Well – the DeFeo’s are packing up their Disney ears and heading west, THIS SUNDAY!!! Dallas, Texas! Here we come. Here’s the quick answer to “WHAT! HOW ARE YOU?” I could not be more excited or more proud of my husband. Plain and simple, this decision marks a really neat moment in our …
My Girls - Personal Notes
On Your Wedding Day, Don’t Forget Others
Time and experience offer perspective. This is true of every part of your life. Once I had my first job, I had experiential insight to share with young interns. Because I had mastered the role? Nope! Because I had been an intern. Once I walked down the aisle, I had advice for brides-to-be. And, now …
What a Week! Photos, Lot of Photos
There’s a point to this story, promise. I had the amazing honor of being on the Homecoming Court at Auburn back in the day. Don’t get excited people – it wasn’t a beauty pageant. Trust me – my bangs were a situation. It was based on involvement on campus and interviews I suppose. Regardless of how …
Our Minds are Most Powerful
Just in case you were thinking I was perfect… how about this embarrassing tale? I went to the most awesome baptism class last night with Ella. I LOVE Summit Church. They made the gospel come alive and so bite-size for her last night in their “Why Believe” class. Incredible. Anyway… as she pranced to the …
It’s COOL to be KIND!
Happy Monday beautiful mommas. I have TWO easy peasy ideas you are going to love that teach kindness to those little ones. Idea #1 – Easy DIY Fans First, as as part of my Light ‘Em Up SUMMER SERIES (25 Ways to Show Kindness This Summer) – you can create fans with your kids. That’s …
Thank You Strong Fathers
Much like Mother’s Day, this holiday is a tough one. I am not sure where you are sitting tonight. Whether you lost your father, you had a really crummy one, you are missing your father from distance or you are missing your children”s father. I am praying, whatever the void, that the overwhelming love of …
Dressing Little Girls – Part 2
If you missed the first one – start here with Dressing Little Girls – Part 1. That post covered my favorite things in a little girl’s closet. Now, let’s talk brands. I’d love to know your favorite brands too! Here are some of mine, in no particular order. And please please remember – 80% of the time – …
Dressing Little Girls – Part 1
I interrupt this faith-filled blog for a couple days for something very unimportant… dressing little girls. I guess in summer it’s good for the blog to even take a chill pill. Relax a little. So, nothing to do here – nothing to ponder on. Nothing life-threatening or virtue-focused. Just mindless banter on something that gives me …