Author Archives: Michelle P

Just some weekday runs. This place is ridiculously beautiful. At the end of a long day, I get to feel like I’m on vacation while getting in a little workout, bringing the littles along for the ride. What a gift.

Max was pretty excited about the typhoon prep. We’ve got a weekend indoors ahead of us. I foresee strong winds, rain, and lots of baked goods. 😋

Hazel at six months.  Baby girl, you are a charming, beautiful ball of joy.  You make us laugh every day, and you love to laugh at us, too!  You’ve been sitting up on your own for a while.  You’re pretty good at tummy time, but you do not like it.  That yellow star fish andContinue reading

Max is 4! On Saturday, the day before your birthday, you asked if all your friends were coming over for cupcakes on your birthday.  Um.  Several weeks ago I asked you if you would like to have a party.  You said no. A few days after that, you said it would be nice if someContinue reading

We celebrated Max’s birthday last weekend with pancakes for breakfast on the seawall and burritos for dinner on the beach.  We took a ride on the Ferris wheel after sunset and answered all your questions all day long.  It was a lovely day celebrating your last day as a three year old!

Rainy day exploring a few weeks ago.

Kyoto Day 4. Homeward bound!  Apartment 🚶Kyoto Station 🚅 Osaka Airport 🛫 Naha Airport 🚗 Home 🙌🏼. I’m still processing how I feel about travel with kids.  I read once that one does not “vacation” with children.  One “takes a trip.”  I wholeheartedly agree.  That is not to say it’s not worth it or enjoyable, but IContinue reading