Category Archives: Family Life

My Valentine

After a weekend of planning, cleaning, cooking, and preping for Max’s birthday party, we are planning a low key night of leftovers and a movie and there is literally nothing I would rather do. This is only our 3rd Valentine’s Day together. In general, we don’t do anything elaborate, but it serves as an excellent prompt to remember how deeply…

January in Review

It is hard to believe we’re once again on the cusp of another month. The Holiday season flew past and now, just like that, January is almost gone. There was quite a bit going on, but 2011 is off to a great start. Happy New Year! January 1st Rose Bowl Party Dad’s 60th Birthday! We…

Starting with the Sweet Stuff

This afternoon, as I walked up the stairs holding my child, he squawked and flailed from his discomfort and exhaustion. As we approached his room, he demonstrated one last defiant “stiffening” before succumbing to the soothing music and swaying rhythm.    This is the sweet stuff… He fell asleep in my arms. He never falls…