Happy October, everyone! Friday’s Frame took a few days off, but I can’t say the same for myself! The past couple of weeks have been crazy busy, and with the holidays just around the corner (eeeekkk), it’s not about to slow down anytime soon! This weekend, I have two beautiful weddings — Sara and Eric […]

This will be a quick one, my friends (because technically, I’m on vacation) … but I wanted to share one of Gracey’s “firsts” with y’all for Friday’s Frame! She met her first whale this past week, a beluga! It was the first whale I’ve ever seen as well. (I would love to go to Alaska […]

Whew! I can’t believe it’s Friday again! The past couple of weeks, I’ve found myself singing, “Just keep swimming, just keep swimming” over and over in my head. Fall is a beautiful but busy time of year for me. So, a few days back, I took a much-needed day off and spent some time with […]

If I love this little girl any more, my heart will explode. Honestly, how do you describe a love like this? Can’t. Simply can’t. The hard days are magically erased when the sun rises, I walk into her room, and I see her precious face smiling back at me. I wonder what life was ever […]

So maybe it’s not the WORLD’S fair, but it sure was the world to me when I was little. The Alto Fair was one last hurrah before summer ended and school began. It’s quite possibly the only place left on earth where you can bring your kids and know the whole community is watching after […]

Oh Gracey Girl. How do I love you so much. As Tommy and I go through this amazing journey called parenthood, one thing has become crystal clear: You never know when the “lasts” will be. The last time she needs our help sitting up. The last time she falls asleep in our arms. The last […]