ABOUT ME
Hello, I’m Tracey.
Mom of five, wife to Trent, artist, writer, and the heart of a very crowded nest. After decades of raising kids, building careers, and chasing the open road, I’m finally figuring out who I am outside the role of ‘Mom’ and sharing every step of it here.
My Story
My journey as a mother began at sixteen, and raising my five children has always been my life’s greatest focus. Along the way, my path took some turns: I earned a political science degree, spent years at Boeing, and co-founded our family insurance agency with my husband, Trent, a man I loved enough to marry twice.
Once our children were grown, we embraced a season of wanderlust. We moved to Oregon, gave away most of what we owned to tour the country in an RV, and spent a year soaking up the history of Virginia.
Eventually, the pull of family brought us back to Oklahoma. Today our nest is lively once more, filled with adult children, granddaughters, and two dogs, Zeus and Luna, who truly run the household.
“Supporting my youngest daughter through her mental health journey has profoundly shaped who I am.”
WHY I SHARE
I know the isolation that can come with that path. I share our story with honesty so other mothers know they aren’t walking it alone.
What I’m Up To Now
Exploring life outside the role of ‘Mom,’ one creative project at a time.
Writing a Book
Putting our story into chapters.
Creating Art
Hand-drawn optical art, line by line.
Baking
Feeding a full house, one recipe at a time.
Reading
Reviewing my latest reads, one cozy chapter at a time.