It’s the holiday season…and it’s been over a year since I looked at this neglected space.  Sigh.  So much of life has happened….so many changes….Things are good however.  Our homestead has added on my grown son and his family, so we are cozy in our little home.  But honestly, being able to have them here […]

Ah my Xiola.  Growing so fast!  Time is just flying by and this child just continues to amaze me with her humor, her mind, her spirit.  My youngest and last baby is no longer a baby.  I was thinking about this the other day and how often we get caught up in the rush of […]

At the end of August, the girls and I decided to take a little vacation at my mom and dad’s.  We love seeing them and the girls love checking out the area.  This trip we did a few different things from going to the antique stores in downtown Brenham, to seeing the huge aquarium in […]

Easier said than done some days,  I know!   It’s been a week,  let me tell you.   But the little things get me through.   Xiola told me,  “Good job mommy!” on learning to French braid yesterday morning for picture day. Lola declared that we were the best parents in the world because she […]

Wow!  Time really went by.   But I am back and looking forward to connecting with you all again.  Lots of changes around here to share and lots of things to talk about.  So pardon my absence…I am back.

Another holiday season is upon us…the years are flying by!!  My needles are clickety clacking and the sewing machine will soon be whirring away as I get the girls handmade gifts ready.  Sweaters, new mittens, hats, clothes, art supplies and fun homemade wood toys will hopefully fill their Christmas morning with cheer!  We rarely buy […]

We have aquired a new little girl to our household.  We are pleased to introduce you to our little beauty – Kona!  She is a 4 and a half month old lab/husky/german shepherd mix and the sweetest thing on the planet!  She has super intense eyes with one a pale blue and the other a […]

Just hear those sleigh bells jingle-ing / Ring ting tingle-ing too… Yes, the holidays are here and I have been asked to share an event you won’t want to miss!  Lakeway Resort and Spa’s “Gingerbread Nights” on Friday and Saturday nights – December 1 – December 17th.    Executive Chef Jeff Axline is creating a […]

 Hey there everyone living in Austin and surrounding areas!  The Lakeway Resort and Spa is having some exciting holiday events and they asked me to share with you their invite for Thanksgiving.  This all looks like it will be alot of fun!  SPEND THANKSGIVING IN THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY Lakeway Resort and Spa hosts a […]

Here are the girls, looking less and less like little kids!  Lola’s soccer picture for this season: And Xiola’s school picture: Where did my babies go?!  Peace!