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SwimWays Baby Spring Float Sun Canopy

This post was sponsored by SwimWays as part of an Ambassador Program for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. The temperature here in Phoenix has already been as high as 106 degrees. Pool time is here! Can you believe it is that time of...

Nate’s 15th Birthday

My dearest Nate, In true Nate fashion, today was laid back, joyful, silly, and relaxed. We ordered takeout from Cheesecake Factory and shared a mountain of pasta. (excellent choice) I looked up after we put all the littles to bed and you were eating the derby pie that...

Julia’s 18th Birthday

When Brian and I learned we were expecting our very first child, we began a very sweet tradition. Brian and I wrote little notes in a journal for Julia. Every anniversary we would take our stack of journals and write a little note about special moments in the past...

Sebastian and Mary Alice in the backyard

Catchy title, huh? I don’t want to forget them playing together. It’s like our sweet little guy just realized he can get up and play with everyone. I don’t have anything huge to say. No grand ideas today. I’m just really enjoying them....

Ballet

If I close my eyes tightly, I can see the Tap ‘n Toe building at the corner of Custer and Park. I can remember holding my breath hoping that my arabesques were perfect. I can remember trying on toe shoes for the first time. I can remember laying in bed, staring...