Dylan's great-grammy Doris is turning 90 this month and I wanted to give her something unique for her birthday. A family member put together a fun 'card drive' by requesting that all of Doris's children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren send her a card for her birthday. I dressed Dylan up as an old lady and took a bunch of photos, hoping that one would be good enough to make a card out of. It was an easy way to make a funny and memorable birthday card.
Read moreGoodbye, 2016!
This year was definitely a year of wild change for me. On one end of the spectrum, I experienced some of the most beautiful and fulfilling moments in my life as I became a mother. Dylan brought so much joy and happiness into my life. But, with changes come growing pains. There were a lot of hard days in which I struggled to find my footing as a new mom. Both the bright and dark moments helped me to grow in ways that I didn't think were possible - I'm kinder, gentler and more patient.
Read moreChristmas House Mouse
One of the longest standing traditions in our family is the Christmas house mouse! The tradition started with TJ's Great-Great Aunt, who made a mouse for each child in the Parker family. She would use whimsical Christmas fabric and would embroider each kid's name onto the mouse. On Christmas Eve, I kept the tradition going by placing candy in each mouse and placing them at Dylan and TJ's bedside.
Read moreMerry Christmas
Wherever you may be, I hope that you woke this morning to a warm bed and a hot pot of coffee. I hope you are surrounded with love, contentment, laughter and maybe a surprise (or two). I hope that you enjoy a delicious meal with family and friends. I hope that you have a very Merry Christmas, from our home to yours!
Read moreOur Holiday Cards
Growing up, sending out holiday cards was an annual tradition in my family. As a teenager, I spent hours addressing and embellishing our family holiday cards. When Dylan came into our lives, I knew that I wanted to start the tradition of sending out a holiday card. It is always fun to share a glimpse into our lives with friends, family and colleagues that we don't get to see regularly.
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