Happy 11th year to my sweet soul Christopher! This year Chris continued to be all about everything Gravity Falls and wizarding. He may be working on some sort of record for how many consecutive Halloweens you can dress as Harry Potter, and Elf or a Wizard. He’s now 5′ 2″–a full 4 inches taller than William at the same age–which… Read more →
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Andrew is 9!
It’s amazing how much one kid can change in 12 short months! Andrew at 9 is such a changed kid from Andrew at 8! What a great year this kid has had (school included!). He had some amazing teachers (Mrs. Porter and Maestra de la Cruz, we are forever indebted to you!). This year brought back a bit of faith… Read more →
William is 13!
Oh my gosh, a teenager. What has changed for William in this past year between 12 and 13? Everything and nothing all at once. Puberty is certainly hitting hard. At least along with the teen acne, smelly feet, and moodiness, we’ve also added 4 inches of height and some serious muscle to show for it! Shortly after turning 12, William… Read more →
William is 12!
William, who is now solidly a middle-schooler, turned 12 this spring. He’s come out of his shell a bit this year (as much as any introverted, anxious, perfectionist can). He started participating in chess club after school and was able to represent his middle school at the district chess tournament. He won 4 of his 7 matches and had some… Read more →
Chris is 9!
Christopher–or Chris as his friends now call him–is quite the 9 year old. He’s grown leaps and bounds this year…several inches according to the board we’ve tracked their heights on each year. He’s tracking a full year head of William which honestly makes Christopher pretty proud and William more than a bit nervous. Christopher would like you to know he’s… Read more →
Oh Andrew (is 7)
Oh my Andrew. What a year we’re having. You are such a cute little pal at home and then some kind of teacher tormenter at school. Let’s talk about Andrew at home first. Andrew at home is a pretty smart little guy who deals in a currency known as hugs, ie “if you make me do that, no hugs for… Read more →
William is 11!
Oh my William, Another milestone year of sorts for the big guy. This year William turned 11 and for his 11th birthday received his first “phone”. It’s actually a Gabb Watch so it’s very locked down, but it allows him to call us, and for me to contact him when he’s not with us. This gives him a newfound freedom… Read more →
Chris-tos-to-pher is 8!
The tall and skinny Christopher is 8! Gosh we love this kid. He’s got freckles on his nose and braces on his teeth and still makes the BEST faces! He’s grown several inches this past year and William is a bit concerned about the competition he’s throwing down in the height department. Christopher and William are still best buds, but… Read more →
Andrew the Kindergartener is 6!
Oh to love someone so much even though they can be rather difficult. This is the story of Andrew. As the saying goes, with the traits we find challenging now, he’ll either be leading a business or a prison gang in the future. Let’s hope he’s leading a business! Andrew’s 6th year was an eventful one. He continued to… Read more →
We’ve Reached Double Digits! (William is 10!)
William is 10! We have raised a child to double digits! The greatest thing about 10 year olds is they are big enough to be helpful. Actually helpful–when they feel like it. This past year William has taken an interest in learning how to cook some basic things. He now knows how to make French toast, spaghetti (or other pasta), grilled… Read more →