Friends

Turn Around the Sun

Last week Anna’s friend turned 9 years old. I wanted to celebrate his birthday like I have for every one of his turns around the sun but for some reason I couldn’t even get myself to say happy birthday to him on his special day. I didn’t want to be emotional and make him sadContinue reading “Turn Around the Sun”

Harry’s Mom

I remember dialing her number and hoping that it would go to voicemail. I had absolutely no idea what to say or do. I couldn’t fathom her pain and I definitely didn’t want to say anything that would make it worse. She answered. I cried and said that I was sorry. She said thank youContinue reading “Harry’s Mom”

10 Minutes Away

I couldn’t believe that after so many years we were sitting across from one another chatting as though no time had passed at all. We were so young when she moved away with her family and so much of our lives needed to be caught up on. We went back and forth, asking questions, sharingContinue reading “10 Minutes Away”

Virtual Glass of Lemonade

No words today just day dreaming about a cool glass of Lemonade made by Lemon Love. Anna’s dear friend is making 100 original Lemon Love prints to sell online to help raise money for the playground. As I sat and took these photos my heart was heavy. This little boy spent so many hours with myContinue reading “Virtual Glass of Lemonade”

Happiness Journal

We are off to a birthday party to celebrate a little girl that made my girl very happy. Giving her a hug today will definitely make me happy. Milkshakes in Heaven today!

Happiness Journal

I always knew that the time would come when Anna would want one. She loved her baby dolls and I knew that an American Girl Doll was definitely in her future. For her 6th birthday my parents met us in Seattle and we went, for the first time, to the most amazing place in theContinue reading “Happiness Journal”