Anna leaned in close to my 6-year-old and whispered, "Do you have a super power? I do! Can you guess what it is?" She was perfectly in-character - sparkling eyes, a contagious and mischievous grin, and spunk for miles. My 6-year-old seriously pondered the question for a moment. "Caring?" She finally ventured. Anna was taken aback […]
It's no secret that Disney's Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom is one of our family's favorite shows! Everything is exactly on cue - the costumes are extravagant, the dancing is perfectly choreographed, and the cast demonstrates a huge amount of energy and personality. On the afternoon of May 10, our family was fortunate […]
I was honored and humbled to be invited to the 2015 Disney Social Media Moms Celebration at Walt Disney World last week. In case you are unfamiliar with #DisneySMMC, it's an invitation-only conference for social media influencers, entrepreneurs, and bloggers. My favorite thing about the week is that it offers networking, hands-on workshops, and professional opportunities […]
Dear A~ I'm happy to say that I have savored your babyhood. I have taken the time to relish your laugh, your baby white-blonde curls, and your tiny, high-pitched voice (3-year-old voices really are THE BEST). I have held you during naptimes and let you sleep beside me in bed at night. As you always […]
My niece and my daughter - both kindergarteners - were bent over a desert plant, enchanted by bunches of bright wildflowers. Not on purpose, I had walked up quietly and their conversation went on - undisturbed by an adult's presence. They were making plans for something - an afternoon at the grandparent's house or a […]
Two of my three babies were born on the 13th. Friday, the 13th - to be exact. Ever since those momentous days, I've always said with a sideways smile that thirteen is my lucky number. In January, Tim and I celebrated 13 years of married happiness (not just marriage). We decided to spend the night […]