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 huge fan of The Amazing Race and faithfully stay home most every Tuesday night to catch the

Upcoming Movies - December 14, 2004 - I don't really have a Christmas break, but years and years of studenthood have created within me this expection for

Problem Solved - December 13, 2004 - We purchased a johnny jumper a few weeks ago to help Livia build her leg strength. Unlike another amazing

He Sees You When You're Sleeping? - December 10, 2004 - As a small child at a private Christian school I ruined Christmas for another student: I told her (gasp!) that

Listen Up, Men - December 09, 2004 - If you're embarrassed by frank discussions, read no further. In the past few years I've become much more aware of

Happy Seven Months! - December 08, 2004 - Dear Livia, You're seven months old! Somehow that age sounds so advanced to me. You're no longer a teeny

12.06.1977 - December 06, 2004 - I love birthdays. If you look up ESFJ's (my Meyers-Briggs personality type) you'll find that we value traditions greatly. This

Kristin's Christmas Mix - December 05, 2004 - Given to me by my sister-in-law… What we're listening to while decking the halls: Holidays Are Coming, Coca-Cola Christmas Time

Materialism & the Holidays - December 04, 2004 - Gail Buckner hits the nail on the head with this article about how possessions actually can't buy you happiness. The

My Family - December 03, 2004 -

Great Baby Shower Gifts - December 03, 2004 - I've been ruminating on this gift list for some time, considering the gifts that have been tremendous blessings to Jeremy,

November 2004 (16)

Martha - November 30, 2004 - Before she was convicted, Martha Stewart received my sympathies. Though I'm all for justice, I felt weird about this domestic

Movies 'R Us - November 28, 2004 - Jeremy and I have been watching a lot of movies lately. It's that time of year where it's too cold

Stuck, But Still Smilin' - November 28, 2004 -

The Best Time of Year - November 23, 2004 - Green beans? Check. Cranberries? Check. Sweetened condensed milk? Check. Canned pumpkin? Check. Sweet potatoes? Check. Butter? Sugar? Flour? Check. Check.

The Quotable Amazing Race, Season 6 - November 22, 2004 - "If I were a buoy, where would I be?" Uttered upon arrival at a "Detour" task by one, now eliminated,

Be Nice to Your Grandma (aka Should you be eating that??? Part 2) - November 19, 2004 - Considering the fact that Thanksgiving is a mere 6 days away, I need to clarify some issues related to diabetes

Eat, Drink and Be Merry - November 19, 2004 - When she was about 5.5 months old we introduced Livia to solid foods. We decided to wait a little

Should you be eating that??? - November 17, 2004 - Quick pseudo-science lesson: In the most simplistic terms, the human body needs sugar to survive. Sugar enters the bloodstream and

I Scream, You Scream - November 16, 2004 - When you find an ice cream store that you really love and when you find ice cream that you just

Symptoms of Diabetes - November 15, 2004 - Classic symptoms of type 1 diabetes are: * Increased thirst * Increased urination * Increased eating * Weight loss *

My Story - November 15, 2004 - Ten years ago I was a sixteen-year-old junior in high school and I was having a really fantastic school year.

Three Days 'Til... - November 11, 2004 - World Diabetes Day! did you even know there was such a thing? I find it somewhat ironic that I was

Happy Six Months! - November 09, 2004 - Dear Livia, I am spurred on to write this letter by the happy squeals and laughter I hear from you

United We Stand - November 09, 2004 - ...against spam. Note to Lindsay, Andrew and future comment-leavers: The comment feature works a little differently now. After writing your

Reality 101 - November 08, 2004 - There's nothing like a screaming baby to break a woman of any desire to blog. Inspiration, where art thou? Are

Raise Your Hand (if you voted) - November 02, 2004 - I've always wondered who reads my site, though I've never asked (until today!) who all is out there. So let's

October 2004 (16)

The Honey Bee - October 31, 2004 - Mom found the bee outfit at Gordman's several weeks ago and it fit Livia perfectly tonight! She looked super

The Birth of a Blog - October 30, 2004 - Let the games begin... Andrew's got a blog. Agree or disagree with what he writes, and comment at will. Just

Manners for a Better World - October 29, 2004 - You can learn a lot from one morning at the DMV's office—besides the fact that you should check and double-check

Get the Body in Motion - October 27, 2004 - Jeremy and I have been enjoying the music from the VW Touareg commercial, the one where a couple drives up

By God's Grace - October 26, 2004 - I can make a tight fist with both hands. Tight. As in, all eight fingertips press into my palms with

TGIF - October 22, 2004 - My Pottery Barn flag was stolen a few weeks ago so now the ShopKo version proudly waves from our front

Misconceptions - October 18, 2004 - You know those thoughts you have, the "I would NEVER..." statements? Well, I'm realizing a few I had Before Livia

Hair by Grandma L. - October 14, 2004 -

Writer's Blo[g]ck - October 14, 2004 - Something's up with me these days. I don't know if it's lack of stimulation for my creative juices or if

