As my extended family and I spent time reminiscing about Grandma, I was reminded about my own childhood and being “voluntold” to pack bags for the Red Cross, and cut one million greeting cards into bookmarks for any number of projects Grandma Smithyman was involved with. After years of “voluntelling” my children to wake up early on a weekend morning to hang out at various warehouses and community events, it gives me great pleasure to see them develop their own community-based philanthropy interests, and it gives me joy to honor my grandma by passing along her desire to serve her community to the next generation. Amplify Austin officially kicks off at 6 PM this evening and runs 24 hours. Normally, I would run my own campaign for my favorite, @austindiaperbank (go donate!), but in honor of my grandma, I’m going to harp on y’all some more about Audrey’s campaign with the See Teens Give program. Audrey is raising money for more than 700 nonprofits in Central Texas, something Grandma would have been incredibly proud to see. I love seeing this glimpse of Grandma in my own kid. Audrey’s donation link is: bit.ly/audreypardee. Thank you for supporting her. ❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/CpQLHNuOTR7zc1QOFNZjNGCKYsS_3aNMmq8PJo0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Kindergarten ➡️ 7th grade. New school with old friends. ♥️ https://www.instagram.com/p/ChSEFlJuBvNF3WiKCMafg_2Q9wd7ZcDSsTgL1s0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Kindergarten ➡️ freshman year. I don’t have the right words this morning but I’m feeling ALL of the feelings. https://www.instagram.com/p/ChSD49PuTgecf-N2j5Ki-S__T5QF--edvUkj8Y0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Wishing The Toddfather the happiest of Father’s Days. We’re lucky to have you as the unofficial cruise director, chauffeur, and doer of things. ❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce_lPVCOpyG7F7lTxzcLjxsf663uQk1juNDUZI0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Happy Father’s Day to my daddy-o, the punniest guy I know. We love you so! https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce_lIxduOTc8sL-K07Eak-ORIDorPJuqoRpYR00/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Met this guy at a dive bar 21 years ago. Seems appropriate to celebrate at a dive bar. 🥂 (at Deep Eddy Pool) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeNAuI4t7Kfen46JtadsHXGNF-mX_Yx8YOa7-00/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Did y’all know that *anyone* can buy a crown anytime they want? There aren’t any regulations! Had a great time celebrating a very, very belated New Year’s Eve with an amazing white elephant gift exchange. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cav-5M3smzuWAxBqEqzFaBFVHhRB_MGs1muk3g0/?utm_medium=tumblr

My darling, darling girl. If I had $1 for all of the kind words and compliments people have paid me because of YOU, we would be bazillionaires. You are incredibly kind and thoughtful, smart and self-aware, and an all around delight to be around. I adore your sarcastic sense of humor (you’re welcome), taste in music, and the way you care for your people. Happy 14th birthday, my love. You make the world a better place just by being in it. ❤️ @audrey.party https://www.instagram.com/p/CY-VY8_ljUdJ78KxoeYec7Y8D-sDA5Ismd0X_E0/?utm_medium=tumblr

Boosted and passed out! 💉😍 https://www.instagram.com/p/CYaejsCNrOSSYWa74aWNp31uT4GD3gTKPn699w0/?utm_medium=tumblr

It may have been the best and the worst of times, but I can’t imagine doing it with anyone else. #topnine2021 https://www.instagram.com/p/CYKWMGSFnYlqppowNLf9fYiDn_XOc3aIFiJlFI0/?utm_medium=tumblr

Every little thing is gonna be alright. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night. https://www.instagram.com/p/CX5YYi2ME3lz-M7z2WR-zz3p1YMagtngC8Sqm00/?utm_medium=tumblr

We found a tree! (at Woehler Landscape Design and Garden Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXjeVMwlR8MfeV-KwojYC15C5TK0FsBxcNkgKM0/?utm_medium=tumblr

These (ornaments) are a few of my favorite things. (Seriously, if the house is on fire, someone better grab the ornament box or I will sob!) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXaLIYVttftHx_R7ZEMs_f3I3XMf0ZOXOfpN4g0/?utm_medium=tumblr

A dozen years with the sweetest, kindest, most hilariousguy. As you walk your own path, which I’m SO PROUD of you for doing, let our love guide your way. Happy birthday, my love. ❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/CW04y-BlEM7d6GcKggC1bwaGUmv_dXRyRgBX5s0/?utm_medium=tumblr

Friends with kids at Lively Middle School, family members who love Finn 😜, or public school supporters: we’re wrapping up Lively’s “No Fuss Fundraiser” and are *so close* to reaching our goal! I will personally guarantee that any funds you donate will not support Finn Pardee’s Friday after school visits to Big Top Candy, but you will make it possible for him to continue to do cool stuff like mock trial and makerspace. We really do love Lively so much! bit.ly/ilovelivelysomuch (at Sarah Lively Magnet Middle School) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWjShM2F8hbEXpoK2zTl5ZNzrpmCUcxIVC-4W00/?utm_medium=tumblr

Sweet 16! Happy anniversary, a couple days early. (at Red Ash) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVjZKV7lwg15QzC4wtQH3Zb_X3Mh7-NfXHvz_o0/?utm_medium=tumblr

Benefits of working from home: surprise breakfast delivery from spouse. Thanks @sigs21 https://www.instagram.com/p/CVS5ixelgeMm14z-rSnojbpfJRCTLTaFl9xJZU0/?utm_medium=tumblr