Will someone please tell me how it is possible that my sweet little baby Harvey is nearly one year old? This past year has been memorable and challenging in so many ways, but it has been a time to treasure through the frustrating moments because we added this handsome little man … [Read more...]
Our Toddler Girl’s Simple Birthday at Home
Our not-so-little girl turned three a few weeks ago! I honestly thought this year's celebration was going to be a tricky one to successfully execute and I feared there would be a dark cloud of disappointment hanging over our heads as we tried to make the best of a bad situation. … [Read more...]
Our Experience with ISR Self-Rescue Swim Lessons
There are a lot of things I have missed ever since the world slowed down and we started staying home, but these days one of the things I miss more than anything are Dessa's self-rescue swim lessons through ISR (Infant Swimming Resource). We've made a few trips this year to Rob's … [Read more...]
I’ve Been Struggling Too: Looking Back at the Last Few Weeks
I'm not sure if you've been keeping track, but it has been over a month since I was able to share anything from our household on the blog with you. Rob and I had a good five-week run of managing our nonstop time at home together with mild success and were making it work as best … [Read more...]
The Family Update that Took a Month to Write
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...]
It’s a Boy! Welcome to the World, Harvey James
We are happy to share that our family of four is now complete! Harvey James entered the world on October 2nd at 6:22 pm and completely stole all of our hearts. We shared the announcement on social media last week and everyone seems to agree that Harvey bears a very strong … [Read more...]
Our Weekend Getaway to Charlevoix: One Last Vacation as a Family of 3
A few weeks ago, our family took a long weekend getaway up to Charlevoix in northern Michigan before this baby arrives. The trip was exactly what we needed to rest up and enjoy one last adventure as a family of three. Neither Rob nor I had ever been to Charlevoix before and we … [Read more...]
What We Feed our Dairy-Free and Tomato-Free Toddler
Last month we shared Dessa's long and complicated journey through food allergies and sensitivities. Right now, she doesn't technically suffer from any food allergies, but we have discovered that she does have some sensitivities to dairy and tomatoes that we are trying to … [Read more...]