Word - October 11, 2004 - hebetudinous (heb-i-TOOD-n-uhs -TYOOD-) adjective   Dull or lethargic, especially relating to the mind. [From Late Latin hebetudo (dullness), from Latin hebes

Lincoln Rules - October 08, 2004 - Trying out for the Cornhusker marching band? Oh my goodness. That one sentence gave me a good chuckle for the

Happy Five Months! - October 07, 2004 - Dear Livia, The theme of your fifth month of life seems to be growth. You are growing, in both height

Question - October 07, 2004 - Is it wrong to use "gifts" (in this case, return address labels) from a non-profit organization without sending a donation

The Crown Weenie - October 06, 2004 - When I was little I actually liked the dentist's office. I liked the whole reclining chair, spotlight on your teeth,

Cheerleaders - October 05, 2004 - Last night I heard animated jumping upstairs in the study. Jump, jump! Which really sounded like Bam! Bam! considering our

Voice - October 03, 2004 - I'm usually the one behind the camera, but today I asked my dad to take a picture of me, future

September 2004 (13)

The Loveliest Thing in the World - September 28, 2004 - ...is a sleeping baby on your shoulder, breathing evenly on your neck, soft cheek against yours. It's a feeling that

Hasta La Vista, Blockbuster - September 28, 2004 - Our Blockbuster movie dealio has come to an end. And for anyone who's counting—yes, we did the deal for two

Happy Birthday! - September 24, 2004 - Happy birthday to two special guys in my life... To Jeremy, my awesome husband: I wish you much joy in

For Andrew - September 23, 2004 - In honor of your birthday tomorrow (happy 23rd, old man!), I present to you: The Progression of Fussy.

Blogland - September 20, 2004 - Hmmm... Can you get fired from your job because of your blog? Troutgirl and Dooce were. Can you shame a

TGIF - September 17, 2004 - "We've all heard that a million monkeys banging on a million typewriters will eventually reproduce the entire works of Shakespeare.

Let's-Not-Labor Day Weekend - September 15, 2004 - Several years ago I seemed to hear quite a bit about "Girls' Weekends". Women who had been friends for years

Photo of the Day - September 14, 2004 -

Monday Breather - September 13, 2004 - I've survived a crazy weekend, one full of obligations and fun. Friday evening saw a large group of Zion ladies

Our Long Babe - September 10, 2004 - Too bad she doesn't appreciate Snoopy bandaids! Yesterday Livia and I picked up Jeremy from work and visited Dr. Brabec

Dust Burning in My Eyes - September 09, 2004 - Listening: to Sommer Waite's Pass in Front of Me. Sommer is so talented and creative. Her music fits any mood

Happy Four Months! - September 07, 2004 - Dear Livia, Today you are four months old! You are a child who loves to be engaged in this world.

September Already??? - September 01, 2004 - How can it be September already? And where did August go? The calendar says today is September 1 and I'm

August 2004 (16)

On Politics - August 30, 2004 - The people-pleasing side of me wants to post only happy, congenial, peaceful topics on View from the Prairie Box. To

Swift Boat Veterans for Truth - August 27, 2004 - I've been wondering why this group in particular should not be allowed to voice their opinions regarding the current political

The Path We Chose - August 26, 2004 - I used to think adoption was simple: There are baby girls in China that need homes? Let's go get one!

Just a Quick Trip - August 25, 2004 - I had a very interesting grocery shopping experience at SunMart the other day. SunMart, in my opinion, is notorious for

Breaking News - August 21, 2004 - This just in... Livia Tredway has discovered her legs. The fifteen week old was previously unaware of appendages other than

Heading into Autumn - August 20, 2004 - Summer walks Late-night porch talks, Over a firepit outdoors Chocolate and marshmallows for s'mores, Tomatoes and cucs off the

Athens 2004 - August 16, 2004 - Does anyone else think it's strange that there are so many open seats left in the men's gymnastics team final

Summertime - August 16, 2004 - The sunflower heads bloomed a few weeks ago and now we can admire the lovely and enormous flowers in

Inging - August 12, 2004 - Tasting - Burt's Beeswax lip balm on my teeth. Aching - In my sinuses. Buying - Eats, Shoots and Leaves

The Last Juror - August 11, 2004 - I'm an escapist when it comes to literature. When I read, I want a book that takes me away from

Happy Three Months! - August 08, 2004 - Dear Livia, Yesterday you turned three months old. Sometimes I want to squeeze you to keep you a teeny baby

My Eyes Hurt - August 06, 2004 - The race to watch as many Blockbuster rentals during one month as we possibly can continues! My goal in this

ROBBED: The Story - August 05, 2004 - There is a rocking chair, passed down from mother to daughter, carted all over the United States during various family

Propriety - August 04, 2004 - I love Laura Bush.

