Clothes Pony allowed me to connect with this community in a way that I never thought was possible, and every time I think about it I’m so incredibly thankful for all the connections, all the beautiful faces I got to meet week after week, sometimes day after day. I got to grow so many true friendships in such a quick amount of time. But, like with everything, there is often one standout—and even working in the best toy store ever, with an incredible, amazing team of people serving the most amazing community I could think of, there is still a standout: doing Friday Sing-Along with JoJo.

Spending Friday after Friday, sometimes for years, with your kiddos and watching them smile and dance and sing was the most meaningful thing I’ve ever had in my life. It simply takes the cake for my favorite thing I’ve ever done. I can’t imagine much of anything topping it.

I don’t know how to put into words the amount of appreciation and gratitude I have for my time at Sing-Along, and for Clothes Pony as a whole, so I’ll leave the rest to pictures.

I’ve really appreciated putting this story together, and it’s been quite the personal journey for me — recounting all these memories. I hope my appreciation has shown throughout for how fortunate I’ve been to have so many amazing connections in my life.

I feel truly privileged, blessed, and honored.