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About ashleekiser

“For in Calormen, story-telling (whether the stories are true or made up) is a thing you're taught, just as English boys and girls are taught essay-writing. The difference is that people want to hear the stories, whereas I never heard of anyone who wanted to read the essays.” ― C.S. Lewis, The Horse and His Boy Join us on our family adventures as I try to tell our stories rather than bore you with more online essays.

Spring Time Happenings

Yesterday started entirely too early.  Ian hasn’t yet learned the value in sleeping late on Saturdays, so up we got at 6:00 am while Brinn was out in the woods with some of the boys from the ranch.  Turkey season … Continue reading

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Ian’s First Easter

Easter came, and has already gone for this year.  Fortunately we didn’t put much thought into planning our Easter festivities this year, or I might have been highly disappointed with the cold, wet, rainy conditions Tennessee experienced.  But planning or … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday for April

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First Wordless Wednesday for Spring!

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Infected Ear

Ian has developed his first ear infection, but he’s such a brave little guy that he’s trying to power through it.  His pediatrician’s office has an indoor jungle gym, and Ian’s making the most of his time spent in the … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday

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March’s first Wordless Wednesday

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To be loved

It’s a pretty powerful thing to know that you are loved.  I’ve been fortunate throughout my entire life that I’ve always felt appreciated and cherished.  As a child, my parents lavished attention on me, whether it was to praise my … Continue reading

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In like a lion…

March arrived Friday with wind and snow, and a head cold for a little boy.  Ian’s been sniffly and congested again, but fortunately has no fever and not as much congestion as the last cold.  Despite this, he’s still an uncomfortable … Continue reading

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Last Wordless Wednesday for February

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