Olivia’s yearly questions at age 8

When I asked Olivia to do this again, she at first wrinkled her nose and said she didn’t want to do it. Then, the next day when she was in my office while I was at my desk, I asked her again and she said fine. And then she wanted…

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Austin at seven months old

We are beyond the halfway mark to one year and time is flying. He’s just getting so big and curious and loves life. He was adorable in his Halloween outfit. Outfits. Boy has two of them. Austin enjoyed his first Thanksgiving. No solid foods, because I didn’t really want to…

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Olivia at 8 years

Olivia has grown so much this year. Actually, since she started second grade. She’s more big kid, more school-age kid, heading into more tween than little girl and it’s a strange feeling. Nine years ago I didn’t have kids, didn’t know if I would have them, didn’t know if the…

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October fun: Apple orchard, tournaments, parks, and Halloween

I love October. I mean, I especially loved them before I developed terrible awful anxiety over sickness and stomach bugs when I had kids, but overall, Octobers are still pretty good. The weather is cool, the leaves are changing. We hit up the apple orchard on the most gorgeous day.…

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Austin at six months old

We had a full month. Austin got to join us in celebrating my (38th) birthday and Emelia’s 4th birthday. We went to the apple orchard as a family and Austin wore the cutest little bat hat, complete with bat wings.  Chris officially went back to work (thankfully just at home)…

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