I haven’t done a “Tough Like Tessa” post in awhile….because things with her have been smooth sailing for awhile. And we have been so thankful. During her last visit with her team at Mayo, they decided that they next course of action for Tessa would be surgery on the malformation on her leg/groin. This area Read More
Tough Like Tessa
First Snow
The other evening big, beautiful snowflakes started falling from the sky. It didn’t amount to much at all, but these two girls still managed to play in it for over an hour. Apparently it even required ski goggles. Realizing they were going to stay out there for more than just a few minutes, we decided Read More
Trimming the Tree
This weekend we got our tree all decorated. Well, mostly decorated. We need a new star and I might add more ribbon, but she’s up and sparkling and bringing joy. And of course the most exciting part of the decorating the tree is climbing the ladder. Or decorating the ladder. And yourself. Every year I Read More
Life Lately
Max was home sick on Friday, and decided to stage a civil war in my Christmas village. Thankfully Saturday was absolutely beautiful, so we could all get out and enjoy some fresh air and start putting up the Christmas lights. Because I would much prefer to do it when it’s 68, not 38. Perhaps the Read More



