Moments before we were kicked out of the park by this horribly terrifying Garter Snake …* *So the story goes … Jackson had the wonderful idea to visit the local park that is full of enormous trees and tons of grassy areas to run in. So, we packed up Ruby, some poop bags, a bottle [...]

This is what happens to little boys that skip their naps. Check out this guy fading into black bean induced sleep.

January 16 is coming up, and we all know what’s so important about that day, right? Well, the first thing that comes to my mind is it’s the birthday of a friend I had in elementary school. It’s weird how I remember stuff like that, but I can’t remember to get my teeth brushed before [...]

Oh. My. Gosh. So, the teething thing has turned into a not-so-fun time for Archer AND the rest of the family. He is generally unhappy and not satisfied by much of anything, which is completely out of character for him. So far, Archer has been a delight (and he really is even now), but this [...]

Today was the average day at the ranch. Jackson, Archer, and I rolled out bed and did the normal getting ready stuff: shower, eat, let Ruby out, play, etc. John came home for lunch. He came a bit early, so he cleaned out a cabinet in the kitchen that has been unopened since we moved [...]

Archer Everson Fry is 8 months old. In my mind he should still be somewhere around the ballpark of 3 months, but reality is telling me differently. I know, every month it’s the same old, ‘I just can’t believe how old my beautiful baby boy is’. But, seriously, I cannot believe this child of mine [...]

Night falls, as do his eyes I sit with him in this dark filled room He is cradled in my arm I stay with him and think of now Now I will always cherish Now I will always remember Now makes life beautiful Now I love you

Here are some recent pictures. Enjoy!

There has been an awful lot of change and growing up going on at our house, lately. Jackson is now 4 (!) and starting pre-school soon. Despite our decision to start looking for a place as school is starting, we were still lucky enough to find a good pre-school program with one spot available. Once [...]