Category: Our house…in the middle of our street

Psalm 151

I know what you’re thinking: There are only 150 psalms in the Bible.  And you’d be 100% correct. This psalm, however, isn’t in the Bible. It’s in my blog. (and, in all likelihood, linked to Facebook) The psalms are God’s songbook. The psalms were the songs the ancient Israelites sang during times of joyous celebration,… Continue reading Psalm 151

When Life Hands You Lemons…

You make lemonade, of course. But if you’re a true entrepeneur, capitalist, or overachiever, you then sell that sweet-tangy nectar at your very own lemonade stand! This summer, as part of our Brownie program for Girl Scouts, our troop was supposed to choose a project to make our community a better place.  Note the use… Continue reading When Life Hands You Lemons…

Tricked-out Treats

Yesterday was our neighborhood’s National Night Out and as we always do, we hosted a friendly competition for the food.  Neighbors bring finger food in various categories and we do a secret ballot to determine the winners in each.  This year, the kids decided to outdo the parents! Crisana settled on Black Cat Cupcakes.  She… Continue reading Tricked-out Treats

South Beach Update: Sorrow on the Beachhead

This morning brings deep sorrow.  First of all, I will not win the “Biggest Loser” competition.  I gave it a valiant effort, but just couldn’t seem to drop more than 8 lbs. during the past couple of months. Snark aside, I’m deeply saddened for another reason this morning. That’s our old house.  On Friday evening,… Continue reading South Beach Update: Sorrow on the Beachhead

Easter Egg-stravaganza!

Today was the 6th annual Sloan Creek Estates Easter Egg Hunt! Mind you, I use the term “Hunt” loosely.  It’s more like an Easter Egg “Scramble” as Matt calls it.  Because 600 eggs + no landscaping  + REALLY BIG yard = running out of “hiding” places very quickly. We couldn’t have asked for better weather… Continue reading Easter Egg-stravaganza!

Threads of Gratitude: Wedding Dress Edition

Tomorrow is our anniversary…our “sweet 16th”.  Sixteen years.  Wow.  I can’t believe we’ve put up with each other for that long. Nah, I’m just kidding. When we stood at the front of that church on that very hot July day in 1993, we promised our love and faithfulness to one another “for better or for… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Wedding Dress Edition

COPS: Fairview Edition

POLICE BLOTTER…. Location: Fairview, Texas.  Sloan Creek Estates. 3:50 P.M.  Neighbor reports suspicious van in neighborhood.  Blue minivan with dent in right front fender.  Seen stopping in front of houses and opening mailboxes.  Appears to be putting things in some mailboxes, then reaching in and taking things out of mailboxes.  Neighbor expresses concern that this… Continue reading COPS: Fairview Edition

Egg-sellent!

It’s hard to believe it’s been four years.  Four years since our very first Sloan Creek Easter Egg Hunt where we had more non-SCE residents in attendance than residents.  Four years since hiding a few dozen eggs in our playroom and having neighbors over for pizza.  Four years since we ran around on Sunday afternoon… Continue reading Egg-sellent!

It’s Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle’s house!

For those of you unfamiliar with the great Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, she just so happens to be one of my favorite childhood literary characters (along with the velveteen rabbit – but that’s a post for a different day).  And of all her books, I especially love the first one.  It is in that book that we… Continue reading It’s Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle’s house!