Football Girl and Book Worm Boy

Just a normal Saturday.

He Stops In

I've known him since I was 22...and he's been a part of me ever since. I love my pilot friend, his crazy ways, his sound advice, his searching for advice. His love of life and food and people and experiences.

And I love how my kids love him. He's Uncle Jungle Matt and I adore him to bits. Fly back more often. Please.

In Memory

I can't believe it's been 3 years already. 

I didn't know you. You were just some cousin down the line. 

But I've gotten to know your sisters. They miss you. They love you. 

May your memory be eternal.

Growing Up

Before long, she'll want to know what time she has to come home from her date...and if she can have gas money.

Slow down, child.

Aren't they gorgeous

Women will pay big bucks for these things.

He just has them naturally.

And He's 9

How do you go from counting weeks to the final day of a birth - to counting years since he's been alive. He's such a great kid. He's kind, funny and creative. He's so gentle in spirit, he loves to read, is now fully on the bell curve and absorbing so many things. I can't tell you how often he asks me what the next level of words mean.

He's a treasure and I'm so blessed to be his mom.

He had his friend Liam over for a movie - Lego Ninjago - then pizza - and a sleep over.

Birthday Boy's a Comin'