Whew. Between facing the final weeks of pregnancy, prepping for a house full of holiday guests, and disciplining an increasingly opinionated toddler, December was an exhausting month! But it was also magical and memorable. Let’s find out what our Mr. Samuel has been up to this month. {Photo Credit Mudpies N Butterflies} Likes: Curious George. The Goldbug book (yes, still... Read more
The holidays have come and gone. The Christmas decorations have been put away until next year. Our suitcase is packed. And your room is ready! I’ve been feeling Braxton Hicks for about a week now (which I never had with Sam), and I was convinced at least three times that I was going into labor. Daddy and Sammy have been... Read more
2013 brought so much good fortune to our family. And we look forward to all that awaits us in 2014! We thank you for your friendship and wish you love and happiness in the new year. Read more
‘Twas a very merry Christmas — just the right amount of quiet and chaotic. We hosted my parents, my siblings, and their significant others for five days. And Sam was completely spoiled by their love and attention. We baked cookies for Santa. And Santa bread, too! And we woke up to a living room full of gifts on Christmas Day.... Read more
We agreed this year to get a “modest” Christmas tree. And yet, somehow, we still ended up with a 7-footer. And did I mention that we braved snow and 20-degree temperatures to find the perfect one? It took at least twice as long to drive to the tree farm, and we had to enlist help from a stranger when the... Read more
I can’t let today come to an end without sharing a tribute to our cousin, Lauren Rousseau. One year ago, so many of you wore purple to show your support to our family and the other lives lost at Sandy Hook. My sister-in-law and I compiled the photos you shared with us into an album for Lauren’s parents. It is... Read more
‘Tis the season for gift guides! If you find yourself in my position this year — preparing for a baby while simultaneously decking the house and getting ready for holiday guests — you haven’t yet finished your Christmas shopping. Thank goodness for Amazon Prime! I love looking to other mommas for gift ideas, and I hope you will find our... Read more
Likes: Puzzles, play-doh, sticker books, and craft projects. You still amaze me with your coloring skills — you switch hands to get the best angle and fill in tiny circles with your favorite colors (purkle, boo, red). You spend extended periods of time every day playing with your matchbox cars. You drive them along the couch cushions and race them... Read more
I love the idea of a “sprinkle” — a celebration of a second (or third or fourth) baby. But I was not expecting one at all. Well, I should have known that my mom and sister would not miss an opportunity to spoil momma and baby girl! This gathering was more informal and more intimate than the last, and it... Read more
A big thank you to our friend, Mandy, for capturing our family of three before we become four! All photos credit to Mudpies N Butterflies. Read more