Gardening 101
Chuck and I have longed to have a garden for a few years now. For the fresh produce. For the life lessons for us and our boys. For the deer to demolish. That last reason is why we’ve never planted one....
View ArticleWallace Family Reunion
Each year my step-mom’s family gathers together for a reunion. I always thought that was such a neat idea. Yet since it was held just a few miles from Oklahoma, I’d never gone out of my way to load up...
View ArticleThe Beach with the Babins
My dear Aunt Della called one day and happened to mention they’d be in Texas the next week. Yes, they’d be a 4 hour drive away, but given that they live 24 hours away, I was anxious that we meet-up, ya...
View ArticleCharlie’s Teacher Date
One thing I should’ve shared about already was the Summit Fundraiser Night. It was so fun, and there was a live auction after dinner that was pretty life-changing for me. I was not paying attention...
View ArticleBaby deer
As much as I get frustrated with their insatiable appetites for my plants, I do love living with deer. Especially in baby season! The kids think it’s so fun to try to count how many babies they can...
View ArticleLake LBJ getaway
One quick trip I skipped was in April for my birthday and because the kids were out of school for Fiesta. Usually we go camping, and we were sad that it just couldn’t seem to work out this year, but we...
View ArticleBaseball, baseball, baseball
Charlie is like Chuck in so many ways. I’m learning that he is constantly processing thoughts and ideas, but may not want to talk about it until it’s fully formed and decided in his mind. He actually...
View ArticleDate nights
This one technically started with my birthday. Chuck gave me a huge birthday present this year, in addition to the lens for my camera. He chopped his shaggy hair and shaved off his winter-long beard....
View ArticleKentucky and Tennessee Trip
In late June we decided to head up to see Chuck’s sisters and parents for about 10 days. It was wonderful and relaxing. We planned to take 2 full days driving up. On our way to Louisville, we were to...
View ArticleChance’s Half Birthday
Let me cut to the chase and get to the moral of this story – never plan to get things done for back home while you’re on vacation.Chance’s half birthday (known as his friend birthday because he gets to...
View ArticleRandi and Dan Visit
I was blessed with not one, but two family members asking to come visit at the same time this summer. Thankfully, they yielded to each other on schedules, and came back to back. Which meant that I...
View ArticleThe Bostons Visit
On the heels of the Burrises visiting, the Boston family came hang for the weekend. First order of business – put the kiddos to bed and play Catan!!Same vantage point, different hour. We have a bunch...
View ArticleLike New Piano
When I was in 7th and 8th grade, I took a piano class in school. I would then ride home with 2 teachers: My Aunt Peggy, who was my French and English teacher, and her best friend, Mrs. Broussard, the...
View ArticleSan Antonio Botanical Gardens
Yes, it’s been 1 year since I blogged last. Instagram and Facebook tend to work well for relating family stories and events. But for sharing multiple photos, I’m thinking this blog can still serve it’s...
View ArticleEntering Chandler’s World
As I’ve mentioned before, and it hasn’t diminished over the years, Chandler continually brings me flowers from the yard. This sweet child truly delights in finding pretty flowers and bringing them to...
View ArticleWelcome Jayden!
This past Monday, my sister gave birth to her second child, and first son, Jayden. It was the most calm and peaceful birth I’ve ever attended. The doctor had her walk back to the surgery room. Less...
View ArticleSoccer Season is here again
Sports are such an interesting part of our lives now. They take up a season, give us a chance to cheer on our boy(s), and give them a chance to hone physical skills, and character. But they also take...
View ArticleOne awesome birthday party
One thing I have learned about boys. If you’re having a party and you want it to succeed, there must be some sort of ball game, or at least some sort of warfare offered. One of Charlie’s classmates...
View ArticleLove Creek Orchards
It’s our yearly tradition, and I still enjoy every minute of it. This year, it was also our school field trip for the first graders. Love Creek Orchards is not only beautiful and fun, I learn something...
View ArticleHalloween
This year’s Halloween was low-key and laid back, just like I like it. Chuck painted these Steve Heads for the boys so they could go as the Minecraft characters.Chandler and Chance.Charlie already had...
View ArticleBaptisms
{This is the perfect post for Thanksgiving. It sums up my latest blessings perfectly!}The day after Halloween, the family went out to cheer on Chance at his next soccer game…And enjoyed the rest of the...
View ArticleThe Carlins Adoption Day
I want to include this on our blog because it was such an honor to be a part of something so special for our friends’ family.The Carlins have been our friends for a few years now, and we have watched...
View ArticleLost Maples
The weather in autumn is always unpredictable. And while the temperatures were starting to dip, I knew the leaves might start changing at Lost Maples park. So we convinced Chance to take a Saturday off...
View ArticleIt’s Amazing What God Can Do (Happy Anniversary, Chuck)
There was a beautiful sunset on the horizon as I walked the red clay shore of a lake in East Texas. A lady, a stranger and fellow camper at the park, sat in her camping chair. “Lord, please give me...
View ArticleHam and Turkey Croissants
In this home, we agree on many things. Except food.Somehow we've created little connoisseurs that think very differently about their preferred menus.But tonight, a slight miracle occurred. I made a...
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