Oh my. I remember Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, like it was just yesterday. It was the day our family changed forever. This beautiful baby girl was born, and my heart exploded with a love I never knew existed. I can’t
Eight years
20 questions with Avery :: 8 years old
It’s time for another installment of Avery’s annual 20 questions! Check out her previous responses. 1. What is your favorite color? Neon pink 2. What is your favorite toy? Barbies 3. What is your favorite fruit? Raspberries 4. What is your favorite TV
Throwback Thursday: Birthday kiss
Avery and Damon July 2015
Damon’s second birthday party
Did you wonder if Damon had his second birthday? Once again, I’m slow on the draw. So here is his birthday in review…finally! On Damon’s actual birthday, the four of us went out for pizza and frozen yogurt at our favorite
Two years
It’s so hard to believe this chunky boy is turning 2 years old today. I thought the years went by quickly with Avery, but they’re so much faster with Damon! In so many ways, Damon truly completed our family. He
Throwback Thursday: Cute couple
Elvie and Casey April 2011 Happy birthday (on Saturday) to our favorite Navy sailor!
Avery’s seventh birthday party
For several years, I’ve been eyeing a beautiful rainbow birthday cake. Several times, I tried convincing Avery that a rainbow birthday party would be so fun…brightly colored decor, rainbow-themed food, and of course that cake. This year, she finally relented
20 questions with Avery :: 7 years old
It’s time for another installment of Avery’s 20 questions. I think she was pretty honest with most of her answers. That last one really got me last year, and she did it again this year! Check out her previous responses. 1.
The little slugger’s first birthday party
On Damon’s birthday, Chris took a vacation day from work. He also did this for Avery before she was in school. It makes the birthday that much more special to have Daddy home from work. We enjoyed lunch together (where
A message for Damon…and his first year in pictures
Dearest Damon, Suddenly your first year of life is over. It went so much faster than Avery’s first year. One year ago today, at 6:43 a.m., you made your grand entrance to this world. I honestly was scared about having