month in review and September goals
roadside picture from a recent Sunday drive Vi turned one year old this month: sunnier, smilier, and more beautiful than ever. We celebrated with …
Read More →mourning
I’ve been missing my Grandpa and reflecting on a hard-earned lesson on mourning. I am so grateful to each of you who have come alongside …
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kiddo quotes (vol. 2)
Nikki and Michael happily drink homemade yogurt that didn’t firm up quite as expected — ^ — Nikki: Time is numbers that change. — ^ …
Read More →we’ll miss you, Grandpa
Grandpa and Nikki, with Grandma in the background – January 2007 I remember the first time I, as an adult, saw my dad and …
Read More →Vi’s birthday breakfast
We have a tradition of cake-free first birthdays in our family, but we still like to serve something special to celebrate that amazing first …
Read More →celebrating Vi
Vi is such a sweet addition to our family! She is undoubtedly full of life. She also: is super cuddly and huggable – …
Read More →three-two-one
How cool is this brief span of time when I have three children aged three, two, and ONE! Happy birthday, Vi!
Read More →supersonic scarecrows
While Ben was plastering during our long home-improvement weekend, I dug up a third of our lawn where the grass had died. The next …
Read More →moving ahead
This morning Vi pulled herself up on the stool and started moving forward on two feet! Nikki and Michael are so pleased for …
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