When I was a little girl, mom and dad would play John Michael Talbot to calm us down. When we were going to bed or ill, they would put on his music. I had a tendency to have an upset stomach anytime I was nervous about something. Mom had a candle on her dresser. It...
Family
Riley and the hummingbird
The fall weather is finally here! It is so wonderful. I think the entire Valley of the Sun breathed a collective sigh of relief. Riley and I have been enjoying the mornings outside. Last month, the shadow of a hummingbird caught my eye. Â I was sitting in Ashley's...
Riley and Banana Bread
The first afternoon Riley was with me, I made banana bread. Now, about once a month he asks me to make 'naner red'. I'm pretty sure it is just so that he can eat the chocolate chips off the top. Not sure what gave me that idea...
Wait with me…
"Do not worry about what other people think of you. The work I am doing in you is hidden at first. But eventually blossoms will burst forth..." This is a lesson I wonder if I will ever learn. As a seventh grader, I was that girl. There was a group of other girls that...
Schools and Decisions
This year, we made a big decision about Julia's school. She is now attending a private, Catholic school. The school district we live in is academically great. We've never had any major issues with teachers or principals. (In fact, a few of the teachers are some of our...
You guys go ahead…
Is the world racing past you? Yeah, me too. Back to school has me meeting myself coming and going. It's ok. I knew this would be the case - but this year I feel a little less "together" than I used to be. I missed MOPS this week. It was the second meeting. The first...
Welcome Home…
This week I am focusing on something simple. On Instagram, I follow a beautiful lady named Ruth (@gracelaced is her Instagram name). A few days ago, a quote from Ruth settled in my heart and began taking root: That because I had already aligned my heart with...
Be Crafty and new friends – Tulsa, Oklahoma
Last weekend, I got on a plane and visited the ever fabulous Tulsa, Oklahoma. I was born in Oklahoma City and I know every word in the musical Oklahoma, so it holds a very special place in my heart and makes me an official member :). Brian's extended family is from...
Ye Olde Mug Swap
http://flic.kr/p/fJbZW5 A Cuppa Kim does a super cool Mug Swap every year. Do you know her? So, I met her while standing in line for Blog Sugar. I was so nervous and she was so sweet. So I started reading her blog. She is a traveler, so I get to live vicariously...
Francesca Battistelli, Julia, and grace
Last month, I was able to take Julia to a Francesca Battistelli concert. She is one of our favorite musicians! We both love to sing to her songs! I love it when here is an artist that we both love. I was going to surprise her with backstage passes, but Francesca was...