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Young House Love » Random » A New Stroller, A Custom House Portrait, & Other Adventures

| By John Petersik | June 23, 2011 | 160 Comments

A New Stroller, A Custom House Portrait, & Other Adventures

Ah yes, the much awaited Father’s Day post. First off, thanks to all of those who wished me a Happy Father’s Day on Sunday. Here’s a belated one back to all my fellow man-parents out there.

I had a wonderful weekend with my girls and my main man Burger. I learned from my own dad to think of celebrating these holidays not with things, but by doing things… together (like the trail run I took him on Sunday morning). That’s what fatherhood is all about, right? And this year Clara was old enough to participate in the weekend’s activities a bit more, which made it even more enjoyable. Not that she wasn’t fun to be around last year for my first Father’s Day (in the old sunroom- we miss you old house!):

FDay 2010

So this year we packed as many activities as possible into the two-day-span (working around a few house projects, of course). The three of us (sometimes four) went out to breakfast, read lots of books, played outside, went on some walks, made some homemade pizzas, and hit up the Farmer’s Market – as you already probably read about here and here.

FDay Farmers Market

But perhaps my favorite activity of the weekend was christening my big gift from Sherry and Clara on Saturday morning. Yup, a yogging stroller (much more fun to say than jogging stroller).

FDay 2011 Smiley Stroller

Okay, so that pic isn’t representative of its first use (I don’t usually run in a button down, khakis… or with a tiny-legged chihuahua). We just forgot to snap a pic after I returned from our inaugural 3 mile jaunt around the neighborhood with Clara leading the way (so we grabbed this photo after using it on a family walk on Sunday night that capped off the weekend).

I love this thing. And Clara seems to enjoy it plenty too, which is the icing on the Father’s Day cake. Wait, maybe the icing is actually the awesome deal that we scored on it. Sherry and I had been casually stalking Craigslist for a used jogging yogging stroller for a while. But none of the used ones turned out to be that much of a deal (one I found would’ve saved me $20, but was a 75 minute round trip drive away). Then I spotted a slightly upgraded model on Diapers.com that was marked down by $65 (from $189.99 to $124.99) with free shipping.

FDay Diapersdotcom Page

Though, as you can see, there was a problem: it was out of stock. With no assurance that it would come back in stock (or stay at that price if it did), I thought my deal was dead in the water. But Sherry suggested that I call their 800 number just to see if I could pre-order one or ask to lock in that price or something.

They didn’t let me pre-order. They did me one better. They honored the discounted price on the out-of-stock “Yellow/Grey” model for the very-much-in-stock “Grey/Yellow” version (which I slightly preferred anyways – sweet). So instead of paying $189.99 for the gray/yellow one in the picture above, I got it for $124.99. Score. Somehow the woman applied my discount over the phone – so within a few clicks, Sherry was checking out with this whopping $65 discount applied to her cart (along with free shipping). Thirty five percent off – just for taking the time to call and ask what they could do. So worth it.

FDay Diapersdotcom CheckOut

It’s a bit over the $100 budget that Sherry and I originally set, but we’re both glad that we splurged on the upgraded version with a built-in speaker for Clara. I know it sounds kind of high tech and crazy, but playing her favorite kid songs during my morning runs and our evening walks have kept her so much more entertained (that and fishing for goldfish crackers in her cupholders). She’s a musical (and fish-loving gal). And since many jogging strollers are in the $300-400 range these days (be still my beating heart) paying closer to $100 felt pretty good.

FDay 2011 Burger Stroller

Oh yeah and one other pretty major Father’s Day development occurred. Clara took her first steps! Completely unassisted. Two of them actually. From Karl the Sectional to Artie the Ottoman (ok, he doesn’t really have a name, but it sounded good). It was amazing. Even though I completely missed them the first time around (I was in the kitchen) I came running in while Sherry went crazy and Clara thankfully gave me a repeat performance. Here’s where I’d insert a photo but of course we didn’t have the camera close enough. So this recent video of her enjoying her walker will have to do (the self satisfied clap at the end gets me every time):

And to my surprise, the stroller and those first steps weren’t my only gift. Sherry used Father’s Day to surprise me with a custom 8.5 x 11″ rendering of our first house that she commissioned from a charming artist named Jennifer Ahnquist from Kentucky. How sweet and sentimental is that? It’s currently somewhere in the mail on its way to us, but we’ve seen this preview photo of it – and are both completely enamored with it (we’ll have to share a photo or scan of the real-deal when it comes since this is just a preview photo of the sketch).

