Children's picture book catalogs 8 Aug 2013 | 06:42 am

I finally started a mom and maren preschool now that Noah is in school again.  I'm really enjoying the one-on-one time.  Our school is very informal and often includes the ponies teaching each other a...

Happy Birthday Maren 30 Jul 2013 | 06:16 pm

Maren turned 3 on July 1.  Her birthday is at an odd time--we seem to always be on vacation during it.  Fortunately, she doesn't seem to care yet! Portland Children's Museum Smores at G&G Rands' fir...

Happy Birthday Ellie! 10 Jun 2013 | 10:16 am

here are some pictures to hold you over until i blog again 27 May 2013 | 08:05 am

Maren and Braxton.  Bosom buddies. This shot reminds me of a candid photo of a celeb getting out of the water at the beach. who needs a puppy? Min is cooking something for me Mmmm, delicious! too...

moving craziness 27 May 2013 | 05:59 am

we are packing everything up on Thursday.  Then we will be without furniture for a week.  then we move down to Indy.  the next day I fly out to Oregon for a month.  Then my mom comes back with me.  2 ...

Family Update 4 May 2013 | 07:56 pm

I am running in a 10k next Saturday.  It will be the longest run/race I have ever done.  Today I felt fantastic running 4 miles.  It helps that Mark stayed home with the kids.  Running while pushing a...

We're Buying A House!! 28 Mar 2013 | 04:16 am

Well, I guess it's time to share the news with everyone.  We are buying a house!  What?  How did that happen?  We were so dead set on not buying a house until after residency and fellowship 5 or 6 yea...

one more maren-ism 8 Mar 2013 | 08:12 am

"I can't need help!" I just love the way children learn language.

Maren-isms 7 Mar 2013 | 08:00 am

When putting on her undies: "Are they so beautiful, mommy?  Did you make them for me?  They're super beautiful." When talking to all the young women (teen girls) at church who just adore her: "are yo...

Working on my flaws 7 Mar 2013 | 07:56 am

The other day I had to pick a screaming, kicking Noah up and quickly load him onto his bus while the bus driver quickly closed the door behind him.  He was in a bad mood that morning.  And then it occ...