Hi, yes, we're still here. Oh, and no (for our friends outside of Texas) we did not get hit by Ike. We thought we might. The meterologists forecasted 50mph winds and 4-6 inches of rain here in Austin. We got? 30mph winds and zippo on the rain. So, while the water bill is not loving that scenario, after seeing the devastation just 2.5 hours away...well, it puts it all into perspective. In light of that epiphany, I thought it was ...

Once upon a time, I was a college student. That decade (ahem) or so ago really flew by, didn't it?Last weekend, I had the chance to go to a Sip 'n See for one of my college roommates, Felicia. I just love babies (newsflash). And, it was great fun to love on Andrew and then come home and get a good night's sleep. It was really, really great to see Felicia. Back in college while I was, well, being a ...

Saturday the craziness began. But, boy was it fun crazy. The boys' games were on fields next to one another (lucky for us) and back-to-back. We're starting to feel like Friday nights are the new Sunday nights. You know what I'm talking about...lay out the soccer clothes, pack snacks, fill up water bottles, wash uniforms, yadda, yadda, yadda.Will's team really tore up the field. Their debut game was a great way to start the season. In P-town, the soccer league ...

Well, well, look who started school today! More later!!

Ok, so I even hestitated to put this post up. I'm not the politically saavy blogger - just a mom, trying to keep pace with my kids and sharing the ups and downs of parenthood. I figure parenthood is controversial enough. But...In light of the press coverage the DNC has been getting the last week, I was all hyped up to share why I'm so frustrated with prominent Catholic politicians who believe one thing "personally" but say another "publicly" (they ...

Ah, fall is in the air...temperatures are in the mid-90s, people are still wearing halter tops, school is back in session and the Aggies kick-off the football season this weekend. WHOOP! Here's hoping this season is better than those in recent memory. Hey, a girl's gotta dream.Without further ado, here is this week's...TOP TEN THINGS I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS FALL1. Soccer games, all 20 of 'em. Yep, both boys signed up which means we'll be living at the soccer ...