Yearly Archives: 2014

Half Moon Bay over Labor Day Weekend

We had a lazy Labor Day weekend that included an afternoon in Half Moon Bay. I was expecting it to be around 65 degrees that day, typical for that beach, so I packed fleece jackets for us all and wore pants, but it ended up being so gorgeous and warm, I wish I had my…

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Jocelyn’s first day of pre-school in California

Miles has been in school for two weeks and Joss and I have been in this limbo between summer days and school schedule. Now she’s finally in pre-school and we can get rolling on a fall schedule. Mornings are a bit of a challenge as school starts a half an hour earlier than her old…

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Miles’ first day of school: 2nd Grade, Los Gatos, California

Miles got off to his first day of second grade in California. He did great getting ready this morning, but his little sister went to drop off in her pajamas and robe! Thankfully she doesn’t have school until September because she is still on Summer sleep in schedule! Miles hates photos but is learning to…

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waves of change

The other day I popped into Starbucks to treat myself to a double latte and the kids to a smoothie. We had been in the thick of unpacking and I was feeling overwhelmed and drained. As we settled in with our treats, I said to the kids: “Kids, you have gone through a lot this…

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  • Sherry SmithAugust 11, 2014 - 4:33 pm

    had to erase my thoughts..just I miss you.

  • Lori FisherAugust 13, 2014 - 4:12 pm

    Hi guys! It’s your former Bluewater neighbor Lori! We sure do miss you ‘all. So glad to hear you are settling in okay there. They are blessed to have you!

Jocelyn’s fourth birthday: the first to celebrate in California

Jocelyn’s birthday fell five days after the moving truck delivered our furniture and boxes (upon boxes) to our new home in Los Gatos, California. Not only was life crazy from moving in, but I also had the genius idea of getting a play house for Jocelyn’s birthday and the assembly needed for said playhouse was… Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...

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  • GailAugust 7, 2014 - 8:53 am

    Oh it looks like you guys had a BLAST! I’m so happy you have some built-in friends out there. I’ve been thinking of you often, knowing I need to start getting emails your way. I MISS YOU…so much. Just know I think of you at least several times a day, hoping you’re doing well (no doubt you are!)

  • meghan premudaAugust 7, 2014 - 9:54 am

    that cake is so many kinds of awesome! california wins, once again! cheers to many more happy birthdays for your little exclamation mark!

  • Sherry SmithAugust 8, 2014 - 2:51 pm

    Both kids are growing up way to fast… love them so much.. Thanks for the update..