Eighteen years ago today was Thanksgiving morning.Eighteen years ago today was also the first and last time I held my son, Matthew. He was the tiniest baby I had ever seen, and also the most perfect. I spent the few hours I was given memorizing every tiny feature of his face, tracing his miniature fingers… Read More
As seasons shift, so do our traditions… and this year’s Halloween reminded me that the fun doesn’t vanish when the kids grow up. It just changes shape, and oftentimes, it gets even sweeter. We popped a giant bucket of candy on the front porch and kicked off the evening with a little pre-party at the… Read More
Honey and I enjoyed the most fabulous weekend on the Plains for John’s fraternity Family Weekend. We both agreed it was even more fun than last year…. parent friends make all the difference! We rolled into town Friday afternoon and headed straight for John’s apartment. I arrived armed with all of his favorites – fresh… 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
We had the best time at Auburn Family Weekend last weekend! Every time we get the chance to be there, we soak up every moment – and can hardly stand it when it’s time to leave. As soon as we rolled into town, we beelined for John’s apartment to hug his neck! I had spent… Read More
First things first… thank you all so much for checking in and continuing to ask about the state of things around here. Your kindness has meant the world! Here’s the latest update after what has felt like a long couple of weeks. The biggest news: the electrical work is complete! We officially moved back into… Read More
College move-in week can feel like a whirlwind… boxes, beds, and a hundred little decisions… but it’s also a chance to soak in the start of a new chapter. I learned last year, by chance, how nice it is to take time to do it my way. This year, I had the joy of helping… Read More