I Feel the Love - August 03, 2004 - Man, showers are the best! Baby showers, that is... Jeremy took the day off today and we went to the

Baptizing the Baby - August 02, 2004 - Yesterday we had Livia baptized and it all went really smoothly! It was a special day and we were

July 2004 (17)

Anna Karenina - July 30, 2004 - Several years ago I attempted to read Tolstoy's War and Peace, "attempted" being the operative word. I got knee-deep (okay,

Finally - July 30, 2004 - IT'S FINAL! Our adoption was finalized this morning—praise the Lord!! Do a little jig, crack a smile, or laugh out

Pains and Pangs - July 29, 2004 - I'm in the midst of a transition from part-time administrative assistant to full-time homemaker. First I must say that I

"Hi. You've Reached the Tredways..." - July 27, 2004 - We're officially doing the Blockbuster-imitates-Netflix-deal for the next month. Couldn't resist when they offered $10 off the normal price. So

Lipstick and Self-Esteem - July 27, 2004 - The stay-at-home mom's work apparel is negotiable. She could just as easily wash bottles and clean toilets in her pajamas

Say Cheese - July 23, 2004 - In preparation for the weekly weekend blog drought, I wanted to leave something new on View from the Prairie Box.

Sweet Feet - July 21, 2004 - Someday these little feet will be used for walking, jumping, dancing, running, swimming, kicking and jump-roping. But for now

Summer Garden - July 20, 2004 - In an attempt to write about something other than my fascinating baby, I will now turn the discussion to gardening.

Get Outta Town - July 19, 2004 - Please don't tell me that this is an actual CNN.com headline: "Schwarzenegger's 'girlie men' line under fire" This is news?

For Your Viewing Enjoyment - July 19, 2004 - Call it the tragedy of the century in television programming: Freaks and Geeks lasted only one season. Apparently, Jeremy and

Learning to Use the Canon - July 15, 2004 - I like to read directions. I cannot do complex tasks late at night. Come Tuesday I'm reading directions to

Good Medicine - July 12, 2004 - I've listened to this clip about three times today (the first just to get my bearings and the second and

Upon a Star - July 10, 2004 - Wishing: ...I had more time to read Anna Karenina and that the Lincoln City Libraries would grant a special allowance

Happy Two Months! - July 08, 2004 - Dear Livia, Yesterday you turned two months old. When you've only lived eight and a half weeks, each month

The Amazing Race 5 - July 06, 2004 - Can you hear my cries of frustration? I've been looking forward to one (count that, ONE!) television show for months

The Prairie Box - July 04, 2004 - For some time now I've intended to explain the title of my blog... "View from the Prairie Box." So here

Our Baby Honeymoon - July 02, 2004 - When adopting a child from a different state, you have to abide under certain laws—one being the Interstate Compact on

June 2004 (12)

The Greatest Thing Just Happened - June 30, 2004 - Huh. We came to the land of Dorothy and Toto last Saturday as two people in love, a married

Psssst... - June 24, 2004 - "The pink bundle flies at midnight!" I've been quite cryptic about the pink bundle on the blog. There are no

In Pictures... Tuesday - June 23, 2004 - The first fruit of Brandywine was picked yesterday, a gorgeously green zucchini! Our zucchini plants have grown like crazy

Seeking Knowledge - June 21, 2004 - There exists a continuum that falls between the points “Planner” and “Flies-By-the-Seat-of-His/Her-Pants” and I have realized that I’m quite close

A Small Coke & Some Jujubes - June 18, 2004 - [For Nebraskans only...] If you're like me and enjoy a good deal, in addition to saving money, pick up a

Relativity - June 17, 2004 - What makes a "good" movie? I'm convinced that part of our opinions of the merits of a film are due

Dippy Love - June 16, 2004 - Hee hee... Jeremy and I mimicked a cell phone commercial last night on our walk around the neighborhood. The

The Weekend - June 12, 2004 - It’s time for a budget. An honest, true-to-life, livable budget. So when Jeremy asked what I wanted to do last

Growth - June 08, 2004 - Brandywine Gardens has been creeping along in the mild June weather, not growing dramatically... until now. Yesterday we hits

Bring On the Kleenex - June 06, 2004 - It’s been a teary weekend for me... Last night I watched In America, knowing full well I could end up

Hold Your Horses - June 02, 2004 - Wait... "Wait for Mommy before you cross the road!" W-ait... "Can you wait for dinner? One hour more." W-a-it... "Only

June 1, 2004 - June 01, 2004 - She wakes up, lines creasing her forehead, the frown has already been firmly established in her sleep. The day is

May 2004 (14)

Unusual Sightings - May 27, 2004 - Every once in awhile you see something that takes you aback and you think, Hmmm... That's interesting... Seen today on

Changes - May 25, 2004 - Many things are changing in the Tredway household... One involves a beautiful blog update, and the other (dare I say

How Does Your Garden Grow? - May 25, 2004 - Lauritzen Gardens is the perfect location for a wedding reception. In St. Louis, Jeremy and I lived across the street

Dry or With Milk - May 21, 2004 - I adore Fruit Loops with a passion that is kind of concerning. This adoration began in my childhood (I was

Right Up My Alley - May 21, 2004 - If you love me, you'll buy me Trivia Pringles.

