February 2008 (7)
An Orthodontist's Dream - February 12, 2008 - I've been told that most kids will stop sucking their fingers around age 4 or 5 due to peer
Au Revoir, Adios, [insert Japanese word here] - February 10, 2008 - I am not good at saying goodbye. I don't like it, the goodbye part that is. I put off
Greetings from Snowy Nebraska - February 07, 2008 - I keep reading reports from you Southerners out there. Reports of warm breezes and open doors, of daffodils emerging
Today's Word Trivia - February 05, 2008 - From my daily calendar... Lewis Carroll introduced the notion of pormanteau words in Through the Looking-Glass where Humpty Dumpty says
Kira - February 04, 2008 - Kira, the beautiful and sweet Siberian Husky that belonged to Jeremy's parents, died last weekend. Jeremy bought her some
Reading List: January - February 01, 2008 - Franny & Zooey by JD Salinger - This book was a Christmas gift from my little brother Andrew. He reads
Grrr... - February 01, 2008 - Me: [Trying to get the attention of the Blockbuster Dude who always ignores me] I'm looking for a movie called
January 2008 (18)
Love is Juice in a Box - January 31, 2008 - "I need a juice box because I love you!" This was the pronouncement I heard from Liv this morning. A
Simon is Here! - January 30, 2008 - The wee lad getting some extra air Stats on my hand Six weeks early, but this little guy looks
Recently Watched - January 29, 2008 - Per Michelle W's request, I'm going to list a few movies and TV shows we've recently watched... and liked. There
Love is a Hershey's Kiss - January 29, 2008 - "Just one more 'cuz you love me?" Livia's in the living room, asking for one more Hershey's Kiss. Awhile back
Babies and Big Girls - January 25, 2008 - It's difficult, if not impossible, for me to pick my favorite Owen shot from yesterday's mini photo shoot. Those eyes,
Baby, It's Cold - January 24, 2008 - When it's 5 degrees outdoors and you leave a warm building, the cold smacks your forehead like a sledgehammer. When
Speaking of Movies... - January 22, 2008 - The news of Heath Ledger's death is tragic and shocking. This actor was incredibly talented, full of potential, and chose
Oscar Tuesday - January 22, 2008 - I love movies. And because I love movies, I love it when Oscar nominations are released. Here they are. Who
The Plague - January 21, 2008 - All three of us were stricken this weekend by what I can only assume was the Plague. The Plague has
Ready to Dance - January 17, 2008 -
Ready to Adopt... Again - January 15, 2008 - I believe in a God who gives grace abundantly to those who need it. I acutely feel the need for
Livia-isms: Neighbor Edition - January 15, 2008 - Uttered in one let out breath: "I love my neighbors." While working furiously at her keyboard this morning: "Mom, I
Goal for 2008 - January 08, 2008 - Does anyone run Book It! for adults? Okay, even if I can't earn a free personal pan pizza for my
Boots & Dora - January 08, 2008 - So many puddles, so little time... When I first became a mother, I considered myself a homemaker because I
Distraction - January 07, 2008 - I've discovered this little place called Facebook. Maybe you've heard of it?
January 5 - January 05, 2008 - Christmas is over, people! It's 42 degrees outside, the ruts of ice and snow are beginning to melt, my husband's
Beautiful Frozen Days - January 03, 2008 -
A New Year - January 01, 2008 - I want to be a better woman this year, a better mom and better wife.
December 2007 (32)
Tredway Lit 101 - December 29, 2007 - I'm cataloguing a box of books. Many are books for kids, picked up from various used book sales while I
Tomato, Tomahto - December 28, 2007 - While watching the first episode of Planet Earth with David Attenborough narrating: Me: Wow. So. Did you hear about that
To Infinity, and Beyond! - December 26, 2007 - Livia and Strawberry at the U "That the boy from the university! I know him!" This was Liv's observation
December 25 - December 25, 2007 - Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight!
December 24 - December 24, 2007 -
December 23 - December 23, 2007 - Jeremy brought home two fabulous-looking gifts yesterday. Clearly, this one is mine... and I'm dying to open it up.
December 22 - December 22, 2007 - Happy 36th anniversary to Mom and Dad!
December 21 - December 21, 2007 -
December 20 - December 20, 2007 - Nebraska morning.
December 19 - December 19, 2007 - Nebraska Sunset
December 18 - December 18, 2007 - My second mom (aka Karen or Mom T) makes beautiful floral arrangements. Every time she delivers one, I feel
December 17 - December 17, 2007 - The height of DPP hesitation. I took pictures of three items today: my partially-eaten bowl of tomato soup, a
Me as a Mom - December 17, 2007 - I've been having these days recently (or has it been every day for the last six months?) where I feel
December 16 - December 16, 2007 - Today was Christmas with my mother-in-law's side of the family. To ease hosting stress on Grandma and Grandpa, the
December 15 - December 15, 2007 - Inspired by Michelle's cute photos of Caleb and Alice.
December 14 - December 14, 2007 -
December 13 - December 13, 2007 -
December 12 - December 12, 2007 - I got the recipe for Apple Cranberry Bread from Sarah years ago and it's one of the first dishes
Season of Light - December 12, 2007 - "Why are there Christmas lights?" Livia's been demanding an answer to this question. Demanding. It's like the presence of Christmas
December 11 - December 11, 2007 - It's hard to venture out today with one's camera and not take photos of the ice.
December 10 - December 10, 2007 - Cowboy baby or Baby Cowboy?
December 9: Nebraska City Weekend - December 09, 2007 -
December 8 - December 08, 2007 - I am quite possibly the pickiest peppermint afficionado that exists. I love Bob's peppermint candy canes, but other brands
December 7 - December 07, 2007 -
December 6 - December 06, 2007 -
30! - December 06, 2007 - As a kid, I always wanted it to snow on my birthday. I imagined a sledding birthday party would
December 5 - December 05, 2007 - "We going to putt paint today?" My child adores crafts. One morning while we were snuggling in my bed,
Terrible Act - December 05, 2007 - I'm just as shocked at this news as the rest of the country is. It's surreal to imagine such violence
December 4 - December 04, 2007 - I can post this picture now because Livia's back to her normal self this evening. This morning she informed
December 3 - December 03, 2007 - King of Cocoas. Warm and sweet. A must-have when the furnace breaks. I may not have heat. But I'll
December 2 - December 02, 2007 - The eagle has landed. The Israelites have entered the Promised Land. Zion Church has a new location. Okay, okay.
December 1 - December 01, 2007 - Sometime between midnight and 8:00am, the rain fell... and froze... and created glistening statues of nature's smallest beauties. My
November 2007 (18)
On Your Mark, Get Set... - November 30, 2007 - The December Photo Project begins tomorrow! I suppose this means I should remember to take my camera with me when
Erin's Bears - November 30, 2007 - My friend Erin Wood creates and sells these adorable bears and burp cloths. I think it's a perfect Christmas
December Photo Project - November 29, 2007 - The December Photo Project is back for the third year! Come one, come all. Grab your cameras and join
Big Ears, Little Pitchers, Yada Yada - November 28, 2007 - Pushing my shopping cart outside of Target this morning, I hit a few big bumps, jostled some very hot Starbucks
Feeling 30 (Make that 35) Already - November 27, 2007 - Was it the fish food-covered poop in the bathroom? (Don't ask.) Or was it the chocolate-scented chapstick applied to the
Baby Catalpa - November 26, 2007 - A few friends wondered if we were growing a beanstalk in our front yard. Though our young catalpa tree
Thanksgiving Week - November 23, 2007 - Monday it was toasty warm outside and I believe a new record high temperature was set. Wednesday it snowed.
Saturday in the Park - November 17, 2007 -
Whose Terms? - November 17, 2007 - * Peter Pan, while highly entertaining, definitely shows its age when it comes to socially inappropriate terms. the song "What
Recommendation - November 16, 2007 - Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe. My stomach hurts from laughing so hard. Comedy, drama, education, not to mention the ultimate
Church Update or The Tale of Two Churches - November 14, 2007 - A lot has been happening in the life of Zion Church since the fire destroyed the building last June. It's
Blah - November 12, 2007 - All the Tredways have been bitten by the cold bug. Even Little Tred had a cold, though her amazing immune
My Precious - November 08, 2007 -
Beautiful Autumn - November 06, 2007 -
Addendum to Previous Post - November 06, 2007 - I have no idea why Liv connected "good mommyness" to "teaching children to obey." I even questioned Jeremy on that
Livia-isms: The Unexpected - November 05, 2007 - I was waiting for Livia to turn 28 years old or so before saying what she said last Friday night.
Daylight Saving Time - November 04, 2007 - It's that time of year, so roll 'em back an hour, folks.
