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“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.

The calm before the storm…

Posted on 12/17/2012 by ashleekiser

Ian and I had big plans to attend Tri Color Acres’s kids’ day on Saturday, but my sore throat persisted and Ian was running a little warm again, so we opted to stay home and take it easy.  In hindsight, … Continue reading →

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Hugging my baby tight

Posted on 12/14/2012 by ashleekiser

Today another tragedy shook our nation as innocent children lost their lives in an act of senseless violence.  I can’t begin to imagine the grief that dozens of mothers are feeling tonight, but I understand a little bit better than … Continue reading →

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7 months!

Posted on 12/13/2012 by ashleekiser

Ian has reached 7 months old!  My baby is more than half of a year old.  He officially dropped the title of “newborn” some time ago, and while he’s still an infant, he’s rapidly moving toward being a toddler.  Where … Continue reading →

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Stately Buildings and Festive Staircases

Posted on 12/12/2012 by ashleekiser

Henderson Hall, the English building, is where I’ve spent the majority of my on campus time over the last ten years.  First I spent my time in the classrooms and English majors’ study lounge as a student, then in the … Continue reading →

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Happy Trails

Posted on 12/11/2012 by ashleekiser

My mom raised me on a horse, literally.  conveniently, a trail connected her house with Aunt Wanda’s house.  The ride took about an hour at a steady walk, so on weekends she would saddle up Stormy, throw me up in … Continue reading →

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Independence

Posted on 12/06/2012 by ashleekiser

Ian persists in his efforts to become completely independent of his parents.  Already he pushes us away when we try to hug him tight, and takes his bottle away from us so that he can feed himself.  Even in play … Continue reading →

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It’s (Finally) Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas…

Posted on 12/04/2012 by ashleekiser

Last weekend, Ian and I had one of his busiest weekends yet.  We started it off on Friday with a lesson for the girls at the ranch.  Ian and I arrived late, but Tabitha did a beautiful job holding down … Continue reading →

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It’s been half a year!

Posted on 11/29/2012 by ashleekiser

Ian’s funnest age so far is definitely the six month mark.  This little boy is so full of grins and giggles now, and has just started reaching for us.  There’s just not much to make you feel better inside than … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2012

Posted on 11/28/2012 by ashleekiser

Ian celebrated his first Thanksgiving last week!  We had a big day of friends, family, and food!  The day started with a mad dash to do a quick once over on the house to try to make it presentable before … Continue reading →

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I said it’s great/to be/a Tennessee Vol!

Posted on 11/26/2012 by ashleekiser

Saturday found us at Neyland Stadium to watch the vols end their losing streak and avoid a season with no SEC wins.  Ian and I loaded up with Preston and some of the boys from the ranch and headed off … Continue reading →

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