Claire Marie · Coming October 2026

Mt. Tamalpais — where this whole adventure began

our biggest news yet

And then there were four

First came a hike up Mt. Tamalpais and a very important question. Then came a wedding by the ocean in San Diego, surrounded by everyone we love. And now… the greatest adventure of all.

We're having a baby girl. Claire Marie is due this October, and we already can't imagine life without her. Our hearts (and Lola's toy basket) are making room.

This little page is where we'll share everything as it happens — shower details, the registry, and one very serious astrological debate that we need your help settling.

Mama · Dada · Head of Security

a very important question

Libra or Scorpio?

Here's the thing: Claire's due date is October 24th — right on the Libra–Scorpio cusp. If she arrives a little early, she's a balanced, charming Libra. If she holds out (or runs fashionably late), she's a Scorpio… just like her mama. Hilary has opinions about this. Cast your vote and let's see who calls it.

Team Libra ♎

arrives before Oct 23

Charming, social, makes everything beautiful. Will have Brendan wrapped around her finger by Tuesday.

Team Scorpio ♏

arrives Oct 23 or later

Fierce, loyal, a tiny force of nature. Like mother, like daughter — heaven help us all (lovingly).

Pick a side above, tell us your first name, and your guess is on the board:

come celebrate with us

Baby Showers

We're so lucky to be celebrated by the people we love, in more places than one. Details are still coming together — check back as we fill everything in!

Shower No. 1

The Sonoma County Shower

When: Saturday, August 22, 2026 · 1:00 PM (date to be confirmed)
Where: [Venue · Petaluma, CA]
Hosted by: [Host name]

An afternoon of games, treats, and toasting Claire with our North Bay family and friends.

Shower No. 2

The San Diego Shower

When: Saturday, September 12, 2026 · 11:00 AM (date to be confirmed)
Where: [Venue · San Diego / Escondido, CA]
Hosted by: [Host name]

Celebrating with Hilary's SoCal roots — where the whole story started, one wedding ago.

Shower No. 3

Friends & Neighbors

When: Date TBD
Where: [To be announced]
Hosted by: [Host name]

One more gathering for the local crew — details coming soon.

Questions about any of the showers? Drop us a note and we'll get right back to you.

if you'd like to spoil her

Registry

Truly — your love, your presence, and your best parenting advice are all we need. But if you'd like to send something small for Claire's arrival, we've put together a registry with everything we're dreaming up for her nursery and first year.

Our Babylist Registry ✿ Our Amazon Registry

Babylist has everything in one place; the Amazon registry works great for quick shipping.

a promotion 11 years in the making

Big Sister Lola

After more than a decade as the undisputed baby of this family, Lola (a.k.a. Loli, Lola Bean, Bun) is being promoted to Big Sister & Head of Nursery Security.

Her qualifications: eleven years of loyal snuggling, extensive nap experience, and an unmatched ability to hear a snack being opened from three rooms away. She has already inspected the crib and approved it.

We have a feeling these two are going to be absolutely inseparable.

we'd love to hear from you

Say Hi

Questions about a shower, the registry, or just want to send Claire some early love? Write to us here and it lands straight in our inbox.