I’ve worked on this post hit or miss for the past 6 weeks, with all hopes of finishing it while in Colorado a couple of weeks ago. And then our computer died. And thankfully it came back to life after... Read more →

This was the view from the lake house the Vestry and Missions Team retreated at in January and the first weekend of February. It was actually nice enough to sit outside for a while until we were all overtaken by... Read more →

What happened in January, you ask? We turned the calendar over to a new year. Brennan turned five. Matt turned *&(*&*. I went on three church-related retreats. And all the beautiful mess of life in between. The beginning of January... Read more →

Today (Friday) is our fourth “snow” day in 2 weeks. As the city was expecting “one-onehundreth of an inch” of wintry mix in freezing temperatures, the city of Austin came to a standstill. Here in the northern outskirts of the... Read more →

We’ve crossed into 2014. But “Spicy Magnolia” is still stuck back in 2013. It needs a turbo boost to say the least. But in my defense, wasn’t Halloween just yesterday?? Here are my little girl’s hands. She’s not a... Read more →

She's two. For months, we've played a game with Brennan teasing him that he can't turn five years old. Kensie caught on and learned how to hold up two of her long, slender fingers to play along. During dinner, we... Read more →

July 1st: Our first 'normal' week since our week in San Diego/Camp Popsie and Mees followed by VBS. Before Brennan's "Lil' Kickers" class he's enjoyed this summer, we went on a long walk and played at the park. Getting ready... Read more →

My dearest girl. You turned two on Monday the 29th. I think a majority of mothers' bewilderment comes from the realization that time is not very merciful. One day I go from holding your tiny self in my arms, stroking... Read more →

When Brennan’s preschool ended for the year on May 16th, I approached the summer with a bit of trepidation. If there’s ever a season for me to be slightly depressed, it’s summer. We’re out of the routine, I’m responsible for... Read more →

April. I’m not sure where it went. But it went. And it went somewhere fast. April is one of my most favorite months. Not just because it’s my birthday month, although that has a lot to do with it, I’m... Read more →