Tag: Family

Back in the Sac Area

Our last week in Petaluma sure went quickly. We managed to pack in some fun at the KOA and downtown. The girls had been wanting to try the gem panning at the park. Ellie also had been asking to have her hair cut. She’d seen Lions & Tigers & Hair during some of our previous… Continue reading Back in the Sac Area

Summer

Summer for Ellie kicked off on June 6th. It was bittersweet as we LOVED Ellie’s teachers through California Virtual Academy. We will really miss having their kind presence, albeit virtually, on weekday mornings. We started the celebrations with a stop at Hardester’s for doughnuts and balloons…some of Ellie’s favorites. Followed by the online end of… Continue reading Summer

A Quick Trip to Monterey

A few weeks ago, we enjoyed a long weekend in Monterey.  George and I both love the vibe there and of course the beach and amazing coastal views. George had taken us on a detour there after Christmas 2021 when were unable to get back to our camper in Pollock Pines due the road closures… Continue reading A Quick Trip to Monterey

A Little (or A Lot) More About Maeve’s Birth

Before I move on, it feels only natural to write a little bit more about pregnancy with Maeve and her birth. Overall, pregnancy with Maeve was pretty smooth. I had minor anemia, which responded well to a liquid iron supplement in addition to my prenatal. All day nausea stuck around for the first 12ish weeks… Continue reading A Little (or A Lot) More About Maeve’s Birth

Overdue

This time it was me who shouted out, “It’s a girl!” As soon as I felt her come out, I clearly saw I was fooled again – I had been carrying a girl. Birth felt completely different this time around despite being unmedicated and in a hospital just like Ellie’s. For one, we were anxiously… Continue reading Overdue