Erin Kreitz Shirey - Inspirator Coaching & Fitness

Happy 81st Birthday Dad! ♥️

What an amazing Dad you were and always will be, and best Bobby to my girls and nephews!! As your fave Tina Turner says, outside of Mom Tina of course, “You’re simply the best, better than all the rest!”.

Today marks Dad’s 3rd Heavenly, and it still feels so raw sometimes. Other days it feels like I’ve been talking to him, while wishing on his star, for years. So often I want to pick up the phone to call him, to talk and hear his voice. To get “Bob Advice” as my Dad knew everything and was so kind about answering your questions. Last night at midnight was ironically one of those times.

I smelled gas in the laundry room, went to call Dad but I can’t, and called my brother to help. Tyler and I both said it was a Dad Moment, and I called non-emergency Fire. Firemen came and gratefully all ok, did as I was supposed to do and the girls were amazing, and I wanted to talk to Dad. Let him know we were fine, and the house is ok. Then he would follow up teasing me about loving firefighters, just not meeting them like that.

Dad actually did tease me that after he had a heart episode in 2023 and the fire department came to the house. It was scary that night, and the next day when he was ok, he said he was being dramatic since he trying to help me meet an a strong and empathetic next partner! Always with a twinkle in his eyes at his cleverness in crazy situations.

It’s these little moments when I want to hear his voice so badly. To share something amazing- like the recent accomplishments of the girls, their Summer adventures, our Montana and Idaho adventure, seeing a grizzly up close, planting my vegetable garden, talk about the brilliant sunsets, or plan a visit to Alameda, solely for laughs while tanning by the pool and hugs.

On my Dad’s birthday, I invite you to make a visit to your parents (or plan one soon!). Spend time to simply talk, walk, listen to music and be together. So grateful for every moment with my Dad, it was never enough and he was simply the BEST!

Cheers Dad, Happy 81st Birthday!! I love you so much!

On this Father’s Day, I feel like I am channeling my Dad in the biggest way. 💗🌄Goodness I miss him, and wish I could call him to say we saw a Grizzly at Glacier National Park!! And on Summer Solstice no less, Dad’s favorite day of the year.

It was a dream to bring my girls here, and the love of taking them inspired by my Dad. If you knew my Dad, you know he loved road trips, visiting National and State Parks, taking in the small moments, and finding the random places to go, and eat at the best dives everywhere.

We are doing that right now. Lucky 11 years ago - literally at this time of June 21-27th, 2015- Dad, Finley and I took a road trip driving the Loneliest Highway to Great Basin National Park, followed by Arches and Glenwood Springs.

My Dad gave the best hugs, loved with every ounce of his being, made every stranger feel like a best friend and lived every day fully!! He taught my siblings and the girls and I how a Father loves with intention, dedication and unconditionally. Happiest Father’s Day to the best!! Hug your Dad tight, say I love you a bazillion times and live life now!

Zootown = core memories that will last a lifetime! 💗🌄🪕

💗 Joy Oladokun singing “Look Up” acoustic- oh my heart!
🌄 Head & The Heart singing “Rivers & Roads” with Emerson and I, as she heads to college soon, tears were flowing!
🪕Finley getting a high five from Wesley, of the Lumineers, made the entire day perfection!

lifelifenow

Emerson has graduated from Boise High School!!

Much more to share about my amazing, loving, dynamic, inclusive, thoughtful and smart Emerson over the next few days.

Right now, I wanted to share this pic as it exudes the love 💗 and joy in my girls celebrating each other! Our pride for Emerson and her special time in life, loving on her magical chapter of high school graduation!

Today is Finley’s promotion from Elementary School, and as I type this, Emerson is take her to a special breakfast together. Makenzie and Emerson will be there to celebrate her special day. Three huge milestones in a 2 week window of College, High School and Elementary School graduations is a lot for a Mom, and also for all 3 of my girls. Watching them love, support, celebrate and lean into the joy of each other’s special days has been such a gift. I will truly remember the looks of pride on each of their faces as they celebrated their sisters for the rest of my life. So grateful for this magical time for us!!!

10,000 Maniacs “These Are The Days” was played on my graduation day, and I am feeling it all now. For all of you parents of graduates and graduates, lean in and be present.

💗THESE ARE THE DAYS WE WILL REMEMBER! 💗

Happy Graduation Season to all! 💗🎓💗

secondchapter

And just like that, Makenzie received a BA in Communication from Boise State University!

I am so proud of Makenzie, her hard work, dedication, determination to dig deep to find the right major and career pathway and joyful disposition every step of the way. I blinked and she went from being a two year old trying to negotiate having more Pirate’s B***y in both hands, while on the swing, to now negotiating the art of human connection.

Makenzie will soar wherever she goes, with fleet feet and her beauty Makenzie-isms that have always made me smile. Proud Mama moment, so very proud!!

BIG adventures await Kenz, now as a BSU Graduate! 🎓💙🧡

livelifenow

In light of Senior Sunday, sharing some love for my sweet, funny, smart, loving, athletic, brilliant and phenomenal Emerson McCafferty Shirey!

As I look ahead to Emerson’s last days at Boise High, and fresh adventures ahead at Occidental College, I can’t help but feel admiration, pride, gratitude and love in being her Mama. The last 4 years she has shined in resilience, courage, strength, determination, compassion, integrity and an abundance of love. The deep love is what makes Emerson, EMERSON!

Only a few more Senior Sundays left, but I’ll be celebrating this Senior every single day!

A week delayed but still so …Delightful! Prom 2026 was a gorgeous night for Emerson and her friends. This crew is beyond wonderful and it warms my heart every day to be part of these special moments. Each one of these Seniors are beautiful, both inside and out.

🌷⚽️ Pure Emerson form- prom beauty to muddy mess on the field!

My sweet Finn has found her sweet spot in co-Ed Rugby and I couldn’t be more proud!

Last week she got a “Try” at the end of their second game (in the rain!). When I asked how she felt, her response was, “Mom, I pushed away this one kid and kept running. Then another tried to tackle me and I pushed him off. Before I knew it, I pushed away 4 boys and made it! I didn’t know if I could do it, but I didn’t give up!”. She was elated, and her excitement was contagious.

This picture is from last week’s game, the moment she pushed away to see what was possible!

Motherhood and sports teach you so much, and right now, let’s keep pushing on to see what is possible!!

Easter spells out beauty, the rare beauty of new life. - S.D. Gordon

Happy Easter!🐣🐇🌷

Today’s Easter felt different, felt freshly awakened, felt joyful, felt connected in being present exactly where I am with the most peaceful, gentle and grateful heart. 💗