Pleasant Aromas - November 01, 2007 - Today Monica asked about favorite smells. So I stopped and tried to think of smells I actually enjoy (versus the
October 2007 (20)
Halloween Food for Thought - October 31, 2007 - Craig Dunham wrote this on his blog today: Struggling whether to “do” Halloween? Do yourself a favor and read this
Trick-or-Treat - October 30, 2007 - She's been to the pumpkin patch, to Zion's Fall Fest, to daddy's office for trick-or-treating, to her school's trick-or-treating Fall
Fresh Pumpkin - October 29, 2007 - Remember how I purchased a pie pumpkin awhile back with the end goal being Jeannette's Pumpkin Pie? Well, I
Ballerina Girl - October 27, 2007 -
Overheard - October 26, 2007 - "Totoro's at iUniverse. That his work name..." Livia, deep in imagination, talking to the bathroom mirror about her father at
Thoughts on Trust - October 25, 2007 - Trusting God is definitely easier said than done, in my opinion. It seems like a lot of people I know
A Girl and Her Camera - October 23, 2007 - For the sake of a self-portrait I pretended to shoot a picture with the little viewfinder, but the truth
Monday on the Wild Side - October 22, 2007 - Jeremy, the Ibex-ho-gib-bird Liv, the Flam-lion-monarch butterfly (whose pigtails are under her mane) Becca, the Rein-fen-monarch butterfly Had to
Weekend Points - October 20, 2007 - * Today was a perfect fall day, warm and windy with gorgeous blue skies. I could feel Seasonal Affective Disorder
My Little Chocoholic - October 17, 2007 - The Cookie Formerly Known as Chocolate Chip sits in crumbled chunks on Livia's plate. Surprised she didn't eat it, I
Coming Home - October 16, 2007 - Like a kid in a candy store, my eyes light up at the New Book section of the library. While
Football in Nebraska - October 15, 2007 - Sayonara, Steve Pederson. I'll be the first to admit I don't understand the politics behind Husker football. At any rate,
Recipe Blogging - October 10, 2007 - I just posted a recipe for Lindsey Friesen's Chocolate Bundt Cake on Needs More Butter. And though it made
Pumpkin Patch 2007 - October 09, 2007 - Livia, not certain about the dancing monsters behind mom's back It's that time again... Time for another visit to
Nix That - October 05, 2007 - I suppose I'm ready to be 30 afterall... I just Sharpied black the bare midriff on Livia's Happy Meal toy.
The Countdown to 30 - October 05, 2007 - I've been on the countdown to 30 since December 7, 2006, the day after I turned 29. On the sixth
The New Guy - October 02, 2007 - Class, this is Owen James Choi. Owen is new to town. In fact, everything about Owen is new. His
Recipe Blogging - October 02, 2007 - German Apple Cake Needs More Butter continues to grow in number of recipes and inspires me to try new
Chillin - October 02, 2007 - Me: Do you remember who gave you that toy? Livia: Yep, Bean. [pause] Pretty cool, honh? Pretty cool, son! Son?
The Gorilla Family - October 01, 2007 - I don't actually know that these gorillas, from Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo, are related, but I like to imagine
September 2007 (13)
What? Why? No. Later [implied]. - September 28, 2007 - "Parents need to say what they mean, mean what they say." This is the title of John Rosemond's parenting column
Happy Birthday, Madeleine! - September 27, 2007 - My sweet niece, It's hard to imagine that one year ago you were this teeny and now you're so
Warning: Gushing Ahead - September 26, 2007 - My mother's heart is gushing due to the adorable, and might I add brilliant?, voice behind me. The scene ain't
Happy Birthday! - September 24, 2007 - I spent the first 18 years of my life celebrating September 24 with Andrew, my little brother. So to
Peeling Paint - September 22, 2007 - I have a passion right now for photographing surfaces with texture. You'll notice more than a few recent Flickr
More Butter - September 21, 2007 - I was planning on posting a few recipes here, but something better is available. I present to you (drumroll,
You Make Bathtime Lots of Fun - September 18, 2007 - Because it's not fair for one little ducky to be all alone in Blogland. **Ducks courtesy the generous hostesses
Feeding the Ducks - September 15, 2007 - ...and geese. I took Livia to feed some ducks. "Some" ducks quickly turned into a lot of bold geese and
Jamie & Jones - September 14, 2007 - With cheeks like this, who can resist snapping a few photos? I love having the O'Donnells in the neighborhood
Our Tiny Dancer - September 13, 2007 - Liv is now taking ballet from Miss Joie! How cool is that?! Those of you who know me well
Worst Cake Topper Ever - September 10, 2007 - Call me crazy, but what mother-to-be would be pleased with this Wilton cake topper? "Feeling big with that baby
Safe Haven - September 09, 2007 - I absolutely do believe Nebraska needs a Safe Haven law. A few months ago a young woman gave birth at
We Are So in Sync - September 05, 2007 - She looked at me with a combination of expectancy and wide-open child's delight. "So. Should we do crafts?" Her shoulders
August 2007 (13)
The Daze of Recovery Days - August 31, 2007 - Swallow. Pain. Talk. Pain. Drugs! Ah. Ensure. Swallow. SoBe Vitamin Water. Swallow. Ouch. Pain. Sleep. Mmmm... Swallow. Ouch. Sleep. Mmmm...
The "3 Onces Lighter" Post - August 29, 2007 - With all the gunk that surely was stored up in my tonsils, I felt like I deserved to lose 3
Bec's Boring Blog - August 26, 2007 - Sorry, guys. This blog is getting so lam-o. And there's nothing I really feel like doing about it right now.
... - August 22, 2007 - I still feel like I should be able to look out my back door and see a rainbow over
First Day of Preschool - August 21, 2007 -
Academic Pursuit? - August 20, 2007 - There was an interesting article in Saturday's Journal Star about an academic program in homemaking at Southern Baptist Seminary. It
I love my gardener. - August 16, 2007 - I haven't posted many garden pics this summer because I'm not doing much gardening--Jeremy is! I love my gardening man.
Role Playing - August 11, 2007 - Yesterday Livia decided to become Caillou and Jeremy, for some reason we still don't know, was assigned the role of
Pop culture? What's that? - August 09, 2007 - Up until now I have been the go-to girl for useless pop culture trivia. Though a bit ashamed of my
There is no place like Nebraska - August 07, 2007 - Years ago friends from Oregon (we lived in Klamath Falls for a few years) drove across the country and
So I Don't Forget... - August 05, 2007 - A few days ago Jeremy, Livia and I were cuddled on the couch together when Liv turned to me and
Dinner at Lazlos - August 04, 2007 - Renae, Joie, Brook and moi.
Looking Upward and Outward - August 03, 2007 - Today I am all caught up in my head. Swirling about my mind are problems too big for me
July 2007 (19)
Pantry Products Gone Wild - July 31, 2007 - I glanced up from a phone call this afternoon to notice my dry goods were being a little rude. Sugar
Newest Tredway - July 30, 2007 - Livia has a new stuffed animal which she named Hammy (so as not to be confused with Blue Bear,
Opposites Attract - July 27, 2007 -
I'm a sucker for these tests - July 26, 2007 - *Like Jeannette, I just couldn't resist.
Delighting in... - July 26, 2007 - * Blueprint Magazine. While I am snobbish in attempting to avoid trendy items (see how the snobbery actually backfires here?),
Recent Photos - July 26, 2007 -
Livia-isms: Bathroom Edition - July 24, 2007 - "Time's up?" she asks from her perch on the little potty. "Hmm. Yeah," I absentmindedly say while, like usual, doing
50,000 New Books - July 18, 2007 - Come on, Nebraskans, and vote in a reading campaign that could result in 50,000 brand spankin' new books for kids
Learning - July 17, 2007 - True joy and freedom comes in relinquishing our definition of comfort. To take risks and give up fear…to look outside
Picnic, Opening of the Time Capsule - July 16, 2007 - Click on the pictures above for more images of the Zion Church Picnic and time capsule opening yesterday. The
Chelsea - July 14, 2007 - Though it might seem like torture to force my sister-in-law to smile while staring into the sun, I'm really
A Mother's Heart - July 13, 2007 - I've recently been encouraged by Jean Fleming's words in A Mother's Heart: A Look at Values, Vision and Character for
Inside the Mind of a Three Year Old - July 11, 2007 - Livia's imagination is growing by leaps and bounds these days. At any given moment, her name may be Jeff
New Flickr Set - July 08, 2007 -
Pangs - July 05, 2007 - The other day I found myself thinking of the fall, planning ahead food arrangements for the Zion Mom's Group. I
Family on the 4th - July 05, 2007 - Cousins, cousins and second cousins. We enjoyed a lovely Independence Day. Check out Renae's Flickr account for even more fun.
Sweet, Blessed Sleep - July 03, 2007 - Thanks to all you kind, prayerful people who intervened before God regarding our sleep problems. Boy, is life a
Studying the Body Politic - July 02, 2007 - Twenty and thirty-somethings, go help Craig out for an article he's writing. He's asking for your opinion, so don't hold
Can I Get a Day Off? - July 02, 2007 - My 3 year old is on a quest for world domination. Her first target is me. Her logic? If I
June 2007 (21)
VBS Week at Zion - June 28, 2007 - In the week of Vacation Bible School at Zion, we have a theme... fun games in the park (thanks to
The Cool - June 26, 2007 - She's starting to catch on, starting to understand that it's a pool, not a cool. Oh how I wish
This Moment - June 24, 2007 - Pray for Amelia.
Good People - June 24, 2007 - As an addendum to my emotionally-weary post of last night, and for the record, we are surrounded by good people.
