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Pit stop, being brave and an update on Sam…

Pit stop, being brave and an update on Sam…

by CarlyGardner | Dec 24, 2014 | Family Life, Life, Love Life, Sam Life

I feel like this may be the right time to post this.  I have written and rewritten it and it is time to let it go… After a year of Sam being here and trying to rehab him with the resources available to me,  we have reached a holding pattern.  Not a holding...

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Riding, walking, and rallying together for a cause Riding, walking, and rallying together for a cause that hits close to home! 🚴‍♀️🚶‍♂️✨ We are so proud to be out at the Booty Loop for the 25th Annual @24_foundation - 24 Hours of Booty! Every lap completed and every dollar raised helps fuel vital cancer navigation and survivorship support. Through our partnership as a beneficiary, @meggsfoundation is on the ground to lighten the load for young adults fighting cancer—providing direct emergency financial relief for essential household expenses so patients and their families can focus on what matters most: healing and recovery. ⛺ In the area? Stop by the Mission Tent! Come say hi, meet our team, learn more about our impact, and find out how you can get involved.
Had an absolute blast on our girls trip to Gulf Sh Had an absolute blast on our girls trip to Gulf Shores! We got to see @train and @barenakedladiesmusic and it was sooooo fun! Separate post about all our thrifting coming soon!
We got to visit the brand new permanent @joshsfarm We got to visit the brand new permanent @joshsfarmersmarket 🍑🍦! So exciting to see this dream come true and transform from a road side stand - also for it to be so well received. I was just sad that @lknsourdough 🥖was all sold out already! Will have to get there early next time!
Day 3 we went downtown and played on the fountains Day 3 we went downtown and played on the fountains! Visited with some friends and made some new friends (racing)! Got to check out The Bean! Ate some Lou Malnati’s pizza! Finished up at the local park. Was an awesome trip for all of us!
Day 2 in Chicagoland - we checked out the Lego Lan Day 2 in Chicagoland - we checked out the Lego Land or Lego Discovery Center! Super fun! Then the grown ups got to do a dinner and then some karaoke which was requested to not be posted even though Elissa is not on social and has a heck of a voice!
We have started an annual trip to visit some of@ou We have started an annual trip to visit some of@our good friends in Chicago! Kid got to experience Navy Pier! It was sooooo fun! Lots of spinning around things 😂🎡🎠🛥️☕️☕️
Seriously not sure how this happened so fast but w Seriously not sure how this happened so fast but wowee she finished kindergarten. A few missing teeth and brother is STILL bigger than her but my baby girl did IT!
Park city is becoming more and more important to u Park city is becoming more and more important to us all! To be able to go out and ski 🎿with both my kids for the first time was so special! Core memory for me. They also got to ski ⛷️with Papa Bear and Uncle Greg! It was an awesome week and we are already lined up to go back again next year!
We had a blast at the @hornets basketball game! Bo We had a blast at the @hornets basketball game! Both kids got a t-shirt! Thankful they moved the time to noon so we could still go! Also we sat behind Brooklyn Decker and Andy Roddick! Pretty neat they live in Charlotte now.
Super thankful for an amazing Christmas! This year Super thankful for an amazing Christmas! This year I soaked it all in - said yes to every party and opportunity to celebrate, spent quality time with family, and spoiled the kids big time!
Day 6 and last day! We did some more shopping in t Day 6 and last day! We did some more shopping in town and Reid found her first vacation boyfriend🤪 it was a lot for Shawn but very cute! Very fun trip!
Day 5 was all about the slides, photos and the gir Day 5 was all about the slides, photos and the girls really got to shine!
Day 4 was full of exploring the town and the bridg Day 4 was full of exploring the town and the bridge is the only of its kind in the world! So cool to see it!
Day 3 in Curacao we got to see 🦩🦩🦩snorkel with 🐢🐢🐢 Day 3 in Curacao we got to see 🦩🦩🦩snorkel with 🐢🐢🐢 and more fancy drinks and swimming!
Day 2 in Curacao was filled with fancy drinks, lot Day 2 in Curacao was filled with fancy drinks, lots of swimming and some exploring in town!
Day 1 started with a 5am flight! And ended with a Day 1 started with a 5am flight! And ended with a swim in the ocean and yummy dinner!
Long over due post of our @curacao Thanksgiving tr Long over due post of our @curacao Thanksgiving trip! We had so much fun at the @mangrovebeachresort 🏝️
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays💜 2025 has been Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays💜 2025 has been an awesome year of growth for all of us! We are looking forward to 2026 and all that it will bring! Btw How are my kids this big already?! Thanks to @lesliemasonphotography for once again finding the still moments in the chaos!
Cullen is somehow 4️⃣🎂 we celebrated at the approp Cullen is somehow 4️⃣🎂 we celebrated at the appropriately named Wild Woods for my wild boy! He is wild and free but gentle and kind. We love him so much and are so proud of him!
Finally got a chance to experience @restaurant_con Finally got a chance to experience @restaurant_constance and it was AWESOME! Food was a 12/10! Do not skip the burrata and beet 🫜 if you go with friends (@hmanteau ☺️) on a Tuesday or Wed you can try a lot of dishes!!
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