Family

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...

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!

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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... 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! 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...