Photographed December 18, 2012, with my iPhone 4 using Snapseed, Pixlr-o-matic and the Flickr app.

from the archives: alex's birth story

I wrote this 8 years ago.

she's just as fast as lightning

Alex is passionate about karate. Getting her into the sport was either the smartest or dumbest parenting move Marcus and I have ever made.

View from my desk while I was working tonight.

I can see clearly now. The rain has gone.

All about evil peacocks and obsessive blogging. Of course.

Marcus and I are heading out of town. Here are a couple of photos of Alex until we get back.

You had to know a back-to-school portrait was coming.

One from the archives, and a new favourite.

Our first full days in Paris, caught on film.

Ready to hit the town our first night.

We're back from our trip to Paris, and I'm now convinced every family should go. Here are my top 10 tips for making sure everyone has a great time.

My very grateful thoughts on travel.