I came across an article on Cnn.com that boasted of Austin's unique characteristics and diversity that make it one of "America's Favorite Cities". If you've needed a reason to come to Austin besides just to see us, well just click... Read more →

USDA Organic I am a novice when it comes to organic foods, but through my Cooking Light magazines and some friends, I'm starting to learn. I've taken baby steps to integrate organic food into our weekly menus, starting with dairy... Read more →

Once a year in August, the staff of First Evangelical Free Church has a "staff fun day" as we mark the beginning of a fresh year of ministry when families return from summer breaks and all the college students return.... Read more →

Matt gets a kick out of me for a number of reasons, two of them being that I will use any excuse as a reason to celebrate, and secondly, that I am able to remember certain events, even random ones,... Read more →

It is August. In Texas. Blistering hot outside. But I am inside. With the A/C. Listening to Christmas music. I love Christmas music. It is the sound of one of my favorite times of year, and when I hear the... Read more →

Within the past few weeks, we've had some very special visitors! My brother, Mac, and his fiance, Julie, came to San Antonio for some quality time with my family. But they were able to spend a little time in Austin... Read more →

Three and a half years ago, a precious Labrador Retriever came into our lives, and today, we celebrate her 6th birthday! When my brother, Mac, graduated from TX A&M and moved to Washington D.C., he was unable to take his... Read more →

As many of you know, I lost my dear friend, Becca, in a tragic car accident in June. One of the years I lived with Becca in college was our senior year, in a house with seven of us girls.... Read more →