Author Archives: Caitlin @ TOTE

We all get to that point. The point where a pregnant lady feels like she might just be pregnant forever. Every twinge and ache brings on a nervous, “Is this it? Should I time that? Why is there a basketball … Continue reading →

After 40 weeks plus 1 day of gestation, 5 hours of labor, 30 mins of pushing… She’s here! Introducing Genevieve Marie  She came in at 9lbs 6oz and 22 1/4″ long. That makes her our longest and second heaviest baby. … Continue reading →

“Hey Cait, who’s throwing you a baby shower this time round? Or maybe a baby sprinkle?” asked a dear friend. “I’m not sure. But I think what I could really use is a Blessingway…” I replied, a little hesitantly. It … Continue reading →

I swear she was just four months old… Four years? That’s high school. That’s college. And somehow, that’s her whole life… Certainly worth celebrating.Balloon drop!The kids got to chase Andy, the mean dragon, around the house, squirting him with water. There … Continue reading →

Well, we officially have a first grader: and a 6 year old:living in our house now. Leading the pack. Reading all the books. Getting her hair cut (by Mama) so that she suddenly looks 16 instead of 6. Also, she … Continue reading →

In a world sometimes filled with fear and sadness, I have always felt loved and protected. Never once have I doubted that there was a man in my life who would go anywhere, do anything, sacrifice everything for love of me. … Continue reading →

Our Memorial Day weekend was filled to the brim with love. Mostly loving on friends and babies we hadn’t seen (or met yet!) that all live in the general vicinity of Seattle. It was a beautiful time of reconnection and … Continue reading →

Last year I decided for every Mother’s Day from here till forever I wanted pictures with all my kids. Individuals and a group shot. In all but a few of the thousands of photos we take each month (gosh, that … Continue reading →

So it begins. The world of school fundraisers. I was quite proud of Monica. She made all the phone calls herself. Asked for pledges with a little coaching from Andy. Got the 5 pledges she needed. She told people, “I … Continue reading →

We’re in the middle of Spring Stomach Bug of 2016 over here at Casa Elder, and it’s about as much fun as you imagine. (If you’re imagining that being fun, I really need to figure out how to type in … Continue reading →