When mom retired last year from 21 years in teaching, they wanted to plan a fun trip for the whole family! At that time, my brother was planning a wedding, so we decided summertime would be perfect. Mom and Dad decided on Disney World! (Yes, I know - we are 100 %...
Family
Painting and Messes
They love to paint. Anything laying around the house that can be painted - will be painted by my crew. It used to stress me out. I used to worry about what would get messed up and ruined with paint. Well, the older I get and the more I realize that it is just stuff,...
Murphy
A few of you sweet readers have asked about Murphy. He is doing great! He is the most laid back, sweetest, silliest, snuggle bug on the planet. Riley loves him, some days - maybe a little too much - so I keep them pretty separated right now. He is sweet and has never...
Happy Father’s Day!
To my father To my husband To my father in law To both of my grandfathers What Is A Dad? A dad is someone who wants to catch you before you fall but instead picks you up, brushes you off, and lets you try again. A dad is someone who wants to keep you from making...
Arizona | Celebrating Five Years
Today, five years ago, we started our journey to Arizona from Texas. We had this perfect two year plan. Brian would get two years as a Quality Engineering Director under his belt, we'd move back to Denton, Texas and live happily ever after. And here we are five years...
Sweet Baby James…
Brian's parents just left from a wonderful weekend. They were able to meet Riley - and boy did he love them! Tonight this made me think about our trip to Texas earlier this year. My sweet nephew, James, was born within two days of Riley's 2nd birthday. Now, I can't...
What’s it to you?
Ever so often, I receive kind emails or comments about my marriage or my sweet husband. Thank you for that. And yes - I agree! I am absolutely blessed. I've received far more that I ever deserve. Sometimes you ask me what our secret is. I've been trying to put into...
Happy Mother’s Day Momma
Mom. Aside from the gentle, kind encourager, she remains the unyielding example of strength in my life. Her many hats have included hair-clip maker, cupcake baker, school teacher, Sunday-school teacher, field trip goer, sleepover chaperon and so many more. This year...
Nate’s Birthday Scavenger Hunt {10 Years Old}
{when I am taking pictures at night - I just embrace a high ISO and roll with it!} Every year, Julia puts together a scavenger hunt for Nate's birthday. Her clues are always so sweet and encouraging. I love how she treats her brother. No - they haven't always been...
Julia’s Birthday Interview {13 Years Old}
I like swimming, badminton, volleyball and soccer. My favorite colors are robin's egg blue, lavender, scarlett red and sunset orange. My favorite subjects are art and language arts. My favorite movie is The Three Amigos. My favorite saints are St. Anthony of Padua and...