Category: Motherhood

Today Oliver turns four! I remember his birth like it was yesterday- all 8 hours in our home in Washington, DC. He was my hardest labor, my little lightweight who packed quite a punch. I loved him from the moment I saw him, and the name we had chosen fit his little face and personality … Continue reading “Oliver Turns 4”

This weekend I was lucky enough to spend time with my mama, who visited from Ohio to help out with the kids while Andrew is gone for a week. Not only did she come bearing gifts for the boys’ upcoming birthdays, but she brought my favorite tomato sauce from our hometown and a rocking chair … Continue reading “Weekend Shenanigans”

“A portrait of my children once a week, every week, in 2013” Milo: ever-growing, long and lean, always in the water Oliver: our creative: he spent what seemed like hours drawing patterns in the dusty dirt Emil: brave and capable, he glances over for approval, but doesn’t really need it  ***Linking up with Jodi and … Continue reading “32/52”

This weekend was just what we needed! Dinner with friends on a rainy Friday evening, breakfast on Saturday at our favorite breakfast place a few blocks away, the swimming pool with friends on Saturday evening and the zoo on Sunday… and all of it together, the five of us. We spent every waking moment together, … Continue reading “Weekend Shenanigans”

“A portrait of my children once a week, every week, in 2013” Emil: Only allowed a mustache picture after watching his biggest brother wear one… Milo: The thoughtful detective… Oliver: Chose the mustache closest to Batman’s symbol, of course *** Linking up with Jodi and her 52 portrait series. Here is my favorite from last … Continue reading “31/52”