She’s 11! Happy Birthday Anna-Laura
That decade, plus one, sure was fabulous. Our sweet Anna-Laura has had quite the eventful weekend. Her Godfather was named a bishop and she celebrated a birthday. That's how you do it. It's letter time, y'all ready? Dear Anna-Laura, You have really come into your own this year. For me, our time together during your 10-year-old trip allowed me to see another beautiful side of your personality, your soul and your heart. It was a week I'll cherish always. I ...
A Godfather Becomes Bishop: My Thoughts on Bishop-Elect Konderla
No one has taught me more about the importance of prayer, laughter and joy than Fr. Bishop-Elect David Konderla. Sorry, that's going to take some getting used to. Friday, May 13, he was named as the Bishop-Elect of the Diocese of Tulsa, Oklahoma. I think my first words when Scott woke me at 6am were, "Nooooooo!" Followed shortly by, "Will he make his own crozier?" Answer: yes. The things you'll read about Fr. David will share what a great homilist he is ...
A Woodland Camping Birthday: Gianna Turns 2!
My idea of camping is a hotel without a spa. I felt like I should come clean - pun intended - at the get-go. Picking a party theme is one of my greatest joys and it's especially sweet when the birthday girl doesn't really have an opinion - those will come soon enough. She just wants attention and people to dote on her. I've always loved a camping theme (looking at you, Grace) and when paired with some sweet woodland ...
Listen to Your Mother & a Cameo on Sirius XM
Y'all, I cannot WAIT to share the video with you from my live reading this weekend at the Austin show of Listen to Your Mother. It will be ready on YouTube early this summer. They have about 500 videos to upload nationwide, so be patient. I promise I'll keep you posted. If you're curious what post I shared, wonder no more: The Day the Preemie Went to Kindergarten. Amazingly, I did not cry, it was close, though. Photos coming! My take ...
Skiing the Slopes of Motherhood Together
“Ski with people better than you!” my mom yelled at me from the top of the slopes in Angel Fire, N.M. Of course, I was terrified to find myself staring down a double black diamond with a bunch of teenage boys filled with zero fear. It was then I wondered if I should throw her advice out the window and head for the kiddie slopes. Somehow, I made it over the 8,000 moguls and back to the base of the ...
The Birthday with No Regrets: Happy 2nd Gianna!
Hooray for another birthday letter! Thank y'all for humoring me and allowing me to share a bit of my heart on each of my children's birthdays. Those days really do change our lives, don't they? Gianna, this one's for you sweetheart. Dear Gigi, You're two. TWO! And I love it. Two years of your happy squeals, cute dance moves, curly hair and big smiles. Man, was it worth it to say yes to life. A few days ago I took ...
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... and welcome to the mess. I know a thing or two about big families (I've got 6 kids + a daughter-in-law), carpool, grief, Jesus, the Texas Aggies, prematurity, marriage counseling, decluttering and party planning, but I still don't know why it's so hard for my kids to put up their shoes. My Texas-sized heart is honored to have you here!
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