While the kids were practicing, Brian and I wandered down the street just to take a quiet walk together. Do you know what we found?! Father Junipero Serra, established Mission San Juan Capistrano on November 1, 1776, over 230 years ago. The story begins in 1775, when...
Julia and Nate sang at Pueri Cantores this past weekend. Pueri Cantores is the national student choral organization of the Catholic Church in the United States. Internationally, the organization is headquartered in the Vatican and involves 60,000 singers from schools...
There has been a lot of traveling lately. That means there has been a lot of momma just trying to keep the littles entertained! Happy Friday dear friends, Kate
We just arrived home from a whirlwind trip to California. I have so, so much to tell you. It was wonderful. Tonight, my very sore feet and my very tired head have no idea how they are going to go to work tomorrow. So, if you find me in the hall singing "It's A Small...
Looking through iphone pictures tonight, to post for Insta-Friday, I got stuck on Christmas again. 🙂  That's a great problem to have, huh?! Sweet baby J, Nate the Great, cousin and a pre-nephew aunt L. We went on so many walks over Christmas... I think it was my...
This weekend, we will be headed to California. The kids will be singing at the Pueri Cantores on Saturday and Disneyland on Sunday (did I just say the kids are singing at Disneyland? Yes, yes I did!) ~ I am so excited! The festival Saturday will be in Dana Point, CA....
Happy Heart Day Sale.. Everything in the shop is 50% off! Just use code: HEARTDAY at checkout Hugs to you! Kate
... they'll be days like this. On Friday, a friend said, "I have no idea how you keep it all together." At first I was flattered, then I realized, that this person felt alone and overwhelmed. If I've ever given any person the indication that I have it all together,...
Last week, I traveled to Denton, Texas. I was there spending time for work with my team. I love that town. I am so very thankful for our home here in Arizona, but I do miss living there. These cameras were from the cutest little shop on Locust. I think it was called...
I want to bloom like a rose in spring. I want to pour out kindness and gentleness to all I see. I want to lift my arms high and release the weight that I choose to carry. I want to shake my finger and stomp my feet at those who decide not to join me. I want to run far...
Mr. B. I don't mention him a lot here ~ but sometimes I just have to say... I am blessed. I have the husband of my dreams. He is my home base and my constant support and encouragement. Love you forever, Brian. ~ Kate
It was very quiet one night after dinner. I noticed that the boys were missing. Since they are usually dragging each other down the hall, sword fighting or rolling matchbox cars down Aunt Leslie's hallway they aren't usually hard to find. Instead, I found this....
It was my favorite gift this year. My mom and I picked out the sweetest purple cake pop maker for Julia. To know me is to know that I am slightly addicted to the Rocky Road cake pops Starbucks has. I was ready to try my hand at doing these at home with Julia. I took...
Sweet Baby J and I made cornbread for our dinner of meatballs, garlic mashed potatoes and sweet peas. I love making cornbread. It is so easy and a family crowd pleas-er! Recipe: 3 Boxes of Jiffy Cornbread Mix Follow the instructions on the box Add 1/2 can of Del Monte...
Beautiful and precious. Sweet and innocent. Tender and lovely. Today is the 39th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade. Since that time, an estimated 52 million babies have been aborted. Please join me in praying for those who seek healing from the pain of abortion. "To...
The first week of January, I traveled to Austin for work... I had fun playing with a new app that Carissa introduced me to... Camera+ I love the grunge effect below!
Singer, Song Writer, Guitar Player Extraordinaire, Friend, Board Game Opponent, Brand New Blog Community Member, Uncle, Son, Brother... I love him so very much. He is my brother and my friend. My favorite memory is being allowed to ride our bicycles down to our secret...