By Nicole Irving I am truly blessed. I have three amazing boys who are healthy, happy and full of energy and life. They are smart, sassy and compassionate. They have their dad’s freckles and my eyes. They are the perfect mixture of both of… read more
Matt Deprospero Systems Administrator at UFit Dad to Jared, 7, and Joel,3 What is the best part about being a dad? The best part about being a dad is waking up every morning to smiling faces. Do you have any special… read more
Ashley Ghiaseddin Neuro-Oncologist at UF Dad to Leila, 2 1/2, and Parisa, 6 months Do you have any special “dad” routines? I tuck my daughter Leila in bed every night. She gets to pick out three or four books and we also… read more
Nick Giese Alachua County Firefighter/Paramedic Dad to Jacob, 11, and Korinne, 9 What is the best part about being a dad? Watching your kids learn something new — and excel at it — is always so rewarding. As a dad, I want… read more
In the words of wife, Kourtney, "Jason has grown to become the best air guitar player, the most creative block-tower builder, the most efficient blow-out cleaner upper, and above all, the calm and fun piece to our parenting puzzle. He is the MVP of living room football and… read more
Jeremy, Natasha, Burton (12), Mackenzie (12), Reagan (6), Alexandra (4) We feel like Gainesville is a tight-knit community and a peaceful place to raise our family. Occupation(s): Jeremy is a CPA and Natasha is a family law mediator. Favorite local restaurants: 4 Rivers, Las Margaritas and Chopstix.… read more
32-acre, Family-Friendly Depot Park Opening in Gainesville this Summer! BY CRA PROJECT MANAGERS NATHALIE McCRATE & CINDI HARVEY Photos courtesy of Ben Tobias and City of Gainesville Alachua County parents, brace yourselves for an onslaught of carpool requests and beautiful bluebird… read more
Scott, Gia and Avery (18 months) Occupation(s): Scott and Gia are both Realtors at Matchmaker Realty. Favorite local restaurants: Napolatano’s, Ballyhoo Grill and Great Outdoors. Favorite local “Must go” places: Ichetucknee River, La Chua Trail and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. What are… read more
Adapted from Kelly Boudreau McInvale’s blog post on Hello Boudreau | PHOTOS BY GIGGLE MAGAZINE Materials Sand paper Paint Paintbrush String lights Super glue Vinyl vertical blinds Pre-cut wood letters Drill PADDLE DRILL BIT Hammer Nails Safety glasses 1 Sand… read more
Before heart-shaped emojis and Skype video chats, before text messages, Snapchat and emails, instantaneously expressing your feelings was next to impossible unless you were standing face to face with your loved one. Long distance relationships had no option but to… read more
