Dec 27, 1953 – Aug 14, 2008 “Five years ago Faith Quick,  hit my dad from behind in her pickup,  and ran over him. He died at the scene,  in the arms of a bystander,  while asking the bystander to call his wife. Faith Quick received a sentence  of five days in jail and one... Read More »

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Dear Daddy, I miss you no less with each day that has passed since your visit with us in Hawaii.  It was July of 2007, just weeks after your second grandson, Maddox, was born.  We joked that you spent more time under the water scuba diving than you did out on land that summer.  When... Read More »

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While today is Bank Holiday in England it is Memorial Day back in the United States.  While either day may mean days off from work, picnics, and bbqs, I take this time to remember those closest in my life who have risked much for the the many they will never meet.  Especially for the fallen... Read More »

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Reading the Hobbit with my boys from the same book my dad used to read to me from when I was a little girl.#hobbit #photoadaymay #Hobbithttp://instagr.am/p/Kranl-ok0N/ Beautiful. Nothing is more beautiful to me right now than the simple beauty of fresh strawberries and raspberries. #maycreative #fruithttp://instagr.am/p/KsQ2iPIkyH/ I cannot sleep. So I’m breaking in my heels while... Read More »

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I really would love to beat out last year’s two layer Batman cake with an 8 layer Justice League cake for Maddox’s birthday this year. But after the debate between the cake and cupcakes (and dealing with with lots of fondant) I am leaning towards doing Cake Pops this year. Besides the fact that all... Read More »

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Photo included is my dad’s last trip to Disneyland with my family. Ronan was two and I was pregnant with Maddox at the time. Pictured here with my sister and our friend Austin.   “Keep trying, hold on, and always, always, always believe in yourself, because if you don’t, then who will, sweetie? so keep... Read More »

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Found some lost photos of my dad with Maddox the last time we saw him. With his super dark tan, long hair, and aloha shirts he totally fit in being with us in Hawaii. I think he spent more time under the water scuba diving than he did out on the surface. Lounging to keep warm. http://instagr.am/p/J-CxXPok8W/... Read More »

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