Category Archives: love

daddy’s home.

Sometimes when I look at Everett, I can see the tiny wheels spinning in his head, brain working at full speed trying to figure out cause and effect and all that jazz. If I push this button, the batmobile will … Continue reading

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everett’s birthday party.

On Saturday we threw a birthday bash for Ev in my parent’s backyard. It wasn’t overly simple or overly complicated, but just right for a first birthday, I think. We threw decorations together at the last minute, mostly relying on … Continue reading

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happy first birthday, everett!

Here it is: a whole year of Everett in 3.5 minutes. I hope it makes you smile. Happy first birthday, Ev! You make every day brighter, every smile bigger, every laugh louder. We love you more than words can say. … Continue reading

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what I learned in my first year of motherhood.

the bump // one week // one year When I think back on that giddy and grateful mom propped up in the hospital bed holding her baby boy in one arm and a barf bin in the other, I can’t … Continue reading

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eleven months old.

I can’t believe this little guy is going to be ONE next Tuesday. Where does the time go? Seriously, where? He’s getting his first haircut this afternoon. No more mullet over here! Wish us luck!

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