I’ve said for some time now, that in order for us to add a second cat to our home it would need to be a unicorn of sorts. Specifically young, polydactyl, and preferably orange. In other words, not just a run of the mill kitten. Well as luck would have it, about the time we left for WI, I got… Read more →
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Drive, Mask, Hand Sanitize, Repeat (WI Road Trip 2020)
Ah man. The decision to get out for one family vacation this summer was a difficult one for me. I spent most of June trying to decide if the world was going to implode while targeting a trip to the Midwest during the last week of July/first week of August. Then, half by accident, I got a promotion at work… Read more →
On being socially distant… (May/June 2020)
I’m playing a bit of catch-up on blog writing while on vacation in WI (more on that in a separate post to come). This particular blog is meant to cover May through the 4th of July more or less. I can barely remember yesterday sometimes, so let’s see what I can scratch up. May as a whole was a lot… Read more →
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times (March/April 2020)
Damn you global pandemic, March was a month of cancelled plans. We had planned a wonderful joint birthday party for all 3 boys, renting out a bounce house place here in Salt Lake. The week before the event, we, and likely half of the country, were faced with “Should we cancel our plans?”. The decision was made easier for us… Read more →
A Collection of Cakes
Realized I don’t have a record of the cakes I’ve made in any one place, so I created this post. Enjoy! Read more →
The Marvelous Mr. Christopher is 6!
Parents are not supposed to pick favorites, but man, this one would definitely be in the running. Mr. Christopher is the silliest, most animated, hug-giving, fun-loving, now 6 year old I know. Need a hug? He’s your man. Need a compliment, again…look no farther. He’s thoughtful and kind and the best friend/buddy to all he meets. This year he tackled… Read more →
Let’s Talk about February
Given the current state of March being kind of messed up, I decided I’d give February its very own blog post and tackle other current events separately, in due time, from a minimum distance of 6 feet. Major February happenings in the Baxter household! By far the biggest happening of February was the week we spent with my Dad holed… Read more →
Happy Birthday Buddy! (Andrew is 4!)
Andrew is 4. It seems to have taken forever and the blink of an eye at the same time. Oh Andrew. My boy of a boy. The roughest of the bunch with 2 older brothers to learn from and keep up with. Recently demanding and impatient. “I’m still waiting mom” is a phrase we’re currently hearing often. He’s overly… Read more →
Eight Year Old William
Dear William, You are 8! What a strange an unusual birthday you had. We were sad we had to postpone your party. Who would have thought an 8 William would have been in the midst of his first (and hopefully last) global pandemic. We’ll try to have a big party with all your friends and family once this whole thing… Read more →
You are NOT a NINJA
Today is my birthday and I’ve tried to spend it doing what I want. Turns out doing what I want is a lot like what I do on most days. This morning the boys had swimming lessons. Jason humored me with my honey-do list and did some basement cleaning and got the last of the Christmas lights taken down and… Read more →