After John’s confirmation mass, we filled our home with guests that love John, and we broke bread over a menu of John’s favorites. I had hoped to have the party outside in the courtyard under the twinkle lights, but it rained all day. My parents and my bestie worked tirelessly to help pick up tables… Read More
Last October we had the great honor and joy of celebrating John’s sacrament of confirmation. The Catholic Church views confirmation as a sacrament instituted by Jesus Christ. It confers the gifts of the Holy Spirit upon the recipient. John prepared for confirmation for three years, including prayer, studies and retreats. The seven gifts bestowed upon… Read More
We have had our annual photos with my friend Kimberly Mitchell back for a few weeks now and, once again, I am in love. She beautifully captured our family, as she has done year after year after year. She was intentional about getting more shots than usual of Honey and I, in this year that… Read More
I’ve been holding on to this picture since John’s sweet sixteen. I knew I’d eventually share it when the time was right. This is my counter full of cards from John’s teenage friends on his last birthday. And, 10 months later, it still nearly brings me to tears to look at it. You see, I… Read More
Orchestra concerts are back at the middle school and we couldn’t be happier about that! Sixth grade was a slow start – they were virtual for much of the first semester and didn’t get to play like usual. But now, at the end of seventh grade, they sound AMAZING and it was like they didn’t… Read More
Summer is in full swing and, in addition to my own two hungry teens, I’ve had the pleasure of watching a revolving door of friends for the past week. I couldn’t be happier. I look at John and friends and think…. this is going to be one of the best summers of your life. You… Read More
One of John’s besties celebrated his sweet sixteen last month. His mom is a dear friend and is deep in her fight against cancer. Along with two moms that I typically organize volunteer projects with, we rallied to organize a surprise sweet sixteen birthday Fiesta!! This was such a pleasure to plan and a joy… Read More