We’ve celebrated a lot of things over the years, but the Last Day of School Walk of Fame has always been my favorite. It’s not elaborate or expensive, but it brings me more joy, pride and excitement than almost any other tradition we have. It’s such a small, intentional way to remind the boys just… Read More
And just like that, John has wrapped up his sophomore year at Auburn University. It is hard to put into words how grateful we are that he gets to attend a university that has been such a perfect fit for him. Honestly, we knew it from the very first tour. There was just something about… Read More
Well… I knew this day would come, but I truly thought we had at least one more year. The curtain has officially closed on Whit’s orchestra journey. For the past six years, he’s proudly played the cello, and it has brought so much joy to all of us. It’s hard to believe it all started… Read More
As the boys have gotten older, the “Read” gift in our four gift tradition has definitely become the hardest to choose. When they were little, it was easy. A new installment in a favorite series, something seasonal and fun, or something silly with a little potty humor. Now I want it to be thoughtful and… Read More
Be gentle with me today. This one felt particularly emotional. It’s the post I wrote on Whit’s birthday but didn’t publish. If you’ve been here for any length of time, you know I love birthdays. All birthdays, yes, but especially my boys’ birthdays. I look forward to them with the same excitement I did when… Read More
We did our annual photos with Kimberly Mitchell this summer, and I love them so, so much. This is a tradition that will be hard to let go of when the boys eventually outgrow it, but for now they are still fairly willing participants. They all know how much it means to me! This year we tried… Read More
First things first: just like last year, I very carefully and thoughtfully packed for the move. A few items were instrumental in keeping move-in day smooth and stress-free: And, let’s not underestimate the importance of muscle power! These two cuties are high school friends, teammates and now pledges in his fraternity that showed up to… Read More