sleepy girl
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Monday, December 16, 2013

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Some of my very favorite moments in life revolve around sleepiness. Those beautiful moments just before falling asleep when all my troubl...
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sick with strep
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Friday, December 13, 2013

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This has been such a challenging week. I woke up on Wednesday with a sore throat and by the end of the day was battling a 103 degree temp...
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october 18th, 2012 (part 2)
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Thursday, December 12, 2013

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Every Thursday  I look back at a specific day and time that was spent with my daughter Matilda as she waited for, received, and recovered fr...
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not buying it
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Wednesday, December 11, 2013

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I have always been a believer in Santa Claus. I refuse to believe that the magic of St. Nick is not alive and well. I mean really, what f...
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make a faux fireplace in five easy steps
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Tuesday, December 10, 2013

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As the youngest of five, I had the biggest stocking, and I loved it. I loved getting them out, I loved hanging them smallest to biggest, ...
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the big wean
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Monday, December 9, 2013

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The time has come to begin the big wean. I was surprised at how much I have enjoyed breastfeeding Matilda (I know even saying that sounds...
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not my week
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Friday, December 6, 2013

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Let me tell you. This was not my week. I had a dozen goals to accomplish including finishing up my Christmas shopping, deciding on and ma...
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october 18th, 2012 (part 1)
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Thursday, December 5, 2013

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Every Thursday  I look back at a specific day and time that was spent with my daughter Matilda as she waited for, received, and recovered fr...
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ski lessons
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Wednesday, December 4, 2013

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Most days I am complacent to be where we are. Away from family. But not during moments like this.
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the christmas tree
— by Kelly Smith on Tuesday, December 3, 2013

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Over the weekend, we bundled up and hit the road in search of the perfect Christmas tree. Believe it or not, this is only our second real...
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running fast
— by Kelly Smith on Monday, December 2, 2013

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I must have forgotten that once little ones learn how to walk, it quickly progresses to running. And by running, I don't just mean mo...
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black friday
— by Kelly Smith on Friday, November 29, 2013

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There is something to the Black Friday shopping. I think it runs as deep as our foraging instincts. That satisfaction of hunting somethin...
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october 17th, 2012 (part 2): thankful
— by Kelly Smith on Thursday, November 28, 2013

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Every Thursday  I look back at a specific day and time that was spent with my daughter Matilda as she waited for, received, and recovered fr...
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t-day to a preschooler
— by Kelly Smith on Wednesday, November 27, 2013

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Thanksgiving is such a funny holiday from a kid's perspective. There are no presents, no characters to relate to, and nothing extraor...
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how to brine a turkey in ten easy steps
— by Kelly Smith on Tuesday, November 26, 2013

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I have loved cooking Thanksgiving dinner for as long as I was legitimately allowed to help with the process. Even when I was in college, ...
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fourteen months
— by Kelly Smith on Monday, November 25, 2013

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Matilda is everything I could have ever hoped for. She makes me laugh all day long as she gives me raspberries every chance she gets. Wat...
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small fry
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Friday, November 22, 2013

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Today, Matilda is being featured on Small Fry . It is such an honor and something that has been in the works since last April. I was imme...
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october 17th, 2012 (part 1)
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Thursday, November 21, 2013

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Every Thursday  I look back at a specific day and time that was spent with my daughter Matilda as she waited for, received, and recovered fr...
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eyes, mice, and flee market finds
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Wednesday, November 20, 2013

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If you follow me on Instagram , you know that last week included an emergency trip the eye doctor. The story goes: Parker got rough with ...
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a thanksgiving banner diy
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Tuesday, November 19, 2013

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Last week I made this felt thanks banner for You Are My Fave . Please go check out the full DIY and be sure to leave a comment so that Mela...
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bye bye baby
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Monday, November 18, 2013

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As we said goodbye to my sister over the weekend, she mentioned how sad it is that the next time she will see Matilda she will be somethi...
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auntie love
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Friday, November 15, 2013

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My sister Meghan came to town to visit from the Cayman Islands . As much as I love the extra help around the house, I love watching her p...
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october 16th, 2012
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Thursday, November 14, 2013

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Every Thursday  I look back at a specific day and time that was spent with my daughter Matilda as she waited for, received, and recovered fr...
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rocket play
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Wednesday, November 13, 2013

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On Saturday, Tyler surprised Parker with a secret rocket launcher he had hidden away. They snuck around back to launch, laugh, and goof a...
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here i come alt
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Tuesday, November 12, 2013

