When McGowen Elementary opened its doors on August 27, 2007, we were there. We were a part of many of the “firsts” and “inaugurals” as McGowen formed its identity: family dances, fall carnivals, Mavs Dads events, fundraisers, class parties. We supported many of the initiatives and helped launch some of the programs that are now… Continue reading A Maverick No More
Author: Debbi
Watercolour Ponies, Once Again
It seems like only a few days ago I wrote this post about Crisana’s preschool graduation. But according to my blog, that was May, 2008, meaning six years have passed. And once again, I’m watching those Watercolour Ponies. Except now, they’re a little bigger, a little more well-defined, a little more recognizable. There are watercolour… Continue reading Watercolour Ponies, Once Again
Take that, Pinterest
There are so many things I do and do well, but taking ideas off Pinterest and making them even resemble the original intent is certainly not one of them. I don’t really have a knack for being creative with food, my attempts at mimicking home decorating ideas fall short, and let’s not even talk about… Continue reading Take that, Pinterest
Book Review: The Circle Maker
Aaahhh. The good ol’ summertime. That blessed time of year when I can do stuff like…nothing. Well, not really nothing because that’s not how I roll. But for me, sitting on a couch, or even in a chair, for more than the length of a 30-minute piano lesson counts as “doing nothing.” Even if I… Continue reading Book Review: The Circle Maker
Bosoms and Bellies and Beer, Oh My!
The wise duo Simon and Garfunkel once sang this melodious verse: Are you going to Scarborough Faire? And while we left our parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme at home, our answer was a resounding, YES! Scarborough Faire is an annual Renaissance Festival held in Waxahachie, about 45 miles south of downtown Dallas. I went once,… Continue reading Bosoms and Bellies and Beer, Oh My!
Lord of the Dance, Lord of the Mom Fail
So, tonight was Trey’s final opportunity to attend an Evans MS dance. It was the annual 8th grade dance, their genius alternative to hosting some sort of graduation ceremony. More fun for the kids and WAY more fun for the adults. I have tried for the past 3 years to get Trey to attend one… Continue reading Lord of the Dance, Lord of the Mom Fail
Fellowship of the Ring
It’s Happy Mother’s Day, and I am one happy mother. Not just because I get to enjoy sloppy kisses from my darling children. Not just because I get to wear the name “mom.” And not even just because they give me gifts like this, to show their support of the things I love to do.… Continue reading Fellowship of the Ring
Really? For Life?
Let the hunt begin…and end
It was a day of firsts…and lasts. Crisana’s very first Promiseland Easter Egg Hunt. And, at the same time, her very last Promiseland Easter Egg Hunt. Perhaps I should explain a bit. We’ve participated in Easter Egg Hunts with our church before. When our children were very little, we took part in PCBC’s Resurrection Parties… Continue reading Let the hunt begin…and end
Taking Time to Smell the…Bluebonnets?
April showers bring May flowers. Or so the beloved children’s rhyme goes. But here in Texas, April’s not often so showery, and by May the flowers have withered under the already-scorching summer sun. Instead, what April brings is bluebonnets, the Texas state flower, and lots of ’em. Especially in the famed “Hill Country”, whose northern… Continue reading Taking Time to Smell the…Bluebonnets?