I gave myself permission to post a picture from April. The patience of the bluebird. The hunger of the cardinal. I gave myself permission to write without excuses or apology. Why haven't I written on the blog in so long? Why is a space that is so dear to me quiet? I...
Family
Rome Vacation – the beginning
It can be awkward to talk about vacations. You don't want to be the annoying girl at the 7th grade table who shares another story, but at the same time, you want to share the joy and the process and the gratefulness that came from those moments. So, at the risk of...
Spring in Texas
I missed the birds. I love the desert so much, but I missed sitting on the back porch and hearing birds all the time. Spring brought a family of cardinals to the yard. They were so sweet and shy. They would wait for other birds to leave, then swoop in to eat while the...
Tripping over the Saints – Introduction with Kate Eschbach
Some say that Saints choose you. St. Dymphna, a saint I had never heard of, literally showed up in my home. I tripped over a prayer card on my bedroom floor. No one had been in our home. No one left it there for me to find. To this day, I do not know where the...
Texas Bluebonnets
The day after Julia and Nate came home for Easter break, I asked who would be willing to take an adventure to see bluebonnets! Julia said 'yes' so of course Mary Alice and Sebastian wanted to come. I always feel like I'm inconveniencing everyone but then I'm always so...
Glen Rose, Texas
Every year the kiddos have a choice for their birthday celebration. Would they like a birthday party with friends or a family adventure? Family adventures can be a nice dinner out, a movie, a road trip, or whatever they have their heart set on. This year, Sebastian...
Mary Alice’s 7th Birthday
Mary Alice opted for a party at home with her classmates. It was an hour and a half of giggles. Very, very loud giggles. She is into all things sharks and unicorns right now. If you give her long enough, she will tell you all about sharks and rays. She loves the ocean...
Sebastian’s 5th Birthday
This sweetheart turned five last month. His heart is bigger than his smile. And he loves to tell me that he is on God's team. I'm not sure where he picked up that phrase, but I absolutely love it! Nate and his roommate were here for spring break and that made...
Riley’s 11th Birthday
I want to remember how very loved Riley is. I want to remember that I sat in a room at his school with his educational team and listened to every person talk about how Riley soared the past two years. Riley advanced five reading levels this year. Five. His team has...
Mary Alice and the daddy daughter dance
Painted nails (pink, pink, white, pink, pink), curled hair, and sparkly shoes. This sweet little lady stole our hearts again last night as she dressed up for her very first daddy daughter dance. I'm not sure how she became such a girly girl, but it is so much fun to...