#2 is 1.5

May 4th, 2010

Looking through some of our blog archives, an overwhelming sense of guilt came over me. It was so easy to document every little development Charlie’s first couple of years. Then number two—whatever her name is—comes along, we act like we’ve seen it all before.

So, to make up for some absent updates, we’ll bring back an old tradition one last time. This week marks Lucy’s 18-month birthday. That’s ONE-AND-A-HALF years old! Cripes man, where has the time gone?

Alright, who called CPS on us?

CALLL CEEEE PEEEE ESSSS

This kid—between the tantrums, the ear-piercing shrieks, the unbelievable stubbornness—has managed to wrap us around her little finger. She has convinced us that she’s the sweetest, most adorable little peanut in the world. This will not bode well in 14 years.

Happy 18 months, my little love. XO

Two Years of Tulips

April 5th, 2010

It was time, once again, for our annual trip to the sticks to prance through fields of flowers, while singing cheery melodies. It was an early bloom this year and unfortunately the weather this past week was not great for flower frolicking. Lots of wind and rain made us think twice about bothering with it at all. However, we found a day that was supposed to be pseudo-nice and headed up.

We didn’t spend a lot of time outside; the rain had stopped, but was still very windy and chilly. However, we did learn a valuable lesson: If you want your 3-yr-old to have any interest in beautiful fields of tulips…just add mud.

Refusing to acknowledge the beautiful scenery

Refusing to acknowledge the beautiful scenery

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Charlie’s Special Day

February 10th, 2010

I know, I know. It’s been a while. Here’s a quick update:

Lucy’s 15 months old…and just now starting to walk, but only on her terms. If you ask her to walk or try to stand her up, she flops to the ground and throws a mini-tantrum.

Charlie’s officially 3-and-a-half and had a special day at school to celebrate his summer birthday. Here is my attempt at editing ten minutes of video down to something you might want to sit through. By the way, I’m officially over iMovie—if anybody has any suggestions for a cheap replacement for easy video editing, let’s hear it.

It’s a new generation

January 4th, 2010

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Facebook update: Old man keeps staring at me. Creeping me out a little. Also keeps calling me his great granddaughter. whatevs.

Happy Holidays

December 26th, 2009

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No, don’t touch…

December 21st, 2009

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Keeping Up With The Jonses

December 18th, 2009

Or maybe the Griswolds?

In Seattle's Greenwood Neighborhood

In Seattle's Greenwood Neighborhood

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Can’t breathe, but it’s worth it.

December 16th, 2009

I think I mentioned this before, but it was COLD last week. I like the cold. Especially—in retrospect—now that the weather has returned to a typical moist Seattle winter. My brain has thawed, but is now soggy and my hair…it’s wind-blown.

I watched the weather forecast and waited for the last of the sunny, cold days. By Friday, there was enough gunk in the air (like Los Angeles, only with parkas) to produce some stunning evening light. I took the opportunity to gather the family on Queen Anne for a quick, frigid photoshoot.

Too bad I already produced our Christmas cards.

More photos here.

Tossed salad and scrambled eggs

Tossed salad and scrambled eggs


No Lucy. I said DON'T look directly at the sun.

No Lucy. I said DON'T look directly at the sun.


Strangers and a set sun.

Strangers and a set sun.

A future in home decorating?

December 14th, 2009

Yeah, he did it all by himself.

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Christmas Cheer

December 11th, 2009

This used to be so easy.
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This used to be so easy.