Swirling, Ever-Changing - May 21, 2004 - First off, I want to post a few photos of my childhood friend Kara and her delightful baby Madeline.

Rainy Tuesday - May 18, 2004 - We've been enjoying wonderful rainshowers the past few nights here in Lincoln. Sunday evening was spent on the porch of

This Never Ending Road to Calvary - May 13, 2004 - When I was little I would've loved to have played young Eponine or Cosette in Les Miserables. Songs completely memorized,

Catching Up - May 12, 2004 - The days slow for no man. The new spring blossoms outdoors don’t wait to open. The graduating high school seniors,

Get Thee to the Primary - May 11, 2004 - Primary elections are today in Lincoln -- so, local friends, GO VOTE! I'm supporting Jeff Fortenberry for the House of

My Mama - May 09, 2004 - My mom is not a spotlight mother. She doesn't do her song and dance for an audience (though perhaps she'll

David Pierce Lawton, PhD - May 08, 2004 - Woohoo! Yesterday and today were big days para la familia Lawton de Lincoln, Nebraska... My dad graduated from the University

The Good Life - May 04, 2004 - Not so long ago... Bang! The screen door slammed shut. Bang! Bang! Again and again. Loud drunken voices on the

Blessed Sunday - May 02, 2004 - I told myself last week that the only reason I'd skip church again was if I was vomiting. This morning

April 2004 (13)

Outside At Last - April 27, 2004 - On a gloriously warm Saturday a few weeks ago, Jeremy and I joined our neighbors out back in emancipating our

Gratitude Monday - April 26, 2004 - Today is an interactive blog day. If you've never made your presence known before, welcome to my site and feel

Happy Birthday, Charity! - April 23, 2004 - Girlfriend, this song makes me think of you. Consider it a "Born to Fly" blogging dedication on this day we

Idol Chatter - April 22, 2004 - Okay, so I’ve had a lot of free time this week. For those of you who are interested, I just

The Need to Read - April 21, 2004 - Here's the petition: I need a good book STAT. So if you live in Lincoln and own a decent fiction

Adam & Kristin Lawton - April 21, 2004 - On April 8, Adam and Kristin stopped by the church office to give me a few little "gifts" from

y-a-w-n - April 20, 2004 - I love my bed with deep deep devotion. I am a girl who adores sleeping, who considers it highly offensive

Watch Away - April 18, 2004 - I've wanted to see Pieces of April for quite some time now... The trailer looked good -- Katie Holmes in

The Changing of a Life - April 15, 2004 - It's very strange to recognize that your life is changing before your eyes. My life is changing... in a very

The TV Factor - April 12, 2004 - I really wanted to write something on my blog tonight. But the TV Factor chewed up and spit out every

04.11.04 - April 11, 2004 - On Friday night, under a cloudy sky, I limped on my husband's arm the half block to our church's Tenebrae

Ouch. Ha! Ah. - April 06, 2004 - Ouch. Pass the hard liquor, a sharp kitchen knife and a huge amount of gratitude for living in an area

Gimmee a Hug - April 05, 2004 - This photo was taken at Fallfest, Zion Church's annual gathering of fun and fellowship. Fallfest is a tradition that

March 2004 (15)

A Quick Brag... And Brief Commentary - March 31, 2004 - Methinks Scott Muschany will win this race over his competitor... If for no other reason than the sheer beauty of

The Good, the Bad and the Bec - March 30, 2004 - Life is filled with good and bad. The bad seems oftentimes to come out of left field, so to speak.

Got Soy? - March 30, 2004 - A love affair has begun. It exists between me and my Silk Vanilla Soy Milk -- and nobody better get

Good Mornin' - March 27, 2004 - Blogland's been boring recently. And I'll admit I haven't helped the situation much. Every morning I get online to check

Medium is the new XS. - March 23, 2004 - Out with the old, in with the new. The entire contents of my closet (and now that I've thought of

Sunny Day - March 20, 2004 - Today is one of those days where I could be home every minute and be absolutely content. An early Friday

Pass the Pears - March 18, 2004 - Dad needs to lose weight. I need to get better blood sugar control. Our conversation last night went something like

Tuesdays and Blogging - March 16, 2004 - I have an endless fascination with the blogging world. I guess you could say I'm addicted. I'm actually grateful that

Sunday in the Park - March 14, 2004 - A few weeks ago, spring fever hit our household and so we skipped church and went off to explore

Waking up is hard to do - March 11, 2004 - I'm concerned because a few people think I'm not being honest with them about the arthritis that has been

Year One - March 09, 2004 - I'm getting to some unnamed point in my life where "time flies." For so long I've ignored the wisdom of

listing - March 08, 2004 - i am SO grateful for... - 20/20 vision - boys! and their many many differences from girls - no wrinkles

