Blake decided he’d rather bring a few friends to the science museum instead of having a birthday party this year. I was completely on board with his idea considering the implications of hosting a party the first weekend in December. I feel bad that he has to compete with the…
Blake turned one year older like he always does the first week of December. He planned out his traditional birthday date with me months in advance. We spent his ninth birthday together at Knott’s Berry Farm. He was beyond thrilled to go on all the rides that aren’t an option…
I didn’t intentionally take a month long hiatus from posting, but life is racing by faster than I can keep up. I have so much to share about the 4th of July, summer happenings and an epic trip to Michigan, but for now, let’s talk about how the boys started…
Blake started practicing with the swim team this summer after completing an intro program. It was his first chance to compete and he loved it. I never liked putting my face in the water as a child (still don’t), so it genuinely impressed me to watch him race. He was…
The last week of school seems to get crazier and crazier each year and this round was no exception. Between class parties, swim wrap-ups, scouting gatherings, performances, field days, game days and graduations, we felt swallowed up by that entire last week. Thankfully, along with the chaos came a lot…
After Blake’s baptism, we headed back to our house along with all of our extended family to celebrate. I’m always up for a party, so along with dinner, I set up a hot chocolate bar. Sometimes when I get a vision in my head, I just can’t stop until it…
Amidst all of the birthday and holiday celebrations in December, we were busy preparing for another special event. In our church, we wait until children are eight so they can make their own decision to be baptized. By the time they’re eight they have a pretty good gage of their…
Blake rang in his eighth year with a special Disneyland date. We talked about it for months and it worked out that Troy could work from home on his actual birthday, allowing the two of us to escape for the entire day. All of that built up anticipation panned out…
Today our first-born son turns eight. We’re spending the whole day together, just him and me. We’ve both been looking forward to our date for weeks. For now, here are eight things I love about Blake: He is responsible. I can count on him to get completely ready for school…
I guess we know what Blake wants for Christmas.
