Seven years ago Chuck and I handed our curly-haired two-year-old over to a cardiothoracic surgeon we had just met days previously, entrusting him with our son’s life. We had flown all the way from Washington to Texas with one-way tickets. When we left Washington we had no idea what was going to happen. We knew…
Apollo’s ninth birthday landed on the day of Judah’s graduation from the Trooper Basic (and just a day and a half after I arrived home from New Zealand) so, needless to say, his party was postponed until I recovered and life was back to “normal”. We finally got around to having it last week. He…
From the moment I saw the trailer to Stephen King’s Pet Sematary I knew I wanted to recreate the scene with the kids in animal masks. We live on five acres surrounded by woods and I was captivated by the simplicity of the scene in the movie. How seeing a line of kids walking into…
This will come as no surprise to you, but it has to be said. I don’t think we are going to produce any pro sports players in our home. Which is okay, since sports aren’t our thing. Not playing organized sports, however, doesn’t mean we don’t enjoy tossing a ball around and playing games. Last…
Our family has a long history with Missoula Children’s Theater…beginning when I was in high school and did a workshop at our school. Our kids have been performing with them locally since 2009. It is something of a tradition in our house. This year Apollo’s school performed Robin Hood. Apollo was cast as a horseman…
So the other day I asked Hezekiah (14) about how he was enjoying the book he was reading. I am reading it for the second time and was curious about his thoughts. His answer? “Well…so far two men ejaculated in the woods. Then they drugged and kidnapped the third guy. Now he’s locked up and…
This weekend, the first (and only) weekend of spring break, I took my children to Whatcom Falls Park not once…but TWICE. So clearly I am working toward earning some amazing Mother’s Day Swag. I didn’t even realize this pump track existed until last year. Now it is a favorite for my boys, in particular. Tucker has…
Cutest Uncle and Nephew Duo Ever! Bellingham Photographer As soon as I found out Ben, Adalia and Percival were coming to visit, I knew that I had to do a photoshoot of the cutest uncle and nephew duo ever! I ordered the adorable rainbow pajamas from my favorite kid’s clothing company, Primary. I’ll be honest,…
Weighted Blanket Review: Mosaic Weighted Blanket, Huggaroo Weighted Blanket Just a week after getting Apollo’s weighted blanket, I bought myself one as well. I deal with constant fatigue (according to the doctor I’m “fine”) and am the world’s lightest sleeper (is there an award for that?) Using a weighted blanket is like being wrapped in…