Now that we have a school and a dorm, this series is getting real! John is thrilled to be living in apartment style accommodations for his Freshman year with one very close friend, another friend he’s known since pre-school and a fourth from Connecticut that is the younger brother of a friend of a friend.… Read More
Last Saturday we had the pleasure of joining our seniors at the loveliest breakfast celebrating their hard work and brotherhood over the years. They really gelled as a team in fourth grade, and it has been a true joy to see them learn, grow and play together all of these years. The boys came straight… Read More
After such a fantastic night having their homecoming dinner at our place in the fall, the kids asked if we could do it all over again for prom. You know I was over the moon to do this for them! The photo credit once again goes to my sister. She is so talented and giving… Read More
All of the senior celebrations are here and it feels both incredibly joyful, extremely busy and absolutely bittersweet. On a blustery early spring day last month, John and his group of incredible friends were off to their senior prom. With tireless help from the “prom planning moms”, the kids started their young life leader’s home… Read More
I thought I’d pop in today with more details on the resort! We chose Hyatt Rose Hall in Jamaica for our seniors. It is an all inclusive resort with two sides: Zilara for adults (18+) and Ziva for families. There is little to no separation between the two. Guests of Zilara can use all amenities… Read More
The spring break of all spring breaks has come and gone and it was a HUGE HIT for all! Along with a group of other tireless, fearless moms (and 2 brave dads) we took a group of 12 girls and 12 boys down to Jamaica for their senior spring break. Day 1 After a quick… Read More
I announced earlier this month that John chose Auburn!! We are over the moon excited for him to embark on this next chapter. Knowing for certain that he’s Auburn bound, this month’s “college prep” gift was some fun Auburn gear – including a belt and key chain. Both were from Tackle and Hollar. I also… Read More