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Quick Baby Update — 28 Weeks
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It’s been quite a while since I’ve posted a baby update. Thankfully, there really hasn’t been much to report. Everything has gone as smoothly to this point as possible. We’ve officially entered the third trimester. I don’t think I’ll call … Continue reading
Conservation of Energy
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Life is full of paradoxes. I find that I am constantly trying to conserve energy. You never know when you’re going to need it, right? I tell myself that I can’t do whatever current thing there is to do because … Continue reading
Goodbye 2012, Hello 2013!
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2012 has been a year of growth. This blog has grown. The business behind BackyardLifBlog.com has grown. Our family is growing — Liz’s belly quite literally is growing. The list of people I call friends has grown. My skill set … Continue reading
Lindsey Stirling: What Child Is This
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Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you’re having a great holiday! I “discovered” Lindsey Stirling last week when YouTube released their YouTube Rewind 2012 top 10 videos of the year and her song “Crystallize” was on the list at number 8. … Continue reading
Thoughts on the Sandy Hook Tragedy
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This blog is normally lighthearted. Today’s post is written with a heavy heart. Not just for those who lost their lives in the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy, but for humanity as a whole. There are no words to describe … Continue reading


