Do you know what I LOVE about you guys?! You rejoice with me and encourage me! When I shyly mention a magical moment, looking down at my feet - you yell 'Hurray' and ask us to explain. So, what is a Magical Moment? (The sunset as we left Epcot that day) We asked and...
Family
Disney World | Day One | Epcot
On Friday, we flew to Florida to meet my parents, brother, sister-in-law and her dad for an amazing vacation! Mom promised the kids a trip to Disney World to celebrate her retirement this summer. When I called in March and asked if it was alright if we had three kids...
Grandma Camp {2013} – 7 Acre Wood
One of the highlights of the trip was the 7 Acre Wood. Just a few miles north of The Woodlands, in Conroe, Texas is the cutest family park. It was perfect for most of our kiddos. One of Brian's sisters drove up with her two littles and met us there. A petting zoo with...
Make it Easy, Make it Special | Countdown to Disney World
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 %...
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...