FDay House Picture2

We can’t wait to slap it into a white frame with a big fat mat in our hallway frame gallery. Jennifer sketches them using a pen and ink technique and then segues over to Prisma marker to complete each rendering. And to anyone interested, she’s running a “Christmas in June special” so the first 75 people to order a house portrait by the end of June can get an 8.5 x 11″ rendering for the same $50 deal that Sherry snagged (they’re regularly $90). Just email her at [email protected].

As much as I love my gifts – especially how one reminds me of good times in the past and another promises more time spent together in the future – I really just appreciate Father’s Day for reminding me how lucky I am to have wonderful people around me, whether it’s the little lady I play father to, the gal who made that little lady possible, or the old guy who still runs faster than me. At least now I can use my jogging stroller as an excuse for my relaxed pace.

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Comments

  1. Avatar for AlexAlex says

    June 23, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    you guys are blessed with such a beautiful little girl :). Looks like she brings you lots of joy!

    Reply
  2. Avatar for kristinkristin says

    June 23, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    awsome stroller and great price!!! I’ve looked around for a double stroller and the prices are outrageous! Settled on an instep double bike trailer from Target the other day for $89 so my hubby can pull them with his bike on the path while I run. Happy running and happy belated Father’s Day!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 23, 2011 at 2:25 pm

      That’s an awesome solution for two!

      -John

  3. Avatar for Krysta @ Domestic for DummiesKrysta @ Domestic for Dummies says

    June 23, 2011 at 2:25 pm

    I can’t believe Clara was that tiny at one point! Congrats on being a daddy to such a precious little girl…oh and Burger.

    Reply
  4. Avatar for Amanda @ Our Humble A{Bowe}dAmanda @ Our Humble A{Bowe}d says

    June 23, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    Great minds must think alike. I also got my hubby a watercolor painting of our house: http://ourhumbleabowed.wordpress.com/2011/06/21/isnt-it-pinteresting/ The amazing and oh so talented Patricia from PVE did it and we couldn’t be happier with it. I can’t wait to hang it, but first I have to find the perfect frame!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 23, 2011 at 2:27 pm

      She is amazing! Love it.

      xo,
      s

  5. Avatar for LizLiz says

    June 23, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Whoa, do you guys not have to pay tax in Virginia?! Up here in Ontario, Canada we have 13% HST (Harmonized Sales Tax).

    Love the stroller by the way and congrats on Clara taking her first steps!! :)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 23, 2011 at 2:29 pm

      You have to pay it at tax time for online purchases (we have to keep track and tally it later). Annoying!

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for StephanieStephanie says

      June 23, 2011 at 3:45 pm

      What?!?!! We are supposed to save receipts and pay them at tax time???? Although I have been noticing taxes added to more online purchases, I didn’t know that if taxes weren’t added at the time of sale. Huh.

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 23, 2011 at 3:52 pm

      Yeah it’s kind of confusing but our accountant explained that if you live in a state with sales tax (unlike DE for example) then you’re supposed to keep track of online purchases and tally them up as a line item and pay taxes on the total at the end of the tax year. I wish they would just take it as you order things online, but I guess not all companies are set up to do that. Some online companies do take sales tax though, so you only owe it on items that didn’t charge you when you ordered it.

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for Kristen @ Popcorn on the StoveKristen @ Popcorn on the Stove says

      June 23, 2011 at 4:33 pm

      That is beyond annoying!

    • Avatar for AmandaAmanda says

      June 23, 2011 at 8:50 pm

      Companies that have no brick and mortar store in your state won’t charge sales tax at purchase. In most states you are supposed top pay this tax when you do your taxes. It is called a use tax.

