Author Archives: kelsey

Return to the US, A Saga

Thursday 6/7: Move out of house into a hotel Friday 6/8: Finish cleaning house, check out of house Saturday 6/9: Enjoy the day like tourists Sunday 6/10:  Church, see friends, fly to Quito in the night, 45 min flight Monday … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day Questions

What is Mommy’s name? H: Kelsey S: Kelsey What does Mommy do for fun? H: Help me put on ties. S: Dance with us. What is Mommy’s favorite thing to eat? H:  French fries and chicken and water and soda. … Continue reading

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Having a Baby in Ecuador

Is not something I’m doing.  So, that was kind of a rude trick title, huh? Probably half of you (two people) already know that we are planning on coming back to the US, but the other half of you (the … Continue reading

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My Dad & Co. Came to Visit

The first weekend in April my Dad, Jama, Jordan, and Eden came to visit.  Although they would spend a week in Ecuador, they were only supposed to be with us 1.5 days.  Then a canceled flight dropped that down to … Continue reading

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We did the touristy bus

And it was actually pretty good.  There is a company that runs red double-decker buses around town and they drive by our house 4 or so times a day.  And if you have a 3-year-old who is obsessed with all … Continue reading

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Daddy Dressed Me

This is a blog series I always mean to start, but I mostly forget to take photos.  Here is the first installment for your pleasure. (Aaron’s defense: “You bought all these clothes!”)

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Cuatro & 1/2 Puerqueños

3 years ago today I was delighted to announce the fact that I was pregnant.  Of course no one believed it because I also had a barely 5 month old at the time.  Turns out it was true.  If I … Continue reading

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Snickerdoodle Mug Cookie. You’re welcome.

This post is only for people who like really really tasty things.  If you don’t, then you won’t like this. Lately I have been making a lot of desserts in the microwave due to lack of oven.  Most recently I … Continue reading

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Stupid Things To Do To Yourself

A few nights ago it was 10:30 and I needed some food.  I decided that I wanted an egg, but was really lazy.  Then I remembered I had half an avocado in the fridge.  Obviously I should cut up the … Continue reading

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Maybe it’s just us.

You might remember this fine car driving into our house.  That didn’t exactly happen today, but still too close for comfort. Aaron, Sammy, and I were in the kitchen at the back of the house while Harmon was napping in … Continue reading

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