Every summer, we pile in two cars and drive to Texas. Yes, it takes us 2 full days with our crew. When we arrive, we usually are cranky and need a venti chai tea latte. But it is always, always worth it. On Brian's side of the family, there is always an amazing night...
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Scorpion Bay at Lake Pleasant
My family and I spent a morning hosted by Scorpion Bay Marina at Lake Pleasant. Please see policies for more information. Did you know you can rent boats at Scorpion Bay Marina at Lake Pleasant? You can rent private charters, pontoons, sport boats, kayaks, and water...
The Little Cabin in the Woods
The summer ended with a glorious trip to see my dear friend Nancy at her little cabin in the woods. The kids would have stayed forever if I let them. All seven kids (just her younger four and my youngest three) played together beautifully. Being around her family is...
Santa Fe – A study in photography and friendship
On our last evening in Santa Fe, Kelly and I took a walk down to Canyon Road. We have known each other for more than 20 years. We have had a front row seat to each other becoming college graduates, brides, wives, and mothers. I call her when I am overflowing with...
Pilgrimage to Chimayo – Let me be your somebody
"But he said to him, 'If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be persuaded even if someone rises from the dead.'" - Luke 16:31 My heart had been softened by seeing the Stairs of Loretto. I think God was preparing me to see something that only my...
Thoughts and Prayers
I wrote the following a few weeks ago on Facebook, but my heart continues to ache when I see people I esteem and love posting political cartoons about thoughts and prayers not working. This. This has been on my heart all day after seeing the #thoughtsandprayers don't...
Chapel of Loretto
Kelly and I visited the Chapel of Loretto the afternoon after we wandered the Georgia O'Keefe Museum. As we walked in, we found that this was no longer a working chapel, but had been changed into a historical museum that still held the occasional wedding. I felt...
Georgia O’Keefe and finding a kindred spirit
Singing has always seemed to me the most perfect means of expression. It is so spontaneous. And after singing, I think the violin. Since I cannot sing, I paint. - Georgia O'Keefe Kelly and I wandered over to the Georgia O'Keefe Art Gallery. We reminisced about past...
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Every year, my college roommates and I try to take a trip together. This year, it was only Kelly and me. We met in the middle and decided on Santa Fe - the City of Faith. She had just read Death Comes for the Archbishop and I had just seen a special from Real Life...
The Importance of Swimming
I probably write this post at the end of every summer. And I'm pretty sure I feel even more strongly every single year. This is my activity where my phone and any other distractions have no choice but to be left behind. I notice their smooth skin and little fingers...