Category Archives: mykids


How do you say…?
Tonight, after reading a bedtime story, I tucked Francis in her bed and laid down next to her to discuss the last coupleView full post »


She speaks Spanish AND English!
She hopped in our minivan with a big grin on her face, and when I asked how her very first day of Kindergarten went, sheView full post »


The Drop Off.
We went in as a family. My husband Matt, George, myself and baby Sam, all escorted sweet Francis to her very first dayView full post »


Butterfly Biscuits
The other day, Francis was assigned snacks for her class. Fortunately, at her school they have access to a full kitchenView full post »


George’s Family Tree
George made this at preschool the other day and I love it. One of my all time favorites. However, Francis likes to pointView full post »


Split Vote
We are a house divided. Francis supports John McCain, while George prefers Barack Obama. It’s somewhat fitting, asView full post »


Oh, man!
If you’ve spent any time around our boy George, chances are you’ve heard him voice his disappointment orView full post »


Rainbow Fish and Pirate
After flirting with the idea of being a good witch for Halloween, Francis decided to portray a rainbow fish. In a singleView full post »


Climbing George
Sally just sent me this photo of George climbing at Barrie Park, a few blocks from our house. Funny story about GeorgeView full post »


Beak to Beak
During our open house today, we went down to Hyde Park for some quality time with our old next door neighbors and goodView full post »


American Girl
Francis and I met up with some friends for brunch at the American Girl store on Michigan last week. You apparently haveView full post »


My sweet girl.
I took a walk with my daughter, Francis, after our morning at American Girl and for the first time she was such aView full post »


Happy Easter!
This year we dyed brown eggs instead of white, and they turned out so beautiful. I laughed out loud when I found myselfView full post »


My Sweet Girl
This was taken at the Garfield Park Conservatory this past Monday. The light there is so beautiful and it’sView full post »


My little one
Pulled out my tride and true scans from my former life as a designer to age this photo of little G. It felt good to beView full post »