The 10-Year-Old Trip

Several years ago, we were inspired to take our children on a 10-year-old trip.  Two families, from completely different paths of life, do something similar.  They are families we greatly admire – they are Catholic, they are faithful and they are focused on raising children with integrity.  To the Aitchison and Thoman families, thank you…

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Cabelas + 7yo’s = FUN TIMES

We decided to get off the Austin grid and do something a little different for John Paul’s birthday.  I mean, that’s certainly appropriate for him, isn’t it?! We had a hunting/scavenger hunt theme party.  I immediately thought of Cabela’s and after several phone calls found out they did birthday parties.  It was definitely on the down…

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{Advent} Teacher Gifts

I’m all about gifts with meaning.  Teachers are a tough bunch to get the perfect gift for, I think.  We’ve done Starbucks and Barnes and Noble.  We’ve done gift cards and sweet treats.  But in the spirit of “the little things” this Advent, I thought it might be fun to put together a homemade gift…

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