Hard Days - June 23, 2007 - Things have been hard around here recently. Our church burned down -- and now our congregation finds itself in an
Summer Girl - June 19, 2007 -
One Little Monkey - June 19, 2007 - "L-M-N-P-Q!" Crash! Laughter... "R-K-M-T-V!" Crash! More giggles... It's Livia, standing in the middle of our bed, calling out letters as
Thoughts - June 17, 2007 - Sometimes a building really is just a building. Sometimes a building is more than just a building. Lots of
Saturday Morning - June 16, 2007 -
Zion Church Demolition - June 15, 2007 - Before After The real AFTER shots are on my Flickr account now. Tonight the neighborhood looks and feels different. Somber
Levity - June 15, 2007 - When you need a break from the dust of demolition and the fast-paced world of email, a little levity
The Night Before - June 14, 2007 - The building of Zion Church, at 9th & D, is going to be demolished tomorrow around noon. See this press
Zion Church Website - June 13, 2007 - The new site went live this morning. Check it out at www.zionpca.com.
My Family - June 13, 2007 - Happy anniversary to my favorite man! Nine years ago we were young pups who didn't know much about marriage,
8:00am Walk Through - June 12, 2007 - I jumped at the chance to capture images of Zion after the fire, but still I was fairly anxious at
Storing Indefinitely - June 11, 2007 - Right around Livia's bedtime last night, I saw John Russnogle (fellow Zion member) rounding the corner into our yard with
Updated: More Views, More Prayers - June 10, 2007 - Keith's Flickr pics. Gary's shots of the fire. The Morehead's have been snapping away. Mine are in the same location
With Sadness - June 09, 2007 - I posted a set of photos on Flickr. I can't yet bear to post a big one here. Perhaps I
Devastation... - June 09, 2007 - This is surreal. I'll upload photos and post more after I've gotten some lunch and some rest. PS: All the
Sleeplessness - June 07, 2007 - We've endured a few sleepless nights around our house this week due to a tantrum-y, unsleepy little girl. And let
When It Rains, It Pours [Liviaisms] - June 04, 2007 - It's been very stormy this spring and when it rains things get interesting around our house because Liv is scared
May 2007 (21)
Livia-isms: May Edition - May 31, 2007 - I recently purchased The Little Puppy because it's a precious reminder of my childhood (Adam and Andrew, I bought you
Memorial Day - May 29, 2007 - Yesterday was a lovely combination of remembering those who served our country, helping Jeremy plant flowers in our gardens,
Bok Choy Salad - May 29, 2007 - Ingredients (Salad) 1 head Bok Choy 1 bunch, fresh green onions 1/2 C butter 2 pkg Ramen Noodles 2 oz
Deviled Eggs - May 29, 2007 - Ingredients 12 eggs 2 t white vinegar 3-4 T mayonnaise 1/2 t mustard s & p paprika Directions Hard boil
Seven Layer Bars - May 29, 2007 - Ingredients 1/2 C butter 1 1/4 C graham cracker crumbs 6 oz chocolate chips 6 oz butterscotch chips 1 C
Three Year Letter - May 29, 2007 - Dear Livia, Someday you might be married and you might have a three year old. In that day, in those
Searching for Signs of Life - May 26, 2007 - I figure if Kristen can win moola via Blingo, then why not me? Check it out.
May 21, 2007 - May 23, 2007 -
If You're Going to Get Rid of Some Concrete... - May 22, 2007 - ...then you've got to have the right equipment.
Just Say No - May 22, 2007 - I tend to have unusual encounters with strangers while grocery shopping. I blogged about this once before and only made
Ing: Weekend Edition - May 21, 2007 - Feeding: Wives (and kids) who were so generous as to lend their husbands to the hard work of tearing out
Stromboli - May 18, 2007 - Ingredients 1 egg 1/6 c vegetable oil 1/2 tsp EACH oregano, garlic powder, dry mustard, salt and pepper 1 loaf
Stricken - May 16, 2007 - I have strep. Again. Argh! This stupid bacteria is not only making me a tired, sick woman, but it's also
Things That Make You Go Hmmm - May 15, 2007 - You just never know who or what may be roaming the city streets of Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo taken from
Messes and the Mean Mommy - May 14, 2007 - I love bubbles. But I don't love the mess that bubbles make. I've recently discovered there are some moms
Grace and Glory - May 10, 2007 - It's a rare occasion where I say, Go read this! and send you to a friend's blog. I figure I
Word Up - May 08, 2007 - I sent a musical birthday card to Charity and Andy recently ("We're 29" says Charity when asked how old
Happy Birthday, Livia! - May 07, 2007 - Happy birthday to our big (little) girl! Right now Liv's napping, all tuckered out from playing with four other
Taraxacum - May 05, 2007 -
Mama + iPod = Happy Lady - May 03, 2007 - These women have great giveaways on their site. So go check it out! (Thanks to Megan for always updating
Monday's Diagnoses - May 02, 2007 - I had already been checked, and received a big fat Postive. Now it was Livia's turn. "She keeps saying she's
April 2007 (12)
Jones! - April 30, 2007 - Jones is getting good press on The Grand as well as on his parent's blog, so I figured I
Amelia Update - April 27, 2007 - The Allens are now back home with Amelia after her second round of chemotherapy. It still seems surreal to
Titles and Descriptions - April 26, 2007 - Being a mom is by far the craziest and most difficult job I've ever had. It is also the most
April 18, 2007 - April 23, 2007 - There are three, perhaps four, elements to this photograph that make me love it. Livia's hand sweetly caressing… the
Baby Bright-Eyes - April 19, 2007 - World, meet Madeleine. She's cute and sweet, has the most amazing thigh rolls I've ever witnessed, and thinks bananas
Being Carried - April 18, 2007 - I recently had the privilege and good fortune (free tickets!) of seeing the Soweto Gospel Choir perform. I can't find
Almost Three - April 13, 2007 -
Reading - April 11, 2007 - I am officially a book dabbler. I don't really read so much as I dabble in reading, snatching a few
Tigereye Butterfly at Etsy! - April 10, 2007 - Buying beautiful, custom-made jewelry doesn't get any easier than this. Check out my sister-in-law Chelsea's lovely work at tigereyebutterfly.etsy.com. I've
Holes: A Photo Series - April 05, 2007 - I couldn't ask for a better setup for a photo shoot: hole-y playground equipment, light from the setting sun and
Deep Thoughts - April 03, 2007 - In the car somewhere between home and Pine Lake Road, a light went off in her little mind. Liv lifted
Happy Shrubbery - April 03, 2007 - The blooming of plants each spring is a bit like magic to me. Everything looks dead. Twigs stick out
March 2007 (15)
Saturday Clean-up - March 31, 2007 - * Keep the prayers coming for the Allen family. We praise God they are now home with baby Amelia --
Love is a Lollipop - March 27, 2007 -
Spring! - March 26, 2007 - What a glorious feeling', I'm happy again (to quote Gene Kelly). I am so lovin' this warm weather. I
She Hearts the Wiggles - March 24, 2007 - Livia: [pointing to Daddy] You're the king. Jeremy: Who is Mommy? Liv: The king. Jeremy: No, she's the queen. Who
Happy Birthday, Lorin! - March 22, 2007 - My friend Lorin is incredibly faithful to me. Despite the fact I moved 500 miles away, I tend to be
The Role of a Lifetime - March 21, 2007 - There are some moments, and many phrases, that awaken one to the startling reality: I am a parent! Gasp! It's
Amelia Updates - March 19, 2007 - Pray for Amelia. **I'm going to keep this link at the top of my blog for a bit as a
A Tredway Week in Pictures - March 19, 2007 - Beautiful, warm spring-like weather = lots of time at the park = lots of children frolicking happily = lots
Praying for Amelia Allen - March 16, 2007 - Friends, please be in serious prayer for the 4 month old daughter of our friends, Steve & Jen Allen. Steve
Angelina and Adoption - March 15, 2007 - I must say I'm kind of jealous of Angelina Jolie's ability to just go and adopt. If we had limitless
Park Colors and Shapes - March 12, 2007 - More photos on Flickr.
The World According to Liv - March 07, 2007 - According to my two year old, I look like Jeremy and Jeremy looks like Lavar Burton. This morning Livia kept
My Goofy Girl -- and Update - March 05, 2007 - It's good to be a parent -- to be charmed, enthralled, tickled pink by the smallest thing your child
80-120 mg/dL - March 01, 2007 - People who know me know that I like to follow the rules, that I usually play the role of the
March 1, 2007 - March 01, 2007 - Does this qualify in the "coming in like a lion" category? I love the way wet heavy snows drape
February 2007 (11)
Searching for Greenly Spirits - February 26, 2007 - I found myself looking for buds on trees last week as Livia and I walked down the block. Considering
For Adam and Kristin - February 22, 2007 - Livia loves her tent o' fun. She played in it for hours the first day we inflated it... Thanks
Inging - February 21, 2007 - I apologize for the boring nature of my blog in the last week. I haven't been in the bloggiest of
V-Day Hearts - February 15, 2007 - Baker's Clay 2 C flour 1/2 C salt 3/4 C water Combine all ingredients in mixer with dough hook
Happy Valentine's Day - February 14, 2007 - V-Day, with all its vibrant colors and accepted cheeseball flair, brings out the crafty in me. So life has
We Speak Different Languages - February 10, 2007 - Livia: Make waters? [A few others words, pause.] Me: You want to make waters. Livia: [Smiles and shakes head.] No.
