Moments
The arrival of the second baby brings a mix of moments. Quiet ones– Sitting in a chair with a teeny little one nestled up against your neck. (It’s been a […]
Sunday Best
It’s their weekend routine- A little gardening. A little golfing. And always, always, a walk to the doughnut shop. Every day is fun with these two boys, but Sundays are […]
Ollie
When a little brother arrives it’s a bit like Christmas, Easter, and everyone’s birthdays all rolled up into one. Ava and Charlie were so excited to introduce me to baby […]
Carter
The way she looked at them. The way they smiled at her. Their whole home was full of light, And overflowing with love.
Again
You’ve tossed him up in the air as many times as there are cheerios in his red plastic bowl; And still he lifts those dimpled little toddler hands up […]
Blocks
They’ll remember that Saturday afternoon you all played blocks together. The whole day long. Skipped breakfast. Skipped lunch. Skipped bath time. No bedtime that day. Just blocks until the sun […]
The Amazing Lyla
Dad collects comic books. He’s a fan of superheroes with special powers. And now he’s got his very own, snuggled up in his arms- The Amazing Lyla. Her super power? […]
My Compliments to the Chef
Coleston’s turning one, and it seems that makes him old enough to bake himself a cake (with a little help from his big sister Lyla). To our surprise, the chocolate […]
Nearly Forgot
Things have changed from a handful of years ago. More kiddos, more chaos- In my mind, my sister’s face looks a little like a text bubble. And when the phone […]
Hello Marcus
What’s better than a new truck? Better than watching cartoons? Even better than a cookie? A new baby brother And Big brother Elliott is certainly happy about his. Marcus makes […]
Warm with Finn
They’ve found the best way to keep warm when the temperature is so cold you can see your breath in the air as you walk. His small head of dark […]
This is Vance
It feels familiar from just a year and some months ago. Same room, same little guy-only now he is a big brother. And someone else is the new guy. This […]