1. Remember when (back when I watched TV…and had free time) I used to put my 2 cents in about what the stars wore to award shows like the Golden Globes and Oscars? Well that’s when I first confessed that I was becoming an Anne Hathaway lover. After seeing her in the movie “Love & Other Drugs” (or
Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays from our family to yours!
Kate: 10 Months
Personalized onesie made by Amber from The Cotton Cupcake Shoppe! It’s hard to believe Kate turned 11 months old last week, although I’m pretty sure she was more than happy to say goodbye to being a 10 month old! Life over the past month was pretty rough for Kate considering the bulk of it
Things Loved in November
November was an incredibly difficult month in the G&D household, no doubt about it. Kate’s recovery was more challenging than anyone could have anticipated—“the worst I’ve seen,” her surgeon confessed during a follow-up visit. And just when our little girl was finally turning a corner and getting back to her usual self…she got the stomach
Our Perfect Girl
I had two concerns when I was pregnant with Kate: That I wouldn’t be able to breastfeed. That she would be born with a cleft palate. Both came true. I had absolutely no reason to think either of these things might occur–no family history of issues, no related medical concerns, nothing. To be fair, I
Kate: 9 Months
Kate is 10 months old today, and after all she’s been through this past week I’m sure she’s happy to say goodbye to being 9 months old! Before we focus on being in double-digits, let’s take a look back at all Kate learned and did at 9 months old: Kate is pulling herself up onto
Kate Update
Kate made it through yesterday’s surgery okay, but her recovery is off to a very rough start. Please continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you all so much!