  6. Avatar for TuesdayTuesday says

    June 23, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    Clara is one happy baby, good work you guys!

    Reply
  7. Avatar for Liz RLiz R says

    June 23, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    I swear I got a tad misty at “the old guy who still runs faster than me.” Enjoy your yogging stroller!

    Reply
    • Avatar for SaraSara says

      June 23, 2011 at 4:57 pm

      ME TOO! John – you’re awesome. You deserve all the wonderful people in your life.

  8. Avatar for rachaelrachael says

    June 23, 2011 at 2:33 pm

    Aww!!! I love that you take Clara with for your jogs! Anything to spend more time with your child is alright with me. I can’t wait to see the photo of your house too!

    Reply
  9. Avatar for Julia @ Chris loves JuliaJulia @ Chris loves Julia says

    June 23, 2011 at 2:34 pm

    Beautiful post! I was so stoked to get my hubby Apple Tv. And he loves loves LOVES it, but he said, “I love it. I love being a dad even more.” Whew. Hahaha

    Reply
  10. Avatar for AmyAmy says

    June 23, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    Clara is just the CUTEST things!! I love her tounge fluttering as she is walking! They grow up so fast, my little one, Cooper, just turned 5 months.

    Reply
  11. Avatar for JillJill says

    June 23, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    I could KISS YOU!!!! Thank you for posting about the drawing!!! My parents are possibly downsizing from the house we’ve lived in for 19 years. Their anniversary is in July and this will be the BEST gift ever!! And $50 is right on budget. Thank you so much! Happy belated father’s day!!! Sounds like a wonderful weekend with your lovely family!

    Reply
  12. Avatar for Rosemary M.Rosemary M. says

    June 23, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    Sounds like a great weekend!!! Thanks for sharing :)

    Reply
  13. Avatar for ErinErin says

    June 23, 2011 at 2:44 pm

    Sounds like a great Father’s Day! Love that you all did stuff together.

    Hey, since you guys are the ultimate bargain shoppers, do you use ebates.com? It offers you cash back (the percentage varies depending on the store) on your online purchases, but you have to access the stores you are buying from through the ebates website to get you month. Then quarterly they either send you a check or put money in your paypal account. Sounds too good to be true (and this sounds like an ad) but I love it. I bought all of the bathroom fixtures for our remodel online and got maybe $80 cash back or something.

    Anyway, just wanted to give you a head’s up if you haven’t already checked it out!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 23, 2011 at 2:46 pm

      We love ebates! Sometimes I forget to use it (like on the stroller- duh!) but when I do remember it’s awesome. Thanks for the reminder!

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for IsabelIsabel says

      June 23, 2011 at 3:14 pm

      I’m so glad you gave the heads up about Ebates because I didn’t know about it. Checking it out now!!

      And Happy (belated) Father’s Day to John! Sounds like a wonderful weekend :) The painting of your old house is beautiful and it would make such a sweet, sentimental set if you get one of your current house someday as well.

  14. Avatar for DanielleRDanielleR says

    June 23, 2011 at 2:44 pm

    You guys have a beautiful family. I think Clara is the most happy go lucky kid I’ve ever seen, seriously does she ever cry? lol. So cute!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 23, 2011 at 2:48 pm

      Oh yeah we get crying too! We just don’t take photos or videos of that. Haha.

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 23, 2011 at 8:00 pm

      Haha- yes! We’ll have to post photo proof of crying (a video might be too cruel) sometime! Haha.

      xo,
      s

  15. Avatar for Alison U.Alison U. says

    June 23, 2011 at 2:44 pm

    Seriously – Clara is the most photogenic, smiley baby! It’s amazing how often she’s actually smiling directly at the camera – she must really love whoever is behind it :)

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  16. Avatar for HeatherHeather says

    June 23, 2011 at 2:48 pm

    Love the pic of Clara looking at Burger. So cute =)

    And happy belated father’s day! Your little family is so awesome, so I’m sure it was the best day.

