Our family all agrees: the drive to Florida at Christmastime is one of our favorite things. Yes, it’s 20 hours long, but none of us mind being in the car. We go through the night, so the kids all sleep for half the trip anyway. We listen to Christmas music, we enjoy all the Christmas Read More
Florida (Part 1)
Tough Like Tessa
This is what January of 2022 looked like for Tessa. There was a lot of early mornings, covid tests, dressing changes, anesthesia, drain care, compression garments, painful moments, and a constant fanny pack. Fast forward to January of 2023. We met with Tessa’s vascular team at Mayo last week, and that is when one of Read More
Friday Favorites
Favorite picture: That’s my brother. Just casually flying over my house. Favorite kid quote: Tessa: “Me and my friends always talk in the bathroom. It’s an odd place to talk.” Favorite clothing item: I bought Tessa these snow pants because they matched her coat. She has played in the wettest, sloppiest snow and her clothes Read More
Half Time Show
Before Christmas break, Grace and Tessa performed dances for the high school girl’s basketball game. Watching them dance is one of my favorite things. And I absolutely love how proud they are when they’re done. I can’t even with these costumes and poses. Tessa’s “mini moves” when she goes to the back row were cracking Read More





