Category Archives: Ian

So about these ponies…

Posted on 10/26/2015 by ashleekiser

So Sam and Badger have lived with us for about 7 months now. During this time, they’ve largely had a pretty cushy existence that involved occasionally carrying Ian around for 15-20 minutes at a time, and one birthday party. Until … Continue reading →

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It was Perfect

Posted on 09/03/2015 by ashleekiser

After turning off the river, and paddling up into the creek that runs behind the campground, Ian jumped out of his funyak and quietly remarked, “It was perfect.” How right a three-year-old can be sometimes. It’s been hard to keep … Continue reading →

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Three years into this…

Posted on 05/20/2015 by ashleekiser

Holy moly.  It’s been 6 months since I’ve been back to update our life happenings!  Where did all this time go?  Hopefully over the next few months we can do some flash backs to catch glimpses of the lost time. … Continue reading →

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Curious George and the Horse Show

Posted on 10/27/2014 by ashleekiser

For most parents, that moment is when they hear their child say, “I Love You.”  And I agree; hearing Ian whisper those three words absolutely melts my heart, but there are two words he has recently learned that affirm my … Continue reading →

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A River Runs Through It

Posted on 09/23/2014 by ashleekiser

The first river you paddle runs through the rest of your life. It bubbles up in pools and eddies to remind you who you are. – Lynn Noel, Voyages: Canada’s Heritage Rivers Ian took his maiden river voyage Saturday surrounded … Continue reading →

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Why I Didn’t Give Up Facebook

Posted on 09/11/2014 by ashleekiser

Lately my Facebook feed has been full of friends hemhawing over deactivating their Facebook accounts.  There are countless links to blog posts on “Why I Gave Up Facebook” or “What I Learned in 30 Days Without Facebook.”  While I admit … Continue reading →

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“Summer will end soon enough, and childhood as well.”

Posted on 09/03/2014 by ashleekiser

2014 has swept the rug of summer out from under my feet entirely too soon, but after a few extremely hot August weeks, I will admit that now I am more eagerly anticipating hot cocoa evenings around bonfires wearing hoodies. … Continue reading →

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Ka-chow!

Posted on 08/04/2014 by ashleekiser

Ian still doesn’t care to spend much, if any, time watching television.  We’ve attempted to entice him with various cartoons to gain 15 minutes to get caught up chores such as washing a sink full of dishes or sweeping the … Continue reading →

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Holding Out for Summer

Posted on 07/29/2014 by ashleekiser

As July fades into August, cool air from Canada descends into Tennessee, bringing some serious hints toward autumn.  At this same time, Putnam County residents send their children back to school to begin the fall semester (yes, we start early … Continue reading →

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See it Again!

Posted on 04/24/2014 by ashleekiser

Ian and I visited one of our favorite places again yesterday: Rock City.  We started the day with an early drive to Chattanooga (with Biscuit in tow; thanks Dottie!), to meet up with Ian’s Nana and Aunt Joy.  Our first … Continue reading →

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