    Reply
  17. Avatar for LeslieLeslie says

    June 23, 2011 at 2:49 pm

    That video is TOO cute! I love the clap and giggle at the end. Does little miss Clara wear jeggings? So adorable.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 23, 2011 at 2:52 pm

      Yes they’re the best! They match everything and she can move in them!

      xo,
      s

  18. Avatar for ChristinaChristina says

    June 23, 2011 at 2:52 pm

    I am always looking for a great bargain- great job on the jogging stroller. Not sure if you all have seen this, but as a fellow Virginia homeowner, we recently stumbled across some “free money” that VA released this past Monday for folks who are undertaking energy efficient renovations in their homes. Here is the VA website:
    http://www.dmme.virginia.gov/DE/ARRA-Public/HomeEfficiency.shtml
    Check it out!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 23, 2011 at 3:11 pm

      Thanks so much! Off to check it out!

      xo,
      s

  19. Avatar for Kristen @ Popcorn on the StoveKristen @ Popcorn on the Stove says

    June 23, 2011 at 2:52 pm

    What a steal! It’s amazing that you got the discount on the higher priced item. The speakers do sound pretty high-tech but I think that’s something I would’ve enjoyed! I swear, kids these days have way cooler stuff than we ever did!

    Glad you had a good Father’s Day!

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  20. Avatar for KatharineKatharine says

    June 23, 2011 at 2:53 pm

    OK, forgive the ignorance… but what exactly differentiates a jogging stroller from the regular type? Looks like fun (for you and Clara!)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 23, 2011 at 3:10 pm

      It’s lighter and has bigger wheels and even shocks (to help the person pushing it) whereas regular strollers are smaller and more compact (easier to fit in the trunk) but harder to push since they don’t have big wheels and shocks and stuff.

      -John

  21. Avatar for Rachel TatemRachel Tatem says

    June 23, 2011 at 2:54 pm

    Your daughter looks adorable! Great sketch

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  22. Avatar for Kristin @ OgoKristin @ Ogo's Love Nest says

    June 23, 2011 at 2:56 pm

    I love it, I want it, I must have it!

    Reply
  23. Avatar for KatrinaKatrina says

    June 23, 2011 at 2:56 pm

    John, I loved that you say that you will use the stroller as the excuse for your “relaxed pace”. My husband used to say that too, except now our 2.5 year old daughter (who still loves to go running with her Daddy) yells “faster, Daddy, faster!” whenever they are out on a run. He comes back exhausted, but that he wouldn’t trade his “coach” for anything in the world.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 23, 2011 at 3:08 pm

      Hilarious! Somehow I think Clara will be the same way someday.

      -John

  24. Avatar for schmeischmei says

    June 23, 2011 at 2:56 pm

    John, the last paragraph got me a little misty. You should add some warnings for the more hormonal of your readers…

    Happy father’s day!

    Reply
  25. Avatar for AmandaAmanda says

    June 23, 2011 at 2:57 pm

    Sounds like a fantastic Father’s Day! That video is absolutely adorable, and I love the house sketch!

    Reply
  26. Avatar for myhonestanswermyhonestanswer says

    June 23, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    Ha, my question today was about father’s day! Just like you, I’m running a little late…

    http://www.myhonestanswer.com/2011/06/23/is-it-fathers-day-with-a-small-f-or-fathers-day-with-a-capital-f/

    Love the pics of Clara, she’s gorgeous.

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  27. Avatar for ElaineElaine says

    June 23, 2011 at 3:13 pm

    Happy Father’s Day John! Looks like a good one and great outlook/comment at the end of your post.

    Reply
  28. Avatar for miriampmiriamp says

    June 23, 2011 at 3:21 pm

    Clara walking is so cute!!!
    I have to ask, where did you get the ABC’s that are on your fridge?

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 23, 2011 at 3:28 pm

      Etsy! Here’s that post for ya: http://blogs.babycenter.com/life_and_home/not-your-mothers-magnetic-letters/

      xo,
      s

  29. Avatar for BetsyBetsy says

    June 23, 2011 at 3:28 pm

    Okay, I need a stroller review. My current $100 Jeep stroller “works” for running but you have to lock the front wheel or it wobbles like crazy and when the wheel is locked, it always veers to the right which is a little annoying. How do you like the InStep? Do you lock the front wheel for running? Does it roll straight when you do? Is it easy to turn corners? Would you recommend it to a fellow runner?

