Even the pretty fall leaf... becomes an arrow in his imagination!
I am pretty sure he’d like to be the general…
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Debut + Letters in Waiting
Letters in Waiting has made its debut in The Shop today. Thank you so much for your kindness and love. I love creating things for you ~ little packages of love that make their way into your homes. Thank you. Happy, happy Sunday! Kate
Nate + 2nd Touchdown
Last Saturday, Nate blew us all away with his mad touchdown skillz. I know the Papas will be proud!
Happy morning sweet friends!
The desert is bright and full of sunshiny goodness this morning. Nate the Great, Mr. B and Sweet Baby J are at flag football. I am sitting on the couch in complete denial that I may be sick... an awesome cough and sore throat have entered my...
Different Versions of Yourself, Part II
The original. Still you... a little touch of makeup. The you that happens only when trust is your backdrop. You begin to strip back the layers and let them see who you really are. Weathered and worn, but letting sunshine in. Trying to see the world in a...
My Ambiance Moment + Giveaway {Gourmet Supreme}
I know... I told you I would tell you all about my favorites. I am stuck on Gourmet Supreme. Stuck! I am very picky about coffee. I have always loved the smell in the morning, but I haven't always loved the taste. A few years ago, I really started to enjoy it, but I...
Round Top, Texas
The Antique Capital of the world. My sister in law treated us to a day of wandering. Just looking at these pictures makes me want to go back! If you love antiques, you really should take a trip out there. Thank you for stopping by! I hope your week is going great!...
Festival Hill {Round Top, Texas}
On New Years Eve, we (the ladies) decided to do some antique shopping in Round Top. We piled in the car and headed that way. As we were driving that way, Aunt Leslie turned and said ~ "oh, you have to see this place!" We turned into Festival Hill. Located in historic...
Just a little something off the bucket list…
{Photo by Chris Gossen - Kate and Mallary Hope} For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to sing backup for someone. Anyone... Amy Grant has always been my dream. Have you heard the Dido song 'Look no Further'? If you haven't, go ahead.... I don't mind, I'll wait...
I fell in love again…
Quiet, dreamy walks. Hazy sunsets. Laughter. Kids running under foot. Trees. Big, tall trees. I promise myself, again, not to take this for granted.
Family Portraits… The Real Thing 🙂
Carmine, Texas… Family Portraits
Once upon a time... On a dark and stormy night... It was Uncle Daniel's first Christmas with us as a family. He seemed so shy... And then, after the traditional family picture in front of the fireplace, he and Theresa decided to take a picture similar to the one...
Carmine, Texas… Sneak Peak… Are you ready for this?
Just to get your ready for tomorrow... 🙂
DiGiorno + Game Time
Now, you all know how I love challenges. I like to win. I can't help it. It is just who I am. (Mad Skee Ball Skillz, remember?) Any-who, Collective Bias issued me a challenge to feed my Game Time guests for $5.00 per person or less. I headed out to my local Walmart...
Carmine, Texas… Day 1
New Day + New Strength {A desktop background for you}
Baked Chicken {Recipe}
Smart and Final has a great price on Chicken this week! The prices listed are for Arizona; you can check out your local ad over here. Eggo Waffles, selected varieties, 10 CT. @ $1.49 Aquafina Water, 24/.5 LT. @ 2 FOR $7 (+CRV in CA Only) Doritos, Lay's, or Fritos...
How do you get a friend? By being a friend…
Can I tell you a story?
I love this picture. Grandma and Sweet Baby J. They are so cute together. Once upon a time, Grandma came to stay with my brother and I. Mom and dad went to Washington DC. Grandma took us to eat fancy Mexican food... hello Monterrey House at the corner of Custer and...
Four Generations
For eight generations, a girl has been the oldest in my mother's family. Eight generations! Do you know what that means? That means I am the oldest of an oldest of an oldest of an oldest of an oldest of an oldest of an oldest. That means I have every right to be...
Christmas Day, Cooking and Family
Cooking with my aunts is one of my favorite memories. We have made ginormous meals together for as long as I can remember. My mom has two sisters and one brother. My grandmother used to have {when she lived in Corpus Christi} a huge conference table in her dining...