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09/12/2025

08/27/2025

1st day of class, 2nd year at W&M, and middle of Junior year! So excited for another new chapter of learning, new experiences & lots of fun!

08/14/2025

1st Day of High School for my "little" man! Starting a new chapter in a new school. Excited to see what this year brings. Wishing him an amazing and great school year!

08/14/2025

Bittersweet morning not driving to SoMi for the 1st Day of School drop off. Feels weird, like I'm forgetting or missing something. Strange to not be there anymore. While that chapter has finally come to a close, I am ooking forward to our new chapter . b
So blessed and grateful for having 15 wonderful years with at such an amazing family (school). Thank You to everyone that has been such an incredible part of our lives. I will truly miss everyone & everything. Happy 1st Day of School & have an amazing year. All my love! ❤️❤️❤️🦈

06/06/2025

Yesterday, we had our final "lasts" at . Today, I still can't believe it. Always a SoMi Shark!❤️

06/06/2025

You did it! 9 years ago, you started your amazing journey in a place that fully accepted you for who you were. I knew this was where you needed to be, even with its intense rigor. I knew that's exactly what you needed to continue to thrive. I knew you would be loved & supported throughout your journey. I knew you would be taught by caring & dedicated teachers who would take the time to guide you along the way. You started as my literally "Little Man" because you were tiny. But you were always so happy and your big smile melted everyone. Your sweetness drew everyone in. Your curiosity & way of seeing things encouraged everyone to always challenge you. You started out kindergarten with one of your favorite ABA's and thanks to her hard work and the full openness of your whole SoMi family learning how best to approach & handle different things to ensure your success, you "graduated" from ABA therapy & needing a "shadow" by Christmas! That was monumental on so many levels. I am still beyond appreciative & forever grateful to & the SoMi Village for being open to something uncommon & new; and to seeing beyond an IEP & labels that you had great potential but needed a little "extra" to show it. I could never thank you & the SoMi village enough. There were some bumps at first but they were easily smoothed out. Fast Forward and you've excelled on so many levels and on your own. By your own hard work and determination & with an excellent group of teachers at each step of the way. You've also made some incredible friendships since day 1 that will continue to grow as you all go on to start your new journeys. This chapter is sadly ending, but what an epic novel it has been. I am so proud of you and can't wait to see how this new chapter unfolds. I know it will be amazing and I can't wait to add your newfound artistry to the new pages. I LOVE you Christopher & congrats my little SoMi Shark!

06/03/2025

Saturday night was truly epic! The SoMi Class of 2025 had an amazing night at their incredible prom. Glad to have been a part of creating such a memorable night and to see my Little Man have a blast with his friends for their "Last Dance"!

06/02/2025

Proud of my aspiring artist!

05/19/2025

EPIC Weekend celebrating the end of 8th grade for Little Man & 1st year at W&M for Emily! FUN times with friends!

03/30/2025

Today my not so "Little" Man is 14! My last baby is growing up too fast and leaving all remnants of a "baby" behind. Just as amazing to watch my older two "grow up", it is to watch you do the same. The chubby cheeked happy baby has now crept up to begin to tower over me with a crazy deep voice & next year will probably be shaving his beard! Underneath all that is still a cute baby face. 14 years and so many changes, all for the better since day 1. You kept me on my toes for a few years but now we walk in stride. I'm so proud of who you are slowly growing up to be. Your kindness & patience with others is beautiful to watch. The sweet soul you are shines through. Your silliness & humor is fun to watch. Your newly discovered & impressively developing artistic skills are a joy to watch unfold. You make my heart swell with pride in all you do! I can't wait to see all the great things you will do this year and cheer you on from the 1st row! Happy 14th Birthday Christopher, you've completed my heart & I LOVE you beyond infinity. ❤️🎂

12/20/2024

And that's a wrap!