For Will's first birthday, Andrew and I went all out. We invited all of our friends and family, and surprisingly many family members were able to attend despite having the party out of state - many of them traveled over 10 hours to celebrate his special day. We had a photographer come out to capture … Continue reading #37 Will’s Birthday Invitation.
#36 Busy busy.
These last few weeks have been an absolute blur. The busyness kicked off with hosting my dad and his girlfriend for a week at our house. Shortly after they left, we hosted our friends over Memorial Day weekend while their house was on the market. The following weekend, we visited Chattanooga. We returned from our … Continue reading #36 Busy busy.
#35 Chattanooga.
We just returned home after a long weekend in Chattanooga, and we had a great time with our little family. Andrew and I found a wonderful Airbnb just a few blocks away from the artsy district, the Northshore. It was the sweetest little bungalow, just a cozy place to unwind after our daily adventures. We … Continue reading #35 Chattanooga.
#34 Seven Years.
We celebrated our anniversary a little differently this year. Usually we get a sitter and take a night out for ourselves, but this year we took a family vacation to Chattanooga and spent it with our boys. Our last two attempts at taking a trip with the kids both ended in complete disaster, so we … Continue reading #34 Seven Years.
#33 May & October.
May and October, two of the most beautiful months of the year, and I struggle through both. Without warning, I will find myself enter into this terrible funk that I cannot shake. In May, it starts around Mother's Day, and doesn't end until the 23rd, the day my mom died. October is the month of … Continue reading #33 May & October.
#32 Good morning, Tennessee
There’s been a lot happening in my life recently, and while at some point I will share all the details, on this day I need to take a step back and process all of these changes. So for today I’m going to take a deep breath, go for a long run, and enjoy the beautiful … Continue reading #32 Good morning, Tennessee
#31 Papa’s Boys
Nothing makes me light up more than to see my boys get excited about their Papa visiting. Seeing Nathan react the same way that Will does to his Papa makes my heart so happy it could burst.
#30 My Dad’s New Friend.
It is a strange concept to think about your dad dating someone new. My dad is visiting with our family this week, and he brought his girlfriend with him. I knew he had been dating someone for the last several months, and I knew from what he had told me that things were getting serious. … Continue reading #30 My Dad’s New Friend.
#29 Two years today.
Today marks two years since my mom has passed away. As a daughter, with the close bond that I had with my mother, losing her at a young age was one of the most difficult things I will endure in my lifetime. I understand that while I was a grown woman - she was there … Continue reading #29 Two years today.
#28 Quiet Moments.
It is a rare occasion when I get to have quiet moments in the mornings with my little man, Nathan. Usually getting ready in the mornings is chaos; my husband is getting himself and our oldest ready to head out the door. Meanwhile I'm trying to juggle getting ready and keeping Nathan entertained and out … Continue reading #28 Quiet Moments.
a life well loved 