Celebrating Blake

December 11, 2016 in Birthdays, Blake, Friends - No Comments

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 is Nine

December 8, 2016 in Birthdays, Blake, Traditions - 1 Comment

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…

Summer Swim Team

July 1, 2016 in Blake, Sports, Swim Team, Swimming - 1 Comment

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…

Blake’s Baptism

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 is Eight

December 7, 2015 in Birthdays, Blake - 4 Comments

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…

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