Family

  One of our Christmas Traditions: We read the Nativity story from Luke and Matthew. I carefully unwrap the Nativity my uncle Mark gave to Mr. B and I. As we read the different parts, we have the kids put the nativity on the mantle. This year Mr. B's parents were...

Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. Psalm 143:8

With Laura's beautiful wedding in October, it was decided that we would just do Thanksgiving here in AZ. Each set of grandparents were so very generous with their time. My parents came over Thanksgiving and Mr. B's parents came the following week. The kids are so...

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. She...

Did I mention that they have skee ball? They do. Did I mention that I have mad skee ball skillz? I do. The Sugar Bowl in downtown Scottsdale has some amazing history. I think it is becoming tradition, that we take people to the Sugar Bowl as we head to the airport....

Mom and Dad walked down to the bus stop to pick up the kids before Thanksgiving. They were so excited to see them! Even their friends ran with them! They showed off their drawing...   They showed off their soccer... Do you know I feel the same way when you come...

Thank you for letting me share the Thanksgiving corners around my home last week. I really appreciated your sweet words of encouragement. Here is another favorite "corner" in my home. Two boxes from my Great Grandmother - Nanny. She lived in Mansfield, Texas. We...

With the Tasty Kitchen website at my fingertips, I was ready to go! I woke up to the smell of coffee and the sound of laughter. I walked in to the kitchen and mom was already sitting there, smiling and figuring out breakfast with the kids. Mom and I made a quick...