Done! - February 08, 2007 - I know that first shot is gross, but I'm compelled to post it here (compelled, I tell you!). The
Love Is - February 06, 2007 - Let me not to the marriage of true minds Admit impediments; love is not love Which alters when it
Monday Morning - February 06, 2007 -
Encouraging Words - February 02, 2007 - This is a post I needed to read today. It's for all the mothers out there...
Pop Quiz Friday - February 02, 2007 - Jeremy and I stumbled upon a strange sight in our kitchen after putting Liv to bed. So we put you,
January 2007 (15)
The Blurry Years - January 31, 2007 - I snapped about 20 million photos this morning and thought I had a non-blurry one here. Wrong. Toddlers are
That's One Big Dot Dog! - January 29, 2007 - There is something absurd about buying 10lb logs of ground beef. It just seems a bit ridiculous somehow. In
Some Assembly Required - January 29, 2007 - Cooking Day is a little different this time around. Ten women are involved and each will assemble three meals at
I'd Rather Be Baking - January 26, 2007 - The Kitchen Aid mixer was a perfect birthday gift for me (thank you, Jeremy, and everyone else who chippped
The Different Lands of the Trediverse - January 23, 2007 - In Livialand, standing under the dripping eaves, bathing in the frigid snow runoff, is fun. In Mommyland, it's not. In
Snowy January - January 21, 2007 - Jeremy called me to the windows last night to look outside. At 12:00am it was light enough to read
You're In - January 18, 2007 - Why yes, Ms. Klum, yes I am. Sucked in, that is. Today I've discovered what the rest of the extended
Hm. - January 16, 2007 - Who has known the mind of toddler? Who can discern its ways? When Sesame Street is over, when the
Jack Frost Pays a Visit - January 12, 2007 -
I'm Dreaming of... - January 10, 2007 - Warm days at the beach where a cool breeze floats in off the waves and the sun creates more
Livia-isms: Heartbreaker Edition - January 09, 2007 - The other day I cracked open one of Livia's Christmas presents and began at the beginning with the story of
Adventures in the Animal Kingdom - January 05, 2007 - I carried on the most ridiculous conversation yesterday with an employee at a local fish store. Me: Um, hi. My
Nana and Her Girls - January 03, 2007 - Livia thinks Madeleine is the coolest thing in the world. I love the way her hand so casually rests
Snow Play - January 02, 2007 - Wow, big break from blogging there, huh? What can I say... It was a brief hiatus. Note: No child was
2007 - January 02, 2007 - I'm welcoming a new year by taking a deep breath, and a bit of a blogging break. I'll be back...
December 2006 (31)
Toddler in Motion, Christmas Day - December 28, 2006 -
Life - December 27, 2006 - The little girl climbs up on the back of the seat and leans her head towards me as I munch
Merry Christmas, Friends! - December 25, 2006 - The Nicene Creed We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, of all things
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December 23 - December 23, 2006 - When a gift tag becomes something really special... This is Livia's 3rd Christmas, but it's the first time she
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December 20 - December 20, 2006 - I am just now realizing it's the TWENTIETH of December. Dear goodness me. I am not quite prepared for
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Confession - December 19, 2006 - I know nothing about my computer. And next-to-nothing about my blog. There is this man in my life who takes
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December 12 - December 12, 2006 - If I was a reindeer, with bells hanging from my antlers, I believe I'd like to come in from
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More Interactions - December 11, 2006 - I'm on the computer, surfing-blogging-returning-emails, with Livia playing behind me. I turn around to observe and this is what I
December 10 - December 10, 2006 - This is my kind of bagel!
Ceiling Scrawl - December 10, 2006 - Several of you have asked about my birthday post, in particular the third photo, so I thought an explanation was
December 9 - December 09, 2006 - Livia and Madeleine, cousins.
December 8 - December 08, 2006 - Cinnamon Chip Applesauce Coffeecake 1 C (2 sticks) butter, softened 1 C sugar 2 eggs 1/2 t vanilla 3/4
Breakfast Casserole - December 08, 2006 - 1 lb pork sausage 1 pkg (8oz) crescent rolls 8 eggs, beaten 2 C mozzerella 2 C cheddar 1 t
December 7 - December 07, 2006 - Me: [calling downstairs] Livia, what are you doing? Liv: I'm in the box. Me: You're still in the box?
December 6! - December 06, 2006 - I might post an explanation of my birthday pics later in the day. But for now I'm off to
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December 4 - December 04, 2006 - Today I stopped by the Wittmanns' to help snap a shot or two for their Christmas letter and first
December 3 - December 03, 2006 - This is Mary's Christmas Kitchen and, boy, was it productive yesterday! From left to right, the magical cooking elves
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December 1 - December 01, 2006 - Repeat to self: My tree is beautiful. My tree is worthy. My tree is... plastic. I'm a real tree
November 2006 (16)
Jumping In - November 28, 2006 -
The December Photo Project - November 27, 2006 - The DPP is back! Beginning December 1st, I'll post one picture each day through Christmas. I'd love to have other
In the Morning I Like to... Sleep! - November 25, 2006 - The subject line has been my motto for many years. So I truly don't know what got into me when
Random Photo to Make Up for GBM (General Blogging Malaise) - November 21, 2006 -
Favorite Children's Book Authors - November 15, 2006 - Eric Carle Margaret Wise Brown Sandra Boynton Dr. Suess If you have a young niece, nephew, cousin, cousin's grandchild from
Kids These Days - November 14, 2006 - Problem: No Dora videos in the house. Solution: iPod, outfitted with Dora and Blues Clues from our vacation last
These Are the Days - November 13, 2006 - Is there ever a good time for something bad to happen? Today I was thinking about all the rough patches
Nebraska Moon - November 10, 2006 -
Recent Livia-isms - November 10, 2006 - Jeremy: I love you, Livia. Livia: I love kitties! ****** After I use the restroom... Livia: Good girl, Mommy, good
Oh, I Believe in Yesterday - November 09, 2006 - Yesterday can only be described as a “Two and a Half Year Old” kind of day. We started the
Election Night - November 07, 2006 - I love the excitement of an election night... The close races, the chance for power and control of our government,
Fabulous Pumpkin Face - November 07, 2006 -
Childhood Memories - November 06, 2006 - When I was a kid I loved making sheet forts. My brothers and I would stretch sheets all over
LOST - November 02, 2006 - * SPOILERS. Don't read unless you're caught up with Season 3. * * * * * * * *
Two Jeremys and One Big Red Fan - November 02, 2006 - Photo by wittmania. It just doesn't get scarier than this folks. And no, I'm not referring to Jeremy's deliciously
October 31 - November 01, 2006 - Halloween gets more fun as Livia grows older. Our little Husker cheerleader loves candy... and ringing doorbells... and talking
October 2006 (8)
Joy and Heartache - October 30, 2006 - I'm going to go out on a limb here and buck the old school tradition of not talking about miscarriages.
Pumpkin Patch - October 20, 2006 - You would think a blog post entitled "Pumpkin Patch" would contain photos of pumpkins. This one does not. It's become
True Confessions of a Lame Blogger - October 18, 2006 - This blog has been woefully neglected in recent days. Its owner has been far too busy doing things like
A Typical Community Dinner - October 11, 2006 - Singing for their supper, er, dessert are Jason, Renae, Joie, Brook and The Artist Formerly Known as Livia. Note:
Future Covenant Student? - October 06, 2006 - I love this itty bitty Covenant College sweatshirt. My brother Andrew wore it as a child and now Liv
Down with the Aerie Girls - October 04, 2006 - Whoever thought the Aerie Girls were a good idea on CW's Tuesday nights... well, they were WRONG. Ugh and double-ugh.
Taco Tot Casserole - October 03, 2006 - (Deviating from my precious niece's photos feels like a crime. So for now she's stays on top of the blog.)
South Rim - October 01, 2006 - One week ago we were standing on the edge of the Grand Canyon. More Arizona pictures yet to come...
September 2006 (9)
Madeleine Mae Lawton! - September 27, 2006 - Last night was the Tale of Two Arrivals. Our arrival home from a family vacation in Phoenix, Arizona, was
Diversity in the 'Hood - September 18, 2006 - Just when you think you are living in the city, what with your postage stamp-sized lawn and five whole inches
Big Sky Country - September 14, 2006 - Yeah, yeah. So what if Montana came up with that slogan first? Nebraska is definitely big sky country, too.
Love Song for CNJL - September 13, 2006 - I call you in the middle of the night Ring your phone at this unexpected hour To find my insulin.
Phone Conversations of 28 Month Old - September 12, 2006 - "HI! A-Becca Tredway! Play at Nana's? With the toys? OKAY! BYE!" Hangs up. Punches a few keys. Ear to phone.
Remembering the Day, 9-11-01 - September 11, 2006 - We had been back in Lincoln for about four months and were starting to house-shop. Not in a serious
Uncle Andrew - September 11, 2006 - It's a special time when my younger brother Andrew comes home for a visit. He now lives in Chattanooga,
Our Kind of Saturday - September 09, 2006 - Hope you're enjoying your kind of Saturday, too.
