It sounds cliche, but Emma really is changing on a daily basis. The latest development is that she’s started to…
Thanksgiving
I’m so thankful for my little girl and our little family this year! We celebrated the holiday with Jose’s family…
This ‘n That
Top row: Last Friday, some members of the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) entry, descent and landing (EDL) team were at…
Family Resemblance
When my mom was here a few days after Emma was born, she brought some old photos of me as…
Wake Up Call
The first week of both Jose and I at work plus Emma in daycare kind of kicked all our butts….
3 Months
Dear Emma, You were in a great mood and smiling in the most adorable way this morning, so I decided…
This ‘n That
Today is a BIG DAY for our little family — it’s Emma’s first day at daycare. Jose and I drove…
Halloween 2012
So here’s the thing: babies in costumes are always cute. And when it’s your own baby? FREAKING ADORABLE. I made…
Dish Towels Turned Reversible Table Runner
I wanted to do something a little crafty for Halloween, but given the constraints on my time these days, it…
Hi Ho, Hi Ho
(Cute new desk decoration) I know — I went back to work and promptly disappeared for a week, right? Sorry…
Farewell, Maternity Leave
(Sporting a new outfit from the Carter’s store at the new outlet mall in Texas City.) Today is my last…
Bayou City Art Festival 2012
Emma at the art festival! I mentioned about a week and a half ago that Jose and I were going…