Composition - March 04, 2004 - Writing exercise: Describe in one sentence the item to your immediate left. In yellow and red, the pine floor gleams

To know Lloyd Dobler is to love him. - March 04, 2004 - Goal: To see all of John Cusack's movies. Runaway Jury Identity [check] Max Serendipity [check] America's Sweethearts [check] High Fidelity

Mi Familia - March 03, 2004 - Esta mi familia! Back row (l-r): Kristin, Adam, Andrew. Front row: Dad, Mom, Moi. For some reason I've forgotten,

February 2004 (16)

Goodnight - February 29, 2004 - WOOHOOOOOO! Lord of the Rings rocked tonight!!!!! 11 for 11 wins. Simply fabulous. Here's to our "friends" PJ, Fran, Philippa,

FRIDAY! - February 27, 2004 - Sitting: On my brand-spankin'-new furniture from Nebraska Furniture Mart... and loving it! We picked out a beautiful, comfortable Broyhill sofa

Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disorder - February 26, 2004 - Over the past week there have been several mornings where I wake up and don't want to get out

Oscar Ballot 2004 - February 22, 2004 - Best Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of King Best Director: Peter Jackson Best Actor: Sean Penn Best

Drink Deeply - February 19, 2004 - How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Your

Odd Creations - February 18, 2004 - Every once in awhile I like to create my own words or phrases. But the oddest thing happened this morning

Is this the lady of the house? - February 18, 2004 - When someone calls, introduces themselves, asks how are you, Mrs. Tredway?, then says, Boy, it sure it nice to finally

Everybody Raise a Glass - February 16, 2004 - I went searching for a photo of my little brother to put in the new Zion Church pictorial directory... and

PMS Rant - February 12, 2004 - If I could take one phrase out of the American vernacular, it would be the one dealing with "sugar shock."

Friends 2 - February 12, 2004 - I just don't this this spin-off is going to make it. The summaries I've read so far sound like Joey

Sweet Kids - February 11, 2004 - I love this picture of Cadence. Granted, the lighting is all softened because my flash is broken (I'd love

Grammys - February 08, 2004 - 7:04 Is it my imagination, or is Beyonce channeling Tina Turner tonight? Yay for the appearance by Prince, love that

(clearing throat) - February 04, 2004 - check this out to experience an odd combination of maternal concern and slight horror. oh. and consider this fair warning:

i'm hungry - February 04, 2004 - i just rediscovered a comment of mine from an old blog entry. and, boy, does it make me feel like

Travels with Becca - February 03, 2004 - create your own visited states map or write about it on the open travel guide Thanks to the Traveling

Nastiness - February 02, 2004 - As if yellow dog pee on snow isn't enough... Let's get this straight. I only watch Super Bowls for commericals

January 2004 (13)

Observations - January 31, 2004 - First thought: Around 3pm today, upon our first venture outside, Jeremy noted, "It's not that cold out." And I thought

www.themoviebox.net - January 30, 2004 - Is anyone else looking forward to seeing "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"? It looks very odd, but potentially very

After a Good Day - January 29, 2004 - I’d call her from my room at my parents’ house: “Charity! How are you???” “Hi Rebecca! Wait a minute...

Window - January 29, 2004 - We have beautiful old stained-glass windows at Zion Church. As my flash is in disrepair, I snapped this picture

Pre-Oscar Musings - January 29, 2004 - The days seems to be moving by quickly this week, and I haven't had much time to find creative inspiration.

Yay for Snowday - January 26, 2004 - Leaving my front door, I discovered a surprise under all the snow by the porch... ...the last, concrete step. Truly,

Follow the Yellow Brick Road - January 23, 2004 - You know how older people tend to talk about the weather a lot? Well, I guess I'm getting old... Today

Blogging - January 21, 2004 - Reading: Tour of Duty: John Kerry and the Vietnam War, Douglas Brinkley. This book just grabbed my eye at the

Midwinter - January 20, 2004 - Today is cold... Nebraska cold. We’re finally getting around to that degree of chilliness that has you racing from

Random Slideshow - January 16, 2004 - My dear, patient husband showed me how to upload photos to my blog tonight. And in doing so, he showed

Hoping to never be a key witness - January 12, 2004 - Last night I was bemoaning my lack of observational skills while watching Alias at the Cutlers' house. Several times

Finally - January 07, 2004 - It's one of those nights. A night where I thought I would fall asleep around 9pm, after laze-ing on the

The Numbers Speak for Themselves - January 04, 2004 - 2 - Christmas celebrations. One with the Tredways on Christmas Eve and the other with the Lawtons on Christmas Day.

December 2003 (8)

Two Movies, One Week - December 27, 2003 - For days now I've been averting my eyes at first notice of movie reviews when the words "Lord of the

The Extrovert Needs Alone Time - December 22, 2003 - Tonight was an evening of blessed relief, much needed down time among the daily grind and holiday hustle and bustle.

LIFE - December 16, 2003 - When do you feel most alive, most like yourself???

