Today, Andy heads back to school and so does Nathan. Nathan (the preschool student) is definitely more excited than his teacher Dad, but off they both go. It has been an absolutely marvelous Christmas break for all of us! As a former teacher myself who is married to a teacher, these family breaks together are one of the best perks of the job. Since we are in the midst of a busy basketball season and gearing up for tournament time, we have a lot of long days ahead when we won't get to see Andy much. It's just part of the teaching job and he does love coaching! It is one of the reasons we … Read More...

I held a sleeping Lily as I started typing this post because I realized these days are slipping away too quickly. I look at Nathan and realize that your own children do grow up so quickly. Here is a look at our growing family this Fall. Lily turns 7 months this week and is still as happy as can be. I thought our other babies were happy until she came along! Lily has an instant smile ready for anyone who makes eye contact with her. She still does prefer being held by Mom but also loves playing in her exosaucer which is a huge help when I need to cook dinner. Her first 2 teeth finally … Read More...