It’s my birthday, and today definitely won’t go down as one of my most “fun” birthdays, but I am totally, completely ok with that. It’s definitely not about me anymore, especially when dealing with day gazillion of a sick baby. Update on Grayson: Yesterday was rough. After a few huge vomiting episodes in the morning,…

I returned home from Santa Fe last night, 2 1/2 days early. So much for a relaxing vacation. We were just finishing an amazing Mexican breakfast yesterday when I got a text from my mom, replying to my “How’s my little guy?” question. Not good. They’d had a really rough night- she was up with…

I’m on vacation! My good friend is treating me and two other friends to five days in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She has a gorgeous adobe vacation home with perfect southwestern decor (heavy rustic wood furniture, turquoise, iron…swoon!). We are planning on sightseeing, hiking, (window) shopping, eating good food, and relaxing. Perfect. I’m trying to relax, to…

According to this, I must be a really, really good mom. I was going to take pictures of my disaster zone house after 5 days with a sick baby, but I’ll just let you use your imagination instead. Happy Monday!

I want to say thank you but I don’t have the words to express the gratitude for the love and support our little family has felt the past four days. I am overwhelmed by your love and concern for Grayson. We have had people call, email, text, visit, pray, bring food, take care of our dogs,…

Sweet Baby Boy, What is the deal with you and the month of September? You were born last September, and we just celebrated  your birthday last week- isn’t that enough (good) excitement for one month? Do we really have to add terrifying medical scares to the mix? Last year, you were rushed to the ER…

Grayson had his 12 Month checkup this morning with Dr. D. Medical stuff aside, I was amazed and excited at how busy Grayson was- it wasn’t very long ago I could just hold him still while we waited and when Dr. D examined him- um, not so much anymore! He wiggled and rolled all over the exam…

Yesterday we celebrated Grayson with family and friends! I did a pretty good job of sticking to my goal of making his party sweet and simple. I did, however, get my craft-on and made several fun little things for the party.  Invitation:  Tushy-Print Cupcake Birthday Sign: Birthday Banner (made by me and Grayson’s Aunt Hannah):…

Dear Grayson, Happy Birthday to YOU! Last September 22, I never would have imagined what a year we would have. It’s been a year of joy, of precious, tender moments as well as silly, goofy ones. I love being silly with you and watching your face light up with a smile and listening to your belly…

That’s right, you’re 1! –Thanks so much to my dear friend Erin for taking and editing these pictures–