Everyday Life

More Sprinkler Fun
So it looks like this is Violet’s new afternoon routine… playing in the sprinkler right before the kids come home from school. The best part is when she runs around yelling, “Celebration!!”
Family

Audrey’s Newborn Photos
We love having Audrey with us. She is pretty docile and very tiny (and has the darkest hair of the bunch)! I took these pictures when she was five days old. I love all the funny twisted positions newborns...
Garden

Backyard Rose Garden
More than a decade ago I house-sat for a family with a large rose garden. Along with watering and pruning the roses while they were gone, I was also encouraged to clip some flowers for the house too. Whenever...
Kids

More Sprinkler Fun
So it looks like this is Violet’s new afternoon routine… playing in the sprinkler right before the kids come home from school. The best part is when she runs around yelling, “Celebration!!”
Thoughts

Goodwin’s 7th Birthday
On the eve of Goodwin’s birthday each year I feel compelled to reflect on how loss has affected my life. While I think it is cathartic to talk about loss and mental health, it is still difficult. I share...
Travel

A Day at the Beach in North Carolina
For a little while we’ve had our eye on North Carolina as a place to visit (or live). We finally took a trip earlier this month and loved how green and charming the Raleigh area was. The highlight of...