Category Archives: wifey

the Aydt, Busche, Godwin, Murray household will never be the same

Posted on August 11, 2011 by

Mr. Incrawb is no more. i didn’t give him a proper burial, instead i used him to fertilize the little section of grass beside our garage. thanks for the water of life, Mr. Incrawb. so long, lil’ swimmer, you will … Continue reading →

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your farm, my table, our bellies

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

a few weeks ago we had the Walkers over for a slumber party and we cooked more than we’ve cooked since moving into our new place. it was a true farm to table experience. Clark brought a bucket load of … Continue reading →

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baseball 1 / mom 0

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

a few weeks ago, Amber and i took Watty to his first baseball game. i tried to get behind this event. sort of. i don’t have a problem with baseball as long as it stays over there and i don’t … Continue reading →

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a walk in the park, canoodling, indulgence and a visit from the easter bunny

Posted on May 4, 2011 by

6 days of love. 6 days of ease. 6 days of sublime laziness. included in these days of 6: a belated birthday indulgence at Bolsa, two family dinners, many naps, much snuggling, lots of imbibing, one pizza rave wherein one … Continue reading →

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settling our dust

Posted on April 4, 2011 by

and it’s starting to feel like home.

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on the move… again

Posted on March 18, 2011 by

we move tomorrow. brand new place. smaller but nice with no giant yard of death to take care of, or rather look at, sigh and pretend to make an effort to take care of. last night i looked out the … Continue reading →

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“Here we are trapped in the amber of the moment.” – Kurt Vonnegut, my ode to Amber

Posted on March 4, 2011 by

happy belated birthday to my Amber. my wife who has exceeded the term friend. my companion in the crazy. my son’s best mate. the keeper of the peace. the champion of laughter. the holder of ease. the constant lightener of … Continue reading →

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here’s a recap of our 4 days of hell (i.e. being stuck at home, iced in with your 3 year old who won’t go outside and play in the snow because it’s cold and he refuses to put on a coat

Posted on February 16, 2011 by

thank god we were stocked with plenty of alcohol. the first day, tuesday, was cool. Amber was home with us. we drove about 2 miles and bought tons of food and wine, cause that’s what texans do in cold weather. … Continue reading →

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yo Amber

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

i’m totally wearing a HOODIE today (like with a hood and shit). whatchoo gonna do ’bout it?

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the best part of that one holiday was the week after

Posted on January 20, 2011 by

not that i don’t love spending time with my family, i do, but too much pressure is placed on one day. i took off the whole week after and it was splendid. no rushing, no pressure, a lovely week long … Continue reading →

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