It's an extraordinarily ordinary life.

Dec 31 2022

Life with Two in 2022

by Laura Apperley

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whirl·wind/ˈ(h)wərlˌwind/noun. a. a column of air moving rapidly around and around in a cylindrical or funnel shape. b. used in similes and metaphors to describe a very energetic or tumultuous person or process. There’s this song...

Nov 10 2022

Everyday Life

Our Forever Home

by Laura Apperley

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home/hōm/noun. a. the place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household. On October 24, 2022 we officially got the keys to...

Aug 30 2022

Family

Under the Sea: Madilynn is Three

by Laura Apperley

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sea/sē/noun. a. the expanse of salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its landmasses. Did you know we love a good party over...

Jan 14 2022

Family, Motherhood

Hello Baby Brother

by Laura Apperley

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de·liv·er·y /dəˈliv(ə)rē/ noun. a. the action of delivering letters, packages, or ordered goods. b. the process of giving birth. Say hello to our baby boy – Micah Swift Apperley!...

Dec 31 2021

Everyday Life, Family

2021 Recap

by Laura Apperley

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re·cap /ˈrēˌkap/ noun. a. a summary of what has been said; a recapitulation. Here we are again with another end of the year recap. Let’s jump right in, shall we?...

Nov 22 2021

Mental Health, Motherhood

My Battle with Body Image

by Laura Apperley

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bod·y im·age noun. a. the subjective picture or mental image of one’s own body. My relationship with my body has always been complicated. As a young child, the seeds...

Nov 21 2021

Motherhood

A Sprinkling of Love

by Laura Apperley

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sprin·kle /ˈspriNGk(ə)l/ noun. a. a small quantity or amount of something scattered over an object or surface. Have you ever heard of a “Baby Sprinkle”? A baby sprinkle is...

Aug 31 2021

Family, Motherhood

It’s a Boy!

by Laura Apperley

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broth·er/ˈbrəT͟Hər/noun. a. a man or boy in relation to other sons and daughters of his parents. Have you heard the news? Our second baby is a boy! We’re more than...

Aug 29 2021

Family

Here’s the Scoop: Madilynn’s 2nd Birthday!

by Laura Apperley

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sun·dae/ˈsənˌdā/ noun. a. a dish of ice cream with added ingredients such as fruit, nuts, syrup, and whipped cream. We celebrated our sweet girl’s 2nd birthday this weekend with a...

Jul 27 2021

Family, Motherhood

Big Sister in the House

by Laura Apperley

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sib·ling/ˈsibliNG/noun. a. each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common; a brother or sister. SURPRISE! Madilynn is going to be a BIG SISTER!...