Remember to laugh! The busier and more stressed we are it’s even more important to find the daily humor in life’s circumstances. I don’t post them as often as I would like these days, but trust me, I’m still laughing. Can you relate to any of these “Esther” moments? Shoe problems anyone? Of all the… [continue reading]
Texas Bluebonnets
Spring is my favorite time of the year to road trip Texas! By now I’m sure you’ve already guessed why…BLUEBONNETS! I love all the wildflowers and trees blooming, but the bluebonnets are my favorite. I gaze out the window ooing and ahing, and all the kids get involved in helping us spot them, so we… [continue reading]
When Mom gets good and mad…
The phone rang early last week. Seeing my husband was on the other end, I picked up. His employer wanted to send him to Sweetwater, Texas to look at some buildings, and he wanted to know what I thought. Why I’d love to visit Sweetwater!! You know how much I love to travel! A couple… [continue reading]
How do I love thee?
I have made it an annual practice to sit down and write out a list of things I love about my husband. I think February is the perfect time of year! This list is not exhaustive or in any particular order! 1. He lets me share stories about him! And I do always share with,… [continue reading]
Satisfy your Chinese craving with Ling Ling!
This post was sponsored by Ling Ling, all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Craving Chinese? I am!! Last year I was introduced to the wonderful world of Asian dramas online. My sister Sara had been trying to get me to watch her favorites for years, but I didn’t think I’d enjoy reading… [continue reading]
Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge winter hike
Winter is my favorite time to go hiking in south Texas. Most days it’s just perfect outside. I actually had to have the kids change out of their shorts to go, in case it grew late and a little chilly. I was getting stir crazy! You see lots of our fun outings and trips; I… [continue reading]
Girls Valentine’s Day Gifts
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of HERSHEY® for SheSpeaks. All opinions are 100% mine. Valentine’s Day is my favorite holiday! Celebrating those I love is so much fun. Years ago I chose to make this holiday a family affair and focus on them instead of waiting for a romantic celebration… [continue reading]
Happy 10th Birthday, Little Jason!
For his ten year celebration Little Jason wanted nothing other than a hotdog and s’mores party with the immediate family. I usually try to put together some extra food and sides for a party, but after much questioning I could only get him to include pickles, Pringles, and a cheese ball. It’s only now as… [continue reading]
Our Family Holiday
What a whirlwind the holidays were for us! With the help of these five cuties, we managed to get our Christmas tree up and decorated…wait for it…before Thanksgiving! I was so proud of myself. 🙂 We celebrated Thanksgiving at my sister Sara’s house with lots of food and family fun. I don’t take as many… [continue reading]
The Spirit of Christmas
In the throes of present day Christmas festivities, I was so encouraged by this letter written by my grandmother in 1973. Take a few minutes, and journey with me to a different time and place, and together we will remember the Spirit of Christmas. Christmas in Central America: “To the North American living in Central… [continue reading]
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