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My Baby Is Turning Four

I used to crrrrrrry when they were tiny because they were “growing up!” Little did I know it was just going to be different; not worse or sad, just different. Every stage is better than the last in my opinion. Michael at four is more fun than Michael at two. This might change when he becomes a teenager, but right now there’s just a lot more personality and boy to love. Brenden is so good about helping me keep these...

My Girl Is Turning Six

In one week this little peanut will be SIX! I remember when she was a tiny little blob turning One I thought “at least she’s not six.. she’ll be so big then.” And now here she is… six. And on the same year I’m turning forty. When I was in my teens I remember thinking “Now that’s old…” It’s funny how when you’re young it seems to last forever and then suddenly you just aren’t young anymore. But back to this little...

Rhode Island – In The Rearview Mirror

I love how beautifully complex life is. How can we be in love with so many places and people? How can those places and people stay with us, be a part of us, no matter where we are? We are home sweet home, but this will forever be in our hearts: Nanny, oh how we love you. You are our last grandparent; the kids last great-grandparent. Your beautiful smile and energy… Your laughter and your eyes. Thank you for your life...

Rhode Island – Slowing Down A Blur

I blinked and days went by! It’s that time of vacation where everything blends together and time starts to pick up speed. Nooooo. Time to slow down and be more present. Friday morning we woke up to another yucky-weather day. AKA, another day to do something other than the beach! We had breakfast and went to the coolest place ever. I still can’t believe this place exists! We walked into the park and saw this head towering over the trees....