    Thanks!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 23, 2011 at 4:01 pm

      You can’t run with the wheel unlocked on ours (it’s automatically locked and you press a lever to momentarily unlock it to turn), but it’s nice and smooth in that locked position (the whole stroller is very smooth – no wobbling or veering). I do have to lift the front wheel up a smidge (or momentarily unlock it) to turn, but I’ve perfected the lift-the-front-wheel technique so I prefer that route (except for on sharp turns where I use the lever to unlock it for a second). I definitely enjoy running with it so far and would recommend it.

      -John

    • Avatar for JessicaJessica says

      June 23, 2011 at 4:53 pm

      I’m going to have to look into this too. We have this same stroller but the double stroller version and when we are just walking (not jogging) it wobbles like crazy if one of the two seats are empty. Sometimes our two year old doesn’t always want to ride while our 10 month old is in there. I don’t know if it’s an uneven problem or just this whole “lock” thing.

  30. Avatar for AimeeAimee says

    June 23, 2011 at 3:37 pm

    Does the new stroller fold up pretty easily? I’m looking for a jogging stroller to use on an every day basis, but not necessarily for jogging…but for everything else too! I have a large SUV, so storage space isn’t a huge issue. Thanks!!!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 23, 2011 at 3:57 pm

      It folds up pretty easily but it’s still big! Too big for our little Altima’s trunk unless we remove the wheels. So it’s better used as a runs-around-the-neighborhood thing (than a bring-it-to-the-mall stroller).

      -John

    • Avatar for Chelsea@ThisFreshFossil[email protected] says

      June 24, 2011 at 12:44 pm

      I’ve been researching strollers for quite awhile (for our little one due in November), and had settled on that same InStep jogging stroller awhile back before I saw this post! (and I also found the same 125$ deal on Amazon and diapers.com… sadly, it was a bit early to buy it, so I had to let that deal slide, sigh) Anyways, it seems like I’ve looked everywhere for the folded dimensions and can’t seem to find them anywhere! Sorry, because I know you guys are busy, but would you mind measuring the dimensions of it folded too much the next time you fold it up? I would REALLY appreciate it!

      Thanks so much!
      ~Chelsea

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 24, 2011 at 1:27 pm

      It’s a really odd shape when folded (nothing like a square or rectangle that would be straightforward to measure – it’s sort of like a triangle- but the folded length is 36″ long and the deepest width is 24″ deep – but that’s like a point so most of it isn’t that wide). We can tell you that the only way that we have found to get it into a car’s trunk like a Camry or an Altima is to remove the back wheels (which pop right off and can be re-popped back on). Hope it helps!

      xo,
      s

  31. Avatar for SuzanneSuzanne says

    June 23, 2011 at 3:39 pm

    I hope that you all have Clara listen to the Lori Berkner Band…she would especially like “The Goldfish” (it’s a bathtime favorite in our house)!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 23, 2011 at 3:56 pm

      We’ll have to check that one out!

      xo,
      s

  32. Avatar for BrittanyBrittany says

    June 23, 2011 at 3:40 pm

    I have the same stroller and I love it. It’s been great for festivals downtown (really rough streets) and even pushing across the yard.

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  33. Avatar for Robin @ our semi organic lifeRobin @ our semi organic life says

    June 23, 2011 at 3:43 pm

    Did you say it has speakers? Woah kids these days have it soo made! How lucky! Question – are you going to get into baby sign language? I’ve heard thats big.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 23, 2011 at 3:55 pm

      We’ve heard that it’s awesome although some of our friends who did it had later-talking kiddos so a few of them theorize that the con to it is that kids might sign instead of chatting. Clara is thankfully very chatty already (can say Dada, Mama, doggie, horsie, piggie, duckie, Grammy, Nona, etc) and can even indicate more, sleepy, and what’s this (aka: “moh”, “seepy”, and “dis”) so we’re grateful that we can understand her most of the time without sign language. We might teach her a few signs for fun though! She seems to love “chatting” any way that she can!

