It’s awfully hard to believe, but John is celebrating his nineteenth birthday today. I am so proud of the young man he has become, and grateful for the supreme blessing of being his mom. I vividly remember the moment I first laid eyes on all eight pounds of him. At the time he seemed huge… Read More
Seventeen years ago today was Thanksgiving. It was also the the first last time I held my son Matthew. He was the tiniest baby I’d ever seen, and also the most perfect, but he was not born into this world alive. I treasure the few hours I had to hold him, and used every second… Read More
I shared the gift John made for his new big brother yesterday and am back today with the little treat I put together for my new initiate. Inside was a flag, magnets and chocolate covered oreos! Sigma Chi Flag | Sigma Chi Magnets I made the cookies, which are one of my easy and festive… Read More
Whit has added another W letter to his collection! At his permission I am sharing that he earned an Academic Letter for achieving a 4.0 GPA freshman year. This one joins the varsity letter he earned in golf freshman year. The academic rigor at his math, science and tech focused school is real. Freshman year… Read More
After Whit’s confirmation mass, everyone went home for a bit to change into more comfy clothes then reconvened at our home for a celebratory luncheon! We even picked up a few more as CeeCee, Honey’s cousin, her husband and new baby Kazi were also able to join us. As usual, I am so grateful for… Read More
Just a couple of weeks ago on a gorgeous summer morning, Whit celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation. I have never felt God’s love shine down so greatly upon this child as it did on his confirmation day. It was a beautiful and memorable mass, celebrated by our parish priests and Bishop Konzen. The Catholic Church… Read More
Well friends, tomorrow is the day we take John to Auburn. I can’t write much more than that right now because I want to savor the last few hours of him here without being a blubbery mess. I spent the week cooking another round of his all time favorites. Here’s the list: Pasta Night We… Read More