Stephanie
I am a Knoxville transplant from northern grounds, but I can't imagine being anywhere else. My blue blood has strangely become orange and I get chills when I hear Rocky Top. I became all things mom in 2013 and it's crazy to think how much life has changed. I love temper tantrums, watching Toy Story over and over, and making food that doesn't get eaten. Welcome to the Toddler Years. When I'm not doing that, you can find me running, reading, shopping, or taking pictures {check out Adara Photography!}
The Preschool Graduate
Sweet Graduate,
I know you are only five, but you are a force. Your personality is electric, your smile is contagious and your wit is unmatched. As you start to navigate elementary school and life,...
Easter, Er Christmas 2.0?
Growing up, the Easter Bunny always left our baskets full of candy. Well, honestly, he {she?} left our baskets full of my mom's favorite candies ironically. We didn't wake up to a basket full...
Millennial Parenting: The Kids Will Be Alright
We were born into a society where we played outside from sunrise to dusk. We rode our bikes miles away from our homes {usually sans helmet and without a cell phone}. We played in...
New Year, New Me?
January always feels like a reset, a blank planner filled with days to be filled with activities and memories. I am a resolution gal, or more like a yearly goal setter. Sometimes I focus...
The Lucy Saga: A Tale of Kindness
It was 7:27pm on Saturday night when I got the call. We were in the midst of celebrating Christmas out of town with my in-laws.
"Lucy got out and I can't find her."
It was a...
Aren’t You Sad?
I was a pack-rat as a child. I kept everything. Used Lip Smackers, random school papers, photos, notes, the list goes on. I held onto memories with a tight grip. I loved the idea...
It’s Not You, It’s Your Kid
A few years ago, I met this girl who reminded me of one of my best childhood friends. We immediately hit it off and started hanging out. She had two girls the same ages...