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for LindsayLindsay says

      June 23, 2011 at 11:20 pm

      I’m fascinated about the whole baby signing thing, but I have always wondered if it made kids talk later. I’m glad this question was asked… and answered!

    • Avatar for NikkiNikki says

      June 24, 2011 at 9:09 am

      My nephew (now 18 months) is amazing with signs. He started because he was having some trouble eating and a feeding specialist wanted him the be able to communicate if he wanted more or less and then know the difference between cracker or drink…but now that he’s getting older he is picking up new signs after being shown once or twice. It’s amazing that he can communicate so well! Except he is constantly telling my dad he wants to ride his toy tractor…the sign mimics driving the wheel of a car…SO adorable!

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 24, 2011 at 9:14 am

      Cute!

      xo,
      s

  34. Avatar for karenkaren says

    June 23, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    awww..i love it! That tongue!!

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  35. Avatar for LARYLARY says

    June 23, 2011 at 3:54 pm

    Lovely post! The picture of Clara laughing while looking at Burger is adorable! and that video made me smile! :) She’s growing so fast!

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  36. Avatar for jessjess says

    June 23, 2011 at 3:55 pm

    First steps are amazing. Congrats!!!

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  37. Avatar for Nikki TNikki T says

    June 23, 2011 at 4:07 pm

    Clara must be the cutest kiddo I’ve ever seen!!

    Reply
  38. Avatar for ErikaErika says

    June 23, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    Glad you had such a good Father’s Day! Loved the video of Clara walking!

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  39. Avatar for Joe @ best vacuum for hardwood floorsJoe @ best vacuum for hardwood floors says

    June 23, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    I just want to second the fact that Clara is seriously the most smiley baby ever! Congrats and keep up the good work!

    -Joey

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  40. Avatar for KateKate says

    June 23, 2011 at 4:12 pm

    Is the Joovy Kooper not good for jogging? I remember a post about baby gear about a year ago where you talked about buying “one stroller that did it all” because you didn’t want to have to store several strollers. Just curious what changed your mind. Does your new house have more room to store multiple strollers? :)

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 23, 2011 at 6:00 pm

      We didn’t want to get a snap-n-go infant stroller and then a big shopping stroller and then a small umbrella stroller (so the Joovy Kooper does all three of those things (it was great with Clara from day one which many other non-snap-n-go types aren’t). Sadly it’s not built for jogging (I suppose John could jog pushing it but it doesn’t have shocks or big wheels and it’s not as light or built for that purpose) so when he realized that he’d love to jog with Clara we knew we’d need to get another stroller for that purpose (sadly there’s not one made for new infants and jogging anyway, so we couldn’t have gotten by with just one). Thankfully the wheels come off and it can be stored in the empty closet in the guest room or the playroom. But these days it just sits in the sunroom since J & C use it so often!

      xo,
      s

  41. Avatar for Amanda WellsAmanda Wells says

    June 23, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    Sweet. If there are ever any other babies in the hopper, I’m splurging on a jogging stroller next time.
    I just discovered stitch witchery – http://www.amandadovewells.com/?p=775

    I can’t sew, and this is amazing. Do you guys have any projects you’ve done with it?

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 23, 2011 at 5:56 pm

      Oh yeah- I call that iron-on hem-tape. I’ve used it to make a bunch of curtains and no-sew crib skirts! Love it so much.

      xo,
      s

  42. Avatar for LindsayLindsay says

    June 23, 2011 at 4:19 pm

    Does the artist have a website or just an email? I really like the house sketch!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 23, 2011 at 5:54 pm

      She doesn’t have a site yet so she does things by email for now (it’s how I found out about her too).

      xo,
      s

  43. Avatar for ReenieReenie says

    June 23, 2011 at 4:40 pm

    o cute cute pics of Clara & Burger ~ you too John ;)
    o when I was watching the video I was thinking…. I wonder if she will clap for herself ~ too cute!
    o adorable top Ms. Clara is wearing when she is walking.
    o kewel jogger
    o Happy Belated Father’s Day =)

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  44. Avatar for LillyLilly says

    June 23, 2011 at 4:45 pm

    this question is for Sherry, do u also jog or run? You look amazing in all of your pictures. If not do u have any whip back and stay in shape tricks for us new mommies?

