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September 4

It’s looming once again. The anniversary of the worst day of my life. The day we lost Hannah. I’ve been dreading it’s arrival for weeks. The old panic returns with the anticipation, despite constantly reminding myself that it’s just a date. It changes nothing. But the threat of having to relive those events again in detail more […]

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Mom - September 7, 2016 - 6:50 am

I have no words.

Please know that you are not alone in your grief, that you ALWAYS have our love and support, and that we are here for you and Mike whenever you need us.

Mom & Dad

Baby Mae’s First Beach Adventure

That looks like paradise? Yep…it felt like it, too! Despite the craziness that has been swirling around me and Mike and our family this year…new baby, new home, usual manic work schedules…we somehow carved out time for our annual beach getaway. Escaping to the beach every year to rejuvenate and come together was a promise […]

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Mom - August 17, 2016 - 12:49 pm

What a great trip! That photo of the rainbow has got to go on a wall in my new condo so I can look at it every day!

The Four Year Old

Dear Eloise, It’s impossible for me not to be emotional today. Because four years ago today, I heard you cry and held you for the first time. You are the child, darling girl, who made me a mom. For that incredible gift, as well as for your spirit, kindness, wit, and intelligence, I thank you. How […]

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Vovo - July 26, 2016 - 6:06 am

Our little girl is growing up SO fast!

Giraffey’s Great Adventure

Well…it happened. After nearly four years of being extra mindful of Giraffey…Eloise’s absolute favorite, completely beat-up, constant companion…we left him at a store an hour from our house the other night. Of course, we didn’t realize this until we were already home and it was 9PM and the store was closing. Luckily, we were able to […]

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Mom - July 10, 2016 - 1:04 pm

OHHHH, Giraffey! That was a close one. Good for Ellie for being able to cope without him for a night!

Here

Hello! I am starting to dig out from the massive amount of boxes that surround us in our new space, and attempt to establish a routine. The move was insane…full of drama, early mornings, and very late nights…but alls well that ends well, and we are happily getting settled into our new home. I absolutely love the […]

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