Category Archives: Married Life

New Motherhood Essentials

Posted on February 9, 2016 by mandyvolpe

You can read everything under the sun to prepare for motherhood. Yes, the research helps and it has given me a peace of mind when it felt like I was a mess of emotions or stuck in the “Is it … Continue reading →

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Baby Fox and Hound Status

Posted on February 2, 2016 by mandyvolpe

Brinkley is slowly warming up to our newest family member. And I do mean slowwwwllllyyyy. The first day we brought Parker home, Brinkley wanted nothing to do with his presence. We ventured to a dog park the second day, and … Continue reading →

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Documenting This Season

Posted on September 19, 2015 by mandyvolpe

It is hard to believe that we are just a few weeks (or days) away from meeting our sweet little boy. I have all the feels as I think about how we are going from being just the two of … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Pregnancy: The Dad’s Perspective

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Conner Volpe

Here I sit, possibly days away from the birth of our son Parker. Currently I’m on a business trip that I have made dozens of times and things feel the same as they always have. Sure, our house is a … Continue reading →

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Currently in September

Posted on September 12, 2015 by mandyvolpe

We are in the home stretch of baby baking for Parker and it has us in a whirlwind to get things done and crossed off the to-do list. Here is a tiny glimpse of “life” lately. Reading… Just finished For the … Continue reading →

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Babymooning in Nicaragua

Posted on August 23, 2015 by mandyvolpe

We just returned from our “Babymoon”. I say that with laughter because it almost didn’t happen. Let me explain. What started out as “Hey let’s spend the weekend in North Carolina” turned into “Let’s go to Nicaragua 30 weeks pregnant!”. … Continue reading →

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Surprise Date Nights for the Win

Posted on August 18, 2015 by mandyvolpe

I wouldn’t say that gifts are a love language of mine, but I definitely have an appreciation for them as I realize that is how some people show they love others. Throughout our relationship, Conner has surprised me with little … Continue reading →

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Oh Boy, Let The Fox Adventures Begin

Posted on June 2, 2015 by mandyvolpe

When we found out that the ultrasound to reveal the gender of our baby would be the week of Conner’s birthday, there was only one request from the birthday boy- a gender reveal/birthday.   We sent some last minute neon invitations … Continue reading →

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Date Day: Helen or Bust

Posted on May 26, 2015 by mandyvolpe

With the first trimester behind us and the energy of the second trimester filling up my body, it was time to bust out of the house for an outdoor adventure date. Date nights have looked a lot different the last … Continue reading →

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Marriage Retreat

Posted on April 16, 2015 by mandyvolpe

You know that moment when you are in the middle of something, get halfway done with the task, and then commit to coming back to finish in the future but it never happens. Yeah- that is this post. Ha! Flash … Continue reading →

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