Beat the "I'm bored" blues with these tried and true kids crafts. Seems like we've all been there- we're stuck inside and the kids are bored. Maybe it is just too hot to go out (or maybe you get a lot of rainy days in your neck of the woods). Then comes complaining...
Family
Do not follow your dreams
Julia graduated last week at St. Mary's Basilica in downtown Phoenix. Mass was followed by a perfect and simple graduation service. During the Mass, I had the honor of giving Julia a rose to place at Mother Mary's feet. I was sure this would be the part of her...
Summertime, Swimming, and Sisters
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. Summer is in full swing here in the desert! That means a lot of time in the pool. We've been using this baby float for...
Julia’s Senior Pictures
My favorite photo shoot ever. Julia and her dear friend Julia headed with me for an afternoon of silly giggles, running over hills, and serious flower placement. Julia's sisters Claire and Lily came. It was epic. They were so much fun to shoot together and they were...
On the other side of the door
On the day Julia was born, I went to work at Universal Computer Systems. My clients were located in California, but that day I had traded my shift for the East Coast. My team was throwing me a baby shower that evening and I didn't want them to have to wait until 6...
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 at the...