By Donna CorneliusYou couldn’t describe Jennifer Mims’ daughter as a Gerber baby. That’s not because Jemma, now 4, wasn’t bright-eyed and beautiful, but because her mother shied away from store-bought food. “I made more than 90 percent of my daughter’s baby food,” Mims said. “When our second child was born, there was no time to do that. But I wanted to feel good about … [Read more...]
There is a Woman in Everyone’s Life: Motherwalk 5K Spotlights Ovarian Cancer Awareness
By Sarah Kuper "Making a difference for mothers, daughters, sisters and friends." That's the mission of the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation. Started by Lori Livingston after watching her mother succumb to ovarian cancer, the foundation has raised money for research through events such as Motherwalk and Ovarian Cycle. Although ovarian and other gynecologic cancers … [Read more...]
Life Lessons: Meredith Hornsby, One Mom Shares Insight on Being a Special Needs Parent
By Meredith Hornsby Being a special needs parent is a journey no one ever expects to take. It can be overwhelming, confusing, frustrating – and wonderful. My daughter, Caroline, has cerebral palsy, and I’ve learned so many things since we began this adventure when she was born 4½ years ago. Life Isn’t Over When a child first receives a difficult diagnosis, it’s easy to … [Read more...]
Berry May Become Rebel Territory: Some Buccaneers Dread Turning Their Alma Mater Over to Rivals
By Sarah Kuper High school rivalries are no trivial matter, especially when it comes to Over the Mountain school districts. For some OTM residents, no rivalry is more dynamic than Hoover vs. Vestavia Hills. That's why some Hoover school system graduates are struggling with the recent announcement that the Vestavia Hills school system plans to buy the former W.A. Berry High … [Read more...]
Playing Doubles: Spartan Boys, Rebel Girls Take Class 7A Tennis Titles
By Lee Davis Decatur’s Almon Tennis Center turned out to be a friendly venue for the Mountain Brook boys and Vestavia Hills girls tennis teams. The Spartan boys and Rebel girls turned in impressive performances in clinching their respective championships in the state Class 7A meet April 26. Mountain Brook claimed the title with 53 points, easily outdistancing runner up … [Read more...]