in the wake of having my “big” girls home
This whole last week has been filled right up. My girls were in town for my niece (their cousin)’s wedding. So, I have to say all last week was like…
A Guest Post With An Exciting Announcement From Elle
Hello to my mother’s (& our) lovely 71toes internet friends, this is Elle. Carson & I have quite the year ahead of us. 🙂 Carson got accepted to 6 different…
helping hands in the wake of Hurricane Ian
It is incredible what strength weather has to wreak havoc on the world. I knew Hurricane Ian (category 4 hurricane that hit Florida back in September) was devastating. But sometimes…
this Wellesley girl is another year older today
I remember it so well: the weight of overwhelm when we found out I was already eight weeks pregnant with baby number two when Max was six months old. Tears…
An epic 80’s Prom sealing celebration (not a “reception”:)
All our original plans to celebrate Elle and Carson’s wedding were foiled due to covid. Over and over again. So the sealing provided a perfect opportunity to truly celebrate. Because…
Elle & Carson’s “sealing of the deal” at the temple
Of all the things going on over Thanksgiving break, this part was my very favorite. Elle and Carson were sealed for Time and All Eternity at the temple. I loved…
some Thanksgiving crowds and celebrations and love
It was a jam-packed Thanksgiving day, so bear with me on all these pictures to remember it all! You see, when you decide to have a sealing the day after…
a visit to the temple in Florida with our girl
Last weekend Dave and I had the opportunity for a little trip to Elle and Carson’s neck of the woods for a pretty special experience: Elle’s first time through the…
this is Elle…
…and it’s her BIRTHDAY today. 23 years old. TWENTY-THREE. HOW CAN THAT BE!? I still remember when I could barely pull that hair of hers into puny ponytails. Oh I…