Busy... - September 05, 2006 - ...potty-training the Wee One ...baking and baking and chopping and baking some more ...missing my dear friends ...eating lasagna and
August 2006 (16)
Baby Luvin' - August 30, 2006 - If there's a baby in the vicinity, my dad will find it. Him luvs babies. I'm thinking he's pretty
Five Pints - August 29, 2006 - Though I was a bit hesitant to get started, canning was all I could think about late last week
Livia's Fish - August 24, 2006 -
Pressure Cooker/Canner - August 22, 2006 - I'm looking for a pressure cooker/canning system or even just the equipment required for canning with a simple water bath.
Somewhere out there is a Blind Mr. Potato Head - August 22, 2006 - This, THIS!, is the part of parenting that I adore. Whereas I'm completely obsessed with appearances when it comes
The Weekend - August 21, 2006 - * Friday night saw the addition of the newest Tredway to our household. (In order to do this properly, I'll
Reading & Appreciating - August 18, 2006 - John Rosemond's parenting column in the Lincoln Journal Star: One does not have to teach antisocial beahvior to toddlers. They
The Livia Show, or "Peekoo!" - August 16, 2006 -
Quiet in the House - August 14, 2006 - Every mom knows she should worry when it gets quiet in the house. After a few minutes of dead
Sculpture Garden III - August 10, 2006 - Grrr... I'm trying to figure out how to place my Flickr pics onto my blog in the right size.
Two Years, Three Months - August 10, 2006 - Dear Livia, Even though earlier today I told your Uncle Adam that I just may have the worst job
Beautiful - August 09, 2006 - Remember this blushing bride of a year ago? Well, today's her birthday. The Tredways love you, Nae Nae! Happy
Why Blog? - August 07, 2006 - Blogging is a strange medium that has great potential for allowing misperceptions and miscommunication to run rampant. To put it
Cute Times Three - August 04, 2006 -
Easter Bunnies on My Soles - August 02, 2006 - The only thing worse than stepping on toy cars in the dark is, perhaps, stepping blindly on plastic cookie cutters.
World Breastfeeding Week - August 01, 2006 - Title makes you a bit squeamish? That's okay—I experienced a similar reaction when first reading about WBF on Kristen's blog,
July 2006 (13)
Enough to Make a Saint Swear - July 31, 2006 - We're in the middle of the toddler "testing" phase. This means that today I've said repeated no's and disciplined for
Zoo Tales - July 27, 2006 - There was once this kid, a blue shirt in a sea of pink. Some big kids thought she was
Freezer Paper Stencils - July 24, 2006 - I've been reading about freezer paper stencils on the blogs of katiek and Diber, and just had to give
Book Review - Why Do I Love These People? - July 21, 2006 - I recognized the author’s name from a previous book I had read (What Should I Do With My Life?) and
8:27 PM - July 17, 2006 - A small voice makes its way through the dark room: "Poop in potty." What?! I nearly jump out of my
New Faces - July 14, 2006 - Just as Zoolander has Blue Steel, Livia has The Dark Look. She's developed it quite recently and tends to use
Summer Beauties - July 12, 2006 - I admit I've become a little less reflective in recent months. For proof one has to look no further
Twins in Motion - July 12, 2006 - I can remember holding these guys at two months old, their small cuddly bodies warming my neck and shoulders.
Thursday Morning Entertainment - July 06, 2006 - I think I've found a new calling in life. It involves Diet Coke and Mentos.
Happy 5th of July - July 05, 2006 - I just completed some Monday morning cleaning. Except, it's Wednesday. I'm so confused. The four day weekend was a fun
For Nana and Papa - July 05, 2006 - Listen to your voicemail and look through the following pics to get a good idea of what your granddaughter is
Give Me Cookie... And Dog! - July 02, 2006 - Livia-the-Ice-Cream-Lover greatly enjoys a cookie ice cream sandwich after lunch at Grandma and Grandpa's place. Fortunately for me, she
Sons and Daughters - July 02, 2006 - It’s easy to look at God as a cosmic clockmaker who created this universe, got it ticking just right, then
June 2006 (12)
Pool Par-tay - June 29, 2006 - A Sunday evening spent with five friends, a hot tub, and a guy named Mike who makes a mean lemonade...
If My Opinion Changes, I'll Let You Know That Too - June 28, 2006 - I've been surfing. And reading. And following all sorts of links related to homeschooling. I then felt compelled to record
Marking Time - June 28, 2006 - Two years ago on Monday, Jeremy and I walked into a split-level home in a typical midwest town and
The Life and Times of a Blogging Mother - June 22, 2006 - Dear Livia, Yesterday you sucked the heck out of a brown marker. I only know this because you got awfully
Cheap Entertainment - June 20, 2006 - 1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (middle name and current street name) Lawton Eighth 2. YOUR MOVIE STAR NAME: (grandfather/grandmother on
Current Obsession - June 19, 2006 - Veronica Mars Along time ago, we used to be friends but I haven't thought of you lately at all Come
Judge Not, Lest... - June 19, 2006 - I used to raise my eyebrows at uncontrolled children in grocery stores and malls. I used to think, Boy, when
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly - June 16, 2006 - The Good: - This photograph of Livia, snapped by our dear friend Renae, is definitely good. In fact, it’s
It Is Well with My Soul - June 12, 2006 - Sometimes music has the power to touch my heart in an inexplicable way, but yesterday it was the words of
Our Getaway Weekend - June 08, 2006 - Liv took her first ever paddle boat ride last weekend at Mahoney State Park. Buckled into her teeny life
Interactions with Two Year Old - June 07, 2006 - It's nice to know that Livia really truly thinks about things. I went into her room a few minutes ago
The Tower on the Plain - June 01, 2006 - I ain't no Keith Ghormley, but the Nebraska State Capitol is a building that just begs to be photographed.
May 2006 (18)
WFMW: Children's Videos - May 31, 2006 - We started off with a Baby Einstein and a Veggie Tales or two -- gifts, all of them. But
The Wedding Trees - May 30, 2006 - Normally I'd consider it redundant to post on a topic someone else has already covered, but I feel I must
Happy Memorial Day - May 29, 2006 -
The Discovery of Dirt, 2006 AD - May 25, 2006 -
WFMW: Freezer Meals - May 24, 2006 - Though I am definitely not the genius behind freezer meals (the true genius would be hard to pinpoint anyway),
Did You Know Everything You Read on the Internet is TRUE??? - May 23, 2006 - Here's tidbit that's been floating around... (chuckle, chuckle) "Most people don't know that back in 1912, Hellmann's mayonnaise was manufactured
Neighbors in the News - May 22, 2006 - After going to the opened back door at 8:00am and belting out, "JASON! JASON!" Livia settled in my lap this
Things that Get to Me - May 19, 2006 - There is sad news in Lincoln today. A 30 year old pregnant woman, hit by an intoxicated driver on
Works for Me Wednesday, Inaugural Run - May 17, 2006 - Shannon started the Works for Me Wednesday idea and I've enjoyed reading tips from other women. (Though, I must confess
The Bigger Picture - May 16, 2006 - The subject line of a recent email read, "Trusting God with Your Adopted Child," and it struck me as a
Last Year on May 7 - May 13, 2006 - What a difference a year makes! Who is this sweet pudgy baby???
Common Courtesy II - May 13, 2006 - Or, an open letter to the drivers who think drive time equals phone booth time: Dear Drivers on Your Cell
American Idol, Winding Down - May 11, 2006 - Does anyone else think Chris was robbed (ROBBED, I tell you!) last night? I wanted to mock Paula Abdul for
Happy 2nd Birthday, Livia! - May 10, 2006 -
Musical Fortune Cookie - May 06, 2006 - I need a nap and I need to clean, but copying Lindsey's Shuffle o' Fun is so much more enjoyable
Like the Pie, in Bar Form - May 05, 2006 - Pecan Bars (taken from the Southern Living Cookbook) 1 3/4 c all purpose flour 1/3 c firmly packed brown sugar
Recycling At Its Best - May 04, 2006 -
Just Thinking Out Loud - May 04, 2006 - I had an epiphany, though I’m not sure that’s truly the word for it, a few weeks ago and here
April 2006 (6)
Sunday Picnic - April 28, 2006 -
This Moment - April 24, 2006 - I just looked over at my daughter, playing on the yellow pine floor with her mama's latest pair of sunglasses,
Looking Up Downtown - April 24, 2006 -
Movie Chat - April 20, 2006 - During Lent I had more free time because I didn't blog. Blogging for me sometimes becomes a laborious process where
First Easter Egg Hunt - April 18, 2006 -
Put Your Smiley Face On... - April 16, 2006 - ...because we are back! Happy Easter, everyone. I look forward to rejoining Blogland in coming days.
