It has been fifteen years since the Thanksgiving morning when I delivered my stillborn son, Matthew. He was the tiniest baby I’d ever seen, and also the most perfect. I treasure the few hours I had to hold him, and used every second of that time to memorize his face, hold his little hand in… Read More
I’m back today with more details on little projects from our HOCO Picture Party. I am SO SO SO beyond happy with how this spot turned out and the kids absolutely loved it! We wanted to have a variety of spots for the kids to take pictures and this one was the crowd favorite. It… Read More
Sometimes I cannot believe how fast the days pass us by. In the blink of an eye, my precious little one that used to run around in john johns playing with Thomas the Train is a junior in high school. I had the great honor of hosting the picture party and have been SO excited… Read More
John’s school celebrated homecoming week last month with the pomp, circumstance and well intended debauchery I remember from my teen years. You see, homecoming week is also junior v senior prank week around here. Our house was rolled not once, not twice, but THREE times. The kids had the best time heading out on missions.… Read More
For the first time EVER my boys are playing the same sport for the same team and I couldn’t be happier. That three year age gap has never before allowed for this! Whit is trying lacrosse for the first time since early elementary school and John decided to hang up his stick on his elite… Read More
Fall in the south is synonymous with a few things. Top of mind for me is football and apple season. And, on that front, we have enjoyed the quintessential fall weekend! Last night we cheered on the home team under the Friday night lights. The Raiders didn’t put up the W, but it was still… Read More
Earlier this year I found the Litany of Humility on Whit’s desk. It came at a perfect time for our family and has led to many important and provoking conversations since. Like the beatitude says, humility is “poverty of spirit.” It helps us acknowledge our own defects and have a “lowly” opinion of self, not… Read More