Author Archives: Heather

(yesterday was her birthday party!) HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEERA GRACE!

Lehigh’s commencement was on Monday morning. I thought it was really important for Kyle, Owen, and Meera to be there. They’ve been living on campus, they’ve formed real relationships with lots of students — including many graduating seniors — and … Continue reading →

It has become a tradition for us that for Mother’s Day I always receive the gift of some fancy shmancy new kitchen gadget from Braydon and the bambinos. I send explicit hints as to which precise gadget I’m most desiring … Continue reading →

Kyle and Owen’s 9th birthday was May 8. Cousin Sadie’s 10th birthday was May 10. The three of them got a special birthday present this year from MorMor and MorFar: a weekend away — without the parents and little siblings!!! … Continue reading →

Owen & Kyle, just before guests began arriving for their 9-Year-Old Birthday Party Kyle and Owen’s birthday party is a big deal to me (backstory can be found here). I do it up big. In a big way. Always have. … Continue reading →

Dear Kyle and Owen, Here are just a few things that I want you to remember about your 9th Birthday. Before your alarm clock went off, you woke up at 6:09am (I thought that was interesting… the :09 on your … Continue reading →

(I’ve become fascinated with what will be on the white board in our dorm lounge each morning when I wake up) Throughout this year we have often felt like strangers in a strange land… living on a college campus as … Continue reading →

(after school today: one caramel, one strawberry, one vanilla) Two very special once-a-year occurrences always collide annually during this week of May… K & O’s Birthday Week = 1/2 Price Frappuccino Week!

When I first started blogging in October 2006, Kyle and Owen were 2-years-old, and Meera was not even on the horizon yet. I always thought that when K & O turned 5 or so I’d quit blogging for the sake … Continue reading →

Kyle, Patrick, Owen ~ May 5, 2013 ~ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania * * *

We have the most wonderful maintenance guy at Sayre. Kerry keeps all of Sayre in tip-top-shape, and he’s been such a huge help to us in so many ways this year. In addition to making sure everything is in perfect … Continue reading →