February 2006 (15)
Au Revoir 'til April - February 28, 2006 - I'm doing something tomorrow I've never done before: I'm observing Lent. And guess how I'm doing it... (Ugh) I'm giving
Adoption - February 28, 2006 - Here we go again! Our second adoption process has officially begun. This means that while there is no baby yet
Job Perks - February 28, 2006 - I am luxuriating in my occupation. At 4pm yesterday, the time when some cubicle dwellers are looking at their clocks
"I Go Away" - February 27, 2006 - Livia's first three word sentence... at least as far as we know. The girl talks a LOT these days and
Too Close for Comfort - February 24, 2006 -
No Crystal Ball Here - February 23, 2006 - I've got Hurricane Katrina on my mind. And Little House on the Prairie. Stick with me here. I've been wondering
For the Record - February 21, 2006 - No, I didn't win the Powerball jackpot. Shucks.
Beauty - February 16, 2006 -
All Day Kindergarten - February 15, 2006 - Livia has three and a half years to go until she’s enrolled in any type of formal schooling, and yet
Me and a Pint of Vanilla Heath Bar Crunch - February 12, 2006 - Anyone else crying in their ice cream over Grey's Anatomy tonight? I know, I know... I'm such a girl.
The Latest of Tredway Adventures - February 10, 2006 - I am a planner by nature. Though I may enjoy a surprise birthday party here and there, by and
Explanation of Soundbite Posts - February 08, 2006 - I have wanted to post more introspective, thoughtful blog entries in the past few weeks, but haven't. I wanted to
Ten Year High School Reunion - February 06, 2006 - Thinking: How did I get to be this old? Wasn't I a high schooler just yesterday? Also thinking: High school
Go Red for Women - February 02, 2006 - The Nebraska State Capitol is not normally red. (See Keith's fantastic photo series for proof.) But it was last
Random Fact o' the Day - February 01, 2006 - The things you learn while shopping for flatware…! "Stainless steel is available in two qualities: 18/0 or 18/10 (there is
January 2006 (16)
Academy Awards - January 31, 2006 - Oscar nominations are out! I've only seen one of the films, and was impressed by it. Some years I'm able
Tales from the Toddler's Mama - January 30, 2006 - By 9:47am, I have learned that… Contrary to what I previously believed, the kitchen is not child-proof. In fact, Livia
January Days - January 26, 2006 - Beautiful, crazy, strange January weather. A newscaster recently said he imagined we may not have to scoop snow again
Call on Me, Brother - January 26, 2006 - We were *this* close to signing up for a digital phone system with a local business when we discovered there
From Kooser, Giebenhain - January 23, 2006 - To my shame, I admit I am quite ignorant of most copyright laws. Does anyone (Renae?) know how to correctly
"Becca!" - January 21, 2006 - Yup, that's what our favorite 20 month old wordsmith has been calling me the past two days. Between referring to
Playtime in the Park III - January 20, 2006 -
Book Review - Hannah Coulter - January 18, 2006 - Megan issued the invitation and I responded to it by checking out Hannah Coulter from a local library last week.
Playtime in the Park II - January 17, 2006 - In general, my husband doesn't like to have his picture taken. I usually have to coerce him to let
Playtime in the Park - January 16, 2006 -
It's 60 degrees. In mid January. In Nebraska. - January 11, 2006 - I am so looking forward to spring (my favorite season of all). Our current mild temps have me longing
M-o-m - January 10, 2006 - Dooce today cracked me up and reminded me of a recent exchange in my own house. Jeremy: [while patting chest]
20 Months and 1 Day - January 08, 2006 - SHE WALKS! Woohoo! Hallelujah, praise the Lord. My child WALKS! First three steps, from Grandma and Grandpa T's hands to
Enjoying... - January 06, 2006 - Elisabeth Elliot's A Chance to Die I started off not enjoying this book at all. Elliot's verbose descriptions, perhaps
Just Can't Get Enough - January 04, 2006 - As my husband noted yesterday, even when our baby smells like baby spit we still love to kiss her
New Year - January 01, 2006 - Goodbye, 2005. Hello, 2006! Jeremy and I greeted the New Year last night under the disguised personas of "Wey"
December 2005 (28)
Pattern - December 28, 2005 -
As a Christian, I celebrate Christmas (go figure!) - December 27, 2005 - Excellent post over on TwentySomeone regarding the Happy Holidays vs. Merry Christmas debaucle this season. [To all of my friends
Figuring It (iPod) Out - December 26, 2005 - I need help understanding podcasts. In particular, I'm having difficulty finding podcasts I'd want to listen to... like Tim Keller
December 25 - December 25, 2005 - My intent for today (my final day of the December Photo Project, I might add) was to shoot some
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December 23 - December 23, 2005 - Congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs. Hietbrink! It was a lovely evening for a wedding, and Jenny's was
December 22 - December 22, 2005 - Here is one, a red bow. And guess what? All of them are staying put (Pottery Barn expectations be
December 21 - December 21, 2005 - There is something to be said for a beautiful entryway, a door that reminds you of an English cottage,
December 20 (and extras for the 18th) - December 20, 2005 - Sunday I forgot about the December Photo Project. Sorry, DPP, my mind was consumed with other things. Other things like,
December 19 - December 19, 2005 - Potential Titles: What Happens When You Pretend Your Fluffy Sesame Street Chair is a Rocking Chair or Shoulda Listened
December 17 - December 17, 2005 -
December 16 - December 16, 2005 - My chest gets a little tight when I look at this picture, my throat a little lumpy. As many
December 15 - December 15, 2005 - I am a peppermint aficionado. And as a peppermint aficionado, I know that my dear friend Renae makes the
December 14 - December 14, 2005 - I present my mental health support group. Aka, my bible study. These women mean an awful lot to me.
Happy Nineteen Months - December 13, 2005 - Dear Livia, Happy nineteen months! What a big girl you seem to be now. I just got done bathing you
December 13 - December 13, 2005 - Little face Tilts up To see the douglas fir A tree In the house Little hands Grasp branches Needles
December 12 - December 12, 2005 - Gametime. Lincolnites, what is pictured in this photograph?
December 11 - December 11, 2005 -
December 10 - December 10, 2005 - Livia + Mirrors + Balls = Lots of Fun.
December 9 - December 09, 2005 - Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Tis the season
December 8 - December 08, 2005 - I can just barely recall the first time Jeremy and I stepped through the front doors of this house.
December 7 - December 07, 2005 - Seven days into the December Photo Project and today is the first one where I remembered to take my
December 6 - December 06, 2005 -
December 5 - December 05, 2005 - Thanks to everyone who prayed for me. I'm feeling loads better today. Due to staying indoors for almost four
December 4 - December 04, 2005 - Hey, prayin' folk out there. If you've got a moment, please pray for me to get over this virus
December 3 - December 03, 2005 - (With only minutes to spare, she uploads Photo: Day Three to the website. Perhaps tomorrow she'll give herself more
December 2 - December 02, 2005 - Today was definitely a blue kind of day.
December 1 - December 01, 2005 - The December Photo Project is on. And I almost didn't live up to my own challenge on its very
November 2005 (18)
Tigereye Butterfly - November 29, 2005 - Lincolnites, you are invited to an open house celebrating Chelsea Tredway's new line of jewelry. (Chelsea is my very talented,
Just Purchased - November 29, 2005 - Thank you, Jeremy, for the iTunes gift certificate! Normally I spend extensive amounts of time pondering what I should purchase,
Accountability - November 28, 2005 - My friend Julie is kicking my behind into gear these days. She's leading my women's bible study and has determined
Future Composer, Hard at Work - November 27, 2005 - And no, this photo was not staged.
Happy Thanksgiving - November 23, 2005 - To Do List: make green bean dish make sweet potato dish concoct chip and dip yumminess make sweets if
Pet Peeve - November 22, 2005 - Leaving a comment on a blog, only to realize moments too late that you've spelled something wrong or that your
Watching TV/Eating Coffeetable - November 21, 2005 -
Read Any of These Lately? - November 18, 2005 - I don't know why Time constructed this list in particular (since 1923? why?), but it's a very interesting list indeed.
Narnia in My Living Room - November 17, 2005 - "They say Aslan is on the move—perhaps has already landed." And now a very curious thing happened. None of the
Snow! - November 15, 2005 - At 4am this morning I peeked out the bathroom window and noticed the streets were slick with rain. But sometime
Butternut Squash Soup - November 10, 2005 - Butternut squash soup sounds perfect for fall, right? The soup should have been delightful -- thick, buttery and creamy, not
Ho Ho Ho! Be good... and SHARE! - November 10, 2005 - Me: Cadence, you need to share the toys. Who says it's good for you to share? Cadence: Mommy. Me: And
Happy Eighteen Months! - November 09, 2005 - One year ago she looked like this... And now she looks like this... Happy year and a half to my
Bestest, Cheapest Cookies in Town - November 07, 2005 - Go to the Cookie Company in the lower level of Gateway Mall (or Gateway Westfield Shopping Town or whatever you
Create Your Own Title - November 05, 2005 -
Golden Nugget - November 03, 2005 - I felt greatly encouraged today by the TEAM Mom program at my church. For a mere $5 fee, I experienced
Playmates - November 02, 2005 - We have been friends together, In sunshine and in shade; Since first beneath the chestnut-trees In infancy we played...
