Seeing my daughter’s eyes sparkle and light up when she experiences something for the first time. I try to introduce new things to her every week and her joy, laughter, and excitement is contagious. I love seeing the world through her perspective. It really makes you appreciate things you normally wouldn’t.

The first time I heard her laugh. It was Halloween of 2023 and she was 5 months old. I did the viral trend of carving a pumpkin and putting her inside of it for a little photoshoot. As soon as I set her down and started to take photos, she let out the sweetest, loudest, and boisterous laugh. I’m so grateful I got to experience that and have photos and videos to look back on.

It’s been a dream of mine to own a home. After my divorce, my daughter and I lived with different family members while I figured out next steps. For a long time, we were displaced and didn’t have a place to call our own. We finally settled into a one-bedroom apartment, but I’d love to set some roots down and provide a permanent, safe, and loving home for my daughter to grow up. The money would go towards a down payment for a condo or townhome. (And some new toys of course!)