Adding a fitness routine into my day-to-day life has been one of the best changes I’ve made in the past year or so.

Like everyone else, the last few days and weeks have been at times overwhelming, confusing and worrying. But I’ve learned a few things in these early days of social distancing during the Coronavirus outbreak.

A neighbor and friend, Sarah, of Empower Fitness & Health, helped me out in so many ways. She guided me with not just workouts created for my needs on an app on my phone but also with nutrition and diet advice that has made healthy eating a super-easy lifestyle choice I don’t even have to think about anymore.

Oh, 2019.

I have so many feelings about you. For the most part, you were a year of overcoming obstacles and emerging with growth. It was a year of many, many small victories and really beautiful, special, cozy memories.

Although I probably love Spring and Fall the best because of the colors and the middle-of-the-road temperatures, there is something pretty magical about winter. I could never live somewhere that didn’t have all four seasons. I love the variety, the traditions, the changing from tank tops to sweatshirts to coats and gloves and back. (Although, […]

In September, we had an incredible family adventure to New York City. While the trip’s main purpose was for me to photograph the National Down Syndrome Society’s Buddy Walk in NYC, my family joined me for what became a super-memorable and exciting trip. I grew up just outside of New York City and it has […]

Thanksgiving is our holiday. And by that, I mean we host every year (about a decade and counting) and try to surround our loved ones with gratitude, comfort, ease and love. It’s about more than just food and a delicious meal (although that definitely plays a big role in it all). I can remember our […]

All together, it will be just five hours in this recreation center gym in New Market, Maryland. But already, halfway through, and it feels like a lifetime of small and important lessons. Zach and Addie are in the same intro to soccer program, organized through Frederick Parks & Rec. It’s a super-simple series of drills, […]

“Balance”It’s one of my favorite words. Each year, instead of a resolution, I choose a word or phrase to stick with me throughout the coming months and guide me in my choices for work and personal life. Last year, that word was “balance.” I’m really proud of the plans I put into action to make […]

I am so grateful for the dozens of beautiful friendships I’ve had throughout the years.  I’m thankful for the friends of elementary school who played at bus stops and Girl Scout meetings with me; the ones who cheered my first loose tooth and the ones who gave me my first sleepovers and even my first […]