At the end of 2016 I purchased a book called "Year of Yes". I am not a huge reader, but I love a book that I can connect to and this was certainly the case for me. I have had anxiety all of my life and although a lot of the time I don't let... Continue Reading →
Roughly 15 months ago, we were super lucky and scored a couple of codes to be able to attempt to buy Taylor Swift tickets. That luck increased when we actually made it through the queue in time to purchase 4 tickets. Fast forward to November 13th, 2025... Caile, Ella, Amanda and myself are headed to... Continue Reading →
You will be up early today, that I know for sure. 🙂 I love your excitement for birthdays, especially your own. You always wake up happy, ready to start the day with stories to tell. I am not sure how you have that much conversation in you in the early hours of the day, but... Continue Reading →
That's a wrap on your teenage years! How is that possible?! I am always so proud of you Caile. You have been an absolute joy to watch grow up, especially throughout your teenage years. You are kind, caring and genuinely such an amazing young lady. You have become quite the entrepreneur over these years. First... Continue Reading →
Happy 25th birthday! Every year, you are growing into a person that you’re happier to be. I’ve always been proud of how you challenge yourself to grow in new ways. Whether you’re challenging your knowledge, exploring a new interest, or diving deeper into your passions, you’re always pushing yourself to be better. It’s something that... Continue Reading →
In a year from now I will be taking you to write your beginners... say what? I love that you present the quiet front, but you really have an adventurous and outgoing personality. You are always up for a challenge, especially if you are being challenged. "Never Back Down, Never What?" I love that about... Continue Reading →
Earlier last year the girls and I, as well as sometimes Sandy spent the later part of our evenings watching the One Tree Hill series. It didn’t take us long to become big fans. I had heard of it, but hadn’t watched it and after we finished the Gilmore Girls series we thought we’d check... Continue Reading →
For almost 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of being part of Ella’s dance journey and it’s been a pretty incredible one. Before she was able to join Kidance, she would try to mimic Alex practicing her dances, always moving with any music that was playing. Ella joined dance when she was 3 and later... Continue Reading →
It’s no surprise to anyone that I struggle in the Winter. I mean my blog is titled “I Dream of Summer” and it couldn’t be more true. I love everything about Spring and Summer. I’ve tried in the last few years to embrace Winter and it certainly helps, but I’m always longing for summer. We’ve... Continue Reading →
How is it that you are 18 years old?! Some days it seems like yesterday that you were just starting school and now you are in your final year. I am so very proud of you and have enjoyed watching you navigate this last year of school. You work hard at your academics and now... Continue Reading →
I have bought a season pass for Oaklawn Farm Zoo for as long as I can remember. My kids grew up going to the zoo. So many memories were made there with friends and family over the years. They can remember when certain animals were born and even took part in trying to name some... Continue Reading →
20 years ago we were in New Orleans on the Creole Queen riverboat on the Mississippi, just myself with my very best friend / love of my life. We decided on a very non traditional wedding with just the two of us and I have never regretted it once. We kept it simple, our witnesses... Continue Reading →
I Dream of Summer 