Salem Lucille: 5 1/2 Years Old

Dearest Salem Lucille, 

You, my daughter, are a ball full of energy. You are ready to go from sun up to sun down. Mostly smiles and laughs...lots of little giggles. You sprinkle a few fits in there from time to time. You have a way of rolling your eyes and making it cute ;)

                                                                  

                                                     

 

The magic of the holidays has shown through this year. Your eyes twinkled at everything Christmas and your sweet hugs to Santa & Mrs. Clause melted everyone's hearts. You soaked up Thanksgiving, New Years, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, and Easter as well. The surprise visits from each coordinating holiday friend lit up your world. To see your innocence is so refreshing.

                                                                       

                                                 

                                                   

You are a little dancing machine...competing in 3 competitions already. You are so excited each morning to get up, get your hair & makeup done, and take the stage. I am so proud of how hard you've worked to learn two dances and perform them on stage.

                                                 

                                         

With me is still your favorite place to be; my little mini me. I love our time together one on one. Now that you're in JK, it is definitely fewer and far between; however it is always cherished. The hugs & kisses you still give constantly are what make motherhood so sweet. 

You continue to learn and grow at school. You are so proud that you know my phone number, your letters, and your numbers. You love to read and you love to do "homework." You are an amazing friend; making cards for your classmates just because! I love you heart.

I love you!

Love,

Mommy

 

40 Before 40: Ride in a Hot Air Balloon

An experience of a lifetime. Ryan & I spent a Sunday evening enjoying the views of Louisville up in a hot air balloon; man's first mode of flying. Romantic and breathtaking all at the same time. The entire process from start to finish is mesmerizing. A very precise operation that takes one calm, cool, & collected. Learning the history of how the first ride took flight as well as the tradition of the champagne toast was icing on the cake.

 

He is RISEN: Easter 2023

 A Lenten season full of sacrifice. The kids & I focusing on how to lift each other up; how to create positivity and clarity. I’d say we faired well for the majority of the time. It’s never meant to be easy. Sacrifices never are.

Easter hit differently this year. A First Communion on the horizon to follow made masses more intentional; more intimate. Listening to my children sing Alleluia. Watching them bow reverently. Hearing them pray at night in the darkness. Tasting the body & blood of Christ. 

Rejoicing in the end...He is RISEN!

Skiing into Keystone: Spring Break 2023

Headed out west for a little time on the slopes for Spring Break. Traveled with our friends~ 4 adults, 7 kids, 1 house, lots of adult beverages at night. A few tears, countless threats for behavior, 2 fabulous spa days, and 1 adults only dinner. Forever memories made.