9:00 am: Holly is on the computer in the kitchen. Blog-Stedman looks over her shoulder. The younger boys are playing at the kitchen table with Legos next to the oldest who is

This is where Holly's Animated Life began.  The very first episode which was necessary because my camera was non-functional at Ikea.  How can you shop at Ikea without a camera? Please

Holly has been doing a lot of thinking. Holly has been doing extensive investigating. Holly finds that the best solution to her problem may be installing one of these: Holly has

Shortly after Thanksgiving it occurred to Holly that she should be decorating her house for Christmas.  Usually she really likes decorating for Christmas, but this year she was lacking her

Once upon a time not far from Holly's house in a popular suburb of one of the country's largest cities was a pumpkin patch. And by pumpkin patch Holly

Holly's middle son, Reid is turning six this week. Happy birthday Reid! Because Reid's mother is not the actual June Cleaver, Holly needed to purchase cakes. She needed two - one for a

In honor of spring break we are taking a trip back in time. Not just any trip. A road trip. Not just any road trip, but the obligatory road trip of my childhood. My

All through the house not a creature was stirring, Not even a mouse. No one should be stirring! It was 2:30 am. Chirp. Chirp? I don't hear anything. *pause* *silence* *keep listening* *nothing* Chirp. Chirp? CRAP. Where is it coming from? *pause* *silence* *keep listening* *nothing* Chirp.

Holly got ready. Ready for something she hasn't done in years. Holly realized that she had only one pair of jeans that fit well. She had no choice but

Holly was once a teenager.Although Holly is naturally perky, the teenage years turned Holly's perkiness into springy teenage angst.Springy teenage angst can be identified by continuous eye-rolling and hyper-debating.Holly's bobbing