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16th Month Evaluation

16th Month Evaluation

Desmond is at 16 months (14 months adjusted) now and it was time to get his High Risk Check-up at the UW Center on Human Development and Disability (CHDD). This was his 3rd visit to CHDD and I was a little nervous. Well not that 

4th of July Highlights

4th of July Highlights

I’m trying to catch up on posts. This one is a month late. Hopefully I’ll catch up before summer ends. 4th of July is a big deal on Camano Island because there’s a little parade for the kiddos.  Everyone’s wearing red white and blue, the 

Summer in Seattle: June Highlights

Summer in Seattle: June Highlights

Summer has gone by so fast it’s hard to keep up. Days are filled with work, play dates, lots of spray parks and of course family time. Des is such a joy and smiles all the time! Sunscreen and swim diapers galore! We are so 

Late Post: Des is a Year Old

Since starting my job it’s been a little difficult making time to blog since every time I get the chance to in front of the computer, I try to put some hours in. I should be in bed right now but I thought, what the 

Almost One

I can’t believe this little boy is going to turn a year old in one month. It’s pretty crazy! Has it been that long? Wow! From a little 2.4 lbs baby to a 17 lbs! Yay! UW High Risk clinic suggested for Des to see 

Des is Love

Des is Love

Ah February. My birthday month, Valentine’s and marks Desmond’s 10 months in this world (8 mos. adjusted) Our little man is growing and getting longer everyday. He is such a talker (and screamer). I realized when I took him to the library…yes the library…that I 

It’s a New Year!

It’s a New Year!

Is it really 2013 already? Wow! That was fast. It is true what they say, “It goes by soooo fast!” I have to remember not to blink. But then my eyes would dry out. So that’s not good. Ok corny joke. haha! Our miracle baby 

Autumn Update

Autumn Update

I’m sure many of you have been waiting for an update and photos. I mean it’s been over a month! Sorry guys! There are so many changes and so many firsts. Nick and I can’t believe how much he’s grown. From our little 2.4 pound 

Desmond the Sailor

Desmond the Sailor

The great thing about being born in Seattle and during spring is that Des gets to enjoy summertime. Of course we are not exposing him to direct sunshine yet since he’s a little fair-skinned like his daddy and I can’t put sunscreen on him until 

Mama Me Time

Mama Me Time

I realize, the only time I’d ever find time to write is in the morning. When all is quiet and Desmond is still asleep. I’ve decided that this will be my me time. My creative time. Taking care of Des is so much work that