I wavered back and forth on how (and IF) to tell y’all that Sister’s family lost their puppy Stevie yesterday. She had no real presence on the blog and is an animal most of you never knew, but ultimately her story is a testament to the incredible hearts and unwavering humanity of my sister and… Read More
My whole life I thought I’d have a daughter and, while I can’t imagine anything other than my boys today, the day CeeCee came along was a blessing for our entire family. She is truly the most precious and beautiful child – inside and out. I have loved letting the girly squeeze back into my… Read More
I feel like my baby’s birthday always finds me in a real pickle. I just can’t figure out if I should laugh or cry. Every single day for the last eight years this child has brought immeasurable joy and love to our lives. He’s funny, quirky, smart as a whip, honest, sensitive, laid back, independent… Read More
I can hardly believe that John turned 11 today. He’s smart, happy, thoughtful and perceptive. I admire his self confidence and drive, and grateful for the immeasurable joy, excitement and fun he’s brought to our life for the last eleven years. I’m so incredibly proud of this kid and so very humbled to be his… Read More
Nine years ago today was Thanksgiving Day in 2007. I delivered my second son, Matthew, at Emory Hospital in Atlanta. He was so tiny and so incredibly perfect and so wholly loved. I held him for hours after he was born, trying to ingrain every single feature of his little face, his perfect hands, his… Read More
It’s been waaaaay too long since I did a musings post! A few weeks back I met two friends to celebrate a birthday at the neatest little coffee shop. It’s called Chattahoochee Coffee Company and it is located in a Riverside apartment (condo?) complex near 285 and I75. The coffee was good, the scenery was… Read More
After mass yesterday we took the littles to The Compassion Experience. Through the stories of two real children, we were immersed in other cultures, deeply saddened by the realities of growing up in poverty, and inspired to help. The audio tour guides your family through the sights and scenes of daily life in three different impoverished countries.… Read More