by Kate | May 20, 2015 | Family
Sweet Riley has been so patient with me as we adjust to a little sister. He has been gentle with her and very understanding with me when it takes longer than usual to get his juice. I’ve had a mantra the last few weeks – “find joy in the boy”....
by Kate | May 14, 2015 | Family
Mom has been with us now for a few weeks. She has been my sanity. My house is cleaner that it has ever been and I’m not sure what I’m going to do when she leaves. I will miss her terribly. For Mother’s Day my brother and father came to visit and meet...
by Kate | May 12, 2015 | Family
On Sunday, we celebrated Mary Alice’s one month day! The most common question I get is – “how is Riley doing with her?” He is amazing. He is so gentle and loving. He made up a song for when she cries that goes, “Mary Alice ca-a-alm...
by Kate | May 11, 2015 | Family
Nate’s request was simple. He wanted an epic nerf gun battle for his 12th birthday. Grandpa Thompson, Uncle BJ, Uncle Andrew, Aunt Laura, and cousins James and Lily were visiting, so with their help, Brian and Julia set up a fort of awesomeness – made from...
by Kate | May 6, 2015 | Family
The first thing Julia does when she gets home from school is hold Mary Alice. The last thing she does before she goes to bed is also hold Mary Alice. Julia’s 15th birthday came just days after her birth and what did she ask for? A family day. We ordered take out...