How can it be? Last week, the beautiful baby who made me a mama became an official teen. We celebrated Harper’s 13th in a sweet way. First, here’s the update on our new teen: Favorite color: navy Favorite food: grain bowls or sushi Favorite part of the school day: math Favorite TV show: The Gilmore […]
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Just like that, Jameson went from being my little guy to being an elementary school graduate and an eleven year old! Here is what he had to say about things last week when we celebrated this great kid: Favorite color: purple (this also happens to be his future middle school’s color) Favorite food: sirloin steak […]
Greetings from this little, quiet corner of the world. We are well, despite having disappeared from this space for a long while. I can hardly believe another May has come to a close and that we have lived and worked through another academic year. Kids’ birthdays are right around the corner, and summer is upon […]
June and July are already in the rear-view mirror. This might have been the fastest summer on record. August came in blazing, literally, with hundred degree days and wildfires. Thankfully, our high desert still gifts the relief of cooler nights and dawns. Otherwise, it seems best right now to tuck inside with a puppy and […]
As both educators and parents, Jason and I know well the value of summer. Summers give us a well-needed respite after the turbulence and stress of the school year, but they also give us undivided family time. Over time, our summers have evolved as activities and interests change and as the kiddos get older. And […]
The birthdays are over, and the summer camps and activities are in full swing. The days are warmer, and we are finding our groove. There are things I don’t love about summer (namely, the heat), but I sure love the way I get to savor the mornings, linger over dinner al fresco, and take an […]
Twelve years old … what? This beautiful human is officially a tween, with now less than 365 days before losing the w and becoming a full-fledged teen. Time is a thief, isn’t it? Harper has grown and matured and become an amazing young person. She is calm, watchful, thoughtful, and loyal, with a side of […]
A whole entire decade old! I cannot believe it but, alas, here we are. Jameson Grey was born on a beautiful June morning and came out gorgeous, snuggly, and calm. He continues to be those things, although his calm is frequently interrupted with urges to shoot hoops, play hide and seek with the dog, bother […]
Hello, friends. The last time I was here, the ground was frozen, and we were all wearing fuzzy socks. Since then, I have climbed out of the abyss that was the 2023-2024 school year. I am proud to be standing back on higher ground, albeit a little tired and frazzled. But, I made it. Summer […]
