I believe in heart to hearts over a cup of coffee. Adventures spent exploring new places. Road trips with your college besties. And staying true to one's self.

Abbie is all of that rolled into one. It's been fun to watch her grow over the years. She brings much joy not only to my life but to everyone else around her. I'm thankful for our heart-to-hearts over coffee & the laughter shared, even through the tears. Super proud to call this stunning young lady my friend.

Abbie's oldest brother, Kris, & his wife, Paige, also graduated from the University of Mobile this spring. They with their masters' degrees & Abbie with her Bachelor of Science in Communication. So we most certainly had to snap a few of the 3 McAuley graduates. *Check out Kris & Paige's blog post here.

A few days later, we took it to the streets. There I asked Abbie to climb on top of a concrete block in the middle of a parking deck in downtown Mobile. Being the adventurer that she is, she obliged. And with a little boost from yours truly she made it.

I'm glad she took a moment to be fearless & trust me.

Because y'all. It was worth it.