A Sweet Experiment - December 16, 2003 - I've had these strange joint pains for the past several months. For no apparent reason I have often awoken to

What to do on snowy days... - December 11, 2003 - I made my first ever successful recipe on Tuesday afternoon. No, no, no... I can tell already that you don't

Pretty in Pink - December 10, 2003 - I don't care what anyone says... Helicopters noisily circling above a wedding is about the rudest, most anti-proper-etiquette measure I

Beautiful Days - December 10, 2003 - I now know that our darling Prairie Box is the bearer all of things drift-worthy. Leaves, trash, snow... you name

Christmas Countdown 2003 - December 02, 2003 - Today I am loving the Christmas season. I finished, for the most part, decorating our house with evergreens and lights.

November 2003 (8)

Thanksgiving - November 29, 2003 - Thanksgiving weekend is simply fabulous. I love the realization I always get on Friday: "I still have two free days

Surviving Survivor - November 26, 2003 - Here it is, for all you Survivor watchers... Jon is pure evil. Any man who could manipulate people's emotions by

RT Today - November 23, 2003 - Thumbs up to... -quiet Sunday afternoons -the first snow of the season -snuggling under warm blankets -hot chocolate -Antwone Fisher

Guest Commentary - November 18, 2003 - While Andrew is having his butt kicked by deadlines for his SIP (Senior Integration Paper) at Covenant, I thought I'd

Glad We Have a Small Yard - November 14, 2003 - A few days ago I dragged my lazy homeowner self outside and swept our front walkway. Covered with large, elephant

Who Can See the Wind? - November 12, 2003 - I once read a story about a pioneer woman that couldn't stand the constant winds of the wide open plains.

TV Guide - November 08, 2003 - I am so addicted to television... SUNDAY Alias at 8pm, becoming a weekly custom at the Cutler's house. We get

You Say Tomato... - November 02, 2003 - I didn't know how to cook. My fiance picked me up from a friend's house in St. Louis that Easter

October 2003 (8)

random thoughts - October 26, 2003 - i like rain. i don't like it when it gets dark early. rain + dark = desire for fireplace. the

Waiting for the King to Return - October 16, 2003 - Inspired by one of Jeremy's birthday gifts (thanks, Chelsea!), I have picked up The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien to

Welcome to the World - October 14, 2003 - Calvin Haywood Baker took his first breaths of life on Sunday, October 12th at 7:31pm. Whew, are we glad he's

I'm Not Alone!! - October 14, 2003 - It is soooo good to read your own opinions in the words of another. As understood in the aforementioned mall

Do you really believe this? - October 09, 2003 - There is nothing you can do to make God love you more, and nothing you can do to make God

deep within the mind of a crazie - October 07, 2003 - going to the mall trying to look cute competing with ...perfect teeny t-shirt and grunge jeans ...spiffy, fitted top and

Dubya's Poetry - October 04, 2003 - You've gotta love this. Okay, maybe you don't. But I did! Here it is, in all its glory... President Bush's

Lessons in Faith - October 03, 2003 - Every once in awhile I get the urge to seek out other adoption opportunities, just to see if one will

September 2003 (9)

New Book - September 29, 2003 - The other day I was listening to "A Liturgy, A Legacy and A Ragamuffin Band" by Rich Mullins and, recalling

Bob is Right - September 25, 2003 - At the end of "The Price is Right" show, Mr. Baker tells audiences to have their pets spade and neutered.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY - September 24, 2003 - Happy, happy, happy birthday to two very loved men in my life! My dear husband Jeremy is 33 today and

Rediscovering Lost Loves - September 22, 2003 - I stumbled upon this interesting tidbit while reading The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey... In their day, Greek

Tell Me - September 17, 2003 - What is your favorite thing (or things) about fall?

All Thumbs - September 13, 2003 - Two thumbs up to the Walgreens pharmacists at 17th and South. God bless these guys (and gals) who are so

Quality Coiffures - September 11, 2003 - Change. Control. It's all about the hair, baby. I've noticed that women tend to get their hair cut to represent

Pampered Chef - September 06, 2003 - To all who live close by: There will be a Pampered Chef party at my house this Tuesday (September 9)

No Go - September 05, 2003 - This word, and its synonyms, describe my day exactly: Entry:   disappointment Function:   noun Definition:   letdown Synonyms:   bitter pill, blind alley,

August 2003 (6)

Sunday - August 24, 2003 - It's been a good day, a full weekend, and I'm not quite sure I'm ready to begin the week again,

What I've Learned Today - August 21, 2003 - Eight women celebrating friendship and saying goodbye equals a few tears and a lot of laughter. Praise God for good

Getting Connected - August 19, 2003 - I'm back! Our online juices are flowing once again, thanks to the technician-with-brains from AllTel. Being without internet connection for

Meet Me in St. Louie - August 13, 2003 - Just got back from a weekend in St. Louis -- so good to return to our home and stomping grounds

California - August 07, 2003 - I love it! It's political races like this that make life interesting. I'm putting my money on Ahnuld.

