FOMBELLINA

The Story of Our Lives

  • Fall Fun

    A pictorial roundup of some fun fall highlights! Pumpkin patch Pumpkin carving (a first for both father and son) Laurie’s 6th hip surgery, which was extremely NOT fun. (one more surgery to go) Hiking The park Climbing the ladder Touching… Continue reading

  • Future Tradesperson

    Working as an editor in the building and construction trade press, I talk and write a lot about the skilled trades shortage. Tonight, Landon climbed up on the sofa, got out his tape measurer and told me “Fix the window.… Continue reading

  • Jennings

    A photographic review of our trip to Jennings back in August. This was Landon’s first “hike” where he walked the whole way! He loved it. Hikes since then haven’t gone as smoothly, but we’ve had success telling him we’re looking… Continue reading

  • Yard fun + first tractor ride!

    We set up his splash pad at the base of the slide during a particularly hot weekend. It made me want to be 2 again, too! Tractors, and construction equipment in general, are a BIG deal around here. Our neighbor… Continue reading

  • The 4th of July

    Although this 4th of July was different than in years past, it still remains one of my favorite days of the year. Continue reading

  • You’re Welcome!

    Manners are important. Please. Thank you. You’re welcome. Landon’s starting to learn when it’s appropriate to say which one. “Peas.” “Dank-u.” “Aaa-WELcome!” We listen to the Amazon station “Toddler Time” ad nauseum and one of Landon’s favorite songs is “You’re… Continue reading

  • The picture of joy

    Landon is the most joyous child. This summer has been HOT and we’ve spent many days with his pool, the water table and even some hose sprays while we water the garden. Continue reading

  • Lessons from a 2-year-old

    Tonight Landon went down his new slide, got up and started jumping up and down shouting “happy! Happy!” We should all be so joyful in the little things. Continue reading

  • Outside boy

    Landon’s favorite place in the whole world is outside. Continue reading

  • Spring update

    A snapshot of life throughout the past month. Continue reading

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