We’ve been saying goodbye to Gma in different ways over the past decade due to Alzheimer’s, but this week we said goodbye for good. When I had no place to live, she opened her home to me. We’d go on sailing adventures to Catalina. She loved laughing and wasn’t afraid to use crude humor to get a good laugh. Love you and miss you tons Gma ❤️
As shocking as it was for Francis Stone to be born in our car in the middle of Los Feliz, it is also shocking how quickly his first year of life has flown by. Words can’t describe how grateful I am for Francis - his joy, gentleness, and emerging opinions make the world a better place.
Look through these photos and try to convince me he isn’t one cute little boy!
Last Tuesday night, we said bye to our friend and long time youth director, @jon_fitz . Here - @ac.speaks interviews him about what it's like to pass the baton and how sweet the last 10 years serving in this role has been.
Francis Stone Fitzgerald was born on August 10th at 8:33AM 🙌
Avila labored in our apartment for about 5 hours, when our midwife encouraged us to go to the hospital, which is about 5-7 minutes away from us. Halfway through the drive, we were at Sunset Blvd and Hillhurst, and Avila yelled “he’s coming right now.” So I pulled some questionable maneuvers and pulled over on Hillhurst. I ran around the car, opened the door, and saw his head sticking out. Avila pushed and he slid right into my arms.
I never imagined I’d be the one to catch my child. I definitely never imagined he would be born in my car in the middle of Los Feliz 😳
Avila and Francis are healthy and happy 😊
Lots of things to celebrate over the past couple of weeks - 7th wedding anniversary, 35th birthday, Mother’s Day. So much to be grateful for and so much to look forward to. Thankful for time away camping 🏕️
The past 7 years have felt like a long, drawn out goodbye to Grammy. 7 years ago, she survived the RV accident that took my Grandpa’s life, but she hasn’t been the same since. She passed away last week after having a stroke and the finality of her passing feels heavy, but also relieving. After 7 long and painful years, she’s free from the pain and heartache she endured. Love you forever, Gram ❤️
