Tessa had a checkup at Mayo this week. We haven’t been up there since the fall, and it’s a whole different experience these days thanks to Covid-19. Entering the building feels like airport security, except with thermometers, days of the week stickers, and 137 questions to answer. Everyone is required to wear a mask, and Read More
Tough Like Tessa
What’s Up Wednesday
What we’re eating this week: All things grilled. Steak, chicken, pork chops, burgers, kabobs. I love grilling season. What I’m reminiscing about: At this time last year, the girls and I flew out to Boston to visit my sister and attend the Cloves Family Conference. We also celebrated Tessa’s 3rd birthday there. On Monday, we Read More
Elementary Graduate
Claire finished her last year of elementary school this year. I can’t believe that she’s headed to middle school next year, because I’m fairly certain I just tearfully dropped her off in her Pre-K classroom not that long ago. I mean, how did all these years pass by so quickly? Claire is sad Read More
Memorial Day
Happy Memorial Day! Most likely you are spending this day differently than you normally do…like most things these days. But the reason for Memorial Day is still the same, regardless of the current events in the world today. Thankful for the sacrifices that have been given so that we can have the freedom we enjoy Read More