Powerful Bodies - August 05, 2003 - I'm reading In His Image by Paul Brand and Philip Yancy (Zondervan, 1984). Dr. Brand is a surgeon and it

July 2003 (10)

Whimsy for Wednesday - July 30, 2003 - Draw a crazy picture, Write a nutty poem, Sing a mumble-grumble song, Whistle through your comb. Do a loony-goony dance

Gettin' Old(er) - July 29, 2003 - I've been wondering when it was that I became an adult... Was it when I became overjoyed at our purchase

EDD: Easter 2004 - July 23, 2003 - What's Mel been up to recently? The Passion trailer can be viewed here. Turn up the volume on your computer

life on our street - July 20, 2003 - in the thick summer heat a storm brewed and the winds came propelling the chimes into pandemoniac euphony and the

In the News... - July 16, 2003 - Ha! A federal judge in New York has refused to order a jail to serve three inmates vegan meals, requested

Call to Faithfulness - July 14, 2003 - O for spiritual eyes to see for a moment the work for the sake of Christ that goes on daily

The Spiritual Saint - July 12, 2003 - "That I may know Him." Phil. 3:10 The initiative of the saint is not towards self-realization, but towards knowing Jesus

Mi Jardin - July 11, 2003 - There is something about my garden that I just can't get enough of. Jeremy and I are drawn to each

Imagine You & Me - July 09, 2003 - Sometimes I feel like the luckiest girl in the world. Tonight my husband came home to me, bringing an Amigos

Getting Away, Gaining Perspective - July 06, 2003 - No -- the earplugs didn't work. But still, I had a wonderful trip to Washington DC. As our plane descended

June 2003 (8)

Hmmm? What's that? - June 26, 2003 - My Grandma was a big supporter of earplugs. In her typical, disorganized fashion, the earplugs could be found on her

In a Rut - June 19, 2003 - I'm in a music rut... Sitting, stuck, thinking and singing old songs. Help! Leave a comment with an album or

Odd Thoughts - June 16, 2003 - Bernadette Peters and Monica Bellucci have the same lips.

Arghh - June 14, 2003 - I wonder what most folks would think about me when reading the following statement, "Diabetes, a disease caused largely by

Lift My Days, Light Up My Nights - June 12, 2003 - Here's what I love about good music -- it's timeless and full of meaning... I've adored "Mysterious Ways" for as

Fairy Bread - June 10, 2003 - COME up here, O dusty feet!     Here is fairy bread to eat.   Here in my retiring room,  

Website of the Hour - June 05, 2003 - Apple's Music Store is the greatest idea. LOVE it. You can download a song for a mere $.99, and oftentimes

Grieved - June 01, 2003 - What makes us think and feel the way we do? Was it PMS, or was it due to the fact

May 2003 (14)

Fickle Woman - May 29, 2003 - Sometimes I am so controlled by my emotional state it's scary. My stupid Citibank credit payment is due today. May

A Good Read - May 28, 2003 - I just wrapped up Bel Canto by Ann Patchett. It's one of five finalists for the "One Book, One Lincoln"

Psalm 119:10-16 - May 26, 2003 - Hah. If only they knew how many have the Word written on their hearts! How difficult then would it be

Ing - May 21, 2003 - Reading: The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas Watching: American Idol Eating: Fruit Loops Gardening: pole beans and radishes

Pookies - May 20, 2003 - About 10 months ago I bumped into Alyssa and her husband at Barnes & Noble. A quick look at the

The Matrix Reloaded - May 17, 2003 - I have successfully seen the movie. Let the reviewing commence. In short, I'm not exactly sure what I saw or

Ruth - May 17, 2003 - Stu is preaching on the book of Ruth right now... I used to read this book (and Esther) all the

And Then There Were Two - May 15, 2003 - Clay. Ruben. Tough choice. I'm leaning towards Ruben just a little -- but both are worthy of the American Idol

On a Beautiful Day... - May 12, 2003 - Nineteen years ago, little Bethany Koenig was born. The world has never been the same. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Bethany! The Tredways

Zoo Hell - May 09, 2003 - I went to Zoo Hell today. It was dark and humid, full of people and a little stinky. It was

Heavy Choices - May 08, 2003 - This morning I dealt with my usual internal struggle, What to eat for breakfast? The double-chocolate Oreos -- come on!

For Your Viewing Pleasure - May 05, 2003 - I am somewhat overwhelmed by two great viewing experiences this past weekend... [warning: potential "Alias" season-finale spoilers included] First was

Going 'Round - May 01, 2003 - Something occurs to me to be a bit ironic every time i enter a particular roundabout in south Lincoln that

Living in the Moment - May 01, 2003 - When my little brother Andrew was in elementary school and I in junior high I used to say, “Oh Andrew

April 2003 (22)

Betty Scott Stam - April 30, 2003 - I have no idea who Betty Stam is, but I have discovered her prayer through Elisabeth Elliot's Let Me Be

O, Why Can't You Sing On-Key? - April 29, 2003 - I caught the tale end of a sports segment on the news last night about this girl who, I suppose,

For a Friendlier Society - April 28, 2003 - Hello, my name is Rebecca.

