Everyone knows by now that our Mean Girls family was a special one. Steph and I met there, but our friendship really started to grow on the day this picture was taken in 2020, when she moved into my building, just two flights down from us. She was so proud to buy her place, all by herself. To say that’s a monster accomplishment is an understatement and she worked her ass off for it. Everyone will tell you what a fearsome dancer she was, and they’re right. But she was fierce offstage too. That girl worked tirelessly to get what she wanted. When the cancer she’d kicked in 2019 came back, I was one of the few people who got to know, because I was right there. I watched her battle for two years, dancing almost all the way. We would sit outside, masks on, having lunch and she’d talk for hours about why I should change my mind about the new Dr Strange movie, or why Lucille Ball was a literal queen. I would drop puzzles off at her door because she’d done all the ones in her house a dozen times over. She walked our dogs three times a day when Spence and I got covid (you should have seen she and I in triple masks, wearing winter gloves, lysoling the leashes, Steph waiting to catch the dogs as they ran to her halfway down the hallway, to make sure she didn’t catch it 😂). And the entire time she was just so matter-of-fact about being sick. We just kept saying over and over, you did it before, you’ll do it again. Steph fought so hard, but cancer is a f-ing monster, and it can break even the strongest spirit. She’s not in pain anymore, for which I’m grateful. But also I’m angry that her light was put out far too soon. My heart is broken for her parents, who had to do the unthinkable and say goodbye to their little girl. I will miss you every day, think of you every time I walk past your door. Don’t worry-it will always be YOUR door. I’m glad we got the short time we had together. I love you baby girl. I hope Darius met you at the gate with a big fat glass of red wine. ❤️
Darling, don’t be afraid. I have loved you for a thousand years. I’ll love you for a thousand more. Goodnight my sweet girl. Thank you for changing my life. Thank you for making me the human I am today. Thank you for staying with me so long. Find us a nice spot in the sunshine, and I’ll meet you there. ❤️
We thought for a second we were going to meet our little 🎃 last night, but it turned out to be a false alarm, so here’s a picture of me looking very happy to balance out the dark circles under my eyes today 😂🤦🏼♀️ #stillpregnant
39 weeks tomorrow. Your mom and dad are so ready to meet you, little one. ♥️
My baby OWNS Halloween 🎃☠️ #davidspumpkins #theskeletonsare #partofit
My baby OWNS Halloween 🎃☠️ #davidspumpkins #theskeletonsare #partofit
They left off “tired” but otherwise it’s spot on. ❤️🧡💛💚💚💜
Thank you, 2022. You made me a Mama and I will always be grateful for you. Cheers to 2023! I am excited to see what you have in store 😍🎉🥂
Why yes, I did throw my little dog a birthday party! #15 🎉🎈🎁 My best little friend turned 15 yesterday. FIFTEEN. We’ve been together for over 14 years. Fifteen is an incredible feat for a dog. My girl doesn’t walk so well anymore, she takes more medicines than the rest of our household combined, she’s totally deaf, doesn’t see well, and her breath literally makes the baby cry. But she still loves her food, following me all around the house, and sniffing around the kitchen for crumbs. She’s my best friend in the whole world and I’m so glad she’s stayed with me this long. Happy Birthday, my Mabel-Roo. Mama loves you bunches and bunches. ❤️🐶
Adventuring is looking a little different these days 💞👩👧💞
Adventuring is looking a little different these days 💞👩👧💞
“You have a baby!…In a bar!” 😉 #namethatmovie
The only appropriate dress for the @somelikeithotmusical opening? Well it’s OBVIOUSLY an @ashleyparklady @renttherunway original!! ❤️👗 📸: @michaelah.jpg
Almost recovered from taking the kiddo to meet the world’s most famous 🐭🐭 ❤️🏰 ✨ This trip was only possible because of @magicmorningsvacations who created the most wonderful itinerary for us!! Navigating Disneyland with a toddler is a wild ride, and we were so grateful for her guidance!!
Almost recovered from taking the kiddo to meet the world’s most famous 🐭🐭 ❤️🏰 ✨ This trip was only possible because of @magicmorningsvacations who created the most wonderful itinerary for us!! Navigating Disneyland with a toddler is a wild ride, and we were so grateful for her guidance!!
Almost recovered from taking the kiddo to meet the world’s most famous 🐭🐭 ❤️🏰 ✨ This trip was only possible because of @magicmorningsvacations who created the most wonderful itinerary for us!! Navigating Disneyland with a toddler is a wild ride, and we were so grateful for her guidance!!
Almost recovered from taking the kiddo to meet the world’s most famous 🐭🐭 ❤️🏰 ✨ This trip was only possible because of @magicmorningsvacations who created the most wonderful itinerary for us!! Navigating Disneyland with a toddler is a wild ride, and we were so grateful for her guidance!!
Almost recovered from taking the kiddo to meet the world’s most famous 🐭🐭 ❤️🏰 ✨ This trip was only possible because of @magicmorningsvacations who created the most wonderful itinerary for us!! Navigating Disneyland with a toddler is a wild ride, and we were so grateful for her guidance!!
Almost recovered from taking the kiddo to meet the world’s most famous 🐭🐭 ❤️🏰 ✨ This trip was only possible because of @magicmorningsvacations who created the most wonderful itinerary for us!! Navigating Disneyland with a toddler is a wild ride, and we were so grateful for her guidance!!
Almost recovered from taking the kiddo to meet the world’s most famous 🐭🐭 ❤️🏰 ✨ This trip was only possible because of @magicmorningsvacations who created the most wonderful itinerary for us!! Navigating Disneyland with a toddler is a wild ride, and we were so grateful for her guidance!!
Happy last year of your 30s, husband of mine. Lots of things have changed, but one thing that hasn’t is how glad I am that you were born and that we get to spend today celebrating you 🥰
MA💜MA
I am so excited to be posting this video!! It’s been a long road trying to get my strength back after 🤰 and there have been a lot of moments where I wondered if I should give up 🧗 because I didn’t have much time to dedicate to it. It’s my second v4 slab send this week and I’m feeling really proud to be back at this level!!
Haven’t felt a climbing MISSION like I did with this slab v4 in a while! Couldn’t walk away until I sent it! And yes I broke my shoe doing this. 😝