What a year you have had! You have been counting down for months to this special day. You love birthdays and have enjoyed celebrating everyone else's, patiently, but excitedly waiting your turn. Fall may be your favorite season, although you really do love all of them for different reasons. The moment the Pumpkin People arrived,... Continue Reading →
My wish for you today is that you put yourself first for the entire day. 🙂 I know it's hard, by nature you are so giving, always trying to be sure that everyone else is okay and that anything that needs to be taken care of is. I love that about you, but I want... Continue Reading →
One of my favorite aspects of your personality has always been that you are a big dreamer. You have been your whole life. I remember you telling me stories as a toddler of what you will do some day, the things you will own, your many hobbies and "jobs", etc. You have always had the... Continue Reading →
I don't know how it's possible that you're 14 years old and now in High School. I have really loved watching you grow up over these years and I am so proud of the young man you have become. You are caring and kind. And although you like to get reactions from all your siblings,... Continue Reading →
"If I had a single flower for every time I think about you, I could walk in my garden forever." I can't imagine a life without heaven. I can't imagine thinking that I would never see my sweet girl again. I feel fortunate and thankful that one day I will be with my Brianna Lynne.... Continue Reading →
I have 1 day left and can't help feel anything but thankful for these past 3 months... the memories, the adventures, the uninterrupted time with my family and friends. We were really blessed to have our Thomas family (my sister in law & family) home for a few weeks when we returned from vacation. We... Continue Reading →
Another month of my sabbatical has flown by. We spent 3 weeks during this month on an awesome road trip. Before Covid, every summer for years we would take a road trip, some longer than others, but always something we looked forward to. There is something about driving, the places you get to visit along... Continue Reading →
Every 5 years Automattic gives their employees a 3 month paid Sabbatical. Mine would have fallen last year, but I was on a Parental Leave at the time, so I had postponed it to this Spring. I have learned a lot in this past year or so about myself and went into this Sabbatical using... Continue Reading →
I wish I could put into words how my heart feels about New England, but I just can't. To simply explain it... my heart is happy there and when I leave, I just feel sad, like something is missing. As a child / teen, I visited Maine a fair amount of times. We lived a... Continue Reading →
It’s finally your day, my birthday loving girl! I will always appreciate you’re excitement and anticipation leading up to your day. I am excited that this year we can celebrate over 3 days with you. I always think back to when you were little and how badly you wanted to be home for your birthday,... Continue Reading →
I’ll definitely be the first to admit that my instincts often lean toward helicopter parenting. Being someone that grew up with anxiety and always calculating risk, it’s natural to continue to do that with your own children. Alex was adventurous, but always had a good sense of caution for the most part. She would enjoy... Continue Reading →
I’m 2 months away from being 1 year into the best fitness journey of my life. I’ve stopped and started so many different types of exercise throughout my life. I’ll get to where I want to be and then just like that I check it off my list and I’m done. This rollercoaster hasn’t done... Continue Reading →
I Dream of Summer 