a pivotal roll in our marriage, our family... our life. While trying to remain sensitive to our infertile readers, our little miracle ... [ Read More ]

Most Embarrassing Photo. EVER.

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I was rummaging through some boxes in our attic looking for something or other, and I fell upon something that has never seen the light of day. Something I'm been violently embarrassed of... until now. A photo that I now find HILARIOUS. I give you... me and Nick's first professional photo shoot (from many moons ago). I'll give you a moment to compose yourself, pull yourself off the floor, and ... [ Read More ]

Growing TOO FAST!

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Yet another week has passed, and I desperately wish that I could freeze time. It just goes by so fast... that's all. I just got back from the 'Mothers of Multiples' Garage Sale in Des Moines, and I'm excited to go dig through all the new-to-us loot! Baby girls clothes are soooooo fun! ... [ Read More ]

Custom ‘Softie’ Giveaway WINNER!!

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Ok peeps... we had lots and lots of super cute submissions for the giveaway from our Etsy Shop! There's some crazy-adorable artists out there... and thanks to everyone for sharing your artwork with us! It was so much fun seeing each little masterpiece as they trickled into our mailbox! So here's the deal, I want to stress that this was not a 'coloring contest'. The winner was chosen at random, ... [ Read More ]

China Cabinet Rescue ~ of the Retro Orange Variety

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  I've been secretly aching to give an old piece of furniture a bold coat of obnoxious awesomeness. Aaaand last weekend, I found the perfect old china hutch on craigslist for a mere $40 bucks! HOLLA! (actual craigslist photo!) My favorite part of making over china cabinets is giving the 'backboard' my own personal touch (like this and this). And having painted the body of the piece ... [ Read More ]

Spring on the Homestead

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Something about THIS spring just seems magical. Maybe it's because I have children to enjoy it with and make memories. Everything is so green. Life is just what it's supposed to be. I keep thinking about gardening, grilling, sunsets, and picnics with the little missies. But then I remember that Reuben is crazy. Like a wild animal. You wouldn't know it by this picture though. He's a bothersome ... [ Read More ]

A Few Items of Business

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Happy Monday! What a busy weekend we experienced! We painted a couple backsplashes, barbequed with friends, mowed 4 acres, worked on some furniture, and enjoyed pizza with family members on TWO different occasions! And now for a few items of business:1) All of a sudden, we've started getting a lot of icky spam comments on the blog, so we're adding a feature that requires you to enter some letters ... [ Read More ]

Pure Mischief

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We're at the point now where it seems there are new milestones all the time! Adelyn popped a 3rd tooth (and may be working on a 4th) this week and has started saying DAH! Nick thinks she's conveying who her favorite parent is, but I gently explain to him that it's phonetically the easiest things for babies to say first ...Hehe! Paisley is on the verge of scooting/crawling. This mobility has ... [ Read More ]

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