A story about a story

Not very long ago, a date with my sweet girl 

would be "taking a trip" to the park.

Or maybe for some ice-cream.

When I was a super bad mommy I'd take her to

McD's for chicken nuggets and a Sprite.

We'd laugh and smile.

Giggle and hug.

And I remember wanting those moments to never pass.

We still go on lots of dates

and as the years have passed they seem to get better.

Like tonight...

Tonight I went on one of the best dates with my sweet girl.

It wasn't to the park or to Cold Stone.

Instead it was to a book signing.

Really, you ask?

My favorite author was in town with her sweet daughter.

Their co-authored story was just published.

It was awesome sitting with Mia listening to

both mother and daughter share the

experience of how the book came to be.

They are funny, sincere and super-REAL.

We laughed and smiled. Giggled and even hugged.

After the talk Jodi and her daughter Sammie signed our books.

It was an amazing night! 

We rode home with the windows open

signing along to the radio.

And talking about how cool it was to meet

a real-life author.

Indeed it was.

Jodi signing Mia's book 

The signings. Thanks Jodi and Sammie.