So much has changed in the last month with our Hannah girl. She is TOTALLY a toddler in every way, shape and form. We are having a blast with her but daaang this girl knows what she wants and she’s not afraid to make demands to get it. Hannah’s stats: Weight: at her 12-month check …
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Hannah’s First Birthday Celebration
Hannah’s first birthday was so special. We were out in the mountains, per our birthday tradition, and had a fun-filled day centered around our birthday girl. Hannah’s birthday was all about her. I think she had a blast! So far she is loving being one and is completely and totally a toddler! Happy birthday sweet …
Alex’s Belated Paternity Leave
After Hannah’s birth we were so fortunate that Alex was able to stay home for two weeks to bond with her and help out with the transition to having two kiddos. At that time he wasn’t eligible for his company’s paternity leave because he had only worked there for a few months. Thankfully, though, he …
Hannah is Twelve Months Old!
Hip hip hooray! Hannah is ONE! My goodness gracious – she is a ball of fun and a barrel of energy – more so every day it feels like. Hannah is living her best life and she sure knows how to have a good time {hint: it usually involves food or destroying something!}. {Hannah turned …
Happy First Birthday Hannah!
Happy, happy birthday to our sweet Hannah girl! Alex and I have been so nostalgic these last few weeks as Hannah’s first birthday had been on the horizon. Our littlest baby isn’t a baby anymore and man is it showing. Hannah has an enormous personality and makes us laugh all day long. We can’t get …
Chronicles of a Stay at Home Mom: Feeling Settled
I’m finally feeling pretty settled in my newish role as “mom” and it’s feeling very natural for me to be with the kids all day. I love it. Now that I’m past the honeymoon phase I have gotten into a groove and have had a chance to figure out a routine and think through some …
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Hannah is Eleven Months Old!
And just like that we have an “almost one year old”! Dang that went fast! Hannah sure is acting like an almost one year old these days. From month-to-month her development keeps changing more and more rapidly, it seems. This girl is turning into quite the little spitfire! Hannah’s stats: Weight: heavy! Length: not sure! Clothing …
Summer in the City
We’ve spent a couple weekends at home in Seattle over the last month. It’s been really tricky keeping up with two houses in the spring. There is so much to do on both houses and not nearly enough time. This last weekend was spent in Seattle and we had the best time! Ben is out …
Swimming Lessons
Ben recently completed an intense two-week swimming lessons program. His lessons were Monday through Thursday for two weeks. Spoiler alert: he loved it and made tremendous progress from start to finish. Teacher Susie has her own pool at her house and has made quite the business of teaching swimming lessons to area kids. I believe …
Lodge Life: Outdoor Projects
This spring at The Lodge has been a busy one! We’ve been out in the mountains nearly every weekend since we moved in. There’s always something to do; however, with our two littles, we have been very grateful for Alex’s parents’ long stay last month to help coordinate things and get some outdoor projects taken …