I’ve obviously been a little MIA on my blog. It has been a busy 18+ months. I figured I would give a little update on what has been going on and what is coming to Taylor Whitson Studios.
In July of 2018 we welcomed our first born, Finley Eugene. It was love at first sight. He was perfect in every way and we couldn’t be more proud to be his parents. It has been such a whirlwind for the past 10 months.
I have been so blessed to be able to stay home with him and watch him grow and learn day in and day out.
Being a SAHM became my new job, but I knew I still wanted to help financially but not skimp on my time with Finn. I continued teaching with VIPKID, later switching to GogoKid (teaching English to Chinese students online). I work Monday through Friday ranging from 4:30a-7:30a until Casey has to leave for work. It has been a huge blessing to be able to teach these children day in and day out. They really make that time of morning….fun.
Before Finn came along, I went to the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida with one of my favorite families, The Trobaughs. It was their first trip, Casey was in California for school, so of course I tagged along for the fun.
That trip sparked my love for all things Disney all over again. Speaking as a former Cast Member, I guess it truly never goes away, you just learn to deal with the heartache of not being there. HAHA. I knew I wanted to play a small part in the magic again, and that trip all Tara and I could talk about is what a good fit being a Travel Agent would be. The day we returned from our trip I started researching. After months of looking for the right fit, I stumbled across Off to Neverland Travel. It was more than the right fit and everything I was looking for. Thankfully, they thought the same and in July of 2018, I became a Magic Maker! It has been so much fun to learn and grow in the industry. I have truly been blessed to be able to work wherever the military leads us, but this doesn’t even feel like a job. I am loving every second of it. If you are looking for a travel agent I would love to help! (Email me at taylor.whitson@offtoneverland.com)
Then I got brave and decided I wanted to get back into running. I reached out on a local Mom Facebook Page with my interest in a “stroller workout group” of sorts. I quickly got a reply about an interest from a girl named Morgan. We planned to meet up and discuss our desires for a healthy lifestyle and a mama friendship. We met and as I always jokingly share, I came home and told Casey… “I don’t know if it will work out…she’s a little too crunchy for me”. Much to my surprise we became fast friends (SHES NOT THAT CRUNCHY!), as did her little guy Liam and Finn. Literally, Finn is obsessed with Liam. I also gained my mom squad that came at just the right time! (Shoutout to Auburn City Library Baby Story Time)
So here we are…. with all that being said. Therefore, if you need a photographer…I’m still your girl. Travel Agent I’m your girl for that too.
In between all of this, my sweet husband as been working his tail off as a Marine Corps Recruiter here in Auburn, Alabama. We don’t get to spend nearly as much time with him as we would like and it is even rare that we get a full weekend together as a family. I’ve watched this job take a toll on him mentally, physically, and emotionally. It sure is hard to watch. Keep him in your thoughts and prayers as this duty “never sleeps” and he keeps trucking along to the end. We would be lost with out his support and hard work.
I truly can’t thank everyone who has supported me through all these adventures. Without you I wouldn’t be able to stay home with my little guy and enjoy each and every moment with him. It is a huge blessing! Be on the lookout for more great additions here.
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