James

Is it too late to write about what we did for Vday? 'Cuz I think it was about a year ago. March was loads of babysitting and preparation for the Art Gala and James' birthday giant surprise and a gradual losing of a certain 3-year-old's nap, and suddenly...

11 April, 2014 /

James is an artist. His job, of course, is in graphic design, but in order to obtain that degree, he had to take art classes--drawing, painting, photography--and our house and my James-notes box have greatly benefited from this hobby. It's his dream to put a...

20 March, 2014 /

James' brother Thomas climbs trees. As in, takes classes about it, studies it, has professional equipment, will get a degree, and apparently has climbing urges even in 30 degree weather...

07 January, 2014 /

I'm a bit of a blabbermouth when it comes to anniversaries. You never can tell how generous people will be toward those celebrating, and I'm always willing to chance it. "Yeah, we're just checking in here for a weekend without the kids. Celebrating seven years of...

06 January, 2014 /

This sequence evidences Jaeda's love for a full mouth and her daddy. Pre-Daddy. Soooo bored. When Daddy arrived home for lunch. Showing off her food and full mouth to her daddy. Couldn't be happier. Both kids request Daddy every.single.morning (a little "good morning, Mommy" wouldn't hurt anyone. Jus' sayin'.) Saturday's are the best because Daddy is HOME! ...

31 August, 2013 /

In celebration of Jaeda's first birthday, James and I got away this weekend. Ha. The poor second child. The first night alone at home proved that life with kids truly is different. As much as I try and try and try to do all the things we did before...

28 July, 2013 /

This weekend was so fun for us (and so needed)! Responsibly, I got a weekend babysitter ahead of time. Irresponsibly,  I let Papa take Corban...

14 November, 2012 /

Leaves by Elsie N. Brady How silently they tumble down And come to rest upon the ground To lay a carpet, rich and rare, Beneath the trees without a care, Content to sleep, their work well done, Colors gleaming in the sun. At other times, they wildly fly Until they nearly reach the sky. Twisting,...

14 October, 2012 /

Jaeda Jane Steele graced us with her presence on July 27, 2012. 6:36am 7lbs 7oz 20.5 in RED HAIR Many thanks to Jessica Manduka for her brilliant camera work (and allowing James to just be husband/dad for these moments). These photos by James. ...

09 August, 2012 /
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