sharing stories of gratitude in the everyday
The day finally arrived! Today was Will's birthday party, and I am so happy to say he loved every minute of it. He had an absolute blast sharing his love of Star Wars with his friends, and his friends really got into the theme as well. I just want to share some pictures here and … Continue reading #52 Will’s Star Wars Birthday Party.
Today was one of those bonus days that I got to spend home with both of my boys. I took the day off so I could get the house ready for Will's birthday party tomorrow, and while I had a lot to get done, having the boys around to help me run my errands was … Continue reading #51 Home with the Boys.
My brother. He may act big and tough at times, but he is the most sentimental, most sincere, and most loving person you will ever meet. He is getting married this September, and while I was perusing the website today I came across this: Katherine Marie Sokolow, the ex-Nicholson. My one and only, and … Continue reading #50 My Brother, Matt.
4th of July in our neighborhood looks like quintessential small-town American living. I absolutely love this holiday, and the party that our neighborhood throws is something that I look forward to every summer. The neighborhood organizes a parade in which the local firemen drive their fire truck through the neighborhood. The kids then follow the … Continue reading #49 Captain America’s Birthday.
It has been a long six months, and yesterday, our lives became a little less complicated. The boys had been attending two separate schools for the last six months, and it has been exhausting to say the least. The schools were not that far away from eachother - across the parking lot as a matter … Continue reading #48 One School.
This weekend was the perfect weekend to play outside in the backyard. While my husband and I were busy overhauling the garden beds, we brought out the old water table we had stored in our garage. Nathan is the perfect age for the water table, and it was so hot outside that playing in the … Continue reading #47 Backyard Fun.
a life well loved 