I now live with a teenage boy! 😳 How did my little boy grow up so quickly? Noah I appreciate so much your kind heart. You genuinely love and enjoy spending time with our family. And I love how much you have embraced being a big brother to Ezra. You care about everyone. Even if... Continue Reading →
After Brianna’s passing I took a short leave from work. I’ll never forget my first few days back. It was awkward… people had no idea what to say to me and more than anything I didn’t want to talk about it. I was certainly in a place where I just wanted to ignore everything that... Continue Reading →
I’ve loved my birthday for as long as I can remember. I also love other peoples birthdays, but when it’s your own, it’s even more special. Just think back over your life and imagine how different things would be if you didn’t exist, if you were never born. Many people would be affected in some... Continue Reading →
I’ve been excited for your birthday! You’ve been studying hard and counting down to taking your beginners. You’re my birthday loving girl and I just know you’ll enjoy every moment of your big day. 16 years ago you were the baby that taught me that I can’t always have control. Despite a solid plan, you... Continue Reading →
These two years have certainly flown by and in a blink you have grown so much. I am so thankful for you. You have so much excitement for life. You love the outdoors, buses, trucks, cars, anything with wheels, cats & dogs and all of these amazing kids that enjoy spending time with you. Your... Continue Reading →
One of my favorite birthday celebrations with you, would have to be your Little Ray’s Reptile Party. I’m sure to this day, most people would never believe that you wanted all kinds of reptiles, snakes, a tarantula, etc. at your house for you to hold. I still don’t know what inspired that birthday, but it... Continue Reading →
19 years ago, you were turning 3 and it was our very first birthday celebrating together. Some days it feels like yesterday and other days, many lifetimes ago. You had an excitement for life that was contagious. Big plans, big dreams and lots of stories. Even in that first year, we had many ups and... Continue Reading →
How is it that my future NBA player is a preteen? I’m so thankful for you. I love your competitive drive, even if it does make us a little crazy during games lol. I love your passion for basketball and how hard you work to improve. I love the respect you show for people and... Continue Reading →
It hasn’t been a year since Oakley came into our lives, but he is a year old today! It’s hard to believe how quickly the time has gone. Oakley has a unique personality, but don’t they all?! He loves people so much, almost too much at times lol. He is starting to become a bit... Continue Reading →
What a year?! I am sure looking back to your last birthday, you would have never imagined that that would be the last time that we gather with multiple different people from different families in one place. I pulled off the ultimate surprise party last year, which of course was a huge accomplishment with you lol! You are one of the biggest detectives that I know.
I can't believe you are 16 years old! How is this possible? This is going to be an exciting year for you with lots of new memory making opportunities. I am so proud of the person that you are. I love that you put so much of yourself into everything that you do. You truly... Continue Reading →
This year has zoomed by! I have to admit a year ago, I was certainly worried about what this year would look like for you. Motherhood isn't easy, but I have to say, you have a had way more ups than downs this year. And it is very obvious that Ezra is your world. You... Continue Reading →
I Dream of Summer 