Category Archives: Family

Family Friday


Family Friday - Catching Up

My camera made it home safely, so here are a ton of photos from our trip!
At my family’s home in TN:

At Austin’s parents’ home (and his cousin Sarah’s wedding) in SC:
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Family Friday - Jasmine

Well, we’re home. Sorry there weren’t any Thursday Thoughts this week. I hadn’t had time to set up a post in advance, and we were traveling yesterday. The kids did well again. I might write a post next week about some of the tricks that helped us survive traveling with an infant and toddler. But [...]

Family Friday - SC

We drove down yesterday to visit Austin’s family. Maggie caught the cold too, and has been coughing the last couple of days. The warm South Carolina air seems to be helping, though.

Family Friday


Family Friday - Treats and Sweets

A friend treated us and the Landrys to lunch the other day at Cabot’s, an adorable little ice cream parlor / diner in Newton. Sam and Tess enjoyed tasting (and wearing) a bit of their parents’ desserts. Maggie slept sweetly through the whole lunch.

And here’s some more sweetness.
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The Beginning of a Long Journey

Earlier this week, we went to Children’s Hospital to consult with a doctor about treating Maggie’s port wine stain.
To sum it up, we had mixed news. The discouraging news is that it may take years to correct an area this large. Also, since it is a vascular malformation (consisting of enlarged capillaries) and is [...]

My Valentine

Ten years ago today, a sweet boy and a silly girl went on their first date. He gave her flowers in a brilliant cobalt milk of magnesia bottle, which now sits on a high shelf in their home –safely beyond the reach of their two children.
Happy Valentine’s day, sweet boy, from your silly [...]

Messy Munchkin

My cute little messy munchkin is slowly getting over his cold.

Drowsy

At least some people around here are relaxed.
Sometimes.