09/06/2025
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in the summer of 2016 we threw a carnival in our backyard for David’s 35th birthday. Elle Jay had just turned six months old. both of our entire families were there, smiling all day. it was the last big celebration all together with family and friends before my mother passed. it really was the happiest of days.
the following summer, Ty had just been born and we were figuring out how to navigate our new life. one day David turns to me and says “we should have another carnival this summer to celebrate your mom. that was a happy day surrounded by everyone she loved.” those words meant everything to me.
so that is exactly what we did. we began creating an annual Carnival to celebrate life 💫 bringing our family and friends, those that are currently in our daily lives together
year after year, life changes. the world around us changes. we really do not know what tomorrow is going to bring which is why we need to celebrate the TODAY. choosing to look through rose-colored glasses and not take our lives for granted , gives us the strength for what tomorrow may bring. i feel very fortunate to have the ability to create and continue this tradition 🎡. a day that is filled with pure and genuine joy, with smiles spread from ear to ear. my most favorite day.
there is nothing that brings me personally more joy than bringing GOOD people that i know together - family, friends, small businesses, creatives
i have to say, this was a GREAT summer. ☀️ i am forever grateful that our family was able to make such special memories that we will hold on to for the rest of our lives.
here is to the next page in our story and everything this Fall brings us in NYC 🏙️