Just shy of a year and Nate is not too shy.He flashes his cheesy grin at strangers…even though he doesn’t like anyone but a select few to hold…
Continue ReadingI hate to sing the It’s-So-Hot tune here everyday, but it’s SO hot here. Record temps. And no rain. And four kids. And no kids.So, we have taken…
Continue ReadingSummer baths happen in mom and dad’s bathtub around here. With lots of bubbles.And much giggling. No better reason to get over these chronic viruses than to fully…
Continue ReadingOf all Nate’s words (mama, dada, ball, hi, a *weak* bubba), “Dog” is his favorite.Okay, let’s be honest, the actual dog is his very favorite thing compared to…
Continue ReadingWe’re still in heavy recuperating mode here in Hergenrader Land.In spite of the resting/eating SO healthy/drinking more Vitamin C than any bowels would like/vitamin therapy/sleeping 10 hours a…
Continue ReadingBottles and beer and heat and swimming pool and sweat and air conditioning and record heat and bathing suits and ponytails and sunscreen and swimming pool and sunshine…
Continue ReadingAs a teaser for Sam and Ellie’s birthday party, here’s Sam digging into a Hergenrader family favorite… Orange Leaf Yogurt!Open up and taste the summer (and 100 degree…
Continue ReadingI don’t know if it’s a credit or discredit to our family that so much of our inaugural year at the BIG, PUBLIC school for our firstborn centered…
Continue ReadingHappy June 1! God Loves Moms is in bookstores today. My author copies came in the mail on Friday–they look great! Holding a completed book is not unlike…
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