Erin Kreitz Shirey - Inspirator Coaching & Fitness

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! 💗🎓💗

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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! 🎓💙🧡

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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. 💗

“The power to LIVE is the power to GIVE!”

The focus and mindset that I live by, and encourage you all to live by, is the power to give.

Even when things can feel overwhelming and there are unknowns, the power to GIVE is the power to LIVE! ✨🌿🌷

It is giving of your time, your ear, your heart, your finances, your skill sets to help take care of and empower others. As one of my fave movies from my girls’ childhoods reminds us, “We’re all in this together!”. 💗