Our weekend kicked off on a rather intense note. On Thursday evening, Ryder had a little redness on his right cheek that concerned me. We lucked out with my in-laws in town because Les is a nurse and looked at Ryder for us on Thursday night before bed. He encouraged me to treat Ryder’s cheek…
Back in NC and Back to School
Hey friends! We’re back in North Carolina and back to school! School started for Chase this morning; his first day of first grade! I am admittedly not even kind of ready for summer to be over but Chase was excited to see his classmates and teachers again and, most importantly in his mind, play soccer…
A Tie-Dye Seafood Boil and Beach Days
Our First Sea Turtle Nest Excavation Experience
Hey friends! How are you? Did you have a good weekend? We filled ours with sand, sun, sea turtles and family! Saturday Saturday morning began before dawn. Our family had a sleepover at my parents’ place for good reason: We had a sea turtle nest excavation to attend! Thanks to one of my dad’s friends…
Ryder’s Slug-Themed Fourth Birthday Party and Father’s Day Fun
All the Water Fun: Swim Meet #2 + “Free Swimming”
Swim meet number two is in the books! Our weekend kicked off with Chase’s second “Speedy Meet” and, after chatting with quite a few parents who are all-in on the whole swimming thing with their kids, I’m beginning to realize I need to fully appreciate Speedy Meets for all that they are at the moment….