Author Archives: Erin

We haven’t seen Grandma in four months so thankful for 6 negative COVID tests that allowed us to be together. It’s been pretty chilly- but not as bad as many places. Regardless we just have stayed inside. Tons of games … Continue reading →

8-12 inches of snow have fallen in the last week so we have tried to make the most of it. I took the older two kids sledding for the first time in years. I definitely skipped out on prego and … Continue reading →

I’m sure not sure Jordan and I have ever had a 9am start to a date… it was great!! Cross country skiing (recommend the golf course instead of hiking trails) and lunch in the van.  the best part of the … Continue reading →

So one person in this house isn’t into the hot chocolate bomb fad – he was upset that the warm milk was melting his chocolate so we had to change course. With Jordan Linville

On our way to get COVID tests this morning, since we just got back from traveling, I heard about a poetry challenge on NPR, based on the Langston Hughes poem that inspired Dr. King’s I have a dream speech. I … Continue reading →

Happy 2nd Birthday, Conor!    (His birthday was Thursday, January 7th.)  We are so ready for two! He is increasingly less crabby and more fun to hang out with – yay!  Here’s to a strong 2021! **A big thanks to … Continue reading →

This cutie just sang “I can’t help falling in love with you” by Elvis to me while we cuddled before bed tonight  This is after he baked cookies with me, ran around joyfully on the beach, and actively participated in … Continue reading →

So, what’s it like to turn 10 in a pandemic (when its 20 degrees outside and you don’t live near any family)?!?  Well, Natalie said that even without a friends birthday party, it was one of the best birthdays ever!  … Continue reading →

We leave (God willing) for FL on Christmas Eve. And next weekend is Natalie’s bday. So we celebrated early today. Thanks Grandma and Aunt Becky for the presents! We miss everyone. Natalie loved the snow globe and cozy slippers.   … Continue reading →

Natalie chose two birthday pies. We made the first one this weekend. French silk! Fun and delicious (and time consuming – good thing I cheated and bought the crust).  Recipe fr Sally’s baking addiction.