While we’ve already discussed how I decorate early and start playing carols non-stop the week before Thanksgiving, it’s not officially Christmas until we’ve made our annual visit to Atlanta’s quintessential Santa and taking a few trips on The Pink Pig!! We spent John’s birthday partaking in this whole-family tradition! First things first, they made their… Read More
Our little elf, Scout, came a wee bit early this year, flying in from the North Pole in his birthday best to celebrate John’s 10th birthday breakfast!!! Normally Scout brings an assortment of pint sized breakfast treats on his first day back, but since we had a guest of honor celebrating a milestone birthday, the… Read More
It is so incredibly hard to believe that a decade has passed since we welcomed John into our lives! When this squirming, bright eyed 8lb bundle of joy was placed into my arms ten years ago I really had no idea how becoming a mother would forever change me. Raising this child and walking this… Read More
Eight years ago today, on Thanksgiving Day, I gave birth to our second son, Matthew. He was so loved, so tiny and perfect in every way. But he was still born. Atlanta’s Arlington Cemetery Angel Garden I share this story every year on his birth day for many reasons. One, because I love him so… Read More
I can hardly believe I’m typing these words, but double digits are almost here for one young man in this house!! After much begging and discussion, we finally agreed to hosting our very first sleepover party. I purchased a stack of these darling invites years ago when Paper Affair was closing its doors and dug… Read More
We are back from our fun little girls jaunt down to sunny, warm Fort Lauderdale!! CeeCee was an absolute dream to travel with. She gives Cookie a run for his money on being the happiest, most easy going child ever. We landed in Florida right around 10 and were at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina within 30 minutes!… Read More
If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever. – Winnie the Pooh Are you still with me? I know that was a lot! One of the items on my 40×41 bucket list is to “take amazing family portraits”. I can hardly find the… Read More