This weekend was a celebratory one for the Fagan family! We had a very special 70th birthday to celebrate on Sunday and spent the weekend trying our best to make Ryan’s dad feel extra loved and special. Greg flew in town from Bradenton, Florida late Thursday morning and ever since he arrived we’ve filled our…
Remembering My Great Auntie Gwenn
This weekend passed by in a flash of snow, family, tears, laughter, plane trips, car rides and frigid temperatures. I left Charlotte first thing on Friday morning for Baltimore, Maryland to attend my great Auntie Gwenn’s funeral and celebrate her life with her two daughters (my mother’s cousins) and my extended family. My Auntie Gwenn…
The Story Behind the Ornament
The week of Christmas is upon us and I cannot help but feel completely immersed in the holiday spirit! I love everything about Christmas and this is, without a doubt, my favorite time of year. Over the weekend, I spent some time with Chase around our Christmas tree (a daily occurrence ever since it went…
Surprise Weekend Top 8
Hello from Jacksonville Beach! Chase and I made a last-minute trip to Jacksonville on Thursday evening to surprise my mom! My dad and I coordinated a surprise visit because my mom is recovering from surgery she had last Monday and we wanted to surround her with love and support. Plus, Chase brings a whole lot…
Mountain Vacation Highlights (Black Mountain, Montreat and Asheville)
Our 2016 fall mountain vacation was incredible and I cannot help but feel a little sad that the vacation I’ve been looking forward to for months is over. Post vacation blues are reeeal! I am crossing my fingers that an autumn mountain vacation becomes a tradition in our family. Ryan and I first got the…