In August, we took Ava on a flight to Atlanta to see her newborn cousin. Jen's sister just delivered and we wanted to be there to celebrate with the rest of the family. She had already flown with Ava a dozen times on her own, but this was my maiden voyage. For Jen, she's always been very content … [Read more...] about Dirty South. Part 1.
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Eye Eye, Captain!
By the summer of last year, Ava and I mastered our morning routine of walking to the beach. It was the same route each time, up and over the hill and onto a strand that runs along the ocean. After awhile, it became obvious that we weren't the only people with the same idea. We saw the same people … [Read more...] about Eye Eye, Captain!
Swimming With Sharts.
This past April, Jen suggested that we introduce Ava to the swimming pool. I paused to digest the information and then shot her a look as if someone had removed her brain from her head while she was sleeping. Could you even do that? This kid is only six months old. Won't the chlorine in the … [Read more...] about Swimming With Sharts.
DAD’S IN DEEP SH!T #5: Special Delivery.
AVA: Hey Dad, could you make this box into a fairy princess castle for me? ME: Of course I can sweetheart! … [Read more...] about DAD’S IN DEEP SH!T #5: Special Delivery.
Baby Ruth.
As parents, we love to get together from time to time for dinner and after the kids go to bed, get mega nuts (yeah right) drinking copious amounts of discounted wine from Trader Joe's. This alcoholic grape juice allows us to initiate a competitive bragging session with little to no remorse, … [Read more...] about Baby Ruth.
Bigfoot And Bobblehead.
This past April, we found ourselves going back to the pediatrician for Ava's six-month check-up. Despite having to pay the valet $18 to drive our car recklessly through the parking structure, we were feeling positive about her progress and optimistic about the results we were going to hear. We … [Read more...] about Bigfoot And Bobblehead.
