17 July 2013

If the Brady Bunch had toddlers...

The house we purchased was built in 1959.  I believe these renovations were completed in 1969.  The cumulative style is "toddler funk!"

June 2013

Mama in chalk is better than my name in lights!

We drew fish with chalk on OUR patio!

The "Mami-Razzi" captured this cute pic of St. Nic

Family joys

12 June 2013

Moving

Our mountain of boxes grew larger

In our new neighborhood!

Flowers in our yard.


May 2013

Caroline as cute as a stegosaurus in a book

Nicolas at 2 months

Kisses make it better

The family that reads together

Aye, aye Captain(e)

Love those legs!

26 April 2013

Happy - April 2013


Nicolas is the first of my children to take a bottle of breast milk.  It's lovely that Papa feeding Nicolas could be more than a singular photo-op!  2 April 2013

 
What a difference a couple of weeks makes! Nicolas's smile warms us heart and soul. - 22 April 2013

 

March 2013

Miracle No. 3 - 7 March 2013
His painting is becoming more exact - at what point will he again become an "impressionist?" - 12 Mar 2013

 I love my "sous-chefs" - 26 Mar 2013

 Grandma Jean story hour commenced almost as soon as she deplaned - 27 Mar

Elephants are a matriarchal society - thus, each grandmother received her own.
Easter Egg Bounty Hunter  Chez Tatie Anne - 30 March
Caroline very clearly enunciates "CHOCOLATE!"
Nicolas's blessing day with Tatie Anne, Mamie, Grandma Jean, Caroline, Tatie Eve, and William.  Papa blessed him that he would be a "peacemaker." -  Easter Sunday, 31 Mar  2013

Mother-Daughter -Matching- (Unintended)- Easter-Outfits
Nicolas's blessing duds - the unseen tie and pocket scarf were especially smart!

05 March 2013

Nicolas est né!



We love him already.  Nous l'aimons deja!

Butterflies 2013


Monarchs (William and friend, Naomi)  in Canada contented not to fly South.

01 March 2013

Vive l'hiver!


William loves Winter - I'm learning.

Like Mama - Feb 2013


William suggested to Caroline to be like Mama one needed a "ball belly." She willingly obliged.

12 January 2013

Kaufman Reception - 11 Jan

We attended Jonathan & Cherié's reception. They are the loveliest of couples. William liked the chocolate cupcakes. Caroline liked more dancing.

2 yrs, 4 yrs, 31 wks, 40 yrs - 7 Jan

Starting a new decade just right!

04 January 2013

New Year's Eve 2012

The weather outside was frightful, yet the dancing inside delightful!

10 December 2012