Punny Valentine’s Day Puns

Dear Avery, I’ve always loved Valentine’s day cards. Even as a kid, I loved the cheesy ones with a funny pun.  I automatically think of The Simpsons when Lisa Simpson gives Ralph a card that has a train on it and it read “I Choo Choo Choose you”.  Adorable. I thought I’d share some adorableContinue reading “Punny Valentine’s Day Puns”

Baseball Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend

Dear Avery, Last month, I got to check a HUGE event off my bucket list: Watching the San Francisco Giants play in the World Series. This came as a surprise 5 year wedding anniversary/birthday gift from your Uncle Matt (the Dodger fan – you will one day understand the importance and thoughtfulness of him buyingContinue reading “Baseball Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend”

Oh, the places you’ll go! First stop: preschool.

Dear Avery, Today you started your first day of preschool! You are no longer a baby, but a tiny person. It is so incredible how fast time goes. There is no doubt in my mind that you will LOVE school. Not only do you make friends easily, but you are already such a smart kid.Continue reading “Oh, the places you’ll go! First stop: preschool.”

The 4 guys you’ll (probably) date

Dear Avery, My first crush was in 3rd grade. I distinctly remember wanting to sit next to a certain boy during story-telling time. I also remember having no idea WHY that was. The rest was history. Many more crushes were in store for me,  and boyfriends to come into my life. BUT, I was notContinue reading “The 4 guys you’ll (probably) date”

Oscar Nomination Predictions – 2014

Dear Avery, It’s that time of year again. We take a look back at the year’s best of the best films (or so the academy thinks!). This year, as a whole, I’ve been underwhelmed (sad trombone). And my favorite movie, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, got no love! None! I still believe we areContinue reading “Oscar Nomination Predictions – 2014”