If you are like my husband – you are kicking and screaming at first glance of the post title (love you, hunni), but let me assure you.. I haven’t forgotten anything.   A rather strained conversation was had on the way home from church yesterday and continued after I politely asked for him to pull […]

I love this time of year in Texas.  I can confidently say it is the most gorgeous and enjoyable time – mainly because it is finally, finally cool enough outside to enjoy ourselves without breaking a sweat.   Over the weekend we had some chilly temps – 60’s (don’t laugh) and then back to 70 on […]

Happy November!!  Do you know what that means?  We are well into (the 3rd day, actually) the official start of the “holiday” season! We are hosting Thanksgiving at our house this year – which I have always had the desire to do, and so, naturally, I am already dreaming about Thanksgiving dinner (mashed potatoes and buttermilk pie..) & […]

In trying to sound festive in the most non-cliché way..we went to the Pumpkin Patch last week.  ..and, you guessed it, picked out a pumpkin.  Walking into the Patch, a flood of memories hit my ever loving heart of a mother and swallowed it whole.  Do you remember the last time we were here? We […]

September 11, 2001  – probably the most emotional day in history and to remember for any American. Although this day marks much animosity, hurt, distrust, confusion, anger, and I’ll even say hate – it is also a day to remember our heroes.  The fallen heroes of that day in history.  September 11, 2001, was the deadliest […]

Fourth of July was the kind of day that I can only wish to spin it to ‘Groundhog Day’ and replay it about 400 times.  Yes.  That good.  Nothing overly spectacular planned- just family, food, fellowship.  Breakfast together as a foursome that morning, a nap for all of us into the afternoon, and then off […]