Apparently, Freddie is a Swiftie, too.

 

Another year, another trip to BJs Tree Farm! I think I say it every year, but this year we definitely found the perfect tree! Perfect size, perfect height, perfect needle length. And, per usual, it was one of the first trees we saw, but we pretended to look around a bit, and then circle back.

 

 Remember that one Thanksgiving, when you (finally) got Covid? We all had to stay home, and you tried to quarantine in the fish house, but returned to the warmth of your bed. Remember when you Facetimed me and asked for something to eat? I said I would get whatever you wanted. Remember what you requested? 

Only the best for you, my love. 

The Scorpio Celebration continues! Happy happy birthday, AP!
 

How else would a 16 year old want to celebrate his birthday, other than with his favorite people, eating indigenous food, going to a museum and listening to Bob Dylan??

 

Happy happy sixteen, Bennett Daniel! We celebrated for days, and the gifts included so many of your favorite things, and one incredibly sweet backpack (that guarantees it will be able to provide weeks worth of wardrobe). 

 

I've never been one to be sad on my kids' birthday. While understandable, I don't get the "stop growing up" feels. I honestly love watching them grow, learn independence, try new and scary things, make mistakes and succeed. But, this one. This one hits a little different. Happy #16, B. You never cease to awe and inspire, challenge and encourage. Off you go, kid. And, because you are the oldest young man in the world, I know you will go slowly.

 

4,000 ft of lights, 40 mph winds, and a 20 ft ladder…

At least he bungee’d it to the tree for safety.

#safetyfirst #magictree

 

Just the SIX of us, celebrating SIX years reading some really, really good (and a couple not so good) books. Yaaas, my 👑s! #tequilamockingbirds #imthequeenofthecastle