18 Apr 2010
This weekend, John’s sister Anna and her husband Cody came into town to stay with us. And, as Anna is one of my bridesmaids for our wedding in August, I thought we’d take some time to check out dress possibilities. We picked up my sister, Dana, who will also be... Read more...
17 Apr 2010
This is my bragging mama post (or at least the first one.) Layla Rose entered the world at 1:44 in the afternoon on December 30th, 2009. She was a modest, but respectable seven pounds twelve ounces and 19 1/2 inches long. And of course, her daddy and I fell in... Read more...
15 Apr 2010
I’m sitting at home this evening with a sleeping husband and sleeping baby. It’s absolutely beautiful outside. Layla and I just took a 30 minute walk. But I’m bored now. I want to go do something! It would be great if we lived somewhere with lots of good hiking areas.... Read more...
14 Apr 2010
First, I need to congratulate my dear friend Ann. She joined the ranks of motherhood at 4:15 this morning. Congratulations, Ann! I’m so excited for you, and I can’t wait to meet baby Evelyn! Now I suppose I ought to explain who I am. I’m obviously a new mother, but... Read more...
14 Apr 2010
Three months and 14 days into motherhood, I think I’ve gotten enough of a handle on things to begin this blog. I’ve missed writing. I really haven’t written anything creatively since my junior or senior year of college. It’s slow-going, this new start. I’m a little rusty and one-handed typing... Read more...