This conversation is sponsored by POPSUGAR and their August Must Have Box! It is my honor to share news with you from a company that I enjoy and support! How cool is it that I share an anniversary month with POPSUGAR! 18 years for Brian and I, and 5 years for...
Hey mom. I'm totally ready for my photo shoot. First, I'm gonna roll over and show off for you, ok? Mom... could you tell Mary Alice this is my photo shoot?
Last Wednesday, we hosted Julia's senior class at our home. The headmaster gave a presentation about SATs, college applications, financial aid, and all things 12th grade. He shared that he was meeting with them before the school year starts, because he needed to meet...
We've made apple pies together. She's given my children amazing hand me down clothes at just the right times. She's been my cheerleader in adoption and the attachment disorder. She took Sebastian's newborn pictures. She's one of my favorite people in the world. If...
A few days ago, my friend Shannan wrote a beautiful post on Instagram about a weed that was left standing tall after being mowed carefully around in a field. She spoke of the person who mowed around the weed and how they must've so carefully navigated around it,...
This conversation is sponsored by SoCozy and their summer pool essentials! It is my honor to share news with you from a company that I enjoy and support! First of all, thank you for your sweet encouragement on my post yesterday. I am blessed by your kind words and...
When Riley first met my grandmother, my mom introduced him to her as 'my Riley'. Grandma immediately chimed in and said, 'Well, Â he's my Riley.' We loved his little giggle on the way to grandma's house from the Houston airport as we all three took turns saying 'My...
Dear Summer, You've been good to us this year. You've brought pool parties and a visit to Texas. You've brought car repairs and a new air conditioner for the house. (I am extremely grateful for my husband's job). This year, you've brought a different type of summer....
This conversation is sponsored by Lark Adventureware, first and only Infant activewear for active parents and adventurous babies. It is my honor to share news with you from a company that I enjoy and support! Oh Sebastian. You are so precious. Watching your big...
This conversation is sponsored by Cars.com. I'm partnering with them to share a little bit of our journey with our oldest now driving. My oldest child started driving this past year. So far, this has been the hardest parenting hurdle for me. I was OK when I was in the...
Somewhere in my dreams is a place where all of my dearest friends live close to me. They encourage me. They pray with me. They laugh with me. They make me a better version of myself. My best friends are in Africa, Texas, Tennessee, Alabama, and thank God some really...
Last year, I set a Photography goal for myself. I wanted to do at least one commercial photo shoot every year. I wanted to stretch myself and see if it was something that I would enjoy. I've had the privilege of shooting for Tom's Thumb Fresh Market, a local place...
Oh my sweet and wonderful Sebastian. You are a dream. You are the most easygoing baby ever. You go everywhere and you love to snuggle. Yup, you have my heart. You get a little cranky between 7-8:30pm, but other than that, you are quiet and sweet! You are a cutie pie...
I have a sweet friend in my life who drops beautiful hand me downs off at my gate. They are treasured and special and I love seeing my kids in them. She is a little further down this motherhood road than I am. Clothes aren't the only thing she hands out. When I'm at...
This conversation is sponsored by WSP. It is my honor to share news with you from a company that I enjoy and support! Brian has always had great hair, even in high school. It has always been thick and wavy and gorgeous. Shortly after we were married, he grew a...
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are mine alone. #SummerIsForSavings #CollectiveBias #WFM1 As a mom of five kids, going in different directions, communication is absolutely key! My son (14)...
The day Sebastian was originally to be baptized, was the day he was in the hospital. I can remember glancing up at the clock at noon and being so disappointed and scared. He was supposed to be in the arms of Father Brian, being anointed with oil. Instead, he was...
This song was playing. We were eating pop rocks and drinking slushies that Brian and Riley brought home after going to get haircuts. In the hot Arizona breeze, it hit me, this is it. This is exactly what I've always wanted. I've got it good. I can't say it any better...
On Friday evening, we gathered at St. Mary's Basilica in downtown Phoenix. The eighth graders were promoted to 9th grade and 4 precious seniors graduated high school. I know I've shared about our school with you before, but I cannot say enough about it. Ville de Marie...
It was so fun to tell you about my friend, Jenna, last week. I wanted to tell you about someone else! It's so fun to brag on my ridiculously talented friends without them knowing. It makes me giddy. Today, I want to tell you about Cindy. She was my first friend here...
Riley asked me if he could take a few pictures. I was feeling very, very self conscious about my postpartum self. But I want him to know that we are all beautiful, no matter how we feel or how we look. God made us for this moment, to love each other and serve each...