A good name is to be more desired than great wealth, Favor is better than silver and gold. - Proverbs 22:1 I can remember clearly picking out each of our little one's names. It was a privilege that I hadn't prepared for. As Brian and I talked about names, I recall...
Disclosure: I participated in an Ambassador Activation on behalf of Influence Central for WaterWipes. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. OK Moms, this one is for you. Having newborns...
The first time I filed for a passport was just last year. I had never been out of the continental United States that I can remember. Apparently my mom took me back and forth to Mexico when we lived in McAllen, Texas when I was a baby, but that is another story. It's...
In the history books now... #myjuliatirion #mynathanielkenan #myrileykenton #backtoschool A photo posted by Kate Eschbach (@songskatesang) on Aug 19, 2015 at 1:21pm PDT I'm pretty sure that someone read Riley the preschool manual last week. On Wednesday, I found a...
Disclosure: I received a complimentary set of GoGo squeeZ to facilitate my review. It is my honor to share news with you from a company that I enjoy and support! We are in full back to school mode! We made it through our first week and so far it has gone very well....
My college sweetheart. My best friend. In high school, we sang together. Every girl was in love with him because of his voice. As a bonus, he is the kindest, most loyal person you have ever met. This past fall, we sang together for a fundraiser for the choir. The kids...
Disclosure: I received a gift certificate to purchase groceries after attending the opening event. It is my honor to share news with you from a store that I enjoy and support! You know how I love a good story! From Natural Grocers: IT WAS 1955. Our parents, Margaret...
Disclosure: I am a Family Christian blogger. I received a gift certificate to purchase gifts to facilitate my review. It is my honor to share news with you from a store that I enjoy and support! #FCblogger #BacktoSchool We have been Duck Dynasty fans since the very...
Just before school ended, we received a call from the front office at the big kids school. Would Julia be interested in teaching an introductory piano class? Julia played organ for daily Mass, so it made sense why they would ask her. She said yes right away and our...
Dear Mary Alice, Four months. What an amazing summer you have given us! You are laughing and smiling and squealing! Your brothers and sister can really get you laughing. An hour can pass by like a breeze through the trees. You have brought such joy! You help me to see...
This summer, Julia has hosted her classmates each Friday for a party. When she told me about her idea as school came to a close, I was excited but nervous. I wasn't sure how it would work since Mary Alice would be so new. She assured me that she would come up with the...
Disclosure: We were invited to come stay at the ranch for the weekend. It was a huge blessing for my family and I am so thankful. As always, my words and opinions are my own. To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect...
Realizing that we only have two weeks of lazy summer days until school starts, we've jumped into our bucket list, making sure we've gotten everything checked off. In downtown Phoenix, there is an adorable old soda fountain called MacAlpine's Restaurant. It's been...
Disney is helping me celebrate back to school! They are allowing me to give away 5 copies of Monster High: Scaris: City Of Frights! Just enter below and let me know if you have any questions! Details about the film: MONSTER HIGH™: SCARIS: CITY OF FRIGHTS...
Ever so often, I receive a question via text or email or comment on Instagram that goes something like this: “How do you...
Ever so often, people ask me about the timeline of our journey. Usually it is because they are entering the world of foster care or adoption and just want an idea of what other people have gone through. I decided to write this down before I forget. ********** From the...
Baby Must Haves, 0-3 months by kate-thompson-eschbach on Polyvore Baby girl has been so very blessed! It is amazing to see what products have been created just within the last ten years. I wanted to share with you what I've needed and enjoyed this time...
Disclaimer: I was invited to a complimentary sneak preview of ANT-MAN. Last week, Nate (12) was my date to see ANT-MAN. Blue slushies were ordered and 3D glasses were grabbed. I love being able to take him to movies I'm sure he will love! From Marvel: The next...
Here we are, half way through July, and I can't believe school starts in just a few weeks. Summer has been so amazing. Thinking back, it's hard to believe I was worried about what this summer would look like. I read a beautiful post by Emily at Jones Design Company...
Many years ago, my mom used to tease my best friend and me that we kept Hallmark in business. We loved sending cards to people. I love to think of a time when lady friends would sit at a table outside, surrounded by wildflowers of course, keeping up with their...