Happy 15th Birthday, Emmalynn

by Denise // 12 July, 2020 // Comments off

You’re fifteen today. You tower over me now, which honestly, isn’t hard to do. With your height, I am reminded that you are inching into adulthood and slowly slipping away from being my baby. Even though you may be a... Continue reading →

Happy 18th Birthday, Allana – 18 Tips to Adulting

by Denise // 1 November, 2019 // Comments off

Eighteen years ago you made me a mom. As I held my tiny baby girl in my arms, I couldn’t imagine the beautiful person you would become and somehow, you grew into an adult overnight. By a stroke of luck,... Continue reading →

Happy 9th Birthday, Liam

by Denise // 23 July, 2019 // Comments off

Nine years ago, I held a tiny, bald baby That quickly grew into a man child. A box fort building, Video gaming, Skateboarding, Flossing, Dabbing, Dancing fool man child. With a wicked sense of humor, A funny little lion man... Continue reading →

Happy 14th Birthday, Emmalynn

by Denise // 12 July, 2019 // Comments off

As I snuggle with you on the couch, I slip into a memory of holding a tiny baby. This young woman curled up next to me is longer and taller than me, but still curls into a ball to cuddle... Continue reading →

Happy Sweet 16th Birthday, Allana

by Denise // 1 November, 2017 // Comments off

Over sixteen years, we watched our little princess turn into an incredible young woman. Allana Rose Taylor, the name you were given at birth – A.R.T – runs through your veins. It’s the essence of who you are. While painfully... Continue reading →

Happy 12th Birthday, Emmalynn!

by Denise // 12 July, 2017 // Comments off

Petite Princess Giggles Queen of cuddles Award-winning baker Notorious gamer A picky eater Avid reader Full of imagination Style and fashion Playful at heart A friend from the start Punderfully clever Uno shredder Selfie master Full of smiles and laughter... Continue reading →

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