This month’s digest is brought to you by answered prayers, spring weather teasing us like it always does, and my sudden urge to flee all social media to see if it really is life changing. February was dramatic, but in the end, we got good news, good recovery, and a whole lot of perspective. Let’s dive into the chaos, the sweetness, and the things that kept me going.
Another glimpse into my week, straight from my camera roll.
LA’s first birthday party felt like one of those days where everything lands just right. Family gathered, a house full of warmth, and a tiny princess at the center of it all. The whole celebration had that sweet mix of intention and joy that makes a milestone feel even more special. Her parents timed everything so perfectly that day. Having her napping as everyone got there. They got her up and brought her out. She handled all the people really well. Everyone ate and enjoyed all the good food. Here’s what was served: Honey Garlic Lil’ Smokies Warm Crack Chicken…
Dear LA, I’m writing this to you at the end of your very first year. A year where you taught all of us how much wonder can fit into a single day. Your first year on this earth has been pure light. You arrived small and curious, and somehow in twelve short months you’ve become this bright little soul who crawls with purpose, pulls yourself up with that tiny burst of determination, and fills every room with your sweet jibber‑jabber. You look at your daddy with that sparkle in your eye, as if you already know he’s the one cheering…
Week 8: Feb. 16-22, 2026 A quick peek at our week…
Week 7: Feb. 9-15, 2026 A little snapshot of our week…
Week 6: Feb. 2-8, 2026 A few pics for a run down of our week…
January felt like a mix of adventure, routine, and a whole lot of real life, good and bad! From travel days to tough days to sweet family moments, here’s how the month unfolded, one sentence at a time.
Starting this post has been a whole journey in itself. I had most of it written, stepped away, came back…and somehow the bulk of it had vanished into thin air. Not in revisions, not hiding anywhere…just gone. So here I am, rewriting it, and you know how the second round never feels quite the same. But life has been full lately, and I still want to capture it, even if I’m piecing it back together. LIFE Happenings Here’s my weekly posts to catch you up. Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Loving two shows on Netflix: North of…
Week 5: Jan. 26-Feb. 1, 2026 Here’s what life looked like in a few pics from last week.
1. Me! I swapped this photo out a few times, but I kept coming back to this one of me with LA at about five weeks old. Becoming a grandmother shifted my identity in the sweetest way this year and now I answer to LyLy. 🙂 2. I Love You My fam was together for my 50th birthday. 3. Still Laughing… End of summer LA learned to stick her tongue out and it was the cutest thing. 4. Winter Wonderland From our few days of snow in January Week 3-4 5. Birthday The best day this last year was February…
Week 4: Jan. 19-25, 2026 Here we are again for another little weekly summary pulled straight from the snapshots on my iPhone, the small moments that ended up meaning the most.
Week 3: Jan. 12-18, 2026 Another week wrapped up, and January is still keeping me guessing…Somehow fast and slow at the same time. How are you feeling about it?
Here we are for our 4th annual niece and nephew outing! I can’t believe we’ve been doing this that long. This year we ended up having to do it before Christmas, so instead of them each opening a gift with puzzle pieces or clues, when they piled in the car we played a guessing game until they figured it out. They had never heard of the place we were going, but after enough clues the older 2 were able to google it and figure it out. We took them to Hollywood Connection in Columbus, GA which is a full‑scale family…
Christmas was especially special this year! LA’s very first one, and she’s at that perfect age where everything is new, funny, and full of wonder. Family and tradition are what its all about! Kissy face and Growly face Not sure I ever told you this, but one of the first times I had her at our house on my own, I suddenly realized… “I have no toys.” Her mom and dad usually send a little bag, but since I’d picked her up from school that day, we didn’t have anything with us. So I went downstairs to the playroom, which…
Week 2: Jan. 5-11, 2026 Week 2 turned into one of those weeks with plenty happening both inside and outside the house. Rob missed nearly a full week of work with this terrible sinus stuff going around, and the rest of the days were a mix of busy moments at Neville, odd little things around home, and a sweet visit from my tiniest regular.
Hey y’all! I’m catching up on my end‑of‑year posts and travel posts from last year, but I’m also hoping to stay on top of my 2026 weekly updates. I switched to biweekly posts last year, and honestly, that made it too easy to forget and fall behind. So this year I’m going back to weekly recaps. I’m also going back to the conciseness of the collage.
LIFE Happenings Here’s my weekly posts to catch you up. Week 49 & 50 Week 51 & 52 Loving All the time with LA girl while her parents got some time away. Happy For time off form work Excited I found this activity cube at Goodwill. I was so excited because it was only $15, which I knew had to be a great deal. When I googled it, I found that it retails for $100+! Reminiscing With LA’s first Christmas, it was only natural to think back to the boys’ first Christmas. 1998 / 2025 / 2004 Fun to see…
December moved at its own pace. Some days full, some quiet, all blended with the familiar mix of people, routines, and surprises that shape the season. My template: – Thankful for: – Sum up today in 1 sentence/Or one memorable thing from today: Number of Steps: Monday/12.1.2025 – 6 out of 7 emails I sent to students about interviews for spring job responded! – Lunch with Rob to discuss Christmas, etc. Home after work for nap and started decorating for Christmas. 7,634 Tuesday/12.2.2025 – Simple joys – Always enjoy lunch with Drew. Also enjoyed a date night out with Rob,…
The last 2 weeks of December shifted quickly, bringing family plans, last‑minute changes, and a stretch of days that asked for flexibility, steadiness, and a sense of humor as we moved through it all.