It’s become a yearly ritual ’round these here parts to celebrate July 4th…well, on July 3rd. Yes, you read that right. We do the fireworks, the picnic with friends, the hanging out in the heat all a day early. Why do we do this?  No, it’s not because my husband’s an Aggie. It’s all Addison’s… Continue reading Celebrating Freedom
Category: We are family
Posts about the family, both immediate and extended.
Happy Father’s Day!
My kids have a great dad. They have a dad who loves them, who plays with them, and who is interested in knowing them. They have a dad who cares about them, who asks how their day was at school, and who listens to their answers. They have a dad who takes care of their… Continue reading Happy Father’s Day!
Celebrate!
We must be getting old. This is the second year in a row we’ve attended a graduation for one of our children. This year, it was Crisana’s turn. Again. She graduated from kindergarten! The teachers had planned a whole morning of celebration for the students. It all began with a program in the gym. The… Continue reading Celebrate!
Stop the World, I Want to Get Off!
When my children were babies, our Saturdays weekends revolved around activities where we could be assured of being home in time for afternoon naps. At least one of us would be tied to the house for a good three hours between lunch and dinner. Sometimes I’d sigh longingly and be anxious for the day when… Continue reading Stop the World, I Want to Get Off!
Threads of Gratitude: Linen Tablecloth Edition
Tomorrow is my annual Music by DESign piano recital. It’s a formal affair with students dressing up and performing on a stage with a grand piano. They receive their awards and we celebrate their accomplishments. And then we eat cake. I like to have a reception following the recital as a way of saying “thank… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Linen Tablecloth Edition
Someday, when you’re a mother, you’ll understand.
Oh, how every child hates those words. How I hated them as a single, childless teacher, too. But now that I am a mom, I do understand. There is a certain lexicon of motherhood. Every mother, regardless of age, background, or religion, has the same vocabulary. We soak our brains in the same pool of… Continue reading Someday, when you’re a mother, you’ll understand.
Threads of Gratitude: Commemorative T-shirt edition
What can I say that I haven’t already said? This week was all about Relay for Life and the celebration of Matt’s victory over cancer. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt. Literally. And it even says “Survivor.” What more, honestly, can I be grateful for? I have my husband back. My worst fears were… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Commemorative T-shirt edition
Relay for Life
Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back. Welcome to the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life – Speer Family style! I’ll be your tour guide through an amazing night of celebration, hope, and life…and through an experience that opened my eyes and impacted me deeply.
A Really Good Friday
I already had a Good Friday post, so I’m posting this one a week late. Last Friday we had a really Good Friday. Actually, it was a GREAT Friday, but the calendar specifically says, “Good Friday†so I guess I’m going to have to go with that. Several years ago, when Matt was working for… Continue reading A Really Good Friday
The Morning After
Well, my birthday weekend of fun continued. Last night was the big birthday bash – complete with lots of foolishness, too much food, and great times with friends. Today was a bit more – shall we say – subdued. We decided not to push going to the 8:30 service and instead opted for the 10:00. … Continue reading The Morning After