“Winnie do you remember when you had a different name?”“Hm. Yes, Mama! My name was not Winnie. But! I get adopted and my new name is…well, Winnie Joy Brenner.”“How does having a new name…
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I can never sleep the night before a court hearing. You’d think that after almost 3 years of this with court hearings happening every 60-90 days that I would be accustomed to how all…
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What is the most precious keepsake you have that reminds you of your child? For me, it is this locket. It is the only physical possession that I have of A and Sunshine. You…
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These little ones turned a month old last week and I can’t even believe it. I have so many moments I want to hold on to from these past few weeks. After being a…
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About 2 months ago I was standing in the bathroom brushing my teeth when I got a phone call from JJ. He told me to sit down because he had something to tell me.…
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Sunshine, This time last year I was humming along to an Ella Fitzgerald song that was playing softly on the record player as I danced & swayed with you all swaddled up in my…
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So, I am behind on approximately 100 emails, 7 loads of laundry, 5 collaborations, and a whole lot more. Life with a one year old and a newborn has been beyond amazing and beyond…
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From the very first moment my best friend told me she was pregnant I have been so into designing and decorating nurseries. I have helped lots of friends get their nurseries ready for their…
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Life has been crazy these past few weeks. I had to take a step back from social media for a bit to take care of my family and just slow down. I’m about 200…
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While many of my dear friends went to walk a few weekends ago for the causes they believe in, I went on a walk of my own. Many months ago, when the case worker handed…