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...
Family
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?
Loosen that grip
Last Wednesday, we hosted Julia's senior class at our home. The headmaster gave a presentation about SATs, college applications, financial aid, and all things 12th grade. He shared that he was meeting with them before the school year starts, because he needed to meet...
Weeds…
A few days ago, my friend Shannan wrote a beautiful post on Instagram about a weed that was left standing tall after being mowed carefully around in a field. She spoke of the person who mowed around the weed and how they must've so carefully navigated around it,...
Those dreamy summer nights
This conversation is sponsored by SoCozy and their summer pool essentials! It is my honor to share news with you from a company that I enjoy and support! First of all, thank you for your sweet encouragement on my post yesterday. I am blessed by your kind words and...
My Riley…
When Riley first met my grandmother, my mom introduced him to her as 'my Riley'. Grandma immediately chimed in and said, 'Well, Â he's my Riley.' We loved his little giggle on the way to grandma's house from the Houston airport as we all three took turns saying 'My...
Dear Summer
Dear Summer, You've been good to us this year. You've brought pool parties and a visit to Texas. You've brought car repairs and a new air conditioner for the house. (I am extremely grateful for my husband's job). This year, you've brought a different type of summer....
Sebastian Four Months Old
This conversation is sponsored by Lark Adventureware, first and only Infant activewear for active parents and adventurous babies. It is my honor to share news with you from a company that I enjoy and support! Oh Sebastian. You are so precious. Watching your big...
What every parent needs to remember about their teen driver
This conversation is sponsored by Cars.com. I'm partnering with them to share a little bit of our journey with our oldest now driving. My oldest child started driving this past year. So far, this has been the hardest parenting hurdle for me. I was OK when I was in the...
Julia’s 17th Birthday Party
Somewhere in my dreams is a place where all of my dearest friends live close to me. They encourage me. They pray with me. They laugh with me. They make me a better version of myself. My best friends are in Africa, Texas, Tennessee, Alabama, and thank God some really...