Lake Tahoe Family Vacation 2013

Well, we’re back. And while I’m sure it will take a good part of the week to get bags unpacked, laundry sorted & washed, babies back on napping schedules and lots of motivation to get back in the routine of lessons and dinner making, I wanted to post this while the emotions were still so… Continue Reading

You’ve got your hands full

I got it 9 times today. In one store. Yes, I counted. And without judging, complaining about why that comment irks me so much (may or may not have something to do with the look of constipation that goes with it rather than a smile) or analyzing the various possible intentions, I’m just going to… Continue Reading

10 months

The days are passing quickly and the 1st month of Fall has already come and gone. But I wanted to capture you at this fun and fleeting stage, baby girl because soon you will be walking and talking. You are an independent little soul, and content so long as you can explore or be in… Continue Reading

On the Eve of Fall

Some more highlights of our summer via my iphone… Mimi bought you 4 the cutest hand-made T’s and onesies from the OC Swapmeet for our fun day of BBQing, slip ‘n’ sliding and fireworks with friends and family. Your daddy and I made a goal to take more outings as a family and experience new… Continue Reading

Summering

Just reminiscing about one of the highlights of our summer… Gosh, I love her so much! The inspiration for coming together….from the beaches of Espana to California. She was Genevieve’s maid servant bringing as much water as she beckoned for ๐Ÿ˜‰ I miss you Tia!!! But we had such a good time, didn’t we? This… Continue Reading

The here and now of homeschooling

ย This past week was filled with teaching moments. Sure, Sweet G was taught that grabbing toys from her siblings would result in time-out after time-out. Alizea was taught that there are 6 cases in Latin Grammar and Soren was taught that despite his fight, he will still take a nap. But the lessons this week,… Continue Reading

6 Years!

It’s still hard to believe my 1st baby turned six this July! (gasp!) Alizea, you are such a beautiful little girl (sniff sniff), inside and out! You are passionate, inquisitive, observant, smart, sensitive, pure of heart, stubborn and just bursting with love! Daddy and I are so proud of you and thank you for making… Continue Reading

7, 8 wow I’m late

Well, we’ve been enjoying each other (& my sleep) so much in these summer months that I’ve taken quite the break from the blog. But, I have missed documenting the fun changes going on around here so I hope to do some catch up. Like say, for example, this little angel who has gone through… Continue Reading

He’s Two

Once upon a time, this little babe turned two. We didn’t make too much of a fuss for your birthday. Just like your personality. Your sisters make up for that. ๐Ÿ˜‰ Soren Charles, you are one special little boy. Your daddy and I joke that you will either be a military general or a Carthusian… Continue Reading

Six Months or so

Here we are again. I’m too tired to do the math but it may very well be closer to your 7 month update. So I’ll get on with it since time is not slowing down for me. You’ve had an interesting month. I’m guessing that involved a growth spurt by the fact that you didn’t… Continue Reading