It took us until Harvey was over a year old, but we have finally gotten our kids to successfully share a room! It's funny because when we started this process last spring, we had a baby and a toddler that we were trying to transition into room sharing. We finally succeeded after … [Read more...]
Looking Back at Harvey’s First Birthday
Our baby boy is officially ONE! Harvey's first birthday is one that Rob and I will never forget - partly because it occurred during a pandemic with a slightly different party than we would have otherwise organized for the celebration. And partly because Harvey's actual birthday … [Read more...]
Happy First Birthday, Harvey: A Year of Milestone Photos
Our sweet little Harvey James is one year old today. He is the little man who completed our family and I'm feeling all kinds of nostalgic as I reflect on how much Harvey has grown in the past twelve months. It is so much fun to have a one-year-old who says "mama" and "dada"; who … [Read more...]
Harvey’s Birth Story
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...]
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...]
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...]
