About

Hi, my name is Carmen, and I'm so glad you stopped by. If this were not the internet I'd give you a warm hug and a big cup of wine coffee.

My husband's name is Yosimar and he's the best person I know. 

We have two little boys who fill our lives with so much chaos and joy. Our life runs on love like a chevy runs on gasoline. 

Christian is six and he likes spiders. This only applies to the kind in books - not the kind in the yard.

Nolan is four and has curly hair. His interests include ketchup and playing his guitar. 

I love Christmas and wine. 

I spent a good part of 2013 carrying a baby for another family. You can read lots about my surrogacy journey in these pages. 

I spend my days as a college student and every other minute of the day (and night) as a mama. I cherish both roles. I love yoga, and reading, and thinking, and commas.

I'm a seeker. 

I seek joy, magnificence, and meaning on a daily basis. Luckily, I never turn up short.