Because…this is magical.  And it happened.  And I still cannot stop laughing.  Bless the sweet family members who received this email… J’s Birthday and Christmas List (See parentheses for mom’s comments) Skateboard with NO TRAINING WHEELS “So many Skylanders and supercharger Skylanders and MOBILES. and undead sky/air/land vehicles.” CAKE – Just regular cake. I want […]

Sweet G, You sweet little lady.  You are more than a joy.  You are smiles and happy clapping and giggles and all the beauty in the world wrapped up in a person.  Which makes total sense knowing your mom and dad. Sweet little lady, your mom and dad are incredible.  And this little journey they’ve […]

It’s that time. Finally – you can walk outside and not instantaneously feel as though you are about to become a puddle on the ground.  The leaves are taking their cue.  School rhythms are starting to take hold.  And for those of you who are WAY ahead of the game – it’s time to start […]

Yesterday was a happy mail day. Instead of walking out to the mail box to feel completely saddened by the lack of real mail (trying to put a spin on “Current Resident” is depressing), I walked out to a package.  Yes, this package was sent to myself by myself.  But there was mail.  FOR ME. […]

Today I crumbled.  It’s been brewing for a few weeks.  Summer slipped away and all the things were here and I wanted to run and hide from ALL THE THINGS.  That’s when the fear and the “holy buckets I can’t do this” and “will my kids be okay?!?!?!?!” began.   This morning, I sat with […]

    Sweet Little Man, You.  You are this profound gift. As I watched you take in the world around you, I fell in love; with both your patience and your love of sleeping.  With the gentle way you take in your surroundings.  And little one – you have amazing people surrounding you.  They are […]

You two… I love you both to the moon and back at least 1,572 times.  Actually, that’s probably not enough.  And here’s the thing: everyone who knows you feels the same way.  Why? I have a few suspicions. 1.  Your crazy, awesome dance moves. 2.  Your selfie stick.  It’s all the rage after all. 3.  […]

Words fall short.  Epically short. To say thank you is such an understated attempt at describing my gratitude for being given the honor of documenting your wedding day.  I’m left with a thousand grateful memories.  Watching Sean’s face when he first saw you.  Your amazing bridal party helping stand guard to make your first look […]

Sweet Gill family, Stopping tonight in the midst of all the packing was the greatest gift.  Because I had the chance to meet you.  We skipped.  And watched boats. We sang Frozen, held purses and I got lost in the way your mommy and daddy love you with all that they have. Thank you.  To […]

My little ones are getting older. She doesn’t fit on my lap as well anymore.  He sometimes seems so grown-up I want to cry.  And the littlest has learned how to make the “st” sound and no longer says “FOP” when he means “STOP.” There is a beauty to this new season, but there is […]