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BUSHEL AND A PEK
...our family blog.
Hello, we're the Peks! Based in NYC, we created this space to preserve the family moments, memories, and magic of our pack (Babo, Mama, Augusten, Jude, and our foster love, Little M). To living and loving, a bushel and a 'pek', every single day.
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A Family Hike At St. Francis Woods Trail
When asked why she brought an umbrella on our family hike, Jude replied: "You just never know when it might rain. Or when the sun may get...
Jess
Nov 11, 20231 min read
The Pumpkin Patch, 2023!
Today was the day that Jude saw the GREAT pumpkin--a perfectly round, orange, tiny pumpkin that fit into her palms jusssstttt right. What...
Jess
Oct 8, 20231 min read
Things My Kids Say
"That's my sister. That's my friend." --Jude (2), referring to Little M
Jess
Jan 28, 20231 min read
Apple Picking, 2022!
There's been traditions we've tried but couldn't stick over the years (Trick-Or-Treating at the Natural History Museum, I'm looking at...
Jess
Sep 26, 20221 min read
Our Portugal Family Vacation, Summer 2022!
In August, we headed to Portugal for 10 days for a grand Pek Portugal Family Vacation (see the shirts mama made, kids?;-) Our trip...
Jess
Aug 31, 20221 min read
Judebug (Judeduck!) Turns 2!
My sweet Jude! This was the year you started saying: “no bug, ducky!” when we would call you Judebug. You made the executive decision...
Jess
Jun 22, 20221 min read
Lunching At La Esquina (2022)!
We went for Mexican this weekend and I had this sense of deja vu, had we done this before?! And then it hit me, of COURSE we had, and I...
Jess
Jun 14, 20221 min read
Summer 2022 Bucket List
+get into the pool with the kiddos anytime they want +beach walks, beach reads +live music, as much as possible +weekly smores and...
Jess
Jun 6, 20221 min read
Things My Kids Say
“I’m so happy to be on this planet.” —Augusten, age 6 (and the planet is so lucky to have you on it, sweet boy! xoxo, mama)
Jess
Jun 1, 20221 min read
May's Love List
Loving: Jude's words! So many words! A few favorites are: "Yes, Mama", "I wuv you", "It's MY shoes! It's MY jacket! It's MY bow!" ...to...
Jess
May 31, 20221 min read
April's Love-It List
Loving: The Cherry Blossoms in full bloom in Central Park! Seeing those pastel pink petals fall on a 70 degree day is pure bliss....
Jess
Apr 14, 20222 min read
Things My Kids Say
"Mama, your green hat reminds me of two of my favorite things: smoothies and spring." --Augusten, age 6
Jess
Apr 3, 20221 min read
The Bug Goes To The Baby Showers!
Judebug and mama headed south to shower Aunt Jenny, Aunt Jackie, and Aunt Lala and their brand new little bumps! Currently, Jude’s...
Jess
Apr 1, 20221 min read
My Little Gnomes
(a snowy day) (gnomie hats) (bundled for Book Of Mormon on Broadway) (Valentine’s Day is coming!) (a boy date on ice!) (afternoon tea...
Jess
Feb 7, 20221 min read
A Week In Bonita Beach, Florida!
We spent a week of winter break in Bonita Beach, FL, and everyone had the best time! Augusten took his beach game to new heights, Nana...
Jess
Jan 10, 20221 min read
Things My Kids Say
“Mama, I can tell you never made one of these when you were a little girl because it’s not very sturdy. But we’ll try again next year.”...
Jess
Dec 20, 20211 min read
Augusten Turns 6!
ARE YOU 6 A Poem By Nana For Your 6th Birthday💛 ”Hello December! Special month of the year Best days of the season, Funniest time, for...
Jess
Dec 1, 20211 min read
Family Photos, 2021!
“We should all talk like we’re giving an acceptance speech: full of gratitude and realizing we don’t have much time.” —from the book...
Jess
Nov 22, 20211 min read
Home. Our Sanctuary.
“I did not let any of these wonders slip through my fingers.” —Magnolia Magazine article that made me feel all the feels
Jess
Nov 17, 20211 min read
Things My Kids Say
”I think I want to be a mayor when I grow up. Because I like how you guys make really nice rules. But I will still live with you. And I...
Jess
Oct 12, 20211 min read
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