On February 7, 2011 we welcomed our son, Samuel, and have been captivated by his huge brown eyes and gorgeous smile ever since.  We celebrated many firsts – first successful diaper change (where we didn’t end up getting sprayed), first bath, first smile, first laugh, first roll, first time eating solids, and first clap.  We [...]

Week 23 : Left Page : Samuel loves being read to.  Dr. Seuss’ Hop on Pop is currently one of his favorites.  Took more self portraits of me and the boy. Week 23 : Right Page : Samuel turned four months on the 7th!   I can not believe how big he is (and how richer [...]

Week 21 : Left Page Week 21 : Insert : Julie, Jim, Karen, Samuel and I drove to Oakdale for the Chocolate Festival and Fun Run.  This was my first 5K since having Samuel.  We ran a slow 5K — I didn’t really care — just glad to be outdoors and moving. Week 21 : [...]

Warning : this is a photo heavy post. My life has changed since February 7.  With the arrival of my sweet boy came less freedom, less outings with the girls, less spontaneous trips and activities with friends, less sleep and less me time.  It took me awhile to realize that my life is now less [...]

A closer look at the left side. I received a pink slip this week.  Our school district is a little bit over the top and issued over 800 pink slips.  Considering where I am on the seniority list and credentials, I don’t think I’ll be laid off … but who knows.  Not something I’m happy [...]

Oh my, two posts in one day! Finally taking some time to do something for me. Here’s a look at our second week with Samuel. A closer look at the left page. And the right page.

Loving the Project Life turquoise kit. I included a letter I received from a former student and her mom (who I also refer to as mom). I’m taking Ali’s One Little Word class and plan to incorporate work from that class in my Project Life book. A flyer I picked up at our Fallon house.  [...]