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Oh, yes… We are doing Elf on a Shelf here in the Ryder household. Although we didn’t opt for the creepy elf, for Everly’s sake. She gets freaked out by many things. Clowns, large statues and probably Elf on a Shelf. Christopher was more cheerful and child friendly we think. We are doing this popular...

I did a small experiment this year, we ordered and sent out about 35 holiday photo cards to friends and family. Except, I was lazy and I thought everyone else was like me with holiday cards lists so I omitted return address labels from the cards we sent. As a result we’ve seen a major...

It is true, we are all boogers and bad hair up in here this week. Nathan is the only one that isn’t sick, lucky guy....

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One cold fall morning this week I saw my bunnies sunning themselves in the doorway of the hutch call cute and cuddly. They’ve got love to keep them warm. LOL! I went to clean the cat box and Everly said to me “Mama, let me try” as she grabbed the scooper from me and dove...

I have seen a whole slew of pumpkins having children on the social networks today. Kind of made me laugh and want to reshare. Here are a few of them: Via Lustik Via BlessedBirthDoulas Via www.extremepumpkins.com Via i am bored Want to see more pumpkin photos? How about newborn Everly in a pumpkin? View the...

I am following the trend of other bloggers and starting up a Friday Phone Dump here on the blog. It gives an interesting look at how the week shaped up, without so many words (cause face it who has time for those?). Really though, it is fun for me to see how the week has...

It is true! I was born on the first day of spring 29 years ago. I am now another year older (and wiser?). Everly was excited, probably more than I was on my birthday. She even opened my presents from Nathan for me which was adorable and helpful. Apparently she also helped to wrap them...

This week we took advantage of the free HP photocards offered at walmart. Photocards are always a fun way to send memories to family and we always have fun photos to share. Plus who doesn’t like getting mail that isn’t bills or junk? Here is what we came up with for our photo cards: The...