My dearest Blake,  Eleven years old. You have grown into the most beautiful young woman and it has been an honor to watch.  As we have made this big life change and settled into life in Tennessee, it has been a joy to watch you revel in all of the new and exciting things. There […]

My dearest Blair,  Somewhere along the line between five years old and today, you stopped being a little kid and you have grown into a young lady. Your spunk, your vivaciousness, your humor, your confidence… you are a big personality packed in a small package and it is amazing to witness. You are constantly filling […]

My Dearest Tanner, You and I are both pretty good at telling it how it is. It’s one of the characteristics I love about you. While it may put me in some awkward positions now and again, I know it will serve you well in the future. Truth? Your birthday wasn’t the greatest. In fact, […]

My Dearest Tanner, It was last October. Your teacher and you had clashed from the very beginning of the school year and you had come home with your third in-class write up which meant you had to meet with the principal. Now, don’t get me wrong. I still had to make sure you learned the […]