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The Boys of Summer
I think this was one of the best days of the summer last year for Parker. These boys were and still are one the best teams and teammates...
Kim Nork
Jul 31, 20171 min read
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The Love of Football
This kid loved football. 4 years ago was his first Southern AYF combine. I remember watching him, always behind my camera lens and...
Kim Nork
Jul 30, 20171 min read
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"That Question"
My life since Parker has left me has been full of "firsts". First time to see someone since..., first time to explain to someone what...
Kim Nork
Jul 26, 20172 min read
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Learn to Ride a Bike and Get Paid
"Learn to ride a bike and get Paid", Parker's infamous video. This video makes my heart weep and smile at the same time. Hearing his...
Kim Nork
Jul 21, 20171 min read
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Pennies from Heaven
More signs from my sweet little guy are coming in. A few days ago, Payton, Mia, Lily and Aiden were upstairs playing in Patty's room....
Kim Nork
Jul 19, 20171 min read
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This Boy and his Daddy
This memory from 5 years ago... This boy and his Daddy. The one who taught him everything he knew about sports. The one who passed down...
Kim Nork
Jul 8, 20171 min read
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Dancin' Fool
This kid was such a happy soul. He LOVED music, any kind from Dropkick Murphys to Donna Summer. He was always smiling and always dancing....
Kim Nork
Jul 7, 20171 min read
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Spending Time with Pop
One of my very favorite photos of Parker and my dad, Pop. Just sitting, hanging on the dock doing a little fishing. I wonder what they...
Kim Nork
Jul 5, 20171 min read
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Golf with Parker
What it's like playing mini golf with a hockey player. 1 year ago today. I miss you so much, Bud.
Kim Nork
Jul 3, 20171 min read
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Aiden, Parker's Little Messenger
I'm not even sure how to start this post. Today marks a huge milestone for our family and the Pollards. The Pollards, Patty and Eric,...
Kim Nork
Jun 30, 20172 min read
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Glasses for Parker
This boy. Every day the memories that I have come up make me smile and cry at the same time. Parker was so stinking cute. He was so kind...
Kim Nork
Jun 30, 20172 min read
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A New Kind of Guilt
Life has been so busy for us these past few weeks. I welcome it because it takes my mind off things for a little while. I'm not consumed...
Kim Nork
Jun 28, 20171 min read
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Strawberry Hearts
Six years ago we took a little day trip to Casino Piers with the kids. We walked the boardwalk, the kids went on rides and we played...
Kim Nork
Jun 21, 20171 min read
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Max
I'd like to talk a little bit about Max, the infamous Maximus. Parker and Max, Max and Parker. They were best buds since preschool. They...
Kim Nork
Jun 15, 20172 min read
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4th Grade
Today should be Parker's last day of 4th grade. A year that started out like any other. He officially had to decide to commit to football...
Kim Nork
Jun 13, 20171 min read
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Parker's Bench
Once again, our community has displayed immense support and love for Parker and our family. Thank you McKinley Avenue School, Mrs....
Kim Nork
Jun 8, 20171 min read
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When I Grow Up
Grief, I've learned, is really just love. It's all the love you want to give, but cannot. All of that unspent love gathers in the corners...
Kim Nork
Jun 5, 20171 min read
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Gary Glitter
This kid was one of a kind. He had a spirit about him. Always positive, always making the best out of every situation. He was so happy....
Kim Nork
Jun 1, 20171 min read
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Honoring this sweet face
Tomorrow we will be honoring this sweet face. The face I miss every second of the day. The boy that has turned a community into an army....
Kim Nork
May 29, 20171 min read
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A new season
Parker loved to fish, or maybe he loved the idea of it. He would start out very hopeful but someone (Pop) would always wind up taking his...
Kim Nork
May 27, 20171 min read
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