Life lessons from … Richard Sherman

Dear Avery, I’m a 49ers fan. Your parents and grandparents (aunts, uncles, and friends from the Bay) are 49ers fans. This year in football, the 49ers were ONE game away from the Superbowl…only to lose to a very physical Seattle Seahawks team. It was an incredible game, down to the very last play. That playContinue reading “Life lessons from … Richard Sherman”

My favorite things… 2013!

Dear Avery, 2013 was one incredible year. Your Uncle and I were both promoted in our jobs, sold our first house and bought another, both bought new cars, traveled a lot, and introduced some new babies into our family and friend’s families! It’s been a year of extreme growth and pure joy. In that year,Continue reading “My favorite things… 2013!”

Being thankful for butt warmers

Dear Avery, Thanksgiving is around the corner…and YOU are coming to visit me. I can’t wait to spend time with you. It’s a great time of year to reflect on the things you are thankful for. And yes, being thankful for family, friends, your job, and overall life…are all important things to reflect on. DoContinue reading “Being thankful for butt warmers”

Loving him is fun

Dear Avery, 4 years ago today, I was a 22-year-old walking down a beautiful aisle in the church I grew up in, holding your Papa’s arm.  I was walking towards my future husband and excepted his hand in marriage that day. It was easily the best decision I’ve ever made. Your Uncle Matt is: theContinue reading “Loving him is fun”

What not to be: Miley Cyrus

Dear Avery, Sadly, I don’t think Miley Cyrus will be popular when you are old enough to read this. Google her. You’ll see that she started off as a Disney show icon and then suddenly drifted into a lost, very lost, soul. Idolizing celebrities/artists/athletes/etc is something that we all do at one point of ourContinue reading “What not to be: Miley Cyrus”