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We are the sum of all of our experiences, these are some of mine. The good, the bad, and the people that make both all worthwhile.

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Rainy Day in New York
Rainy Day in New York

A rainy New York day tried its best to cancel our plans, but the kids turned every puddle into a landmark and every detour into a memory. It wasn’t the day we imagined, but somehow it became the one we’ll talk about forever.

Annapolis 2025 - Where Dreams Set Sail
Annapolis 2025 - Where Dreams Set Sail

Family road trip to Annapolis: bad breakfast, great boats, and even bigger dreams. Between toddler chaos, seasick mornings, and a boat show that reignited our “let’s sail around the world” fantasy, this trip hit all the right waves. 🌊❤️

Small suitcases, big dreams
Small suitcases, big dreams

Nothing says “family vacation” like a 9-hour drive, two hyper kids, and a mom who’s literally growing another one. All to see a boat we can’t afford (yet). But hey... dreams don’t pack themselves.

Along came Wesley
Along came Wesley

This is the story of how our Wesley, handsome and smiley little guy, made his entrance… not so fast, not so furious, and naturally absolutely adorable.

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Rainy Day in New York
Family, Featured, Travel
Rainy Day in New York
Family, Featured, Travel

A rainy New York day tried its best to cancel our plans, but the kids turned every puddle into a landmark and every detour into a memory. It wasn’t the day we imagined, but somehow it became the one we’ll talk about forever.

Family, Featured, Travel
Small suitcases, big dreams
Travel, Family
Small suitcases, big dreams
Travel, Family

Nothing says “family vacation” like a 9-hour drive, two hyper kids, and a mom who’s literally growing another one. All to see a boat we can’t afford (yet). But hey... dreams don’t pack themselves.

Travel, Family
Travelling daddy day care grand opening
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Travelling daddy day care grand opening
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On our sixth day in Miami, Florida it was time to see if I had what it takes to take care of my two precious children while abroad in another country while Sophie attends a real estate conference. Cue mission impossible music.

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Florida day 3
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Florida day 3
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On our third day in Florida we make plans to visit the zoo and rediscover this magical world through the eyes of our adorable little Lola. The journey reminds me of so much lost beauty and wonder in life. Join us as we rediscover life through the eyes of a child.

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My Mother vs the Odds

A look back at what my mother had to endure while she raised her two children.

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Waiting on Lola

Coming out from a fresh battle with infertility successfully one tiny family marches into the frontlines of waiting through pregnancy only to face a death defying delivery.

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