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Multitasking between performances at this weekend’s dance competition. Image Alt: open laptop showing the Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker website in the foreground and an empty stage in a crowded auditorium.  

We had a cold snap and yesterday we had to get all bundled up for Zara’s soccer game. It was 30 degrees and, despite these pictures, Vivi’s patience for being out there did not last long. Tomorrow it’s supposed to be 80 degrees and we’re really looking forward to warmth again. By the way, my…

Yesterday we got our first taste of summer. It was warm enough that we got out the sprinkler in the afternoon. I worked most of the day but had a nice break for a couple hours in the afternoon during which I sat outside listening to music and watching the 4 of them dance in…

The best thing about having a king sized bed is having space for cuddle bugs.  

Walking around the neighborhood with Z and I’m reliving my first experience with entrepreneurship: @girlscouts cookie sales. My mom was our troop leader (all the way through Juniors) and I remember our garage piled high with boxes and boxes of cookies. It’s fun watching Z try her hand at sales. She is fearless and no…

Looking at birth story books with my two littles. I made shutterfly books about all of their births and they are a perennial favorite read in our house. I even catch the big girls reading their books sometimes.  

Today, we were invited to the girl’s school to take part in a thank you ceremony for State Representative Terry Wilson. He has been advocating for charter schools and charter school funding, so the school presented him with a plaque. Today, Nora shined. Her artwork was the artwork selected out of all the student submissions…

Two. ♥️♥️ I cannot even express how much my heart explodes with love for our tiniest girl. She really is the the greatest gift we could have asked for to round out our family, and I cannot believe she’s going to be two years old tomorrow. Squeeze them tight – it goes by way too…

Early morning volleyball game with the 7-9 year old division. Mostly they make points off serves or failed serves but about twice a game, someone manages to return a serve and it gets really exciting.  

Here’s a before and after (or I guess an after and before) of our tiny master bathroom remodel. Swipe to see some before pictures and also a photo of Zara and Vivi checking out our new shower. This room was the last room that needed to be updated from when we bought the house in…

#Halloween 2021: a scarecrow, a witch, a circus ring master and Dumbo the elephant. I’m feeling the transition from child to teen a lot with Nora this year. We went to a friend’s house to trick or treat this year. They have kids the same age as our oldest three and the the oldest kids,…

Vivienne’s toddler class has been COVID quarantined for about a week and a half. It’s been challenging to say the least as Chris and I juggle work and child care. Last year we opted to hire a nanny rather than send Addie and Vivi to school so we’re behind the curve on figuring this out.…