One of the highlights of the trip was the 7 Acre Wood. Just a few miles north of The Woodlands, in Conroe, Texas is the cutest family park. It was perfect for most of our kiddos. One of Brian's sisters drove up with her two littles and met us there. A petting zoo with...
So many years ago, almost twenty, I had just graduated college. Brian and I were living in College Station, Texas. One of our dear friends, Lauren, had a big dream that would require a lot of prayer. She invited us to join her at Brazos Valley Coalition for Life. We...
A few weeks ago, I shared with you this verse that I keep thinking about: “And don’t say anything you don’t mean. This counsel is embedded deep in our traditions. You only make things worse when you lay down a smoke screen of pious talk, saying, ‘I’ll pray for...
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When mom retired last year from 21 years in teaching, they wanted to plan a fun trip for the whole family! At that time, my brother was planning a wedding, so we decided summertime would be perfect. Mom and Dad decided on Disney World! (Yes, I know - we are 100 %...
I realized, when we were in Texas on July 12th, that Riley had been with us for three months. Instead of it being unfamiliar that an extra little one is with us, I notice when he is not with me. I realize I'm glancing around the room for him or listening for his...
Last week during Grandma Camp, my brother and his wife, Alyx, invited us over for dinner. Julia and Nate went over early - I thought just to swim - and I helped Riley, my mother and my grandmother get ready to head over. I walked in and was overwhelmed. Alyx and BJ...
How do you encourage your pet? Do you reward them for their good behavior? Come on over to read about how we nudge Murphy!
Disclosure:  I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and their client. This is Murphy. We absolutely adore him. We have a great neighborhood and are...
For the first time LEGO KidsFest arrived in Arizona at University of Phoenix Stadium. Enjoy seeing Kate’s view and her LEGO KidsFest review.
When Alison and I first spoke, we were thinking that the photo-shoot for their engagement pictures would be somewhere like the Japanese Gardens - something that was very grassy and lush. The day before the shoot, she called and we talked about what she really wanted....
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Cousins and Football. We spent this weekend with Brian's family. I'm blessed. My in-laws are awesome. I just love them to pieces. The Dallas crew came down to H-town and one of Brian's sisters hosted us. Good food, lots of football and lots of time at the pool. Who...
Summer, Week Three was all about chores. They are doing a great job getting in the rhythm of adding a few more chores to their weeks. It is amazing what a few extra helping hands does for my sanity. In addition to their laundry, the trash and their bathroom, they are...
They love to paint. Anything laying around the house that can be painted - will be painted by my crew. It used to stress me out. I used to worry about what would get messed up and ruined with paint. Well, the older I get and the more I realize that it is just stuff,...
A few of you sweet readers have asked about Murphy. He is doing great! He is the most laid back, sweetest, silliest, snuggle bug on the planet. Riley loves him, some days - maybe a little too much - so I keep them pretty separated right now. He is sweet and has never...
My friend Antonio; Â I've talked about him before. We sing together on Sunday mornings. One day at practice I mentioned that I had always wanted to record. That afternoon, he asked what time the following Sunday he could come over and we'd try recording. {Click here if...
For summer week three, we concentrated on getting into our routine. I created this chore chart using cute printables from Our Crazy Busy Bunch. {Click here - she has some very cute ones!} We wrote out our commission (a.k.a. allowance), giving and savings plans. We...
Yesterday we made history - we hit 119 degrees here in the desert. I have always wanted to try this craft, so I decided yesterday was the perfect day for this craft with Julia. I think Meg was the first person to show me this craft. {Click here}. I was very creative...