To all of my friends in America who are celebrating today, I send a happy Thanksgiving hug to you and your family! This year I am thankful for my past, the present, and the future. I remember so many past Thanksgivings when it was just Will and I with our families. And at some point … More happy thanksgiving!
Here’s a fact when it comes to baby’s first Christmas: they will never remember any of this. That’s right, you heard it here first. But of course you want to spoil them and have presents under the tree, because its YOUR baby and it’s their FIRST Christmas. But deep down you worry that maybe you … More a few of my favorite baby things: a 2019 holiday gift guide
No matter how overwhelming and exhausting motherhood may be, I remind myself each day how lucky I am to have the honor of raising two sweet little boys. Today I am going to talk about adoption. And although we did not adopt our babies, I am grateful for the privilege that Will and I have … More november is national adoption month
During the holiday season, it is important to remember to give back to the heroes in our lives—the people whose acts of courage and service have improved our lives and the lives of others. I am partnering with The Joye Law Firm, here in my hometown of Charleston, who have created a local contest this … More giving back to our heroes
I read recently that we only have three months left in this decade. Three more months! That’s it! I was in the check-out line at Trader Joe’s when I read that and immediately I began to panic. The end of a decade seems big! I didn’t go to all the places! I haven’t seen all … More the end of a decade
Every year at Halloween I have dressed Liam up in some version of khaki overalls and have bribed him to sit next to a pumpkin for a photo. This year I had the delight in doing it not just with Liam but with both of my boys. Bear is now 8 months old and is … More a visit to the pumpkin patch
I have been hit one again with a bad case of the travel bug. It happens every year around this time. Summer is over, everyone starts thinking about the holidays, and all I can think about is “did we do enough this year?” I am constantly on a quest to see it all, live it … More a family staycation in Kiawah
