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Now that Niko is two, Mandy (who is responsible for my end-to-end life brand) felt it was time for a new blog header that says “I’m two” instead of “I’m a baby.” And as usual, she nailed it. Theme colors adjusted accordingly. Thanks Mand.

In September we gave away half our stuff, packed the rest into storage, sold the house, and headed east. Jul’s parents graciously took us in until we can find a home on this coast. Everything we have now fits in two suitcases. I chose to pack the Tivo instead of jackets which seemed genius at […]

Couple of Niko-isms at 2: Wherwa, used in place of “Where,” words following must be said without any space, as in, “Oh! Mom! Wherwaisduhwadiebug? Wherwaisduhcar“ He seems to have gotten a couple words mixed up in the, “Oh, Dad, what that could be?” I always follow this question by correcting him, which only gets me […]

Mary came to visit during our final days in CA. I tried to get Niko to say “birth mother” but the best he could do was “buff mother.” That seemed good too. Note title of book (My [birth] Mom Hugs Trees)

As we either gave away or packed up all our belongs, the leather couch quickly became the only place to sit. (Just to be clear, by “we” I mean “Julie.”)

I’m months behind with posts. Grandma Pat was out in CA for a week in August and, as usual, snapped some great photos. More…