Hooray, you made the volleyball team!

Dear Avery, You are almost 12 now and just got a new phone. I can’t believe it. Texting with you has become a shock of “wow, she isn’t a kid anymore” and “wow, this is so cool that we can have these quick chats.” The first texts we shared were about you trying out forContinue reading “Hooray, you made the volleyball team!”

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”

What I Would Say To My 16 Year Old Self

By Megan Cynaumon Dear Avery, When I started this blog, my intention was purely to share my life experiences with you so that you would learn from them and create your own. Little did I know, my words have spread further amongst friends and family who want to be apart of this experience! Do youContinue reading “What I Would Say To My 16 Year Old Self”

What to Expect in High School

By Megan Cynaumon Dear Avery, High school is such a pivotal and crazy time of life. You’ll experience the highs of young love, and the lows of fights with friends. You’ll be pressured by friends, family and yourself in all different ways. Man, do you have a FUN and WILD ride ahead of you, kid!Continue reading “What to Expect in High School”

Run, Aunt Megs, Run!

Dear Avery, (First off, when I wrote that title I said it in the same voice as the kid from the movie “Forrest Gump”, you know the whole ‘Run, Forrest, Run!’ scene. It’s a classic, you’ll need to see that movie someday). This past weekend your Aunt ran in a 5K race! One thing you’llContinue reading “Run, Aunt Megs, Run!”