Sometimes, I like to wander. Most of the time, I prefer to drag someone along with me, with a convincing soliloquy about how much they will adore, said wandering. Ever so often, my desire to see the beauty outweighs my fear of being alone with my own thoughts. I feel...
Summer was coming. If I wanted to see the flowers in bloom, I had to act quickly. A huge wind storm had come through and the petals were mostly gone. Now, I'm not a big fan of going places by myself. But I'm a huge fan of flowers. Weighing my options, I drove to the...
In Pilot Point, Texas there is a Tulip Farm that makes me incredibly giddy for weeks. (I've been watching Enola Holmes, so I feel the movie's adorable way of explaining things influencing this post) I love adventuring. A day spent outdoors with the opportunity for hot...
The day after Julia and Nate came home for Easter break, I asked who would be willing to take an adventure to see bluebonnets! Julia said 'yes' so of course Mary Alice and Sebastian wanted to come. I always feel like I'm inconveniencing everyone but then I'm always so...
Every year the kiddos have a choice for their birthday celebration. Would they like a birthday party with friends or a family adventure? Family adventures can be a nice dinner out, a movie, a road trip, or whatever they have their heart set on. This year, Sebastian...
My sweet mama knows how to make memories. When she asked me what we would really love for Christmas, I was very open with her about just wanting experiences with her and dad. She knew that we loved the Phoenix Zoo Lights at Christmas, so she kicked it into high gear...
The words used to come pouring out of me, onto paper, onto this space. But when you have a kiddo with emotions that fill up your days and your prayers and energy are spent praying for his peace and healing, your nights shift into taking care of what didn't get done...
As we finished unpacking and organizing, we began exploring our new town. My kiddos love a good adventure! Did I tell you that one of my college roommates and best friends, Kelly, lives within 30 minutes of us? It has been the biggest blessing! She's given us a list...
After moving back to Texas after twelve years of living in the Phoenix area, I have had a blast showing my younger kids my favorite local Texas spots! This is by no means a comprehensive list, but I know that many people are moving to Texas and I'd love to share with...
Years ago, when Julia and Nate were small we lived in Denton, just 15 minutes away from where we live now. One Valentine's Day, Brian had given me the gift of sleep. (If you know me, you know that is my love language, my diamond ring, and my spa day all wrapped up in...