Category Archives: Family

Christie Runs a Marathon

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Colleen

My little sister Christie ran in the NYC Marathon last Sunday! I flew up solo for a quick weekend trip to cheer her on and I had a BLAST doing so. Seriously. It was so much fun. About a week … Continue reading →

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Obligatory 8-1-8-1-8 Post

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Colleen

Well, take three. I started this post on 8/1, then went back to it to post on 8/11, and now it’s 8/18. Oops. I’m the worst. Still works, though! I love the fun numbers days. I love when the dates … Continue reading →

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From Z to A

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Colleen

On Sunday, February 11, we were discharged from the hospital, after a slight hold-up due to a quick visit to the NICU. Alex’s breathing was funky sounding, particularly when he cried. The pediatrician and nurses evaluated him and noticed his … Continue reading →

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Introducing Alexander Thomas!

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Colleen

He’s here! Alexander Thomas, born on Friday, February 9 at 10:22 p.m. He was 8lbs 4oz and 20 inches long at birth. He looked a lot like his big brother did when he was born, but now, at four days … Continue reading →

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Zachary Lou Turns Two

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Colleen

So, Zachary turned two on June 13! I can’t believe I have a two-year-old. It feels like both yesterday and forever ago that he was born. I cannot believe how much he has grown over the last two years. He … Continue reading →

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June 12, 2016

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Colleen

Words cannot describe how much we miss you. Sorrow is not just for Shakespeare and poetry. I wish that my son had the chance to get to know you, his namesake. I love you more. Tweet

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Impossible.

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Colleen

You know how sometimes you have these moments that mean nothing to anyone else, but mean everything to you? I had that happen to me today. I haven’t gone for a walk in over a month, at least. This morning, … Continue reading →

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Katelyn Rose Got Married

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Colleen

My sister Katelyn and my new brother-in-law Chris got married last Saturday, on October 17. My youngest sister, Christie, and I were the maid/matron of honor. The wedding was a lot of fun. Kate put a lot of work into having the wedding … Continue reading →

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sixty.

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Colleen

Today is my grandparents’ 60th wedding anniversary. I always remember something that my aunt said to me in the stairwell of the hospital as we were leaving after he passed. I can’t remember the reason, but it was just the … Continue reading →

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the greatest of these is love

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Colleen

My grandfather would have been 84 today. I still have a lot of emotions about his illness and passing, but this isn’t the time for that. I’ve done a lot of thinking and had a lot of realizations over the last 21-months, … Continue reading →

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