Independence Day

Happy Independence Day (yesterday!) Yesterday was sunny and there were kids and families everywhere. Our little trio went for a perfect walk in the Woodstock neighborhood of SE Portland and stopped to play at one of our many favorite parks. We remembered to bring Seeley's little soccer ball. She loves to chase the ball but is still working on kicking it. I'm thinking track and field is in her future ;) I'm glad we went out yesterday because all last night and today Seeley's had a fever and has been taking it easy. I hope everyone is enjoying this long weekend!

Happy Holidays from the Dickinson-Joscelyns (Part Two of Two)

Happy New Year! The first couple days of 2014 have been great over here. The weather's been great and we've been able to get out and play! On New Years day Wes had the day off and we were able to go out to eat at Hopworks Brewery while Seeley played in their kid area. I've said it before and I'll say it again; it's a genius idea to have a place for kids to play in a restaurant! We've also been soaking up the cold but sunny weather during the day. Seeley and I have been to four parks in five days (and we're off to another after I finish this post!) Being able to get outside during the day instead of being stuck in an office is one of the huge perks of being a "stay-at-home mom"! Wes and I have also made a resolution to try and stay off our smartphones during the evening. We love spending time together as a family, but the internet has a way of sucking you in! As promised, here is the last of the pictures from our Christmas trip to Missoula! I wish our family could be here to hang out with us, but we'll try to get together again soon!

Happy Holidays from the Dickinson-Joscelyns! (Part One of Two)

Thank the universe! We are home safe and sound from traveling to and from Montana last week. I was soooo ready for this vacation. I needed some time to collect my thoughts, sleep in and get re-energized. I was burned out and I felt like Seeley was starting to suffer (not really suffer but, you know, mom guilt.) That's why time with family is so important. My family and my in-laws always make me feel confident, they encourage me to continue and accomplish my personal goals and they love my daughter endlessly. I'm so lucky to have such great people in my life.