I Laughed Out Loud - April 23, 2003 - Oh my gosh. My dead ancestors would roll over in their graves if they could see stuff like this (and

Birthday Tribute - April 23, 2003 - Happy Birthday to Charity Lynn Throener! 25 years old today. Lift your glass and cheer this girl I met over

Ugh. - April 22, 2003 - Salty, stinging, sleepy eyes. Drifting in a heavy half-conscious dream-like state. Unquenchable thirst where room temperature tap water tastes amazingly

War - Read All About It - April 21, 2003 - My latest reading obsession is historical biographies related to war. After watching HBO's "Band of Brothers" (highly, highly, highly recommended)

Happy Easter - April 20, 2003 - And congratulations to Sarah & Dave who celebrated their 1st anniversary last Sunday (April 13) and to Haley & Dan

Being Idol - April 17, 2003 - Shall I comment on the book I'm currently reading, or some theological discussion I overheard today? No, I think I'll

Place of the Hour - April 15, 2003 - The Myotherapy Institute in Lincoln. It's a school for massage therapists and thus only charges $25 for 50 minutes of

Thanks to... - April 13, 2003 - Susan Meckel for noticing my interest in magazines like "Critique" and "World" and subsequently introducing me to "re:generation quarterly" (whose

Great Weather - April 12, 2003 - Lunching on the front porch. Raking, weeding, hauling leaves. Cleaning the car out. Petting adorable neighbor puppy. Adding freckles to

Imagine Their Relief and Joy - April 10, 2003 - Praise God for a president and national leaders who sought to rid Iraq of their evil dictator. Read this Journal

Robbed!!! - April 10, 2003 - Didn't even get to watch 'American Idol' this week, but just read about who got kicked off... RICKEY? What the

Overheard - April 10, 2003 - "Except for ending slavery, fascism, nazism and communism, war has never solved anything." I have no clue who originally said

A Mighty Wind - April 08, 2003 - Okay, so it might be April 16, 2004, before this movie makes it to Lincoln. But I'll wait patiently, I

Who are the people in your neighborhood? - April 08, 2003 - You know that dream that every little kid has... the one where you wish your best friend lived next door

You Hear That, Mr. Anderson? - April 06, 2003 - The Matrix - a movie I can watch again and again without being bored. It's coming close to tying for

Overcast Day of Rest - April 06, 2003 - Today is what a good Sunday is all about... a great worship service in the morning and long afternoon of

Let's Dig Out the Rabbit Ears - April 04, 2003 - Just as my poor-man's cable was turned off (explanation below), I discovered televisionwithoutpity.com. Not the best timing, huh? Another fun

Sweet Relief - April 02, 2003 - Thy mercy my God is the theme of my song The joy of my heart and the boast of my

Blubber Lips - April 01, 2003 - I had a Seinfeld moment this morning after getting a dental crown placed on a back molar... After blubbering through

March 2003 (9)

Huh? - March 27, 2003 - Why didn't anyone ever tell me: - that white and dark meat are both found on a chicken? At Russ's

Just wondering - March 25, 2003 - Why does it take us so long to turn to the Lord in prayer, to be honest in conversation with

And the Oscar goes to... - March 23, 2003 - Adrien Brody, Nicole Kidman -- fantastic! And Eminem... way to go! : ) The entire show went much more smoothly

The Oscars - March 20, 2003 - I just read an article about how some celebrities are planning to wear "peace" pins during the Oscars to protest

Dear Bobby - March 19, 2003 - I'd like to take a moment to thank Bobby Anti-Blog for his helpful comments posted on my last entry. In

All American Girl? - March 12, 2003 - Okay, I'll admit it. I am pretty much entranced by reality television. I'm not talking skanky junk like "Temptation Island"

Ah, Spring - March 11, 2003 - Spring is my favorite time of the year, When the sky is nice, so blue and clear. The flowers bloom

Getting to Know You - March 09, 2003 - A- Appetizer of Choice: Kabuli Nan (from the Oven) B- Best Friend: Jeremy J. Tredway C- Choice of Meat: honey

New Website - March 09, 2003 - Welcome to the new Tredways website. I'm just learning about how to work it from my web guru husband. He

December 2002 (1)

Merry Christmas from the Heartland - December 01, 2002 - We are heading into this winter extremely grateful for one example of modern technology—a garage door opener! What luxurious lives

July 2002 (1)

News from Nebraska - July 02 - July 28, 2002 - A lot has changed since the last time I updated our News from Nebraska! Of course, I've noticed firmly that

December 2001 (1)

News from Nebraska - Dec 01 - December 01, 2001 - A lot has changed in our lives over the past six months... The largest change is perhaps the loss of