Sunday, April 30, 2023

January to April 2023


                  Nothing like a great soccer season with your bestie!!!!  

 

Ayden & Audrey

When you get that text message or note from your child that just fills your heart and gives you the affirmation that while there is no rule book when parenting, sometimes you have to hit some speed bumps full throttle or take the road less traveled to find your path in life.

 

Love my visits from my Dad…

  

Being creative with our happy hour! Sure do love mango season in Florida.

Cool enough to be on the boat with Bella!

#lovefloridawinters

 

Cutest captain!!!

The Citadel has many traditions and this is by far one of our favorites. We are in Folly Beach for a long weekend with our family celebrating Recognition day with our knob… and soon to be cadet. It is a rigorous weekend for her. Pushing her to limits she didn’t even know she had. Then some down time celebrating her accomplishments.

Chris and his mom… out for a morning beach walk.

 

Gearing up for the final hours of knob year… Team Jordan support team activated!

 

If her face doesn’t speak volumes!

   

   

Team Gram and Coach!!!!

   

Officially part of the cadre! This has been a huge year for Jordan.

 

We were so happy to be a part of something so big for her and all of the cadets that have worked so hard to get to this point.

   

Jordan's Home Away from Home!  Thanks Jen and Bill for always taking care of our girl. 

The march to Marion Square .. Jordan with her roommates

Garrett is home for spring break… and has made it official.

The Citadel bound! Class of 2027

Celebrating Easter with family on the boat.

   

Lucky to have Jen in town!

   

Off to a sweet 16 party… my beautiful Ayden

   

Tortuga did not disappoint!!!!!!

   

Wrapping things up with a beautiful wedding in Dallas.

Great weekend away. Getting hotel upgrade and spending a lot of time on foot on the Katie trail.

   

 

Miss Sadie Mae.. in her glory!

Friday, December 30, 2022

November to December 2022


Love my fur friends. This is one of my best friends Sadie. She comes over and provides us with a ton of entertainment and love.

Finally have my family home and together. No better time in life then when your household is full.

    

Family days out on the water…

   

Living in Florida does not disappoint… the sun is always out!

Suzanne’s annual Christmas exchange. Love all of these strong women!!!

One of my most favorite holiday traditions!

   

Christmas crack with Pop Pop!

   

Christmas Eve appetizer competition. Love cooking with this crew!

   

My beautiful Mother in law… holds us all together like glue!!

While Garrett’s school takes senior pictures, I wanted to get one that did not have him in a school uniform. It is wild to think that this young man is graduating this year and making decisions on next chapters.

 

YESSSS it gets cool enough to wear hats in Florida!!!! Jordan his home from her first year at The Citadel. I did not think a human could sleep as much as she has since being home. It’s nice to see her hair down and getting a break from the tight tight bun!!!

   

The big question… will these two both be attending The Citadel next year???

  

While Ayden is smiling… she is secretly adjusting from being an only child to having to share her everything with Jordan and Garrett. I think she is just a little happy to share mom and dads attention with her siblings.

 

Seriously… my happy place!

  

Got to celebrate Christmas with Ann and Mike… and Chris’s youngest brother Mitchell visiting from Medford MA.

  

We are wrapping up the 2022 year skiing in Colorado.

Truly a totally different climate. It was a wonderful break from the sunny skies of Florida. But have to admit, I do not miss all the gear! We had perfect weather and made a lot of great family memories.

   

Ayden… won best hat hair all week. She has been the influence behind most of our family vacations.

Jordan… won most likely to miss the trail we are on.

Garrett… won most likely to be found in the lodge... eating!

Happy 7th birthday to Bella Booze Bag!!!

 

Looking forward to seeing where the next year takes us…

Love my life!