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The Line
In their play, My girls often approach a line, If it is crossed, Playing will become fighting. I don’t know if they know where the line is Maybe they are tying to find it. They compete and play, sometimes the … Continue reading
Slip and Slide
This is a wonderful time of year. In another month we’ll probably all be complaining about the heat, but right now is a fantastic time to be outside. After the break is a video of how our first water adventure … Continue reading
First Day of School
It was a big day in the Hovater household today. Micah and Izzy started preschool! We’ve had our eye anxiously on this day for a while, and there were a few tears shed by Mama. Still, Micah and Izzy did … Continue reading
Daddy Daycare
So we started the process of saying our goodbyes in Little Rock, the house is going to go up on the market this week, and we’re starting to pack boxes. Of course, we’re also trying to keep the girls and … Continue reading
The Princess and the Frog
We’ve been all excited about Disney’s The Princess and the Frog, and its release this week on DVD. Kelly picked up a copy a few days ago, and that means we’ve already watched it through about five times. I’m not … Continue reading
Izzy Building her Bed
About a week ago, we switched out the girls old beds for these big girl beds on loan from Sara Anne Gill. Izzy did a pretty good job helping Daddy with the construction.
Everyday, Episode 1: Dinner and a Show
This is the first in a series of posts about the sorts of things I like to do every single day. First, the refrain for the series: The things you do every day matter, Over time, they shape who you … Continue reading
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Here’s a video of a quick concert I got today. I had a front row seat, about two feet from the performers.
We’ve been working on the art of smiling, lately. The girls have the most beautiful smiles, and aren’t afraid to flash them most of the time. Put them in front of a camera, though, and it’s tough to get them … Continue reading




