I know that all things have to come to an end... I wish the good things didn't. But, I think I know it to be true, somewhere in my heart...that it isn't ever really the end. That sometimes, when we think we're buried, we're actually planted. Finn, you have rich soil. And you are going … Continue reading Build Newcrest / 1.23 / This is Goodbye

I'm proud of my Finn. I knew he was up to something on those jogs. He has these beautiful home designs...Dallyn and I are more than willing to fund this project. I love that he wants to build up the town that I fell in love with. The pictures of the land that he has … Continue reading Build Newcrest / 1.22 / Finn’s Proposal

My favorite part about gardening is watching something something so small and unassuming, a little seed, gradually growing stronger and stronger until it is an impressive, sturdy plant, flowering and yielding seeds itself. That's been my favorite part about parenting, too. I remember Finn was just a fragile little newborn baby who couldn't even support … Continue reading Build Newcrest / 1.20 / A Garden of Curiosity

Time passes fast. It's becoming pretty clear that my little boy isn't so little anymore. And me and Dallyn? We're not the young, vibrant kids we used to be. We have all gotten older. Finn has turned into a teenager, full of curious, creative energy, with a growing body fueled by a practically inhuman appetite … Continue reading Build Newcrest / 1.19 / Birthdays, Birthdays, Birthdays

The melting heat of summer is finally gone and fall has arrived! I've been getting (probably way) too excited for the upcoming season. I ordered a bunch of seasonal items, including some fall-themed books for Finn. And that's where our Spooky Day celebration started. We never really celebrated before--I haven't celebrated since I was a … Continue reading Build Newcrest / 1.18 / Spooky Day