My family said our final goodbyes to our most beloved Papa Joe yesterday. He was 99 (and a half!) years old and went peacefully in his sleep on the morning of March 4th. Hard to ask for much more than that.
I shared a story at the service yesterday that I wanted to share with all of you. My 3.5 year old son Adler had a wonderful relationship with Papa (and my youngest son gets his middle name, Joseph, from him) and would often pretend to be Papa when we make believe play. In those times, Adler would hunch over and ask for help walking and call for his cane. “Help me, I’m Papa” he would say as he bent over and held one of our hands in one of his and the other hand pretended to use a cane while walking across the room. He played Papa this way dozens of times over the years but the day after Papa died, that changed for the first time. We hadn’t told Adler that Papa had passed or explained anything about death to him and on Sunday night, March 5th we were putting Adler to bed when he said “Daddy, put my fireman’s hat on. You be a fireman and I’m Papa. Save me from a fire.” Jensen went to get Adler fireman’s hat and I said “okay, Papa! Do you have your cane?” And Adler looked down at his arms and his body and in his sweet little voice said “No, Mommy. My boo boos are all better now! I don’t need my cane. I can walk!” Jensen and I shot each other a look and I repeated, “Are you sure you don’t have your cane?” Adler said, “nope. All better now.”
We miss you Papa but I’m happy you’re all better now. Thank you for the message and please keep them coming. ❤️
My family said our final goodbyes to our most beloved Papa Joe yesterday. He was 99 (and a half!) years old and went peacefully in his sleep on the morning of March 4th. Hard to ask for much more than that.
I shared a story at the service yesterday that I wanted to share with all of you. My 3.5 year old son Adler had a wonderful relationship with Papa (and my youngest son gets his middle name, Joseph, from him) and would often pretend to be Papa when we make believe play. In those times, Adler would hunch over and ask for help walking and call for his cane. “Help me, I’m Papa” he would say as he bent over and held one of our hands in one of his and the other hand pretended to use a cane while walking across the room. He played Papa this way dozens of times over the years but the day after Papa died, that changed for the first time. We hadn’t told Adler that Papa had passed or explained anything about death to him and on Sunday night, March 5th we were putting Adler to bed when he said “Daddy, put my fireman’s hat on. You be a fireman and I’m Papa. Save me from a fire.” Jensen went to get Adler fireman’s hat and I said “okay, Papa! Do you have your cane?” And Adler looked down at his arms and his body and in his sweet little voice said “No, Mommy. My boo boos are all better now! I don’t need my cane. I can walk!” Jensen and I shot each other a look and I repeated, “Are you sure you don’t have your cane?” Adler said, “nope. All better now.”
We miss you Papa but I’m happy you’re all better now. Thank you for the message and please keep them coming. ❤️
A really special night spent with some of my most favorite people. Thank you to @hyundaiusa for reuniting us for an epic night of laughs, chubbies burgers, and music by the one and only @lisaloeb. Tickets for streaming available at link in bio.
Makeup: @julie4makeup
Hair: @_hairbylaurie
Styling: @lil_mimster
Photos: @wesandalex
A really special night spent with some of my most favorite people. Thank you to @hyundaiusa for reuniting us for an epic night of laughs, chubbies burgers, and music by the one and only @lisaloeb. Tickets for streaming available at link in bio.
Makeup: @julie4makeup
Hair: @_hairbylaurie
Styling: @lil_mimster
Photos: @wesandalex
A really special night spent with some of my most favorite people. Thank you to @hyundaiusa for reuniting us for an epic night of laughs, chubbies burgers, and music by the one and only @lisaloeb. Tickets for streaming available at link in bio.
Makeup: @julie4makeup
Hair: @_hairbylaurie
Styling: @lil_mimster
Photos: @wesandalex
A really special night spent with some of my most favorite people. Thank you to @hyundaiusa for reuniting us for an epic night of laughs, chubbies burgers, and music by the one and only @lisaloeb. Tickets for streaming available at link in bio.
