Welcome Baby Boy Strand!

Congratulations Kyle and Chrissy on giving Kayla a baby brother! Tanner Kyle Strand was born last night in a record-breaking one-hour labor (well, not exactly, but close!) just before midnight, and weighed in at a healthy 7 lbs 15 ounces. He looks absolutely beautiful, as do his model-looking parents (18 hours after the birth..!). We brought Hannah to visit the new lil' brother this evening and confirmed in person that everybody is doing great. Congratulations Strands! Hannah can't wait to terrorize Tanner...! xoxoxoxo

Spring Solstice & 15 Months

With Spring having finally arrived, it's time for a little spring cleaning. So we didn't hesitate to put Hannah to work, which she gladly obliged. Here you can see her busy sweeping the family room.... or maybe that was her just ordering US to get to work.... Either way, we are taking the hint and getting to it around here - starting with a little landscaping project so our front entryway will be more functional and attractive, hopefully before our families and friends start arriving from near and far on/before May 9th!


But all work and no play makes Hannah a dull girl, so we got out and enjoyed the spring weather with Hannah's BFFs down at the Palace of Fine Arts in the Marina. As you can see, it was a perfect day -- light breeze, plenty of sunshine, and tons of birds to chase, friends to run away from, dogs to meet, and flowers to enjoy. Here's some snapshots from the afternoon last week, with Kayla and Reece in tow. I think it's fair to say everybody had a blast, especially the kiddies!

It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.