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Ben is 21 Months Old!

We’ve reached the end of another month and this time it means that Ben is 21 months old! We’ve begun preparing for his second birthday already and this little boy is a full-fledged toddler on the move. I just can’t believe it. Ben’s 21-month stats: Weight: 23 pounds 11 ounces {10th percentile} Number of teeth: …

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Posted byAlison AllenFebruary 28, 2018February 28, 2018Posted inBenjamin, LifeTags: month-by-month

An {Extra}Ordinary Saturday

Saturday morning was coolddddd and wet and just plain dreary. Ben started the day by making us some coffee in the kitchen with his new coffee maker. This has been such a hit. He loves coffee and can feel helpful and included when we involve him in our coffee adventures. Adorable. We planned a fun …

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Posted byAlison AllenFebruary 27, 2018February 26, 2018Posted inFamily, LifeTags: family

Toddler Tips

As a way to help guide our au pair and make sure we’re on the same page I took some time to put together a little “toddler tips” basics/manual. Alex suggested sharing it on the blog since we have so many friends with tots, so, here it is, without much adjustment for other people. Buuuuut, …

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Posted byAlison AllenFebruary 26, 2018February 24, 2018Posted inBenjaminTags: Benjamin

Fun Family Weekend

It was so nice to have a low-key, stress-free weekend together as a family. We so love our time together and we savored some special moments this last weekend, just the three of us. Alex and I started the weekend with our Valentine’s dinner {a couple days late!} at Vendemmia, our favorite restaurant in our …

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Posted byAlison AllenFebruary 20, 2018February 18, 2018Posted inBenjamin, Life, SkiingTags: mountains, skiing, snow

Meal Kit Delivery

On a whim I decided to try one of those meal kit delivery services. They’re all the rage and they seem kind of fun and provides a perfect opportunity to get outside my comfort zone and try something new, plus I wasn’t feeling particularly creative in the menu planning department, so, here we are… I …

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Posted byAlison AllenFebruary 18, 2018February 15, 2018Posted inFood, LifeTags: Cooking

Pregnancy Update: First Trimester Recap

In case you missed it – we just shared some big news: Ben is going to be a big brother this summer! His little brother or sister is due to arrive on August 8th. We are so excited to have another little one around and for Ben to have a sibling! If baby #2 arrives …

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Posted byAlison AllenFebruary 16, 2018February 15, 2018Posted inLifeTags: Pregnancy

Happy Valentine’s Day!

We are so excited to announce that our Valentine’s Day is filled with a little extra love this year… Ben is going to be a big brother this summer! Baby #2 is due to arrive in early August. xoxoxo Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted byAlison AllenFebruary 14, 2018February 11, 2018Posted inBenjamin, Family, LifeTags: Pregnancy

Wintertime

This winter has been rather different than I expected. When I pictured the winter I imagined we’d be heading up to the mountains most weekends and spending a lot of time in the snow. I expected the winter to fly by, as it always seems to do for us. Oftentimes the winter months are the …

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Posted byAlison AllenFebruary 11, 2018Posted inBenjamin, Family, Friends, LifeTags: Benjamin, family, friends, weekend

Ben is 20 Months Old!

Where is the time going!?! Our kiddo is really turning into a little boy. It is so fun to watch and he is just the sweetest thing ever. He’s starting to really look and act like a little boy – I’m excited to share what he’s up to! Ben’s 20-month stats: Weight: 23 pounds, 5 …

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Posted byAlison AllenJanuary 31, 2018Posted inBenjamin, LifeTags: Benjamin, month-by-month

Extended Family Photo Shoot

Rewind a month to the height of the holidays and enjoy some photos of our extended family enjoying each other’s time together, just before Christmas…… A huge thanks to our family photographer, Kim Hildebrand, for beautifully capturing a few special moments between Ben, Nico and their grandparents, as well as Nico and his parents. Oh, …

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Posted byAlison AllenJanuary 17, 2018Posted inFamilyTags: family

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