School’s out for the summer! While Kay will be attending Extended School Year (ESY), it doesn’t begin until the end of June. I went back and forth on whether or not to sign her up—because every kid deserves a break—but ultimately, I decided to enroll her. Kay truly loves school, and I really believe the…
Kay and I have been published in a magazine! At the end of March, I was contacted with an exciting opportunity—to be featured in an upcoming issue of a magazine called Stories of Perseverance, which would be released in May. I was asked to write about a time—or times—when I had to persevere, no matter…
After several months of managing Kay’s diabetes with the Omnipod 5, we’re now in the process of hopefully switching to the Tandem Mobi—and we’re genuinely excited about the possibilities. The Mobi is currently the smallest insulin pump on the market, about half the size of a credit card, which makes it perfect for Kay’s tiny…
Kay wrapped up her last T-Ball game of the spring season! Next up is fall ball, and then we’re planning to try out soccer in the winter. I love being able to find activities that not only keep Kay active but also welcome the whole family to be part of the fun. It’s important to…
Kay had her final family engagement event at school for the year, and I absolutely love the end-of-year program they put on. Last year, Kay wasn’t too interested in participating—she barely engaged and ended up sitting on her teacher aide’s lap just to stay on stage. But this year? Kay was all in! She was…
Kay recently had her yearly bloodwork done, which is always a stressful time for both of us. She already goes through so much every day with finger pokes and site changes, so adding a blood draw on top of everything can feel like a lot. Still, the importance of these labs—especially with her having both…
This Mother’s Day was a quiet one spent at home, which was just right. We celebrated the night before with dinner at Texas Roadhouse — our go-to spot before the holiday rush sets in. Kay loves it there! The lively music, the dancing, and all the energy light her up. Her favorite part? When someone…
Our Surprise Squad segment aired recently on one of our local news stations, and wow—although I knew they’d do a great job, the final video truly blew me away. It brought me, and so many others, to tears. Watching it all come together was emotional in the best way, and I’m still processing how beautifully…
This past weekend, we attended Cars and Crafts, a fun event hosted by my dad’s union! My mom and I had a table set up where she sold her beautiful hand-painted artwork and handmade greeting cards. Every dollar earned went straight toward funding Maeve, Kay’s future diabetic alert dog! There was a great turnout, with…
I was recently invited to an event focused on the exciting plans for a future stand-alone children’s hospital in Nevada. While our current hospitals do have pediatric departments, we don’t yet have a dedicated children’s hospital like many other states do—and having one here would be a game-changer for so many families. When Kay was…
