Friends

AND

FAMILY

My brother, my nephews, and my mom

I am grateful to my brother and his wife for giving me three awesome nephews and an amazing niece. I’m so proud of the unique and amazing people they have become, and happy to have lived near them as they’ve grown up.

I HAVE MANY FRIENDS WHO LIVE RIGHT IN MY TOWN, and it’s great being an “honorary aunt” to their kids. One of the things I love the most about my community is its incredible diversity and inclusivity — everyone is welcomed, accepted, respected, valued, and included.

Game time!

MY MOM IS MY BEST FRIEND! I’m so glad she lives nearby. We talk on the phone every day, get together every week, and enjoy family vacations together every summer. She is an amazing woman and role model, and a wonderful grandmother to my brother’s kids. I know she’ll be similarly incredible with my child. She’s up for anything and super fun – my friends completely adore her!

My big brother lives close too, and we all enjoy spending time with one another. Fun fact – my brother and his wife rescued my dog Henry’s sister (her name is Daisy), so when we all hang out it’s a family reunion for everyone, even the pups!

FAVORITE

Family

TRADITIONS

  • WE LOVE TO PLAY GAMES AND ACT SILLY. Apples to Apples, Bananagrams, and Scattergories are some of our favorites.
  • SUMMERTIME FAMILY MEALS outside with great food, music, and dogs and kids romping around
  • FAMILY VACATIONS to beaches in New England
  • WE ALWAYS GET TOGETHER ON CHRISTMAS DAY to open gifts and play games

My cousin in North Carolina

My oldest nephew at his high school graduation