It's the most wonderful time of the year and our house has never felt cozier. I'm not sure how many of our friends and family members we will actually get to see for Christmas this year, so I am fully embracing all things warm, inviting, and holiday-related. We play Christmas … [Read more...]
Belated Easter Blessings from Our Family to Yours
Every holiday we celebrate as a family of three seems to always be more special and memorable than the one before and this Easter was no exception! We didn't do anything fancy, but it seems as though we always treasure the simplest moments the most. Our holiday recap is a few … [Read more...]
‘Tis the Season!
There was something special about celebrating our first Christmas as a family of three last year, but it turns out that second Christmases are a lot more fun! Dessa was filled with excitement and joy all season long and we have loved every moment of our second Christmas as a … [Read more...]
Happy Belated Easter from the Gavins
Life with a baby has changed our hearts and our home in ways we never could have imagined and this year our family's Easter celebration was magical. It wasn't anything extravagant (in fact, Easter this year was super simple), but we treasured every moment of the day and we … [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...]
Gift Ideas for the Gamer in Your Life
As a gamer, I know how difficult it can be for a non-gamer to pick out a gift for a video game enthusiast. Maria never knows where to begin. The gaming world is a little confusing if you are outside of it. Got a video gamer that you're struggling to find a holiday gift for? Well, … [Read more...]
Gift Guide for Men: 11 Great Gifts for the Man in Your Life
Well, it's that time of year again: Christmas shopping time. If you're anything like us, it is sometimes really hard to find a good present because there's not much that we really want or need. Maria and I don't like buying gifts for each other just to have something to open. We … [Read more...]
Father’s Day Gift Guide from Barnes & Noble
Father's Day is coming up on June 19, which means it's time to put some thought into a gift for dear ol' dad. If there is one thing I try to do well, it's selecting meaningful gifts for my family and friends. By "meaningful," I mean something that they will actually use and … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas from the Gavins
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, and a Merry Christmahanukwanzakkah to you, dear readers! Maria and I were a little too late to get Christmas cards out this year, but that didn't stop us from having a quick shoot for our first Christmas together as a married … [Read more...]
