A few years ago when I was putting together ice-breaker questions for a small group of college gals, I came across the question, “If you found $100 in a store, what would you do with it?” I happened to be... Read more →

Well, I went away for a weekend, leaving my boys and girl for the first time, and everyone survived! I guess that means I can take getaways more often. Just kidding. I wouldn’t be able to survive as I... Read more →

Today was a most wonderful birthday celebration for our little one year old! Here are a plethora of pictures for you to get a glimpse of our special day. But before I get to the pictures, guess what the chap... Read more →

What are the significant moments in your life that you mark with anniversaries, the ones where you say, “Five years ago today, I was ______”? It probably goes without saying that this past week and the coming days have sparked... Read more →

While reading Mark 8 this morning, I was struck by the part where Jesus was followed by a large crowd who had nothing to eat, and He was so moved in compassion for the people that He couldn’t bear the... Read more →

No sooner were the holiday festivities drawn to a close than the next set of parties began…and the biggest ones are yet to come! We just wrapped up an extended weekend with Matt’s cousin, Jason, and his new fiancée, Ellen.... Read more →

We prep our younglings early on to know which colleges and universities we love and which ones are our nemeses. A bond to a school might even run generations deep. If you haven’t seen the The Blind Side yet, you... Read more →

One of my most special Christmas traditions is making homemade luminarios with my Daddy on Christmas Eve, which we put along the walkways and light when it gets dark. I don’t remember how the idea originated, and good golly, we’ve... Read more →

It’s already a week after Christmas, but it feels just like yesterday when we were all together in San Antonio with my folks and Mac and Julie. My parents’ place was beautifully decorated with both new, bright baubles to discover,... Read more →