Tag Archives: Mo Pic

The Bug Days of Summer

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Caitlin @ TOTE

Beetle in the house? Fascinating. Releasing lady bugs at twilight? Magical. An egg sac of praying mantises unknowingly hatching in the kitchen? Freaky as heck! Remember, I seriously have nightmares about this sort of thing. We thought there were at … Continue reading →

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A Ridiculously Cute Day

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Caitlin @ TOTE

I don’t know what it was about yesterday, but my kiddos sure were photogenic: The day started with Mo reading her favorite book to Lulu. Then Mo showed me her improved, more modest swimsuit mold. Lulu decided the tile kitchen … Continue reading →

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6 Weeks *Audible Exhale*

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Caitlin @ TOTE

“Hang on. Just hang on till 6 weeks. That’s when life gets easier…” is the advice Andy and I give all new parents. From 0-6 weeks postpartum, life’s a strange mix of sprint and stop. Everything is a crisis and … Continue reading →

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Gotta Get Outside!

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Caitlin @ TOTE

These girls love the sunshine almost as much as their Mama… And this boy is getting chubbier and happier every day. What a handsome guy! The garden is getting started! Peas, potatoes and onions in the ground. More to come … Continue reading →

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Going from Two to Three…

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Caitlin @ TOTE

I made three stops this morning with both girls. Three. With only a couple minor breakdowns, brought on (as usual) by hunger or hair pulling. That may be my greatest accomplishment this week. And proud I am. Because here’s the thing: … Continue reading →

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Let’s Get Crafty: Valentine’s Day Edition

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Caitlin @ TOTE

Our St. Valentine’s Day celebrations lasted about a week and were a mix of mediocre-craftiness-Love and store-bought-Love and date-night-Love. The important part: it all involved LOVE. First on the todo list were St. Valentine’s Day cards for all the Nanas … Continue reading →

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Snow Day!

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Caitlin @ TOTE

It’s not every day that we get snow in Portland, and I do laugh a little at how much everyone freaks out. DON’T DRIVE! CANCEL SCHOOL! BUY FIREWOOD! Well, count us among the freak-outers, I guess. In a good way … Continue reading →

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Update on the Girls

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Caitlin @ TOTE

I am now the Mommy of a 3 1/2 year old and an 18 month old. While that may not seem all that different than a 3 year old and a 12 month old, believe me when I tell you: … Continue reading →

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Christmas Wrap Up

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Caitlin @ TOTE

With Ana Clara’s visit during Advent and Christmas, we made an extra effort to seek out awesome things to do in the Vancouver/Portland area. Most activities were major wins, and I would love to incorporate them in following years. And … Continue reading →

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2013 in Photos

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Caitlin @ TOTE

I tried to narrow down my favorite one photo from each month in 2013. I failed. And you know what? That’s ok by me. Some you’ve seen, some you haven’t. Enjoy! January February March April May  June July August September October … Continue reading →

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