Father’s Day is a week away, and Little Lovely and I are excited to celebrate our special dad on his first Father’s Day. Did you know that Father’s Day was first celebrated in 1910 when Washington State acknowledged it as an official holiday? Most dads don’t like a big fuss on their big day. I… Read More
“Take me out to the ballgame; take me out to the crowd!” Little Lovely and I practiced this song all day in preparation for her first time attending a Columbia Fireflies game. It was my first time going to one as well, and we were joining Dad for the Richland County Bar Association’s family night with the Fireflies. Our… Read More
To celebrate the unofficial start of summer we packed up Little Lovely and set out for Hilton Head Island to visit family and to introduce baby to the beach. Other than a brief weekend jaunt to Litchfield when she was only two months old, this would be Eloise’s first time at the coast. I couldn’t… Read More
“The years teach much which the days never know.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson A birthday provides an opportunity for celebration and reflection. This is the first one I have experienced with Little Lovely, and spending the day with her is what I have wished for while blowing out candles for many years. Eloise and I spent… Read More
“Motherhood: all love begins and ends there.” -Robert Browning Sleeping past 7 a.m. and waking up to a smiling baby girl is probably the best gift any new mother could receive. I was further spoiled by my little family today with beautiful flowers, cards and special gifts. After a leisurely walk, we joined our mothers for… Read More
There are only a few perfect Saturdays left this spring before the heat and humidity of summer settle over Columbia, so we wanted to make the most of the beautiful weather and set out for Soda City. This weekly farmers market located on the 1500 block of Main Street features local vendors selling fresh produce, crafts,… Read More
“A memory is a photograph taken by the heart so it will last forever.” -Unknown Everyday Little Lovely seems to change as she develops into her little self. If you follow me on social media, then you know I like to document her thoroughly. First time mom- I can’t help myself with the pictures. In… Read More
Lovely : having beauty that appeals to the mind or heart Throughout my life, I have tried to seek out the lovely details that make people and things unique and special. I grew up learning the importance of cultivating an interesting life made up of education, travel, experience and personality. A native of Columbia, South… Read More