We celebrated Whit’s first communion on the most beautiful day last weekend! I shared his invitations, note cards, prayer cards and gift from us a couple of months ago when I first started putting plans together. And, with the exception of greatly missing my parents, the day was perfect for our little Cookie. I can… Read More
I don’t know what took me so long but I’ve finally been enjoying the Lilly hammock that I had to risk life and limb to get at the Lilly x Target event two years back. Other than the rain late last week, it’s been perfect weather to be outside. We’ve been doing a ton of… Read More
My boys have quite literally grown up on the Cars movies, and it’s hard to believe the original is almost as old as John. Lightening McQueen, Mater and the crew have been fixtures in our family for over a decade. With Cars 3 racing into theaters June 16, this is one of the first items on… Read More
We had the honor of joining two families, both friendships made through John, for their Passover Seder a little while back. They were so incredibly generous to include us in their celebration, as it was something I had expressed an interest in just one time many months ago. The adult and kid tables alike were… Read More
Thank you all SO very much for your kind thoughts, prayers and messages yesterday. Daddy-O did just fine with his knee replacement surgery. I spoke with Mother a few times last night and then again this morning. When I asked what he was doing this morning she said he was just finishing up his crossword puzzle.… Read More
I feel like I filled my walls with as much stuff as possible within a year of moving in. I occasionally swap out a family photo for a newer version, but have had to start making photo books of really special pictures in lieu of erecting additional walls. It seems like a much more economical… Read More
It is so hard to believe that the three years since John received his first communion have flown by and here we are on the cusp of the baby’s celebration. I went back and looked at everything we did to prepare for big brother’s big day and loved it so much that I thought why… Read More