The summer is here, and it is HOT! Gone are the days of tending to the garden right before I head to work -- you pretty much have to shower if you spend more than 5 minutes outside! We have been embracing the summer season. The summer flowers, fruits, and veggies are in full bloom … Continue reading Build Newcrest / 1.17 / Summer Fun

Finn continues to grow in size, intelligence, talent, and attitude. He certainly has a mind of his own. He has these interests and this insatiable curiosity. Lately, he's obsessed with computers. He has been changing the settings on Dallyn's work computer and Dallyn actually had to give him pretty stern talking-to. It ended in hugging … Continue reading Build Newcrest / 1.16 / Growing Pains

So I may have spoken too soon about Finn's perfection and maturity in my last journal entry. I certainly jinxed myself... Finn has become a downright sass machine. Online sources tell me that his sassiness / wittiness / smart mouth comes from his intelligence. So, that's great, I guess, but I want to make sure … Continue reading Build Newcrest / 1.15 / More Responsibility

Finn is growing so fast. I can't believe that he's a full-blown kid, not just my little baby Finnarino anymore. It's pretty crazy. We had a nice birthday party for him and invited over Sybil, of course. She has really brought Finn out of his shell. It took a little bit of warming up, but … Continue reading Build Newcrest / 1.14 / Growing Like a Weed

So, today has been an exciting day. We woke up and had a bit of fruit salad for breakfast. Dallyn unfortunately had to work today, but Finn and I invited Katie and little Sybil (her daughter) over for their first play date! Finn seemed excited, probably because I made it sound like a really fun … Continue reading Build Newcrest / 1.13 / A New Friend

Finn is ON THE MOVE. That is all I have to say. This kid is something else. He has so much energy and runs laps around the rest of us. We're just trying to keep up! Thank goodness we got him so many new toys for Winterfest. He's such a smart little boy, he is … Continue reading Build Newcrest / 1.12 / Mommy’s boy? Daddy’s boy?

I can't believe time is going so fast, and Finn has gotten so big! Winterfest is already here, and we have a toddler on our hands. I have always loved the holiday season, but I have to say that it is extra special with a little kid in the house. He is absolutely enamored with … Continue reading Build Newcrest / 1.11 / A Toddler for Winterfest!

So some time has passed since Finn was born. We are starting to get the hang of being new parents, I think. I am just as over the moon with Finn as I was the moment I saw him, of course, but I'm also pretty tired. He still has a really gentle temperament, but he … Continue reading Build Newcrest / 1.10 / Life with a Newborn