Summer is officially here—and I can feel it in my bones. The sun is blazing, the pool is finally warm enough to swim in, and the soundtrack of the season is echoing from our HomePod. Today, it’s “Lord I Need You Now More Than Ever” by Forest Frank. Tatum dances with abandon, twirling and flipping on her gymnastics pad with that signature sparkle in her eye. She’s free, she’s creative, and she’s completely in her element.
This week felt long but so full. Tatum spent every day at VBS, shadowing and supporting her new buddy, Victoria—a bright and brave 3rd grader with special needs. And wow, what a beautiful match it turned out to be. Victoria lovedTatum. They laughed, played, learned, and grew together. It was more than just helping—it was mutual transformation.
Tatum learned patience. She learned how to slow down and love someone right where they are. She learned kindness in action—not just in theory. And Victoria? She lit up around Tatum. That sweet connection was something I’ll never forget. These are the moments that shape a heart.
She made her this sweet PIC!
And now…we celebrate. The pool is calling, and summer in Arizona is in full swing. There’s nothing like it—sun, water, music, and memories in the making.
I LOVE SUMMER here in AZ.
Here’s to more dance parties, more cannonballs, more slow mornings and late sunsets. Here’s to healing, joy, and the freedom to just be.