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Photography and Friends

A few weeks ago, I had the incredible pleasure of meeting online friends in the real world. I’ve talked before about my friend, Nancy. Well, she is an amazing photography teacher. Amazing. Her students are all over the world. After you’ve taken her classes...

Riley’s 7th Birthday – Just Add Sprinkles

Thank you all so much for your sweet comments and texts and emails yesterday. Today was much better. Just knowing that we are able to get over the speed bump more quickly than we have in the past is so hopeful. My dear friend (and adoptive mama) Nancy, reminded me of...

Your birthday wish…

You and I snuck out together to Toys R Us. You wandered the store twice, not knowing exactly what you wanted for your birthday. We almost settled on scented crayons, but you decided to keep looking. You found a really cool yo-yo and we decided to get it. We giggled as...

Wait for me…

After Julia leaves for college (did I really just type that?), Mary Alice will be surrounded by brothers. I’m guessing our family will take on a different tone. From piano serenades after dinner, to a little more rough and tumble. The good news, is Mary Alice...

Making a memory…

From the Parent Trap: Charles: “My dear, what are you doing?” Susan: “Making a memory.” Charles: “Making a memory?” Susan: “All my life, when I’m quite grown-up I will always remember my grandfather and how he smelled...