Sometimes it is worth the few dollars

Posted by Emily Spurrier (Dys-Located) on April 11, 2012

When we lived in Minnesota, Kathryn was lucky enough to receive several batches of hand-me-downs from her big cousin Sarah (she’s barely a big cousin, as they’re only a year apart in age). But, it seemed that as quick as she grew into some clothes, she grew right back out of them. Thus, buying clothes brand new all the time would have gotten pretty expensive. continue reading »

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Happy Easter

Posted by Emily Spurrier (Dys-Located) on April 8, 2012

She moved almost too quickly this morning for us to get a good photo.  George just kept the shutter going on his phone and was kind enough to send me a couple of his shots.  Here is one from this morning, along with a few from years past… continue reading »

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I am not quitting my job

Posted by Emily Spurrier (Dys-Located) on March 31, 2012

 

I came to work tonight wondering if this was it. Was I finally going to be able to be a stay at home mom? Would I possibly be able to finally take the honeymoon I never went on? continue reading »

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Wordless Wednesday – Six Flags

Posted by Emily Spurrier (Dys-Located) on March 28, 2012

Photos courtesy of her “Aunt” Kerry continue reading »

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The painful truth about spring

Posted by Emily Spurrier (Dys-Located) on March 26, 2012

George has severe seasonal allergies. It’s to the point where he has to wear a mask, a-la-Michael Jackson just to go outside this time of year. If not for facial coverings, he’d spend the evening wheezing, and stinging with a little apnea for good measure. continue reading »

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And she is off..

Posted by Emily Spurrier (Dys-Located) on March 23, 2012

In the journey that we call ‘Parenthood’, there comes a time where we ourselves must reach a major milestone. In their lives, we do everything we can to hold our babies tight and protect them from harm. That leash is held firm, directing them in what we feel is the right direction.  We keep our babies close by our sides, keeping tabs on their every living moment until one day, we let that leash out a little further. Eventually, we’re supposed to let go of the leash completely. But really, do we ever truly let it go?

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Happy Spring Break!

Posted by Emily Spurrier (Dys-Located) on March 20, 2012

Finally, it has arrived here in Arkansas!  A week to breathe and for many, a week of vacation.  I’m not one of those fortunate vacationers, but I do get some breathing time.

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Wordless Wednesday – 2009 was the year of the left-hand attached hair syndrome

Posted by Emily Spurrier (Dys-Located) on March 14, 2012

Kathryn’s hair seemed to be attached to her left hand for a full year. We still aren’t sure why almost every photo I took was like this… continue reading »

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