The girls have been asking to take horseback riding for years and we finally got it set up. So far they are loving it. Janie was willing to pose with sweet Rainy. The girls say she is known for being the slowest horse at the stables haha! She sure is a sweetie. Read More >>
Archives for 2020
~ Christmas Card Crazy ~
We tried to get a somewhat normal picture as well this year even though nothing is ever "normal" with us haha! Our newest family member is not Halle but Harper, Carly's new puppy 🐶 John David and Eric make me laugh the most. No telling what Allie, Gardner and Kendyl will come up with next Read More >>
~ Thanksgiving 2020 ~
Welp I'm apparently feeling all the feels for 2020...having a hard time staying motivated in keeping up on here for a variety of reasons...this has been such a weird year, right??? We did celebrate Thanksgiving, with a few less people, thankful for each one of them just the same :) Allie Read More >>
~ Four Generations ~
Last weekend I had the privilege to visit my Mom along with my daughter and granddaughter.Four generations of women together. There is something very special sharing experiences with your mother, gaining understanding of all the roles she has carried during her life. We had such a special Read More >>
~ Halloween 2020 Style ~
We celebrated Halloween a bit differently this year obviously, but the girls had a great time anyway. Instead of trick or treating the girls had a few friends over. We roasted hot dogs and s'mores, carved the pumpkins and hunted for hidden candy in the dark haha! One thing I can tell you....it Read More >>
~ Mothering Well ~
Daily I ask myself, "have I done a good job at mothering today"? Is it just me or do other mothers question themselves daily as well? I question my actions, answers, and my tone about how the day went with my children. Was I gentle in my answers?...not as much as I wished. Did I listen Read More >>
~Random Life Lately~
Because I've been a blogger/scrapbook failure lately, I'm just dumping a few life lately pics😊 Taking sweet Halle on a walk! Janie is loving the Aunt life as you can see :) Perfection...I know every single grandma says that ha! 😂😂😂 I could not get a decent picture of the Read More >>
~I Can Thank Covid~
The day came more quickly than anticipated...move in day at UT! I have Covid to thank for keeping my emotions under control. These kids lost so much their Senior year, that I was excited for John David to actually be able to go to college as he hoped. Trust me some tears were shed after we Read More >>
~One Month Later~
Welp, here's to nothing ha! All my intentions are good to document our loud, little life but I keep finding excuses. I will be ashamed of myself in years to come to the lack of documetation of John David's graduation and moving into his dorm room at UT. Those two milestones alone are Read More >>
~When We Are Out Of Words~
I believe we can all agree that the world has been a bit, or more correctly said, a lot loud lately. It has been so loud that I have become quiet. Who wants to hear what I say when all we hear lately is opinion after opinion? Most days I don't have an opinion of the chaos that has overtaken our Read More >>