It’s been a busy three weeks around here. . . We had a baby. We discovered the mullberries were ripe. We had a first hair cut and now his curls are gone, but his handsome face is much more apparent! We made strawberry mint jam and strawberry lemon marmalade. And enjoyed our first s’mores . . . (evidently, pre-haircut) And some pretty mean smoked ribs. Which we enjoyed on the Fourth of July, with my parents. We’ve been spending lots of time playing outside . . . and relaxing poolside . . . Luke REALLY loves the pool We are eagerly awaiting our first vegetables from the garden – zucchini and yellow squash! The tomatoes and green beans are also looking lovely and the French Breakfast radishes are a perfect [... To read more, click here ...]

With my first pregnancy, I think we took a picture of the burgeoning belly every single week. With my second, we took photos at least once a month. This time?  Sigh.  Maybe three times.  Tops.  Not that we’re not as excited, far from it, we’re thrilled!  But just . . . busier with two little boys. To the left, though?  From Saturday.  Fully Nine Months Along with Baby Girl. This pregnancy has flown by and it’s been hard to focus on anything more than life as it flies by, let alone sit back and think about the miracle that is happening in my womb! Which is why it was such a blessing for a dear friend, Misha, to offer to host a baby shower for this baby girl we’re eagerly [... To read more, click here ...]

Five Years Ago Today . . . Happy Anniversary My Love!

I’d like to take this time to formally announce that we have adopted . . . a dog. Caesar The newest member of our family. He is a half chocolate lab, half Viszla puppy and is a lovely, mellow creature who likes his belly rubbed and to roll in the grass. Am I crazy to add yet more testosterone and another soul that needs to be trained and housebroken?  Absolutely.  But it’s going to be fun! And the boys adore him.