Family

Nicknames

I never really had any major nicknames growing up. "Aim" for sure, but that really does not count since it's lazy. My sister was called "DB" for a while - which I believe stood for "Deformed Butt," of all things. I told you I grew…

Happy Birthday, Dad!

Today is my father-in-law's birthday! Here's hoping you have a great year, Carroll!P.S. Happy birthday Melissa, too!

Birthday Brunch

We had a lovely brunch at the 4th Story this morning, which is the restaurant on top of the Tattered Cover in Cherry Creek. We were celebrating Danielle's birthday and 4th Story was kind enough to supply her with a post-brunch dessert, on the house…

Declan’s Birth Story + Friday the 13th

I was telling a friend about Declan's birth the other night and thought I would dig out the email I had sent to everyone (after I was coherent enough at the time to do so)... Not to mention today is a Friday the 13th -…

Recent Declan Cuteness

Declan: Mommy, this is a picture of a song about Sad.Aimee: Excuse me?Declan: This is a picture of a song about Sad.Aimee: So you are the next Dan Fogelberg, huh?Declan: (sincerely)... Yeah.===============================(At Open House at local elementary school)Bryan: Hey Dex, look.. that is the cafeteria!…

What I Am Thankful For

DECLANWhat a wonderful child. Thoughtful and kind, yet still funny and adorable. He has changed me in so many ways, and all of them for the better.BRYANMy soul mate. After 13 years together, he still makes me laugh my ass off and feel all googly…

They’re On Their Way

I am talking about my HOLIDAY CARDS. I have this tradition where I work on writing out my holiday cards over Thanksgiving weekend. In fact, I am organizing my addresses this very moment so I can print them out and bring them home tonight. Looks…