Back to School 2019: First Day of School Full of Lasts

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

With my oldest entering her senior year and my middle daughter starting her first high school year as a freshman, I feel like a kindergarten mom all over again. How did thirteen years slip by so quickly? As I snapped... 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 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 →

Lunchtime Sunshine with Opal Apples

by Denise // 30 March, 2017 // Comments off

In our house, one of our favorite go to snacks are apples. Like many fresh fruits, apples are the perfect portable read-to-eat snack. For me, I especially love slices of cold, crisp apples served with a schmear of sunbutter. However,... Continue reading →

Little Lion Man Turns Five

by Denise // 23 July, 2015 // Comments off

Today you are a whole hand old. Five little fingers standing tall. In a blink of an eye, my giggly little bald baby… grew into a big boy. You love trains and fast cars, Monster Trucks and wishing upon stars. My wish... Continue reading →

Run DMT in 2014 (A Year in Review)

by Denise // 1 January, 2015 // Comments off

When I began drafting this post, I had a moment of self-admiration and amazement. As I began listing the events I was most proud of, I honestly couldn’t believe all the things I had done this year. It has been... Continue reading →