After Jess, Stori and I took a girls’ weekend to Broken Bow, OK in February, we knew we needed to come back with our families.  It’s a quick 3-hour drive from Dallas (unless it’s nighttime or snowing) and the scenery is gorgeous. What’s “camping” without s’mores? Between the three families, there are six kids that…

This is not something I ever thought I’d need experience in, but now when Walt or Oscar decide to pop the question, I’ll have all sorts of pointers. I’ve been friends with Jessica since college. We met our junior year through Fish Camp (Camp Bush 2001).  We became fast friends through a mutual infatuation for…

This year’s Halloween was fun all around. Walt finally grasped the concept and even picked his own costume. I’ve been in awe of friends who’s kids knew what they wanted to be at 2 years old.  Walt just never really got it. He’s not into dress up so maybe that’s part of it. Plus, I’m…

Well, it’s been a wild week to say the least. After a wonderful long weekend in Gilmer for the Yamboree, things just never got back to normal, In fact, they turned down right scary. Oscar and I came back from Gilmer on Sunday afternoon, while Chris and Walt stayed back to play some golf.  So,…

It’s that time of year. When the weather should be getting cooler, but it’s actually still really warm. But, when I start seeing pumpkins and we get a nice northerly wind, I start to think about the Gilmer Yamboree! Since meeting Chris in 2005, this has become one of my fondest memories of our family….

Well, the crazy chunky monkey, Oscar, is already 15-months old.  What happened at 12 months that has all of a sudden made him a toddler? It’s like there’s a switch and they know to start acting older. Stinks’ personality is a big one and I love it so. He loves being vocal and silly. Before…

There are many perks of being the mom to boys, but one thing stands out. No, not being able to cheer at sports games (still fun!). No, not dancing together at his wedding (*tear*).  It’s definitely taking part in the Mother-Son Dance! I also know this is a VERY small window that I can get…

Chris and I are both really big animal lovers. When we first met, he had a dog (Sally Pants) and I had a cat (Madison). They were both rescues and they both had really terrible personalities.  Sally was a really, really, really good dog. She never did anything wrong, but she hated everyone (with the…

Let the organized sports begin!  I remember hearing from friends who have older kids when they said, “We signed 3-year-old Mikey up for soccer,” and thinking, “Wow, that seems really young.” Now I find myself counting down the months until Walt is eligible for sports because he’s totally ready! Our little futbol guy! Let me…

We are so very lucky that we have so many people willing to watch our kids. Even still, it has taken us 18 months to coordinate a getaway with just Chris and I. Granted, Oscar was born during that time, so we get a pass on that. Even though we have lots of loving help…