Talked to the neurosurgeon (Dr. Zakalik) yesterday. He said that both he and the plastic surgeon (Dr. Jackson) have differing opinions on what should be done about Bastien’s skull because it is such a mild form of craniosynostosis. So they … Continue reading →

We met Marie and Hannah for a little afternoon fun today as part of our summer meetup schedule. The town was just so quaint and we enjoyed a delish lunch at the adorable Red White and Brew restaurant and antique … Continue reading →

Bastien, today you turned one year old. Which is just crazy because wasn’t it only yesterday that I went into labor with you (short labor though it was)? I really cannot believe I’ve known you for a whole year already. … Continue reading →

Bastien’s one-year checkup was today. No shots, lucky boy. It turns out you have to be officially ONE to get these shots or else they don’t count. And God knows we don’t want to make him get them twice. So … Continue reading →

What a perfect night we had with Grandpa Rau and family celebrating B’s first birthday. We decided what really makes for a good party is kids running to and fro, doing their funny kid things. In fact, we’re considering renting … Continue reading →

Does your town have such abundant Michigan produce always at the ready? We love Earls! It’s like our own little weekend farmer’s market, but every single day. It’s fun to watch those signs pop up one at a time, announcing … Continue reading →

Moxie, today you are five years old. You’ve come a long way since the day we acquired you and weren’t sure if you were a rat or what. And then we took you to the only vet in Metro Detroit … Continue reading →

Why climb it, naturally. Did we tell you about this acquisition? Discovered on a recent family bike ride, someone had just thrown this de-luxe kitchen out with the trash. I mean this thing lights up, plays music and even includes … Continue reading →

Before: After: Go here to see everything in between.

We’ve lived in Milford for a little over one year now. Bumpy roads aside, I truly think it becomes more special to us each and every day. One place we particularly enjoy is Kensington Metropark, which is but a stone’s … Continue reading →

I would just like to apologize to my friends and family. Because if I had any idea before tonight that I was remotely capable of making something this cute, all of your babies would have been kicking around in them. … Continue reading →