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Beautiful weather and company

The past week was filled with beautiful weather and company! Brian’s sister and brother-in-law were here from Canada! I met my precious 8 month old niece, Lily. It was so wonderful to finally get to meet her. They also have a little boy who is 2. James and Riley...

Silly String (Find Joy in the Boy)

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”....

Mother’s Day Weekend

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...

One Month

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...

Nate’s 12th Birthday – The epic nerf battle

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...