Isla loves her arts and crafts. I can remember when she was just a tiny tot, not even 2 years old, and she would sit in her highchair happily coloring or painting. She’s a bit older now, the highchair long since stored away, but not much else has changed. Here are a few pictures of … Continue reading →

Isla and Asher both have new bicycles with training wheels, a gift from Daddy when he returned from deployment. So far, neither child has shown a ton of interest in riding these new bikes, and neither parent has taken much initiative to get out there and practice with them. But 1 day this week, we … Continue reading →

What a difference a year can make. This year, Isla did not need any convincing or cajoling, and she also didn’t cry! When we arrived to the auditorium, she walked over to her teachers all on her own. On stage, she sang and danced with her classmates. She looked nervous, and afterward told us she … Continue reading →