Mid-Week Picnic
This afternoon we took a break from housework and homework to enjoy a picnic at the park. Our little food monster ate all of his... Read more
Category: Family First
Cousin Love
Sammy doesn’t get to see his cousins often, so when they visit, we make the most of our time together. This past weekend, we had... Read more
On Mother’s Day
It was impossible for me to fully appreciate my own mother before I became a mother myself. The sacrifices she’s made. The guidance she’s given.... Read more
2011 Year in Review
January: Nothing like kicking off the new year with a positive pregnancy test! We confirmed the wonderful news with a blood test on January 25th.... Read more
Christmas in Alabama
Four of the past five years, we have traveled on Christmas Day. To California in 2007, to Michigan in 2009, back to California in 2010,... Read more
Christmas in Pennsylvania
After almost two weeks of holiday travel, we are so happy to be home. And although I did not intend to take such a long... Read more
The Christmas Dogs
First thank you to According to Nina, Duchess of Fork, The Tichenor Family, I Love You More Than Carrots, and Blue-Eyed Bride for hosting a... Read more
Christmas Traditions
Yesterday AP from ILYMTC hosted “Oh What Fun It Is To … Make Memories.” And I’m linking up today with some of my favorite holiday... Read more
Sankt Nikolaus Tag
Do you know the story of Sankt Nikolaus? You can read about the German tradition in our post from 2009 — the first year that... Read more
Thankful
We are so thankful every day for our little butterball. He is happy and healthy and handsome, and we know how lucky we are. Sam... Read more