Family

You…

As I wander through my day, you come to mind. I breathe deeply and think of you. I pray for you. I pray that no matter where you are, what you are doing or what you are going through that you are blessed. I know... I know it's hard some days. I know sometimes you try...

Baseball on a Saturday…

I'll just take my camera and take pictures on the walk... they can run ahead and play baseball with dad... Oh, I love birds of paradise... so beautiful... "Mom! Come on! Get your head in the game!" "Nate," I said, "Did you just tell me to get my head in the game?"...

The Red Carpet…

Our new youth minister, Chris, rolled out the red carpet for the youth on their first shindig of the year. {Sorry for the blurry pic ~ I thought this one was too cute and had to leave it in!} Julia and Nate had a great time... Chris had some of us pose as paparazzi...

Roses in December…

What is on your mind today? What are you struggling with? What can I help encourage you about?   My sweet Grandma T is in the early stages of dementia. It is breaking my heart. I spent a lot of time on the phone this weekend with my Grandpa T. It is always so...

Family Saturdays…

The kids and I wandered over to a Farmer's Market at 94th and Shea in Scottsdale, AZ today. It was absolutely lovely. There was a nice breeze and the vendors were lovely, local people. We had a wonderful finance lesson about buying local when possible. The salsa was...

Monsoon Season {Arizona ~ Sonoran Preserve}

  Some Crazy Beautiful stuff happens in the skies during monsoon season....     Are you guys getting tired of the postage stamp effect I am in love with?! If so, feel free to let me know... I'll be fine! Pinky swear.       The wind gets...

She is getting married…

My sister-in-law, Laura, is getting married. She is beautiful. She was one of my co-maid of honors... she was one of my closest friends in college. I was so excited to become part of her family. Now it is her turn... It is Laura's turn to be the bride. Her sister's...

Happy Anniversary!

And then it happened.... eleven years ago today. I am so thankful and grateful. Two states, two apartments, three houses, and two beautiful children later, what have I learned? What can I share with you that I think was key... We made a commitment to each other to...

The Century Tree…

The Century Oak, located in the heart of campus near the Academic Building, is a place that holds a special place in the heart of many Aggies. Well more than 100 years of age, the tree, a live oak, was one of the first trees planted on Texas A&M's massive...