It’s been one week, one day, since we brought Gracey home from the hospital. It’s been one week, one day, since parents of all ages smiled at us in adoration and secretly thought to themselves, “Those two have no idea what they’re in for.” The love you’ll feel, the panic y0u’ll experience, the fear in […]

I knew I’d love her, but I never knew she’d be our world. I mean, people tell you, but you never know … until the day arrives. Four hours of sleep in two days? Not an issue. Gracey Elle is here, and she’s beautiful. Tommy and I brought our daughter home from the hospital yesterday […]

Well folks, this is it! One last Friday’s Frame before Baby G. In two days, we’ll be three. Lots of people have asked how I’ve been feeling this week. Besides the fact that standing actually kind of hurts, the “battle” is almost entirely emotional. I feel anxious, ready, not-so-ready, nervous, nervous, nervous, excited, cranky, incredibly […]

Nine days. NINE days. That’s less than 10. Nine more days until we meet our little girl. Earlier this year, Tommy and I had a showdown with nine months. We prayed for our baby when the doctors told us otherwise. “The good news is,” a doctor said to me through my tears, “is that you’re […]

“It’s a scrumptulous world and it’s ready to greet you. And as for myself … well … I can’t wait to meet you!” As I sit in our nursery and page through a book published solely for the purpose of being read in utero, I think about how my parents brought me home from the […]

Soooo … who wants some Halloween candy? If you keep up with my Facebook page, you might have noticed I’m offering a “very special,” unlimited-time-only promotion: Order prints or products through me, and you’ll receive some delicious chocolate in your package. This candy has to get out of our house! It’s long overstayed its welcome. […]