Overheard While Surfing - November 01, 2005 - Livia: Ma-Ma. Jeremy: I'm Daddy. Livia: Ma-Ma! Ma-Ma! Jeremy: Da-Dee. Livia: Ma-Ma! Jeremy: Da-Dee. [pause] Can you say "Daddy?" Livia:
October 2005 (12)
Happy Halloween - October 31, 2005 - Last Monday I carved pumpkins with friends. Interestingly enough, Renae had never carved a pumpkin before and Joie almost
Oktoberfest Stoup - October 29, 2005 - My mom and I made this recipe last Thursday and it yielded a really delicious fall soup (or "stoup" as
I Wanna Be a Cowboy - October 26, 2005 - I thought the Internet should enjoy this photo as much as I do. Jeremy had to dress up in
The One, the Only, DIVING BABY! - October 25, 2005 - I awoke with hunger pains this morning and, instead of feeding Livia first, I shut the baby in the bathroom
DVD TV Rocks - October 24, 2005 - We're addicts. Thanks to our friendly neighborhood supplier, we're hopelessly hooked on LOST. Can't. stop. watching.
Two Questions - October 21, 2005 - 1. This one is for Lincolnites: What do you think of Dish, the restaurant located downtown? I've eaten there twice
Lessons on a Monday - October 17, 2005 - Today, as we left the Sunken Gardens and I began to strap my daughter into her carseat, Livia became fussy
We're Doin' Business Here - October 17, 2005 - I'm posting links to the following commercials so that I can quit quoting lines to people and simply point them
Thinking - October 11, 2005 - Identical twins are the most fascinating people ever—and I think the Helman twins are perhaps the cutest ever. Last weekend
Treasures - October 10, 2005 - Some of you may be wondering what happened to my monthly letters to Livia. Well, I decided that these
Zion Carnival - October 03, 2005 - Aren't these kids beautiful? And Christie, of course, holding the cotton candy... She's beautiful, too. : )
Pain, a gift? Yeah right... - October 02, 2005 - Wow. I've been reading this book on pain (The Gift of Pain, Dr. Paul Brand & Philip Yancey), and over
September 2005 (9)
From Inside the Pink Prison - September 29, 2005 - Our girl is now quite capable of sitting up in her crib (she can stand up, too, but has
Fulfilling the Tag - September 25, 2005 - Thanks, Michelle, for tagging me. My rarely-updated blog appreciates it! 10 years ago: I was enjoying my best and worst
Caution for Silly Dancers - September 21, 2005 - This admission cracks me up... I can totally identify (says the girl who dances to music from opening credits of
Fun, Fun, Fun - September 16, 2005 - Not your shiny bike or walker. Not your expensive Leapfrog toys. Not the myriad stuffed animals you own. What are
Sunset Reflections - September 13, 2005 -
God of Nature, at Whose Voice - September 10, 2005 - God of nature, at whose voice the waves and winds must now obey, Give your people words of comfort, acts
Did you know... - September 09, 2005 - ...that bandaids are discriminatory? (There is a little tongue-in-cheek involved in this post, by the way, so nobody get crazy
A Blogging Attempt - September 07, 2005 - I'm experiencing major brain-freeze when it comes to blogging these days. As always, there is plenty to write about, but
With a Heavy Heart - September 02, 2005 - I feel like I should mark this moment in history by making some comment on Hurricane Katrina. But honestly, I'm
August 2005 (15)
First Time - August 31, 2005 - This song gets to me every time I hear Johnny Cash sing it (American IV: The Man Comes Around). Lyrics
Do I Look Stupid to You? - August 29, 2005 - (Wait, don't answer that!) Exerpted from a credit card offer in today's mail: It's easier than you think to earn
The Sweetest Sound - August 29, 2005 - Livia just said, "Ay-ai! Mama?" (rough translation: "I'm in a bit of a pickle. Help, please, Mom?"). I agree with
Wishlist: Music - August 27, 2005 - What is the album (or two albums, or three or four) that you simply cannot live without at this moment?
Garden Gallery - August 27, 2005 - OOPS! How did this picture get in here? It's kinda silly, isn't it?! Three grown women acting like bats
Shout Out to Haley - August 23, 2005 - This is the reason why we take pictures, to preserve one moment in time. It's hard to believe she was
Good Monday Morning - August 22, 2005 - Livia and I don't move too quickly in the mornings. It's kind of our time to greet the day
Serenity Now! - August 16, 2005 - I'm telling you, Joss Whedon is the resident genius of Hollywood. If you haven't yet seen Firefly, you've only
Livia and the Weird-Eared Goat - August 16, 2005 - Sunday was an extraordinary day. The sky was blue, the sun was shining brilliantly and the high temp was around
Happy Fifteen Months! - August 10, 2005 - Dear Livia, Ack! How did you get to be a big 15 month old KID already??! I remember talking
Baby Sign Language - August 10, 2005 - We started off teaching Livia a few signs because we heard it was a good idea. You figure, the baby
Waiting - August 07, 2005 - I've been thinking a lot about waiting recently. Perhaps this is due to the number of friends in my circles
To Know Him is to Love Him... Right? - August 03, 2005 - Trying to take a "normal" photograph of my little brother is impossible. As evidence, I present to you these pics
A Bit of Earth - August 01, 2005 - Our vegetable garden got off to a late start this year, but Jeremy (my resident garden hero) has cared for
Uh, Do I Know You? - August 01, 2005 - I don't know what made me think I should hug this not-really-a-friend-but-not-just-an-acquaintance-either that I haven't seen in 9+ years, but
July 2005 (13)
For the Grandparents... - July 28, 2005 -
Questions and Answers - July 28, 2005 - The question "How are you doing emotionally?" intimates that there is a distinct possibility that something may not be right
It's Getting Hot in Here - July 23, 2005 - 104 degrees means the park across the street is as barren as it is on a winter's day where windchills
This One's For Adam & Kris - July 20, 2005 - Laugh-out-loud funny for cat owners. (Thanks, Jason, for the link.)
Lovin' Summer - July 20, 2005 - My new obsession is creating summer desserts, namely ice cream. I made Chocolate from a mix last week, Peaches &
We're in a Tight Spot! - July 15, 2005 - Ah, the potential pitfalls of mobility.
Life as an E - July 12, 2005 - You know you're an Extrovert when... ...you go next door (you know, where the party's at) and within moments your
The One About Something Other than My Daughter - July 12, 2005 - Just Read: Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, David Sedaris; The Time Traveler's Wife, Audrey Neffenegger Still Reading:
Happy Fourteen Months! - July 12, 2005 - Dear Livia, You are now 14 months old and you're looking more like a toddler than ever. A very pudgy
Can't. Hold. It. In. - July 08, 2005 - She's been brainwashed! BRAINWASHED, I TELL YOU!!! I haven't pulled out the ole finger-in-your-throat, "gag me" sign since sixth grade
St. Simons in Pictures - July 06, 2005 -
Rules - July 04, 2005 - If you are waiting my table in the South and you are older than me, you are more than welcome
Hey Y'all - July 02, 2005 - I'm tucked away on some green berber carpet in a corner of a hotel room rightnow, lit only by the
June 2005 (9)
June 26 - June 27, 2005 - Last night we were in the middle of doing the cross-crawl with Livia (a crawling exercise recommended by Brook)
Happy Thirteen Months! - June 21, 2005 - Dear Livia, I love your sense of humor. Sometimes I'm completely amazed how God has created this little baby wrapping
Need Baby Travel Advice - June 19, 2005 - I need some tips on air travel with baby in tow. We're headed to the beach in a little over
Newborns - June 17, 2005 - BABY... Congratulations to Jeannette and Chris on the birth of Ellis!! BLOG... Charity has a new blog. Go check out
Seven Years and Four Days - June 16, 2005 - Jeremy and I celebrated seven years of marriage on Monday. Happy anniversary, sweetie. I sure do love you.
It's What We Do - June 14, 2005 - My love for my daughter is such that, after putting her down to bed and seeing an oddly-shaped shadow beside
Out of the Haze... - June 12, 2005 - Hey blogging friends! I apologize for the pathetic, infrequent blogging. I've been terribly uninspired to post personal information. In fact,
Wedding Trees - June 06, 2005 - In late spring our catalpa trees produce lovely blossoms that eventually litter our yard in the most beautiful fashion.
Bec's Recs - June 01, 2005 - I highly recommend: Eating Dark Chocolate M&M's… if you can find them (or if, like me, you have fabulous friends
May 2005 (12)
Mall Reflections - May 31, 2005 - As we walked through the cosmetic aisles at Dillards today, I told Livia, "Yes, all these things can make you
It works! - May 26, 2005 - Babies truly can learn sign language. Yesterday I asked Livia if she was "done" with lunch; she then repeated me
How Sunday Morning Decisions Are Made - May 23, 2005 - 7:00:00 - Alarm clock alarms. 7:00:05 - Jeremy turns alarm off. I imagine we'll skip the early service and catch
Horn Creekers Together Again - May 23, 2005 -
One Man's Trash... - May 19, 2005 - Would you like to own an entire set of Babysitter's Club books? Or perhaps you've been looking for just the
Marvelous, Infinite, Matchless - May 17, 2005 - The bridesmaids were tired (pronounced "TI-ERD" for more emphasis). Saturday was one long day and we girls were worn out
Whew! - May 14, 2005 - Our girl, she is MARRIED! I'm gonna go put my feet up and rest a bit. It's been a beautiful
Wedding Bells are Ringing - May 11, 2005 - In honor of the the coming celebration this Saturday, I'd like to gather words of encouragement for Charity and Andy.
