Laud is Mobile! Timewarp Story from: March 20, 2024 Yes, it is happening too quickly! My little mover has been able to climb over his bassinet side for about two months but I’ll say, “Laud, where are you going?” and most of the time he grins and sits down. The [...]
April 28, 2024 This Day It’s been a whirlwind a week. Mountains, valleys, bridges, resets, tears, joy, excitement… all together and jumbled up and sometimes at the same time in my heart. This day was one of reflection. Thankfulness, answered prayers, closing doors, broken dreams, memories, amazing celebrated accomplishments… My [...]
March 21, 2024 Baby on the Events (Throwback story from December 21, 2023) Jillian called, “Mom, I’m taking some pictures of Laud!” Lucas jumped along to help out. He loves taking pictures of his little brother. Somewhere in their cute little thoughts, they decided our four-month-old should take a picture [...]
Nephew wants to be like Uncle. [...]
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Independence Day 2021 July 10, 2021 “Freedom fireworks!” Screams one of the littler girls when she hears me say, “fireworks over the Matanzas starts at 9:30.” The best fireworks show in the world (okay, maybe since St Augustine is my city, I might be a little biased) is our downtown [...]
June 1, 2020 Growing Little Love Thea is getting independent by giant leaps. I don’t do the whole months thing unless I have to (I love math, but “over one” is just as good as “fourteen point two five months” as far as describing my baby’s age goes) so when [...]
March 29, 2020 My Little Learner Our gym has an after-school program where our comfy vans pick up from several area schools and bring little athletes back to gym. They do gymnastics, crafts, eat snacks, and do homework. Thea and her other gym baby friend sometimes hang out there. Thea [...]
Open Gym Party for Decade Kick-Off - building memories in everything! [...]
Some of my odd deep thoughts on animals, their importance in children's lives, and the responsibility and love they teach. [...]