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And just like that, I am headed to Alt Summit Salt Lake City . I have been participating in every contest available to win a ticket to th...
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walking
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Monday, November 11, 2013

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Over the weekend, the most exciting thing happened. Matilda walked! I told Parker to say goodnight to his little sister and he said half ...
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solving the jealousy problem
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Friday, November 8, 2013

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Over the last month, the balance between Parker and Matilda has been off. As Matilda shows more independence and acquires new skills, Par...
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october 15th, 2012 (part 3)
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Thursday, November 7, 2013

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Every Thursday  I look back at a specific day and time that was spent with my daughter Matilda as she waited for, received, and recovered fr...
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old soul
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Wednesday, November 6, 2013

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A few weeks ago Parker and his papa raked and bagged all of our leaves except for one pile that Parker claimed for himself. He jumped aro...
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first snow
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Tuesday, November 5, 2013

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I feel like I have a lot on my plate these days, so let's talk about a few things:
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one year transplantiversary
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Monday, November 4, 2013

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One year ago I let go. I let go of everything that I thought I knew about life and death. I let go. When the surgeon came to talk with ...
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halloween 2013
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Friday, November 1, 2013

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Parker was happy to play along with all of my costume shenanigans this Halloween season, but he made it very clear right from the start t...
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october 15th, 2012 (part 2)
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Thursday, October 31, 2013

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Every Thursday  I look back at a specific day and time that was spent with my daughter Matilda as she waited for, received, and recovered fr...
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birdwatching
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Wednesday, October 30, 2013

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It just so happened that Parker's school photo day was not on one of his school days. So we walked over to the school on a Wednesday,...
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jack-o-lantern fail
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Tuesday, October 29, 2013

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I had the kind of day yesterday that did not go to plan. "Let's carve a pumpkin together," I thought! And while the kids we...
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oh matilda
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Monday, October 28, 2013

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Oh Matilda, you were unexpectedly sick all day yesterday. You woke in the middle of the night and were acting so happy. You kept kissing ...
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matilda on martha
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Friday, October 25, 2013

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If you did not happen to catch the big news yesterday, let me fill you in. Matilda is being featured on the Martha Stewart Living websit...
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october 15th, 2012 (part 1)
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Thursday, October 24, 2013

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Every Thursday  I look back at a specific day and time that was spent with my daughter Matilda as she waited for, received, and recovered fr...
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photo collection
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Wednesday, October 23, 2013

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You guys, I don't take my camera with me everywhere we go. And I don't photograph my kids constantly. I try to give them a balanc...
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sir isaac newton and his apple
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Tuesday, October 22, 2013

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This is the sixth post of a Halloween series where I highlight inexpensive and easy, homemade costumes. As a child (the youngest of five) bu...
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play time - bath time
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Monday, October 21, 2013

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Matilda is at such a curious age right now, and I am trying my hardest not to extinguish all of her exploring opportunities. It must be h...
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five easy costumes with overalls
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Friday, October 18, 2013

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This is the fifth post of a Halloween series where I highlight inexpensive and easy, homemade costumes. As a child (the youngest of five) bu...
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october 14th, 2012
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Thursday, October 17, 2013

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Every Thursday  I look back at a specific day and time that was spent with my daughter Matilda as she waited for, received, and recovered fr...
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be quiet
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Wednesday, October 16, 2013

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Friends, I have two things to tell you about Parker.
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a bunny + carrot costume
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Tuesday, October 15, 2013

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This is the fourth post of a Halloween series where I highlight inexpensive and easy, homemade costumes. As a child (the youngest of five) b...
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breathless
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Monday, October 14, 2013

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Matilda has been keeping me busy - very busy. Watching her grow into her own person is breathtaking. I remember those long days in the ho...
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this and that
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Friday, October 11, 2013

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This week was full of tears, tantrums, and sleepless nights, but it was also full of laughter, kisses, and hours of reading books. It fel...
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october 13th, 2012
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Thursday, October 10, 2013

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Every Thursday  I look back at a specific day and time that was spent with my daughter Matilda as she waited for, received, and recovered fr...
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apple picking in the adirondacks
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Wednesday, October 9, 2013

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When I step outside and I feel the chill of autumn along with the crisp smell of fallen leaves I feel at peace. Over the weekend I found ...
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lion + tamer costume
— by Cloudy Day Gray on Tuesday, October 8, 2013

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This is the third post of a Halloween series where I highlight inexpensive and easy, homemade costumes. As a child (the youngest of five) b...
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