When looking at the baby, Melia said, “It scares me how creepy she looks”.
Keeping Memories Alive – Photo Challenge
At the end of last year, I set a goal. It wasn’t really a New Years resolution. To be honest, it was a coincidence that I set the goal in December. I guess I should have just called it a resolution. No one keeps those anyway. At least not for long. Unfortunately, this goal fell into that same bucket almost as … Read More
4 Most Meaningful Condolences
The topic of death makes most people uneasy. When it is the death of a child, even more so. It’s no surprise that knowing what to say in those moments is rare. We all tend to go with the standard, “I’m so sorry for your loss”. It’s just what you say. This is a topic I wish I knew nothing about. … Read More
Good Job Mom!
Melia (4): I’m so proud of you, Mom, for for cleaning your room all by yourself! You did such a good job. as I’m starting to wonder if it sounds as condescending when I say it to her. LOL.
Lego Movie 4D A New Adventure Premiere
Last night was the big world premiere of The Lego Movie 4D A New Adventure at Legoland Florida. Melia and I attended the event together following a fun, soggy day in the park. In spite of the rain, everything was awesome! The party was being called a Hollywood style movie premiere built for kids. There was a red carpet entrance, … Read More
3 Reasons I Love The Lego Movie
Melia and I will be spending a fun “big girl” day at Legoland Florida tomorrow! We were graciously invited to attend the premiere of The Lego Movie 4D – A New Adventure. This is their newest attraction opening this week. They are dubbing the event a “Hollywood-style movie premier built for kids”. We are very excited…mostly because I haven’t told her it’s a 4D … Read More
Cameron’s First Balloon is Found
The first balloon has been found! On January 6th, exactly 1-week after the balloon launch, we got our first email. If you’ve read the story of Cameron’s Memorial, you know we launched balloons with a message attached. We asked anyone that found a balloon to email us, letting us know where they found it. That Cameron had touched one more life. This … Read More
Addison’s Starfish Adventure – Kids Book Review
Mike Mooney is a self published children’s author (and illustrator). When we first met, Mike told me about his latest book, Addison’s Starfish Adventure. It follows Addison as she hunts for starfish at the beach. My kids love reading and so doing a book review is something we enjoy! We received this book just before Christmas. If you’ve been following … Read More
Cameron’s Memorial Balloon Launch
No one can begin to imagine the loss of a child. Until you are standing right in the middle of it, experiencing it, trying to wrap your brain around what the doctors have just said. Searching for any amount of hope you can cling to. Only then do you begin to understand what it means and how it impacts your … Read More
Repurpose an Old Bi-Fold Door – DIY Project
The inspiration for this project came from a stack of photos. You know the pictures you get of nieces and nephews, friends children…even your own children. They aren’t necessarily going up on the wall in a frame. My refrigerator has the wood panels so that was out. So what do I do with these photos that I want to see but … Read More