There will always be a huge draw for me to write whenever I have the chance. It’s my outlet, and this little blog is my sole record keeping for our family. Ever since becoming a momma, an inner turmoil has... Read more →
Joys of Parenthood
We finally need to rake leaves in Central Texas. The kids and I picked out a tree named Jared that we didn’t know was as tall as it was until we compared it to Matt when he brought it home.... Read more →
Never picturing myself as a mother, unsure if I’d ever want to embrace that role, being not too keen on children, I found myself anxiously ballooning with a child of my own. The unknowns, the fear of failure, the giving... Read more →
Kensington, it’s time we take a road trip together. Hop in the back and I’ll drive us to Sea World… Here, let me help you up. Give it a little more umph, Kens. There. That was tough work. You set?... Read more →
This Friday will mark ten years. Ten years since I walked down the aisle towards the man who still makes me laugh till I can’t breath. It makes me feel old, that’s for sure. But we’ll overlook that teensy detail... Read more →
A Prayer for Her
Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Six weeks ago our family dedicated Kensington, and as I wrote, each of us prayed about a specific virtue, character trait for her that would be manifested throughout her life. I thought I’d share what I wrote for her. Dearest... Read more →
We Have Ourselves A Walker
Sunday, October 21, 2012
This video was taken a little over a week ago, a couple of days after Kensie Jane took her first steps (at 14.5 months). It's one of my all-time favorite videos. If you can overlook my loud laugh, a few... Read more →
Mentioning the Unmentionables
Friday, October 12, 2012
One of the most valuable things my parents did for me growing up was talk to me about sex. Whoa. What did I say? Yes. They talked to me regularly about sex. They miraculously somehow didn’t feel awkward about it,... Read more →
Kensington Jane is one dearly loved little girl. Eleven of us gathered around her last weekend. Her Papa and Nana arrived from Virginia. Her Aunt Julie and Uncle Mac from Washington D.C. Popsie flew in from Florida. Mees drove from... Read more →
An Hourly Cry
Monday, October 01, 2012
When the day’s plans fall to the wayside and I roam lost not knowing what to do with my children. I need Thee, oh, I need Thee; Every hour I need Thee On the days when I wake up ready... Read more →