A 12th birthday

She hates that her birthday is over a holiday when all of her friends are out of town and she can't just celebrate at school, then have a party with her classmates. But every year she gets a big family party and an uncle who gives her cash!

What I hope to always remember about this little girl is her huge heart that makes her cry at movies. Just the thought of a dog having to live in a rescue and not having a home can make her teary. Her love of baking shows and Dance Moms is a hallmark too because the only thing she loves more than baking and dance, are people who make fools of themselves while baking and dancing. She loves KPop, her family and has the best group of friends a 6th grader could ask for. We are so proud.

Merry Festivus

Xman suggested we go to the Basillica so away we went!

We're back - Hip Hop Competitions

Thanksgiving Day(s)

An early Thanksgiving with the Denver crew.

Adventures at Sandy Springs with the Scouts

Night climbing and zipling followed by a night in the woods. So much fun!

Great Country Farms in Bluemont, VA

My happy place with my favorite people.

Homecoming 2025!

Everyone's first Homecoming! Mom got to drive the girls' party (mini)van.

Cynthia Erivo and Taylor Swift

A magical night at Wolf Trap with friends in which Cynthia Erivo told our littlest she had a "great voice" for speaking up and with confidence when asked her name. And a night at the movies to watch Taylor Swift's new album.

Last ever Dragon Movie Night

My 10th and final 'movie night' on the elementary school field. An end of an era.

 

Goodbye to the Giving Tree

Our house will never be the same. Dad made everyone hug it goodbye. 

 

Back to School

 Grades 11th, 9th and 6th. Hockey, swim and lacrosse for one. Hip hop, Scouts, and 'mock trial' for the second. And ballet, hip hop, Scouts and muscial theater for the third. 

Beach, part 1

 Red-flag windy days but amazing low temps and a lot of brownies and mocktails...