I had the good fortune have my own mother in town for Mother’s Day. It doesn’t always happen this way, but I’m grateful when it does! Then: And Now: I am also immeasurably grateful to be celebrated myself today. Being mother to John and Whit has been the greatest joy and adventure of my life.… Read More
Senior Picnic is a fun WHS tradition where the kids get a day of fun, games, food, prizes and photos at Raider Valley! The trio Lacrosse seniors It was also signing day for a few of their buddies, so they were up and at school extra early! Since spring break, it feels like all we’ve… Read More
John’s announcements have been delivered and graduation is just a couple of weeks away! For my fellow mamas of high schoolers, I am so glad we took all of his photos last summer! It really took the pressure off during this busy season and we were able to use them for the yearbook, resume, and… Read More
Allow me to take a moment to brag on this kid. On top of an insanely hard freshman load, varsity golf and just generally being an awesome person, Whit logged SEVENTY-SEVEN hours of community service this school year! It’s not something I often talk about – serving and giving back – because I don’t ever… Read More
Now that we have a school and a dorm, this series is getting real! John is thrilled to be living in apartment style accommodations for his Freshman year with one very close friend, another friend he’s known since pre-school and a fourth from Connecticut that is the younger brother of a friend of a friend.… Read More
I’ve had these two recipes dogeared in my Magnolia Table cookbook for ages. When I was making our grocery list and menu plan for the week I felt inspired to try something new and hearty. Both of these were huge hits, particularly the chicken spaghetti. It was tasty and serves a crowd, which I always… Read More
Our little ballerina took the stage once again in her dance company’s production of Cinderella. As always, it was a gorgeous performance with the most talented ballerinas and production crew. Afterwards, we enjoyed a celebratory dinner at her favorite restaurant. (Which also happens to be mine. “Besties for the resties” as we say.) Already counting… Read More