Today as we honor the mothers in our lives it seems fitting to honor Granny. I shared at her funeral that honoring her that day was the most difficult yet simultaneously the easiest thing I’ve ever done as she lived in such a way that it was incredibly easy to honor. Granny. So strong andContinue reading “A Life Well Lived”
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Family First
On New Year’s Eve we started our day with brunch, a walk on the beach with my family of three and a time of daydreaming together for the new year. After our time on the beach, we called our parents, followed by me calling my Granny, per usual. I had her on speaker phone asContinue reading “Family First”
A Letter to my Daughter on Mother’s Day
My Dear Summer Kate, As we celebrate Mother’s Day today, I find myself thinking of you the most…& as I think of you, I realize you won’t always be the toddler you are today. You will grow and as you grow, you will have to stand and be courageous in an ever-changing world. So onContinue reading “A Letter to my Daughter on Mother’s Day”
Pure Joy
There she is, Summer Kate. Sometimes late at night, when I should just put the phone away, I look at pictures…which often leads to some reminiscing. Anyone else? Before we found out we were having a girl, I was totally convinced we would have a boy! Growing up with three brothers I couldn’t imagine havingContinue reading “Pure Joy”
The Yellow House
The yellow house we call home, is older than John, Summer Kate and I, all combined. Before moving to Jacksonville, we drove out to this property that was available for rent, and I knew that we had found the right place for this time. The day we moved, it was an extremely hot, Florida, summerContinue reading “The Yellow House”
Mama
Mama, You are beautiful. Anyone could look at you and tell you that, but what makes you the most beautiful is your heart. You have no idea the impact you have made and continue to make on my life. I cannot remember a time you weren’t there championing me on. I found myself laughing onContinue reading “Mama”
Celebrate 🎉
Today is November 1st, which means in nine days we will have a T W O year old. Today was full of celebrating …just because we can!😉 My hope and prayer is that celebrating her own life and the life of others will flow from my daughter’s life so naturally. I want her to liveContinue reading “Celebrate 🎉”
On This Day
I clicked the On This Day feature on Facebook this morning and laughed. On this day, several years ago, my husband and I had gone through all of our clothes/belongings and gotten rid of things we no longer wanted/needed. I laughed because we are doing the same thing this week. It’s funny that in the process of going through everything,Continue reading “On This Day”
It Won’t Be Easy
I have known that I was meant to share this for months, but haven’t because it’s something so private & close to my heart; something that isn’t black and white, something still foggy, but I know happened. To make a very long story short, I hemorrhaged after having my daughter, which led to an emergencyContinue reading “It Won’t Be Easy”
5 Reasons You Should Get in that Picture, Mama!
It was the perfect day. A sunny, 75 degree, Florida day & I decided to take my daughter down to the beach. Has anyone ever told you running down to the beach (or going anywhere for that matter) isn’t quite as easy with a baby in tow as it was in those pre-baby days? I knowContinue reading “5 Reasons You Should Get in that Picture, Mama!”
Summer in November 