Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Ann is 15 TODAY!

 Fifteen!🎂🥳

 Anna is smart, funny, creative, kind, and always on the go, Anna brings so much joy to our days. Whether she’s surfing waves, swimming, rowing, making us laugh, or showing kindness to those around her, she brings her own special energy to everything she does.

We love her adventurous spirit, quick wit, big heart, and the joy she finds in life’s everyday moments.

Anna, watching you grow into the amazing young woman you are becoming is one of our greatest joys. Keep dreaming big, laughing often, being kind, and making waves wherever you go.

We love you more than you know and are so lucky to be along for the ride! 💕

Happy 15th birthday, Anna!  

Love Always,

Mom, Dad, Kate, Max, Alex, Sweet Potato, Sprinkles, and Finn 

Friday, October 23, 2026

Swim-A-Thon

This week we had a special event at YOTA where we do a swim-a-thon.  Swimmers swim nonstop for 30 minutes competing for the most laps.  Parents come with snacks and clipboard to keep track of laps.  It is a very exciting event! Anna's Goal was to get in the 80s - goal surpassed! 🏊🐠

 

Hard to Believe

Our family has thoroughly enjoyed this stocking project the past six years.  Everyone helps from siblings, to cousins, to grandparents. We have a great system down - siblings trace and cut, Grandma Mary and Papa D. sew, cousins create embellishments, Kate decorates, and I deliver.  This year was our last year doing this project together but I am so grateful for the memories. 

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Peter's Society

Peter started his own society, International Society for Spinal CSF Leaks.  They held their first annual conference in New York with colleagues from around the world. 

Monday, October 19, 2026

N.C. State Fair

Perfect way to spend a beautiful Sunday afternoon.  🎡

 



Golf

 Golf is even more fun when it feels like fall! 🍁🍁🍁

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Phillips Farm Haunted House

Anna and Kate spent the night terrified together at Phillips farm! They had so much fun!🤣😜