{April 2016, Riley, Dad, and Mary Alice} Ever so often, my dad sits down and shares a story from his childhood. With his permission, he allows me to post them here. Enjoy! It was to be the last airplane ride for Mrs. McGillicutty. She was evidently someone special, as...
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Printable: Let All that you do be done in love
A printable reminder for the home: Let All that you do be done in love Laundry, dishes, noses, car seats, kitchen table... These are all things I clean (or try to clean) every day. It would be so easy for me to mumble and complain about every single cheerio I find on...
When you give a cowboy a pickup
When you give a cowboy a pickup, he'll offer to help anyone in need. He'll say yes to the veterans who need furniture moved. And when the veteran's neighbor asks him to haul trash to the dump, he'll say 'Sure!' with a smile. When a hurricane floods his neighbors,...
Dyslexia, we’re comin’ for you
A few weeks ago, I shared that it had been a pretty rough summer for us. We've sought counsel and advice on how best to help our sweet Riley tackle everything. I've sat down to write about everything a few times, but I think my best bet is to share it with you one...
Summer Roadtrip to Texas
I can't believe I haven't written about this yet. If you follow me on Instagram (@SongsKateSang), you know that Brian had to go to India for a year for three weeks. I decided because I desperately needed help because I wanted to see family, to road trip to Texas....
Mary Alice, my buddy
Every child is so different. I was talking with a friend today about how it still surprises me that their personalities are different than ours. She laughed and talked about how you have your first child and you think the others are going to be like them. Then, you...
Emily Austin Jewelry and my friend Emily
I have someone else I want to to tell you about! It’s so fun to brag on my ridiculously talented friends without them knowing. It makes me giddy. My next door neighbor, Emily, is a jewelry designer. She told me this in passing one day a few years ago. Then, I saw her...
An eclipse, in a mom’s world
Once upon a time, an eclipse came by. At the same time, there was a mom in Arizona preparing for her two older children's first day of school the following day. The eclipse was a big deal, but she felt overwhelmed at all that she had to do, so she decided she would...
GraceLaced – Encouragement and Beauty
This season  of my life has been quietly challenging. Under my roof is a five month old, a senior in high school, and everything inbetween. Our sweet 1st grader has been diagnosed with dyslexia and RAD (reactive attachment disorder). I've found myself looking down and...
Sebastian Five Months Old
Hey mom. I'm totally ready for my photo shoot. First, I'm gonna roll over and show off for you, ok? Mom... could you tell Mary Alice this is my photo shoot?