Hi guys! Today I am 36 years old. I swore I wouldn’t write a novel but I have a few things to say. This year feels different. It feels sacred. It feels personal. It feels like a renewal that God has been preparing for me long before I ever understood what He was doing. For a long time, I moved through life in survival mode. Loving everybody, showing up for everybody, doing everything I thought I was supposed to do. But somewhere in all that moving, I lost parts of myself. This year, at 36, I ...
Birthdays
Ivy’s 11th Birthday Party.
Hi guys! Guess what? Yep! Ivy just turned 11! *screams* and when Ivy told me she wanted a Demon Slayer-themed party for her 11th birthday, I knew it wouldn’t be the easiest to pull off. While the anime is super popular, finding party supplies to match the theme was a challenge—but we made it happen, and the result was magical! Ivy’s 11th Demon Slayer Sleepover Party. For the sleepover, I called the one and only Teepee Ka’Boo—the same incredible company that transformed Aria’s ...
Happy 11th Birthday Ivy Rose!
My dear sweet firstborn, Ivy Rose, Today you are 11 years old. When my dad told me, “This will go by fast,” I had no idea just how true those words would be. I can’t believe you’re already 11! You were the little girl who made me a mom, the first grandchild for your Nani and G-pa. You were born with a special spark, and you changed all of our lives. Now, as I watch you grow and see your personality blossom, I often wonder — where did my little 7lb crying baby go? But I know she’s still there, ...
Aria’s 9th Birthday: A Trip to the American Girl Doll Store in LA.
Hi guys! Guess what we took our first trip of the year! A very special trip I might add for Aria’s 9th birthday! This year for Aria’s birthday, I gave her a choice: a traditional birthday party or a special trip to Los Angeles to visit the American Girl Doll store. Every year, she gets a little older, and I knew how much she’s always wanted to go. I wanted to make sure she experienced it while she still loved dolls, so I let her decide. Without hesitation, she picked the ...
Our sweet middle baby is 9.
Happy 9th Birthday to our Sweet middle baby, Aria Skye! Today, we celebrate YOU, our beautiful, vibrant, and oh-so-talented Aria! From the moment you came into this world, you’ve added a sparkle to our family that only you could bring. Literally, you had a twinkle in your eye. Being the middle child isn’t always easy, but you’ve embraced your role with grace, kindness, and so much heart. You’re the perfect bridge between your siblings, always bringing laughter, love, and balance to our ...
Happy 3rd Birthday Riley Reign!
Hey guys! Our sweet Riley is officially 3, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this milestone! For the third year in a row, we trusted the incredibly talented Sophia Jensen to capture her birthday magic, and once again, she delivered beyond our expectations. Sophia has an incredible eye for detail, and her ability to bring out Riley’s vibrant personality in every shot leaves us completely obsessed. Riley sparkled in her gold outfit boots and looked absolutely angelic in soft pink—every ...