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FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

In January of 2022, when Jack was halfway through Kindergarten and my husband was going through a really challenging time with his health, we started Friday Pizza & Movie Night. I share the full backstory later in this post, but now it is sweet to see that something that was started out of exhaustion and just wanting a mental break, has become one of the sweetest parts of our week.

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VALENTINE Q&A

Since today is Valentine’s Day, I thought I would take a break from regular content to share about Sean and I!

We have lots of new faces around here, so what better way to get to know us.

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JACK’S HEART STORY, PART 3

The surgeon anticipated that Jack would be in the ICU for 2-3 days, mostly depending on the chest tube and then in a regular room for another 3-4 days before going home. They let us know that while they would not discharge us a minute before he was ready to be, that those estimations could be shortened (or lengthened) depending on his progress.

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JACK’S HEART STORY, PART 2

The doctor told us that there was an indention on his esophagus and trachea that looked abnormal. This typically indicated a Right Aortic Arch (a normal Aortic Arch faces left), but they would need to do a CT Scan and Bronchoscopy to be sure.

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JACK’S HEART STORY, PART 1

Did you know that approximately 1 in 100 babies are born with a Congenital Heart Defect? My Jack is 1 in 100. Despite amazing advances in maternal-fetal medicine, there are still babies born everyday with undiagnosed congenital heart defects. That’s our story.

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CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS: CHRISTMAS CRACK

Unwrap the joy of timeless Christmas traditions and add a tasty twist with our guide to making Christmas Crack, a delectable holiday treat! Explore cherished customs and learn how to whip up this irresistible sweet delight that's sure to become a festive favorite. Dive into the spirit of the season with heartwarming traditions and a recipe that brings joy to every bite

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HALLOWEEN REWIND

Relive the my favorite Halloween moments with the boys my blog post recap. Discover the fun, creativity, and unforgettable memories that made this spooky season extra special for our family.

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3 YEARS HEART-STRONG!

June 19, 2020 will forever be the day that my sweet, 4 year old first born had open heart surgery. Today is a day that I will forever and ever be grateful for the gift of life.

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MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE TO MY DAD

Memorial Day is often the unofficial kickoff for summer. I love that it’s a long weekend that brings people together for barbecues and parades, but let us never, ever forget who we honor on Memorial Day. For my family and thousands of other families, Memorial Day will always have the sting of grief.

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5 WAYS TO GET AND STAY ORGANIZED

Organization is HARD and it takes intentionality, BUT I guarantee that in the end it is so worth it for everything to have a place and to know where that place is.

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