Things My Father Taught Me
My dad turns 60 next week. I sent a card but didn’t quite know what to do for a gift, after suggesting several vacation destinations that are, admittedly, merely places I selfishly want to visit. My...
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Today is my husband Matthew’s birthday! This post is in his honor. Since the birthday boy is far too modest to ever speak highly of himself, I’m going to brag a little on his behalf, because bragging...
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I bet you’d call me a liar if I told you my mom turns 61 today. It’s true. Among the many things I could have inherited from my mom, I secretly hope that one of them is her propensity to age well. I...
View ArticleOne Day
June 13, 2008: The Adventure Begins June 13, 2009: Adventures in Tuscany June 13, 2010: Adventures in Vegas June 13, 2011: Adventures in Santa Barbara June 13, 2012: Adventure Awaits! Happy...
View ArticleLife With Baby: An Update
Photo courtesy of Aspin Photography Though motherhood has rendered me hopelessly inarticulate, I wanted to take a minute to update those of you who have so thoughtfully asked how we are doing since...
View ArticleTraditions for Baby’s First Christmas
Growing up in my family, Christmas was a big deal. Let me rephrase: it was a production. This year, we decided to have Christmas at home and keep things simple. It was glorious. Baby’s first...
View ArticleLife With Baby: Six Months Later
Photo courtesy of Aspin Photography …well, almost seven months later. My last Life with Baby update was written at almost seven weeks! Life is simple these days, which is exactly how I like it....
View ArticleA Place to Call Home
If you ask my husband where he grew up, he will, without fail, stumble on his words a little as he tries to give an answer. It’s not because he’s inarticulate; it’s because he could rival any army brat...
View ArticleMoving With a Toddler
So, we grossly underestimated what moving would be like with a toddler. I’m popping in to share some tips. Here we go: Tips for Moving With a Toddler Don’t do it. If you are really thinking about it,...
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