It is no secret that our country is a little messed up. I’m not foolish enough to state who I voted for or didn’t vote for in the last election. It might just surprise you if I did. The other night at the dinner table my eldest asked a question about our President. I think […]
Have you heard of this game – Banagrams?
It might just be me but this game seems to be everywhere! It is sweeping the nation – or at least Texas. It is a fun little game that reminds me of Scrabble but easier. We play it at my brother’s house. My sister in law, F. gets real competitive and knows words that makes […]
How to take your kids shoe shopping – for you (the mom).
I went shopping with all five of my kids the other day. It was a great trip…please humor me in the next few minutes. Top ten tips to make a successful shoe-shopping trip with 5 kids. Go at naptime. Go to the bathroom as soon as you get to the store. Shop beforehand online. Identify […]
Happy Birthday Princess
After having 2 boys, my heart was crying out for a girl. 8 years ago, my wish came true. After many weeks of bed rest, the Lord blessed us with a sweet Princess. She makes me laugh and cry. Her smile just blesses my heart and so does her desire to help her siblings. […]
Happy Birthday and 1200 miles!
More than 1200 miles, with 5 kids, in our cramped SUV with a broken dvd player, we arrived home a little after midnight, this morning. We went to Tyler, Texas to visit my Grandma. My aunt planned a surprise birthday party for her with all her grandchildren. Only one didn’t show, my half-brother, who had […]
