• Happy 30th Birthday, Chris!

    Dear Pookey, Welcome to your 30’s!  I can’t believe that we have actually been together for half our lives now.  In some ways that feels impossible.  I still get butterflies when you kiss…

  • Charming

    Even on the darkest nights of colic-induced hysteria, I knew that Gracie was going to be a charmer.  She has the same annoyingly gifted ability to make people like her even when you…

  • Fun on the Fourth

    For the fourth of July this year, we invited a few friends over for a laid back day out in our backyard.  We swam, ate burgers, and drank plenty of lemonade… and beer.…

  • Confessions About Fighting

    I’m sure every marriage is different in their fighting style. Sometimes I hear girlfriend’s talk about fights they have had with their husbands, and I think, “Holy cow, that can’t be healthy!” But…

  • Summer Happenings

    Things have been pleasantly dull around my house for the past few days.  We have been enjoying some sun by the pool, spending time with family and friends, eating (marshmallow pie, anyone?), and…