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Anniversary Traditions: Happy 11 Years, Matt!
It’s no secret that I love rituals and traditions. I’ve got parenting rituals, birthday rituals, Valentine’s Day rituals, Christmas rituals. And probably other ones I’m not thinking of right now. So it’s no surprise that Matt and I have anniversary traditions, too!
We decided many years ago not to give each other gifts on our anniversary. Honestly, it’s tough enough thinking of meaningful birthday and Christmas gifts year after year! Instead, we decided that one partner would plan an experience for us to share. The other partner would write a letter to commemorate our year together. Each year, we alternate who does what. This year it’s my … Read More
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Happy 6th Birthday, Tate! We Love You
Prepared for an Epic Nerf Gun Battle Tate’s 6th birthday is right around the corner. Therefore, as part of our parenting rituals, we write each child a letter on their birthday to encapsulate the past year. Then, it goes into their Easy-Peasy Scrapbook, along with approximately 10 photos. Happy 6th Birthday, Tate!
Insisted on bringing binoculars on the cruise, despite their weight! Halloween: Last-Minute Costume Change (from scuba diver to Captain Hook) Our family at Thanksgiving On the Thanksgiving pirate ship Cutting down our Christmas tree Helicopter ride for your 5th birthday present from Grandma and Papa (note the pilot costume you’re wearing) The many faces of Tate … Read MoreAlways -
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Matt and I on our wedding day 11 years ago Yesterday marked my 12th anniversary of blogging! I seriously can’t believe it. On May 12, 2007, I published this inaugural post about how I was moving to Denver and wanted to start a garden at our new rental property. Over the years, I’ve gone through phases where I have written more and gone through times when I have written less. I am now feeling “back on the blogging bandwagon” and hope that you will subscribe to our newsletter (see below) if you want a little bit more from Feeding the Soil each week.
I can’t believe how much has changed … Read More