It’s a boy….
Introducing Ira, our newest family member, born on Saturday, August 20. We are all recovering well and enjoying Ira’s first week.
Introducing Ira, our newest family member, born on Saturday, August 20. We are all recovering well and enjoying Ira’s first week.
Children begin by loving their parents; as they grow older they judge them; sometimes they forgive them. ~Oscar Wilde “I like you, Mama,” my son calls as he runs through the house. There’s nothing quite like a toddler’s adoration of his parents. I can almost believe it will last forever … then I remember being…
Colorado Central Magazine recently published my humorous essay “Out of the Wild.” Out of the Wild by Abby Quillen I grew up in Central Colorado, and most weekends my family piled into a canary-yellow 1975 Chevy pickup and pitched down rutted-out, rock-strewn roads to hike, explore, or cross-country ski at places with names like Mosquito…
What’s not to love about podcasts? They’re educational, entertaining, and free. I’ve been a fan since I downloaded my first one on my iPod Nano back in 2008. I’ve listened to countless hours of Radiolab, This American Life, Invisibilia, Serial, and S-Town. I’d recognize Jad Abumrad’s voice in a crowded room. I’ve also listened to…
My kids start counting down to Christmas the day after Halloween. I know they’re not alone. Many of us have an eye on the calendar this time of year (some with glee and some with a nervous glance at the to-do list). A Christmas countdown calendar is a great way to give you and your…
A few months ago, I said “shoes” in a conversation with my husband, and one-year-old Ira appeared in the doorway carrying his Stride Rites. That’s when we realized he can understand everything we say. It seemed to happen overnight. Every day Ira learns a new word or two. “Doggy, doggy, doggy,” he squeals as the…
A few years ago, gratitude became trendy. People started talking about gratitude journals, boxes, and notebooks. The Secret espoused that being grateful is a means to acquiring more material rewards – a better job, a new car, a diamond ring. Gratitude was supposed to be the answer to a happier life, better sleep, vibrant health,…
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Aww, congratulations!
Congrats, a beautiful baby.
Wonderful news! Congrats!
Welcome to the world Ira!
Congratulations on your new arrival. He’s a handsome addition to an already good looking family!
Many congratulations to you all.
Anni Kelsey
It’s neat to see old friendslike Ed & Martha being blessed with such beautiful grand children. I sit quietly in front of my laptop and enjoy the life which goes on around us all. I know that the mom here did get the lions share of the hard work, but like any grandparent, I will celebrate this new life as if I had been another of Ed’s brothers. Maybe someday I will get to meet the rest of the Quillen girls.