Author Archives: Jordan

The BIG Christmas present from Nana and Pop was a trip to the Florida Keys.  We are at Hawk’s Cave Resort in Duck Key, which is about 90 minutes from Miami and an hour away from Key West (the furthest … Continue reading →

A Linville Holiday Poem Each year, the earth spins the same pace around the sun.  Yet, each year, our holiday cards barely get done. The Linville’s are here!  Our year wasn’t dull.   And we love seeing all of your cards … Continue reading →

Hey, it’s Dad here.  aka Jordan.  First-time caller, long-time listener (ok, not first time.  Maybe like my fifth post). As you can see from the blog posts, Erin has done an amazing job keeping the kids focused, happy and having … Continue reading →

Most of bedtime was fun tonight – it went a little long for my liking, with extra tuck-ins, but let’s focus on the positive.  With Nana and Pop here, we got to double up on reading, so Jordan and I … Continue reading →

Here were some messages we got from the kids’ teachers this weekend. On Monday (when we first went into the hospital) from Mrs. Brydges Jordan and Erin, Elliott is calm and happy. After he finished his math center, he asked … Continue reading →

I’m lucky enough to work from home and to see the kids in passing at certain points during the day.  It’s awesome to get quick hugs, see them building fairy houses outside through my window, or to hear them playing.  … Continue reading →

From our trip in Maine, I made a gif montage of Elliott and I fighting infront of the Steep Falls.  You have to click the photo to see it.  Be sure to check out Natalie’s face.  Hah.  Enjoy! Click the … Continue reading →

This past weekend, we had not one but BOTH grandmothers here in Longmeadow for Mother’s Day!  They actually came more for Natalie’s dance recital, but the fact that it was Mother’s Day was an added bonus.  We had a ton … Continue reading →

The other night, I was snuggling with Elliott before bedtime. He likes to have all the lights turned off, no singing, and just snuggle in silence. He sometimes says to me, “Don’t talk,” but other times, we will chat and … Continue reading →

The 2018 pre-kindergarten pictures are in!   Hooray!  I’m not going to brag and say that he is the cutest kid in the school.  But I will factually state…he has to be the cutest kid in the school.  Just look at … Continue reading →