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 →
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 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 Dream of Summer 