Family

  • Happy Birthday Party, Bean!

    This past weekend we had Bean’s birthday party.  It was a small backyard cook out and pool party with family and friends.  We had a great time and by the end of the…

  • On the Move

    After some fancy financial footwork and several “are-you-sure-we-can-do-this” conversations, Chris and I are ready to buy a house again. It’s kind of weird to be house hunting in Florida. We grew up here,…

  • Your Mom Likes Facebook

    My parents have Facebook accounts now. Clearly, the end of the world is near. Yesterday, they were both over at my house in the late afternoon and we were all sitting around with…

  • Fun Family Things for Free

    Today, I loaded up the kids in the car to run some errands. As soon as we pulled out of our driveway, Bean got all excited. “Go see Mickey Mouse?” he asked. I…

  • What My Mom Taught Me

    You taught me that thank you notes are to be handwritten and on time. You taught me that high heels are for evening and, even then, proceed cautiously. You taught me that clothes…

  • (SQUEAL!)

    Ya’ll. Hold on to your baby booties. I have such good news! MY SISTER IS PREGNANT!!!!! And since we all know how much I like to focus on myself, the REAL news here…

  • Easter Recap

    Easter ’round these parts is a day of relaxing, enjoying family and friends, and giving thanks that we serve a living God.  And yesterday it was also about a competitive game of croquet…

  • Two Different Children

    I am constantly amazed at how unique babies are. Even though Gracie is only three weeks old, she is still a very different baby than Bean was. For one thing, she wears dresses.…

  • Sunday Funday

    This weekend we got out and about. Thank goodness. I was getting cabin fever just sitting around the house, so it was nice to be going and doing things. Saturday we ran boring…