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 23, 2011 at 5:53 pm

      Aw you’re so sweet! I’m a walker (I don’t run unless I’m being chased). John is nice enough to walk around for about an hour every evening (well, most evenings) so we can take Clara and Burger out and get some air and I can get some exercise. Other than that I do 25 push ups and 25 seconds of “the plank” each day along with breastfeeding. I’m definitely not perfect (nothing is ever the same after a baby I don’t think) but it seemed to work for the most part when it came to getting back into my old clothes.

      xo,
      s

  45. Avatar for Newlyweds on a BudgetNewlyweds on a Budget says

    June 23, 2011 at 4:45 pm

    ok please stop posting photos and video of adorable Clara. Every time I see how happy go-lucky she is, it gives me the baby itch, and I just don’t want to have babies for at least another 3 years, okay?

    So can you post some videos of her crying, or grumpy, or at least not looking so darn cute?!

    Thank you!
    :P

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 23, 2011 at 5:51 pm

      Haha- we’ll have to get some great whiny baby footage for ya!

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for KateKate says

      June 24, 2011 at 9:34 am

      Haha-I totally agree! I’ve gotten the baby itch lately as well and you all make it look entirely too easy. The happy baby is no doubt indicative of the happy family and home-life. :)

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 24, 2011 at 10:01 am

      Aw thanks you guys! It’s not all champagne and roses (more like dirty diapers and a fair amount of goo on everything- haha) but Clara really has changed our life for the better. Being a parent is definitely hard work but so rewarding and life-changing (in a good way, most of the time). Haha.

      xo,
      s

  46. Avatar for Natasha P.Natasha P. says

    June 23, 2011 at 4:46 pm

    Speaking of Burger, will he ever blog again?

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 23, 2011 at 5:50 pm

      I don’t know. I’ll have to ask him when he wakes up from his early-evening nap. Lazy dog!

      xo,
      s

  47. Avatar for MegganMeggan says

    June 23, 2011 at 4:47 pm

    Ok…a new name to add to your family of furniture! Instead of Archie, how about “my main man Otto?” or “Otto the Man!” Really, you just walked into that one!

    Reply
    • Avatar for MegganMeggan says

      June 23, 2011 at 4:49 pm

      oops, Artie. Besides, Otto sounds Scandinavian like Karl.

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 23, 2011 at 5:50 pm

      Otto is perfection. Done.

      xo,
      s

  48. Avatar for Jen @ The Decor SceneJen @ The Decor Scene says

    June 23, 2011 at 4:49 pm

    What awesome gifts you got and what great deals Sherry got. ;) Happy belated Fathers Day John.

    Reply
  49. Avatar for TaniaTania says

    June 23, 2011 at 4:52 pm

    Awww, sweet post. I too got a little misty at the last paragraph. Glad you guys had such a great day.

    Reply
  50. Avatar for kimberlykimberly says

    June 23, 2011 at 4:54 pm

    hey! I just wanted to say that your rendering looks beautiful! I love the detail! So very fun. I wanted to let you and anyone else know, that I make renderings too… I don’t mean to advertise myself or anything (at all!)but it’s a service that I’ve just started to sell on Etsy so it’s fun to see that people actually DO buy these things!! ha.
    If you want to know more you can check it out here: http://kimberlyrenee.wordpress.com/2011/05/04/a-new-art-prospect/ and here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/73476842/custom-architectural-renderings-of-your
    But don’t feel like you have to. It’s just encouraging that there really is a market for them.
    Thanks for sharing! xo

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 23, 2011 at 6:01 pm

      Gorgeous! I love your work too!

      xo,
      s

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