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...]
The Super-Weird Thing That Happens When I Sleep At Night
We have a new form of late night entertainment in the Gavin household and it seems as though I am at the center of it. For the past few weeks, the strangest thing happens when I'm asleep. I don't know if this is a phase or the latest long-term change in my life to come from being … [Read more...]
Guess What! We’re Buying a House!
Surprise: we're buying a house! Believe me, it's nearly as big a surprise to us as it is to you. But, when one of the cutest houses in our area went up for sale, we decided we just had to go for it and make an offer. From there, everything just fell into place and we are thrilled … [Read more...]
Happy New Year from the Gavins
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Gavins! I realize it's been pretty quiet in our corner of the internet this past week. We decided to unplug and enjoy our very first holiday season as a family of three. It's been quite the whirlwind over here and we wanted to drop in … [Read more...]
Newborn Photos of Our Not-So-Newborn Baby Girl
It's hard to believe that our sweet little Dessa is already nine weeks old. Nine weeks! Oh my word, how on earth did the time pass by so quickly? Our two month well-visit at the pediatrician is later today and I am equally excited and sad to find out how much our baby girl … [Read more...]
