True Love. Helping me all Saturday and Sunday with a fundraiser for the youth choir at church. He didn't complain. He didn't fuss. He didn't roll his eyes when I was exhausted. He smiled, sold, watched kids, carried, fetched and smiled some more. I love him because he...
Oh, Children's Museum... I can reach for the stars... I can. I can create out of the useful... like adorable shoe storage 🙂 I can share ice cream with friends... I can be grateful for necessary trips to the grocery store... I can go forward with smiles,...
Here is a look at the finished paintings from the other day... I thought these vintage children's dictionary pages from JaneSays would add the perfect touch to the paintings... Thank you, April! I penciled their word (which is so unlike me! I like to just dive in, but...
There is a sweetness A joy that must pour Out of us like an alluring breeze It must be shared It must be shown Or it will end with us It will be buried with our dust Unless. Unless we open ourselves And let it be shown. All Content and Images: Copyright 2010...
Now, don't tell anyone, but I had to take some shots of the sunrise as I headed to jury duty Friday morning. I'm sorry if they were blurry or crooked... I had to keep one hand on the wheel, ya know. 🙂 Amazing, huh? Look at all the geese coming...
My father LOVES museums, science centers, battleships, battlefields, national parks. Thank goodness. I am so thankful that he exposed me to these amazing and interactive ways to learn and explore. Phoenix has a great group of museums downtown, right next to ASU. The...
A few weeks ago, we were feeling a little homesick... we were in downtown Phoenix and looking for some good southern food... and BOY did we find it! Mrs. White's... I've told you about my grandmother, right? Well, her name is Mrs. White. It has always been the source...
Our weather has been a bit exciting around here... Beautiful clouds covered the mountains and rain has been pretty steady. It is sunny today, but this week promises more rain. It has been so nice to have some change in the weather. It wakes me up, gets me looking...
So, the last day they were here... We drove to the airport the long way... through downtown Scottsdale. Such a fun place to meander... And the Sugar Bowl. An Old Town institution. We had to make sure they wanted to come back, right? This should do it! Yeah......
You guys know about these, right? Well... Just in case... Oven = 325 degrees Silicon Trays = Any shape you want Crayons = Any color, just peel and break them up into the tray. There is no wrong way to do this part Time = About 15 minutes. Until they are all meltedey....
Soaking in some afternoon sun... It has been rainy here ~ ever since I returned from Florida. The kids were suffering from some 'coop-'em-ups' (that's what dad calls them). So, I decided to take them straight to the skateboard park after school. Clouds are not common...
Julia chose hats for all of us… I think she did a wonderful job! We had hot tea, finger sandwiches, scones that melted in your mouth (I know what you are thinking – scones – I don’t like them, they are stale and crumbly – well not THESE scones.. melt. Melt I tell...
My Grandmother came to Scottsdale! Can you believe it?! So, mom and grandmother offered to help watch my babies since they were still on winter break and I was working... They offered to take them to Houston to give Brian and I some alone time, but when we found out...
Laura, my sister in law, one of the maids of honor at my wedding, my ultimate shopping buddy, nestle's toll house buddy and eiswein buddy.... is engaged! I met Andrew last Christmas. He played soccer with my kids. He instantly had my vote. He opted to spend another...
My mother and father drove up to Dallas the day after Christmas to spend some time with the kids and Brian's family. I am so blessed to have parents and in-laws that get along with one another. When I asked Julia what she thought the grandmothers would like to do, she...
Waking up to a snowball fight Christmas morning... Surprise clarinet concerts... Nerf Popper guns being the hit of the day... And at the end of the day, after all the new presents... The kids playing with the fisher price toys from my husband's family's childhood...
I know... I already did a December 24th post... but this is about Christmas Eve! You know... attempting to make ornaments and snuggling with your sister in laws doggie. If we knew our dog would be just like Milo, I'd have two already. You know... getting the whole...
Ali Edwards has given us a challenge: ”essentially the idea is to choose a word (or let it choose you) that has the potential to make an impact on your life”. Ali over at Ali Edwards chose 'Story' Carissa over at Brown Eyed Fox chose 'Stretch' Becky over at Farmgirl...
We went to see the trains at NorthPark. If you are ever in Dallas with little ones at Christmastime - you can't beat the NorthPark Mall. So fun, so decorated, so jolly! (Hint: Go to the train exhibit during the Santa Story time - no lines!). It was a strange...
The 23rd of December is Brian's youngest sister's birthday... we had a wonderful time playing rock band and eating way too much! Have I told you about her? She is everything wonderful... Sweet and kind, creative and funny and wonderful with my children! Theresa, you...
2008... 2009... A little sillier. A little older. This year we had something adorable to pass out after the kids sang... These sweet little Santas each had a hershey's kiss inside... their little ribbon said, pinch my cheeks and I'll give you a kiss... Kee Hee! Thank...