Fun in the sun! Oh, my sweet nephew. We had such a great time! Look at those gorgeous eyelashes on my Nate! Uncle Ryan vs. Dragon I am so thankful for company. It makes me a better, happier, more reflective person!
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Volcanoes…
Volcanoes... and Bean Bag Toss... Lazy days of summer vacation with Grandma and Grandpa visiting.... Perfect.
Payson – Arizona’s Rim Country
We drove Brian's parents to Payson - Arizona's Rim Country. Such a great drive... up the old Beeline Highway. We watched a storm roll in from a distance - and a beautiful rainbow stayed with us the whole way. It was so tempting to crop the telephone lines out of the...
Pinnacle Peak Patio
We took Brian's parents to Pinnacle Peak Patio... Best steak in town! Great views Fun with kiddos We will bring my nephew back this weekend ~ he will be here tomorrow! I can't wait! Sleep tight, little Caden. We can't wait to see you!
Praise Him anyways
Fancy hotel pool? Looks like the perfect day? Well... AC in the house broke last weekend. We were mildly celebrating that it didn't break with a house full of company. But... AC in the house broke again this weekend. My poor in-laws. Ugh. 115 outside. Mazda cooling...
staycation
Never fear... Grandma and Grandpa are here. The kids are having such a great time on their 'staycation'. When I woke up this morning they were already at the table coloring and drawing with Grandma. What can you do these last few days of summer to soak up that quality...
My first official Arizona dust storm
My first official Arizona dust storm. It was amazing. This distant wall, that looked like a yellow cloud, covered our mountains... quietly, quickly. Whatever weather you are having in your part of the country, have a beautiful day!
Local Staycation Idea List
Brian's parents are here! They are having a 'staycation' with the kids. I wanted to give them a few ideas of local things to do, B-U-T didn't want it to be overwhelming or too check-listy... so, I used this adorable keychain flipbook from JaneSays and did this......
Carter and Walker’s Birthday party at the Sugar Bowl in downtown Scottsdale
Carter and Walker's Birthday party at the Sugar Bowl in downtown Scottsdale! They sat us and all seven children under this cute quote. I wonder why?! 🙂 (Bill Kearne, Family Circus, frequented Sugar Bowl back in the day!) Oodles of tickets! Beautiful sisters, Molly...
Inspired by Tom Brokaw’s The Greatest Generation,
Inspired by Tom Brokaw’s The Greatest Generation, the Mayor’s Council on Senior Citizen Affairs has instituted a special award to recognize Corpus Christi residents, age 65 and older, who have made a significant difference in the lives of those they have touched. The...
A ramp… that’s what he wanted to build today
A ramp... that's what he wanted to build today. For his matchbox cars. Julia decided to help. Or start an art project. Depending on how the hammering was going. Isn't it funny how they play with something and they move on to playing with something else. And about the...
the grass between our toes
Sometimes, us Texas kids just need to feel the grass between our toes! We were having a rough night the other night... lots of whining and complaining, so I grabbed my camera and we went for a walk. Barefoot. At 7:30 at night. (Most of you know that is the time we...
I hope she likes it
I sat patiently, staring off, thinking of my day. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw brown beautiful hair slide to the floor. I sat up. Suddenly awake. Oh, I hope she likes it. I suppose it will grow out if she decides that it isn't the way she wanted it. Oh, I hope...
Skateboarding.
Skateboarding. It's Nate's flavor of the month. We had the hardest time finding a skateboard, but we finally did! We find one just like the one I had when I grew up - black and sand-papery on the top! We took it home. He got on. (This is the point where I lectured...
Secret Gardens
Secret Gardens Beautiful Smiles Looking for clovers Beautiful Fountains Find the beauty around you today It's there. If you don't see it, take a deep breath. Look at the window. Drink some cold water. It's gonna be okay.
Fourth of July Parades…
Fourth of July Parades... Seriously, there is no place like Texas. I searched and searched and found a local parade. It was cute... Beautiful horses... Yummy baby toes... Cute little red boots... Adorable little doggies... But it just wasn't Texas... No floats. No...
A great day for bike riding!
A great day for bike riding! And scootering! And splashing! And gardening! I hope everyone has a wonderful 4th of July! I am so thankful for my freedom. My freedom to smile. My freedom to pray. My freedom to teach my children about Christ. My freedom to tell you how...
My first engagement shoot!
My first engagement shoot! My friends Micah and Justin moved here from Texas last summer... and this past week they moved back... I already miss them. Before they left, we tried to capture some fun AZ memories. I love Justin's smile on this one! They were walking back...
Disneyland – Day 5, Continued
Disneyland - Day 5, Continued  Thank you for being patient with me as I cataloged my memories. As I get older, my days fill up so quickly, I get stretched so thin and I have learned that if I don't write everything down, it will disappear into a fuzzy haze. This was...
Disneyland – Day 5
Disneyland - Day 5 Â At the gates by 7:20 AM. Sooo early. Sooo tired. But ready. Ready to capture the day. Ready to make those memories stick. Ready to laugh and smile and soak in those giggles. We met the princesses. (Belle is Julia's favorite - because she has brown...
Disneyland – Day 4, Continued
Disneyland - Day 4, Continued We wandered back over to the Brother Bear. The kids climbed and ran and smiled and giggled. I sat in the shade, very thankful for benches. At this point, I was completely exhausted. Brian was such a perfect companion. He took over...