Christmas Day, My Favorite Day

Christmas Day, My Favorite Day

I don't know why, but this Christmas has been one of my favorites!  Maybe it's because my family came to visit from out of town, or that we were able to see dear friends. Maybe it's because my swe…
Christmas Magic

Christmas Magic

My week has been crazy! Last minute Christmas shopping, a Christmas card photo shoot (yes our card will be a bit late), sending off packages and crossing my fingers they arrive on time, and cookie baking beca…
Worldwide Candle Lighting

Worldwide Candle Lighting

One night last December when Michael and I were mourning our daughter Cali, our friends Karina and Steve came over to bring a little bit of "light" into our lives. With them they carried a beautiful…
A Florida Christmas

A Florida Christmas

This year we had an early Christmas in Florida with my side of the family. My parents and brother came in from New Jersey, and my sister, brother in law, niece and nephew from Maryland. I got to meet my 4 mon…
Cali Rae

Cali Rae

Yesterday marked the 1 year anniversary of the passing of our beautiful daughter Cali Rae.   Thanks to a dear friend, we have this rare picture of Michael and I admiring Cali last year on Thanksgiving day. I …