Kristy

When Should Winning Matter?

This spring Cole asked to play baseball. I was thrilled. He has never expressed an interest in playing sports. He has always shied away from trying new activities. Watching him grow and succeed on the ball field has put a smile on my face all spring. He’s become more confident. He’s becoming more comfortable inContinue reading “When Should Winning Matter?”

Big Changes for Baby Chet

Exactly one month ago, I had a feeling it was time to transition Chet out of his Mose’s basket into………well, into what? Did I want to move his pack-n-play into our room so he could continue to sleep in our room? Did I want to put him in his crib? Was I ready for himContinue reading “Big Changes for Baby Chet”

Another Birthday Celebration for Cole

Cole’s birthday celebrations carried over into this weekend. Instead of gifts, for the past few years we have taken Cole somewhere to celebrate his birthday instead. The first year we went to Baltimore to visit the Aquarium and the Science Museum. Last year we went to Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg. This year Cole wantedContinue reading “Another Birthday Celebration for Cole”

I do!

Two years ago “We Did”. Today I would “I Do” all over again. On our one year anniversary, I shared the story of how we meet. I still smile at the simplicity of our story. Boy sees girl (with a modern twist). Boy asks girl out. Boy and girl fall in love. When I metContinue reading “I do!”

Stop.

Sometimes you just have to stop what you are doing. Stop: Take a break from a normal Friday night to celebrate one awesome eight year old Friday night our house was filled with love, laughter, and a lot of happy birthdays. Grandparents, Aunt, Uncle, Cousins and Cole’s best friend joined us for a cook outContinue reading “Stop.”