This last weekend was incredibly rough as we all prepared to say goodbye to a truly wonderful man and an amazing grandpa/great-grandpa. While I don't do many personal posts here on the site, I thought I would share a picture to honor my Grandpa Doc who passed away last night surrounded by loved ones. I … Read more
I’ve always loved building things, starting with basic blocks as a child, then moving on to models of buildings, planes and cars. After that came remote control cars, then as I grew older I started working on real cars, electronics, and construction projects. It’s pretty amazing to see such a straight connection through all these … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide – Day 23 While I didn’t want for much growing up with 4 siblings and built-in best friends, I always thought there was a void in my life that a doll house would have fit perfectly. I wanted a doll house so much, in fact, that I made my own: first … Read more
‘Tis {almost} the season of giving! Are you like me and have a half a dozen people on your list and no idea what to buy for them? Do yourself a favor and check out Glow Gift, a new site that allows you to create your own specially crafted present with their unique collection of … Read more
Get Out And PLAY Event – Day 15 My family is completely unable to get in a pool without it becoming some sort of game. How many times can we toss the ball back and forth before it falls in the water? Anyone down for a noodle race? Wanna play pool football? Because of our … Read more
Get Out and PLAY – Day 14 Getting our kids excited about the great outdoors is something that is a huge priority for us. Surrounded by mountains, ocean, and miles of forests to explore, enjoying nature is just a way of life here in the Pacific Northwest. However, loving the great outdoors isn’t easy if … Read more
Every once in a while I find a toy that is so perfect that I just can't help but covet it for my little ones. This would be a toy that combines clever design, good play value, and high quality parts as well as being fun to play with, which means it is bound to … Read more
Being from the Pacific Northwest means that many spring days are spent inside waiting for the rain to pass. Although I would have plenty to keep me busy should I be rained in for the week, kids and toddlers are another story entirely. For them, the best way to spend an indoor day is to … Read more
Ultimate Holiday GIft Guide: Day 7 It seems like everyone around me is having babies right now, so it’s perfect timing that I have just found the perfect present for new babies. That present is the Personalized Baby Block from Craft-E-Family which is just the right amount of sentimental keepsake paired with classic good looks, … Read more
Traveling as a family is something that is extremely important to me and something I hope we can continue to do more as our family grows. Unfortunately, traveling with kids and all their gear is sometimes difficult, especially when we are going somewhere that relies heavily on a public transportation system. When we are going … Read more