Our first fall break... we don't have these in Texas ~ but I am now convinced that we should. This week, as crazy as it was, has been completely refreshing as a family. I thought I'd be brilliant and work from home with the kids here at the house. The kids were...
Old Town Scottsdale was our destination of choice today. We had a perfect breakfast at the Saddle Ranch Chophouse. They have the best steak in town ~ a definate must for this Texas gal. Brian was in heaven with all the big screen tv's ~ each tuned to a different...
The clouds ushered in fall with a cotton candy sunset.... yeah, AZ is growing on me....
We went wandering again today. The trails here in Scottsdale are perfect for hiking novices. There was the sweetest couple handing out maps and other useful things at the trail head. They were just there to be helpful. No agenda, just kindness ~ my favorite kind of...
I received a sweet email with the perfect verse for the new journey: "Therefore I am now going to allure her; I will lead her into the desert and speak tenderly to her." (Hosea 2:14)
I think I am the crankiest and happiest I've ever been. I am still missing Texas terribly, but I am having so much fun making cards! Here is my newest one: It's strange... what on earth has happened that I suddenly am enjoying being creative again? Why do I have a...
Scottsdale mornings are amazing. I walk out the door and I am greeted by the most unusual sights. I've been having a hard time sleeping past 5:30am because everything is so awake here! When I walked out the door a few mornings ago ~ here is what I was greeted with....
Julia signed up for her 1st sewing class at Joann's fabrics. She carefully picked out the fabric to sew her very first pillow case!
Aunt Leslie let us know that Star Wars would be at the mall. Nate was so excited. Thank you, Aunt Leslie for letting us know about that!
I don’t really go full circle. My life barrels forward, usually in fast forward, until I fall down exhausted or God’s beauty stops me in my tracks. I then have moments of reflection. Moments of wandering back over the timeline of my life until one moment bursts into...
Brian made it back from India Friday the 13th at 8am. We spent that evening with his parents. 14th – Brian and his father drove the Mazda. We all picked up my mom at DFW that morning and headed out. We drove to El Paso ~ man is that a long drive! (Found out my best...
When the CEO left the company Brian and I work for, it was a huge sadness for us. This was my attempt at honoring him. *** When you feel a little scattered, just pull up a stool and ponder this. Darrell Ward built himself a little company in Denton, Texas called...
Arizona Thankfulness? My heart should be filled with thankfullness. Loneliness. The overwhelming feeling I have. My insides are being wrung out. Emptied. I claim to have excitement over emptying my plate ~ only to fill it up again with You. Psalm 121: I read it today...
A few nights ago, I attended a ladie's night at St. Bernards where the priest gave a beautiful message about Myrrh. I had no idea that myrrh had to be broken and lacerated to give off its beautiful fragrance. I hope that when I am suffering or broken that sweet...
Brian and I had never left Texas. It is our home. It is our parent's home. For me, it is my grandmother, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousin's home. We had the opportunity to move this summer with the company we work for. Brian and I prayed, sought wise counsel,...
Each day that passes I risk misplacing these wonderful fleeting moments. I close my eyes, willing these moments to turn into memories, but my heart tells me to write them down. I have been considering beginning a blog for a few weeks now. A sudden burst of creativity...