Happy First Birthday! - May 09, 2005 - Dear Livia, Happy first birthday! There are so many thoughts flitting around my brain that I almost don't know
Real Life Cooking - May 06, 2005 - I was cleaning out our spice rack today and noticed some expiration dates from 2002. Does anyone know how long
1st Haircut - May 04, 2005 - After two trim jobs at home, Livia was treated to a professional haircut by the very lovely, very talented
I Fought the Law(nmower) and the Law(nmower) Won - May 02, 2005 - I stooped to a new level of low last Friday. I called my lawnmover "sexist." The accusation wasn't without merit
April 2005 (11)
Bookmark - April 29, 2005 - I've got the US Consumer Product Safety Commission's website bookmarked on my computer for a quick update on infant product
Why I'm Not Writing - April 27, 2005 - There's nothing like good old fashioned tiredness to keep one from blogging. So there, that's my excuse. In a few
T.A.R. Tonight - April 19, 2005 - Joyce, you rock. Honestly, you're my hero. Gretchen. Geez, will you get off the stinkin' elephant already?! Amber & Rob,
Happy Eleven Months! - April 19, 2005 - Dear Livia, You're now officially eleven months old and we have a few small weeks until your age can
Today - April 18, 2005 - It's obvious that I am being kept busy and haven't had much time to blog recently. Something in my life
On a Monday - April 11, 2005 - Share something beautiful. This morning I could use lovely thoughts.
And Keeping a Few, Too - April 08, 2005 - Okay, okay. So I'm not literally throwing all my parenting books away. But mentally? Oh yes, mentally I'm ditching my
Throwing the Books Away - April 06, 2005 - I am actively choosing naivete. It's in direct opposition to my desire to know-it-all and to be all for my
Teeth Shtripping - April 05, 2005 - Geehsh Louishh. I'm trying out these Professhional Shtrengsh Cresht Whiteshtripsh and I made the mishtake of putting them on during
How Did I Get Here??? - April 04, 2005 - Four years ago, I did lots of hanging out with Jeremy's buddies and their wives (now women who are my
The Bluest Sky - April 01, 2005 -
March 2005 (12)
Blog Clog - March 31, 2005 - Something's wrong with our blog right now. Hopefully it'll be fixed soon.
Arthritis Update and Prayer - March 30, 2005 - You know how you never notice when your body is feeling good, or even just feeling normal, and then when
Back in the Saddle - March 28, 2005 - I have fallen off the blog bandwagon. (Help, I've fallen and I can't get up!) The last week has been
Second Blogiversary - March 18, 2005 - On March 9, 2003, I posted my first blog entry. 327 posts and 2018 comments later and The Prairie Box
The Oddball Foods List - March 16, 2005 - 1. Favorite ice cream combo (think Coldstone or sundae) 2. Favorite non-breakfast item to eat for breakfast 3. Favorite dip
Happy days are here again - March 15, 2005 - I am munching on Saltines and a banana as I surf this morning because I'm slowly healing from a
Parental Pondering - March 11, 2005 - Is it wrong to leave your baby in her very full and very stinky diaper while she's happily and
The Amazing Race 7 - March 10, 2005 - Is anyone else still hooked on this show? The premiere last week found me a little glossy-eyed. I'm not sure
Sunday - March 09, 2005 - Sunday was one of those amazing it's almost spring in Nebraska days where the outdoor thermometer hit 70-something degrees and
Happy Ten Months! - March 07, 2005 - Dear Livia, Hey, big kid! Today you are ten months old—and I can't believe this day is here already. It's
Savory, with a hint of lime - March 04, 2005 - I have never heard of anyone *tasting* music. This story simply fascinates me.
Country Road - March 02, 2005 - I think I've posted this photograph before, but it speaks to me today of everything I love about spring
February 2005 (14)
Watching Star Wars - February 24, 2005 -
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho - February 23, 2005 - When a woman says she's a "stay-at-home" mom or a fulltime homemaker, what automatic judgments do you make? If you're
Photo of the Day - February 21, 2005 - I've been taking pictures for an upcoming capital campaign project for Zion. Most of my photos should be trashed
Why, o why? - February 19, 2005 - It's the end of an era. No more Horn Creek for PYA.
en.joy (n-joi) - February 19, 2005 - v. en·joyed, en·joy·ing, en·joys 1. To receive pleasure or satisfaction from. 2. To have the use or benefit of Online
Getting By - February 17, 2005 - She's asleep. Under the pastel crocheted baby blanket I made several years ago. It may not make it through these
Presenting... - February 15, 2005 - The Many Faces of Andrew, 2004-2005
The Brotherhood of Motherhood - February 14, 2005 - After becoming a mother I find myself paying more attention to strangers. Though sometimes I am more suspicious of them
Love Is... - February 14, 2005 - A man that take a vacation day to allow his wife to SLEEP IN while he feeds and plays with
Pizza Hut has been called - February 09, 2005 - At 5:55pm on a Wednesday afternoon, Livia can get anything her little heart desires. Right now she's sitting on the
Happy Nine Months! - February 08, 2005 - Dear Livia, Yesterday I took your mobile down. I suppose I could've picked a better time to do it than
Surfing - February 07, 2005 - I want to post something new and witty, something fun for you all to read, but I just can't squeak
8:30–4:30 - February 02, 2005 - Why today qualifies as a fun day: Danced with Livia Enjoyed a much-needed one hour nap Ate Rightovers (aka restaurant
Glad Corn - February 01, 2005 - Man, they should've just paid this guy the 8.5 mill he requested! What a story, though. Can you imagine wandering
January 2005 (16)
Today's Theme: Adam & Lazlos! - January 31, 2005 - Happy Birthday to my big brother Adam! Today he turns (cough, cough) 29? Or maybe the Big 3-0? However
Weeping for Christian - January 27, 2005 - When news of this case first broke, I purposefully tuned it out. For some reason, though, I have read every
Quiz Time - January 26, 2005 - What is the… Last T.V. show you watched? Best T.V. show you've watched recently? T.V. show you are embarrassed to
The Race is On - January 25, 2005 - Here we go, folks. The Oscar nominations were announced this morning and it looks like I either need to go
Three Generations - January 24, 2005 - I look at this picture and think, God is good! Jeremy and I waited to be parents. Mom and
Mad Cheerio Love - January 21, 2005 -
Whatever Happened to E? - January 19, 2005 - I'm wondering where my Extroverted self has gone. I still see traces of it when I go next door for
Happy Birthday, Mom! - January 18, 2005 - Sorry if you ever wished for *normal* children. Here's hoping a birthday wish for normal grandkids turns out better! We
Marking the Day - January 17, 2005 - I heard a snippet of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech this morning on Good Morning America.
Duh - January 17, 2005 - Last night in the Tredway living room, immediately following Dr. Pepper commercial featuring the song, "I Would Do Anything For
My Nerd Quotient - January 13, 2005 - I stumbled upon this quiz (thanks, mrscrumley!) and couldn't help but take it. Apparently, I am "not nerdy, but
Windows - January 12, 2005 -
What Blessings Look Like - January 10, 2005 - Blessings are snow and ice and ice-covered sidewalks. Blessings are waking up a baby, rapidly feeding her, and carrying her
Happy Eight Months! - January 08, 2005 - Dear Livia, Eight months old already! You've now lost the infant look completely and qualify as a "big" baby. At
Winter is Here - January 05, 2005 - Finally, it's snowing in Lincoln! I layered up in my thickest winter coat, two pairs of socks and two pairs
Best of 2004 - January 03, 2005 - The Best of 2004 can be summed up in one picture: my husband and my daughter. I waited through many
December 2004 (22)
Post-Worthy Weather - December 30, 2004 - Dust off your picnic baskets and break out the summer t-shirts, folks, because the high temp for today in good
Tragedy - December 29, 2004 - I am just heartsick at the daily news of deaths from the Indian Ocean's tsunamis. So many people dead in
A Fish, A Wish and A Dish - December 28, 2004 - Even though we have no snow and my cookies turned out like dog biscuits, this Christmas season has really
New Weight Loss Program - December 27, 2004 - Wow. And I thought things like this only happened in the movies. Note to self: If asked by a "leather
Merry Christmas - December 25, 2004 - Greetings, friends, from beautiful, sunny Lincoln, Nebraska! We've traded in snow for 50 degree weather and it has made for
Thoughts on Christmas Eve's Eve - December 23, 2004 - Today, like most other days, I am balancing pessimism and optimism. I spent much of the afternoon baking and decorating
The Phantom of the Opera - December 23, 2004 - If you like the musical, you'll like the movie. If not, save yourself a few bucks and a few complaints.
With This Ring... - December 22, 2004 - Happy 33rd Anniversary, Mom and Dad! You are a great example to us. We love you very much!
First Christmas Present - December 21, 2004 -
A New Convention Center - December 16, 2004 - I understand that Lincoln needs a new convention center/arena to bring more business into the city. Obviously, Pershing Auditorium (where
Exploiting Adoption? - December 15, 2004 - My initial response to this new Fox reality show is one of repulsion. But, upon remembering my horror some five
Feedback for CBS - December 15, 2004 - I am a