Makeup: @julie4makeup
Hair: @_hairbylaurie
Styling: @lil_mimster
Photos: @wesandalex
A really special night spent with some of my most favorite people. Thank you to @hyundaiusa for reuniting us for an epic night of laughs, chubbies burgers, and music by the one and only @lisaloeb. Tickets for streaming available at link in bio.
Makeup: @julie4makeup
Hair: @_hairbylaurie
Styling: @lil_mimster
Photos: @wesandalex
A really special night spent with some of my most favorite people. Thank you to @hyundaiusa for reuniting us for an epic night of laughs, chubbies burgers, and music by the one and only @lisaloeb. Tickets for streaming available at link in bio.
Makeup: @julie4makeup
Hair: @_hairbylaurie
Styling: @lil_mimster
Photos: @wesandalex
Said goodbye to Matthew Nelson today in a room filled with hundreds of people who knew and loved the special soul he was. #dreamtrydogood were his words and we can honor him by trying our hardest to follow that advice. ❤️
Very nice. Very evil.
Came to Richmond, VA and hung out with my favorite dentist, @realbrittbaker. 🥰
Came to Richmond, VA and hung out with my favorite dentist, @realbrittbaker. 🥰
2022 had some of the worst lows and some incredible highs. This is a collection of highs because it’s way more fun to remember them as we roll into 2023. Happy New Year everyone!! 🥳
I wish I was taller than this picture makes me look, but I’m not. 🤣 Also, @malachibarton grew at least an inch in three weeks! Love directing on Villains of Valley View with some of my favorite people ever.
I cannot wait for you all to meet Tonto Tecate Cán tonight on Lopez vs Lopez! I had the best week working with this incredibly fun and hardworking group of people and they really welcomed me with open arms. Catch this all new and *hilarious* episode of #LopezvsLopez tonight on @nbc and tomorrow on @peacock.
I cannot wait for you all to meet Tonto Tecate Cán tonight on Lopez vs Lopez! I had the best week working with this incredibly fun and hardworking group of people and they really welcomed me with open arms. Catch this all new and *hilarious* episode of #LopezvsLopez tonight on @nbc and tomorrow on @peacock.
I cannot wait for you all to meet Tonto Tecate Cán tonight on Lopez vs Lopez! I had the best week working with this incredibly fun and hardworking group of people and they really welcomed me with open arms. Catch this all new and *hilarious* episode of #LopezvsLopez tonight on @nbc and tomorrow on @peacock.
I cannot wait for you all to meet Tonto Tecate Cán tonight on Lopez vs Lopez! I had the best week working with this incredibly fun and hardworking group of people and they really welcomed me with open arms. Catch this all new and *hilarious* episode of #LopezvsLopez tonight on @nbc and tomorrow on @peacock.
I cannot wait for you all to meet Tonto Tecate Cán tonight on Lopez vs Lopez! I had the best week working with this incredibly fun and hardworking group of people and they really welcomed me with open arms. Catch this all new and *hilarious* episode of #LopezvsLopez tonight on @nbc and tomorrow on @peacock.
I cannot wait for you all to meet Tonto Tecate Cán tonight on Lopez vs Lopez! I had the best week working with this incredibly fun and hardworking group of people and they really welcomed me with open arms. Catch this all new and *hilarious* episode of #LopezvsLopez tonight on @nbc and tomorrow on @peacock.
I cannot wait for you all to meet Tonto Tecate Cán tonight on Lopez vs Lopez! I had the best week working with this incredibly fun and hardworking group of people and they really welcomed me with open arms. Catch this all new and *hilarious* episode of #LopezvsLopez tonight on @nbc and tomorrow on @peacock.
VERY exciting announcement not only for @befreebydaniellefishel but for me personally. I’ve been watching QVC with my mom since I was a little girl and now I get the honor of bringing my hair care brand to the channel. 🤯 Please join me Saturday, January 21st on QVC starting at 10a EST. Can’t wait to see you there! #loveqvc 🥰
🎥: @alzonamediagroup
This was a dream come true. What a freaking all star team – thank you so much for welcoming me with open arms and letting spend a week with your amazingly funny family.
