Family

Our first weekend, we headed up to Payson, Arizona. We headed to Payson, Arizona to find weather cooler than 118 degrees. Payson is in the heart of Rim country. Have you ever driven the Mogollon Rim? It's really, really beautiful. If you ever have the chance, you...

Week two was with Mr. B's family. The kids watched the 4th of July parade in Roundtop and had a wonderful time with aunts and uncles and cousins and grandparents. Their Cousin C is such a sweetheart. I sent fifteen hugs for Cousin C with each kiddo. Cousin C, you got...

This is my inspiration board at work. It helps keep me grounded and reminds me of what is important in life. Dessert in Payson, AZ Thrift stores in Payson, AZ. Crazy good breakfast. Can someone tell me why it is 114 degrees at 8pm at night? Murphy. I luff him. It's...

This is our 2nd year doing Grandma Camp. We decided that since we live in Arizona and all our family lives in Texas, we would share our kids each summer with the Grandmas. One week with my family, one week with Brian's family. Last year I spent the first week moping...

Dearest Father, Help me to forgive too often. Help me to forgive others before they ask. Help me to forgive others when they do not ask. Amen. Once upon a time, I forgave completely without hesitation. I was scolded by friends... I forgave too easily. I let people off...

This year marked my parents 40th anniversary. My brother and I planned a small, come and go at their church in The Woodlands, Texas. The RSVPs came pouring in and people spent a beautiful Saturday morning coming by to say hello and congratulations to my parents. My...

SnapShop in Tulsa, Oklahoma Mom and I attending the Courageous screening. Mackenzie and Julia after their JoAnn's sewing class! In Texas, watching the amazing and talented Johann at Casa Rico's. {Thank you for playing at mom and dad's 40th anniversary, Johann!} The...

Moving can be overwhelming. This time around, I am really trying to just do one corner at a time. Just one. As my eyes glance across the room, I want to be forced to pause on the beauty in small things. Like our own hearts, if we concentrate on just one little corner...

Anthro-luv Friends from Denton on tour. Jeremy, we are so happy for you! More Anthro-luv. Nate the Great. Happy Friday my friends. ~ Kate

  Murphy has been with us for two weeks now. I am absolutely in love. He is precious and perfect. He makes us get up early, laugh, scoop, clean and scoop some more. Thank you, God for sending us Murphy. He is wonderful! ~ Kate