I'm taking a new photography class by Ginger Unzueta. In the very first lesson, she challenged us to take pictures of our everyday. Oh, it had been so long since I grabbed the camera inside, in those ordinary moments. I usually remember to take it outside with me, but...
Family
Reflections on Corpus Christi
I was so sure that it would be the last time I ever visited Corpus Christi, Texas when I went in April for my Grandmother Thompson's funeral. I took Mary Alice and Riley with me, to show them one of the cities I love in this great world. We flew into Houston. Riley...
The easiest July 4th dessert ever!
Disclosure: This post has been compensated by As You Wish Pottery and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. This post may contain affiliate links. The dessert is seriously the easiest dessert ever, and it was a huge hit with all the kids - win-win! It is light,...
Orchards Inn Sedona – a unique southwest getaway
Disclosure: Our family was invited to stay at the beautiful and family-friendly hotel, Orchards Inn, in Uptown Sedona. I am so thankful for opportunities to explore and make memories with my family! Last weekend, we drove up to Sedona for a fun family getaway. It's...
Graduation Mass
This year, graduation Mass wasn't just us going to sing or support friends or to see everyone. This year, graduation felt closer than ever. Nate will graduate 8th grade next year and Julia will finish her junior year. In two years, I will be the mom at the front of...
Branding and Marketing a Blog Successfully
Since September of 2008, I've been writing in my little corner of blog-land. Ever so often, I meet someone who would love to write a blog, but they don't know where to start. I do not mind sharing what I've learned on this amazing adventure! I subscribe to the theory...
Saying goodbye (and graduation gift ideas)
Saying goodbye can be heartbreaking. I hope sharing these beautiful graduation gift ideas will help you look back and remember the good times. My sweet Julia is now old enough to have friends leaving for college. As I sat at the graduation Mass and ceremony, I was...
Julia and Mary Alice (sisters)
“There are many Beths in the world, shy and quiet, sitting in corners till needed, and living for others so cheerfully that no one sees the sacrifices till the little cricket on the hearth stops chirping, and the sweet, sunshiny presence vanishes, leaving silence and...
Things to do in Scottsdale, Arizona with Kids
Things to do in Scottsdale, Arizona with kids- the ultimate list when you want to get out and have a fun time! We've now been in Scottsdale, Arizona for eight years. A few years ago I wrote a post about ten things you can do in Scottsdale, Arizona with kids. I was...
Summer – Week One
School is out! It is summertime! A break from the alarm clock and laundry for a little while! Each summer, I sketch out our weeks. It makes things a little easier on everyone. It gives us a goal and helps give a little structure to those slower days. I was looking...