Rob and I recently had an enjoyable dinner with one of his friends, and it wasn't long before his friend brought up something that's been...

If you've known me most of my life, you'd know that I've spent WAY too much time worrying about what people think of me. I've spent my...

We went to the Big Island of Hawai'i in October, because well, this Mama needed to get up on a mountain tall enough to cool me off. Ha!...

I was not there when this happened, but oh man did my heart melt when Rob called to tell me about it. I don't want to forget this, so if...

Once upon a time, not very long ago, I felt strongly compelled to include "Evie has Down Syndrome" every time I introduced her to someone...

In March of 2022, Evie was born and we learned of her Trisomy21 diagnosis. Immediately I began looking desperately for connection, a...

Over the last several weeks, my research into all things related to Evie starting school and growing up have been in the forefront of my...

Part of the (insert sarcastic tone) fun of parenthood is realizing that your little one(s) don't want to exist without you... like...

This has been on my mind and in my heart a lot lately. I grew up as an Army Brat. There were a lot of things that I didn't have or get...

In November of last year, I commented to some friends that, regarding Evie's health and progress, I always feel like I'm waiting for the...

“The more you try to control something, the more it controls you. Free yourself and let things take their own natural course.” - Author...

Written by: Robert Stefanie asked me if I would be willing to write this post a little while back. I told her that I was not. I am not a...

Recently, I was watching my now 2 year old Evie play with another little girl who is about 1 1/2 years old. While they were playing, I...

A few months ago, Ben found this song online called "Lava" from Disney Music. We were heading home and Evie was fussy and over being in...

"There's that rogue piggie" was all Rob needed to say at 3:15 this morning. Evie wanted to nurse at that time, so he brought her to me....

We went for a quick visit with some friends. The night we returned home, we were all unpacking, showering, and getting back into home...

My sisters-in-law were recently here for a visit. It was so nice to have them here! The three of us were at lunch and Shan asked if she...

I was speaking with a lady I'd just met the other day, and she commented "we only have to get our kids to age 18!" Since we'd just met, I...

Blame is something I think we jump to first when something negative, uncomfortable, or tragic happens. I think it's one way we try to...

"Though she be but little, she is fierce." ~ Shakespeare "Hope and Faith is the only thing stronger than fear." ~ Suzanne Collins "God...