Category: Family First

We were riding a high all week following our fun-filled long holiday weekend. And we leave for Florida in two days, so there’s no need... Read more

We took Sam to the zoo on Memorial Day. And I admit that we were more excited than he was. At first. The lions and... Read more

Every few months, Nick’s parents make the drive north from Alabama to see their littlest grandson. We don’t get to see them nearly enough, and... Read more

Dear Samuel Woodford, It’s no secret that you make your mother and I very proud. You are kind and generous. You are inquisitive. And you... Read more

I’m behind on blogging — about Lucy’s introduction to obedience class, Sam’s language development, the new color of our laundry room, and the peanut butter... Read more

While we were expecting a visit from the Easter Bunny last weekend, we were also host to a very unwelcome guest: the stomach bug. It... Read more

Sam is fortunate to have three great grandmothers and one great grandfather still with us, and we try to see them as often as possible.... Read more

… and cookies. We hope your Valentine’s Day was as sweet as ours!   Read more

Sometimes snow days are the best days. Perfect sledding hills in our own backyard. Snowflakes on puppy noses. Rosy cheeks and tiny mittens. A snowman... Read more

Growing up, I vividly remember the excitement of Christmas Eve. New jammies from the elves. Sprinkling reindeer food in the front yard. Carefully arranging cookies... Read more