A few weeks ago we celebrated a few precious birthdays! All they wanted was a little money to put towards their first trip to Disneyland. I am excited to say that they will be going next weekend and they are just over the moon about it! Happy Birthday sweet girls....
This weeks pictures brought to you by: The search for the yellow folder with brads. I headed out to find a yellow folder about two weeks ago. {True Story} After 16,413 stores, I was out of luck. 111 degrees after dark. I put out the all hands on deck and our sweet and...
I can remember the first time I was told that one of my little ones had a cavity. Why did they get a cavity? Probably because better flossing habits needed to be made. I felt horrible - I was supposed to be that mom with kids perfect teeth because of our perfect...
Update:Â Did you know they have coupons already loaded on the website for you? At the top of the page, you will see the bar: If you click on special offers, they have over $75 in coupons available! AND (this is the really fun part!) they are giving away a free...
The Chapel of the Holy Cross is something I have written of before. I never really know what to say about this place. I wish I had some beautiful poetry to share about this chapel. You walk up this winding concrete path that becomes more and more beautiful - lined...
Sedona is my absolute favorite place in Arizona. {Part 2 to come tomorrow!}
We met in high school. We sang together in jazz choir. We both headed off to Texas A&M. We began dating our sophomore year of college. We were engaged on my birthday, 1998. We were married in 1999. We have lived in College Station, Murphy, Frisco and Denton,...
When mom and dad visited last month, we had such an amazing time! They let me drag them all over Arizona showing them my favorite parts. Brian, my sweetness. He is my dearest. Also - please note Nate's new hat. (Thank you, Grandma!). He now sleeps in this hat every...
Antonio, thank you for recording today. I can't believe we did this in one take! This is a dream come true for me! Friends I hope you like this! (Just click on the gray bar below to listen) Happy Monday, Kate Arms of Love - Kate Eschbach & Antonio Cook...
All summer, that is what we've been doing. I know that one day, I will look back at these pictures and they will seem so young to me. Today, they just look so big to me. Where did those little babies go?
Mom has such a lovely collection of tea cups. I love looking at them. I love looking at how her collection has grown from every birthday and every mother's day. I love taking the time to choose the perfect one to drink from. Tea makes me slow down. I think we should...
It's what we do. It's so relaxing and peaceful. I love that both grandmothers have a passion for reading. I think when everyone is reading, it is the most peaceful time in all the world. Have you read any good books lately? Kate
My father is a member of SAR. This fourth of July, Nate dressed in costume ~ and I thought he was so very handsome. And the coolest part? A picture of them in the parade was picked up by the AP and they have been on over 200 websites and counting! Their famousocity...
If you know me, you know that I struggle with miscarriage. Twins in September of 2011. One the Christmas Eve of 2010. Two before that. And again... again. July 21st, 2012 another sweet Brian and Katie baby decided that heaven was way cooler. They were right. But oh,...
If we had coffee today, I would tell you that this was a pretty good week for me. The kids started school and all went well. I would tell you about my olympic moment this week. The second day of school, I grabbed my purse to head to work and noticed Sweet Baby J's id...
This weeks pictures brought to you by: Evening basketball with the neighbors! *********************************************************************************** Insta-Friday photos are taken on the Instagram iPhone app (free) or any other phone pic in all their...
Ok... so you know Hannah, right? She and I are on the editorial team over at Beautifully Rooted together. One night, she said - hey, Kate, you need to sign up for our Thrifty Love Gift Exchange. Well, y'all know how I adore all thrift stores - so I was in! I was...
Nate {2012 } - Arizona, 4th Grade Julia {2012} - Arizona, 7th grade 2011 (above - Arizona) 2010 (above ~Â Arizona) 2009 (above ~ Arizona) 2008 (above ~ Arizona) 2007 (above ~ Denton, Texas) 2006Â (above ~ Denton, Texas ~ don't be jealous of the wallpaper) 1982 (above ~...
Last week, we had a back to school breakfast party! Friends and neighbors came over in pajamas and we talked about getting excited for school to start. After a breakfast with lots of syrup, sticky fingers and giggles, we opened up our gutzy gear and started choosing...
We made it to Tombstone, Arizona and had an awesome wild west time. I didn't see Val Kilmer, but I probably just missed him. The World's Larget Rosebush. Original furniture from the Boarding House. Theresa, thank you for getting us to go! Sincerely,...
Before she left, we just had to show her a few of our favorite things! The Sugar Bowl. Cosanti And a wonderful steak at Pinnacle Peak Patio to finish. Theresa, come back soon! Kate