Here in the Northwest, our summers are short.  We patiently (and soggily) wait for months on end for her grand arrival.  By spring, we all have webbed feet.  In June, the anticipation is palpable while we cross fingers for a dry Fourth of July.  Come July 5th, it finally happens…Yes, ‘July 5th’.  For that is […]

We’re big on birthdays in our house.  I’m not entirely sure why.  Perhaps it’s a direct function of the proximity of Kate Margaret and Carter’s birthdays.  My little Irish twins are exactly 51 weeks apart which lends quite well to a whole week of celebrating.  Of course, I planned having them perfectly spaced as such…a […]