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Postpartum Life with Dessa Marie

July 27, 2017 By Maria Gavin - 34 Comments

It's amazing how easily an infant can instantly transform an established household, especially for first-time parents. I've had so many questions from blog readers and social media followers (especially on Instagram) that were genuinely concerned for my well-being and wondering … [Read more...]

Filed Under: About Us, Baby, Family

It’s a Girl! Welcome to the World, Dessa Marie

July 20, 2017 By Maria Gavin - 28 Comments

We know it has been a while since we shared a family update, but it's been a little busier than usual in the Gavin household. Our beautiful baby girl Dessa Marie arrived on July 13. She has been an absolute blessing in our lives and she couldn't be any more perfect than she … [Read more...]

Filed Under: About Us, Baby, Family Tagged With: about us, baby, family

Preparing for the Unthinkable: Wills & Estate Planning (Part 2)

August 2, 2015 By Rob Gavin - 1 Comment

Preparing a will and an estate plan is not generally considered an enjoyable activity, but it is very important for all adults, especially married couples. I shared some information on why this is so important and how to get started preparing your will and estate plan on the blog … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: estate plan, lawyer, legacy drawer, legalzoom, referral service, rocket lawyer, will

Preparing for the Unthinkable: Wills & Estate Planning (Part 1)

July 24, 2015 By Rob Gavin - 4 Comments

Marriage is wonderful. The wedding day is a whirlwind of portraits and the ceremony and the reception and people and it is a ton of fun. You and your spouse should be thinking of the bright, happy and long future you have together. However, once all of that is over, you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Money Tagged With: estate, marriage, power of attorney, trust, will

My Perfectly Personal, Out of the Ordinary Bridal Shower

April 16, 2015 By Maria Gavin - 3 Comments

My bridal shower was on Saturday and I must say, it was an absolutely perfect day. I think by now we have established that I am not the typical bride. I don't require a lot of fanfare, especially for my bridal shower. Assigned seating, forced participation in party games and 3 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: About Us, Engagement, Family, Wedding Tagged With: bridal shower, engagement, family, wedding

It’s the Little Things

January 8, 2015 By Rob Gavin - 3 Comments

After two years together, there are still lots of little differences between Maria and I that can amuse the heck out of me. We both have similar temperaments, come from very traditional backgrounds, and have the same values. But the different way each of us reacts to an ordinary … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Engagement, Family Tagged With: about us, family, photos

Celebrating Family Holidays as a New Couple

December 21, 2014 By Rob Gavin - 2 Comments

Deciding how to celebrate holidays with both your family and your significant other's family can be one of the more stressful things in a new relationship. Each person wants to spend adequate time with their own family and that can be difficult to squeeze in on just one day, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: celebrations, christmas, easter, family, holidays, thanksgiving

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 Rob and Maria from Crazy Together

A nerd and a perfectionist fall in love.
This is our story.

Rob's a self-proclaimed nerd, Maria is a fashion-conscious stay at home mama, Dessa the super-silly big sister and baby Harvey makes us a family of four.

We are so glad you stopped by. Grab a coffee and stay a while. We have a lot to share.

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