Goodness, it feels like it has been forever since I have had a chance to sit down and share any type of news with all of you. I have been wanting to write a general family update for weeks, but something always pops up that keeps me away from my computer. It feels like a roller … [Read more...]
Newborn Photos of Our Sweet Baby Boy
Our sweet Harvey has fit right into our family (and our hearts) from the start. He loves to eat and his favorite milk-drunk activity is to snuggle up in the warmth of someone's arms. He is such a blessing, but no-one loves Harvey more than his big sister. Dessa adores her baby … [Read more...]
Hello, Gestational Diabetes: 34 Week Bump Update
My oh my, where has all the time gone during this pregnancy? Chasing around a very active toddler certainly makes the time fly by extra fast. Somehow, I'm already 34 weeks along and although there are so many similarities between my first pregnancy with Dessa and this experience, … [Read more...]
Five Things #3
So far, Maria has been the one writing these 5 Things posts. But I told Maria I'd like to give it a whirl, so this time you get to hear from me about five things in our lives that, while not big enough to merit their own blog post, might still be interesting to you - especially … [Read more...]
The Devices we Love, Want, and Wish we had Purchased Differently for Blogging and Home Use
Hey, everyone! Rob here and we've got a fun bit of a "he said/she said" style blog post for you today all about our preferred devices for getting work done. Maria and I make our living on our laptops, phones, cameras, and printer, so we make sure that we have great, quality … [Read more...]
Our Family is Growing … Again!
Rob and I are excited to finally let you in on a growing little secret: Dessa is going to be a big sister! The baby is due October 7 and we are completely overjoyed. It has been incredibly difficult to keep the news a secret from our friends, family, and all of you and we … [Read more...]
Meet the Many Robert Gavins
Ever get an email that was intended for someone else? I get email mix-ups ON THE REGULAR. And I'm not talking like a friend that accidentally emailed me instead of someone else. I'm talking about emails intended for complete strangers. Complete strangers who just so happen to … [Read more...]
Five Things
The weekend has finally arrived and we are so excited! I may be staying at home this year to take care of Dessa, but I still love Fridays every bit as much as I did when I was working outside the home. Weekends mean more rest, family time, and an extra set of hands around the … [Read more...]
No Nanny, No Problem: Juggling a Career Change, Childcare & Our Budget
Those of you who read Maria's teaching blog may already know this, but we've had a major change in our lives recently: Maria decided to leave the classroom this school year to focus her energy on blogging and spending more time with Dessa. Obviously, this is a huge deal, but … [Read more...]
