We – and apparently everyone else in the Metroplex who WASN’T at the Ft. Worth Zoo – spent the day at the Arboretum. We were wowed by the brilliant rainbows of flowers, amazed at the creative architecture of the Storybook Playhouses and refreshed by wonderful conversation, fresh air, and time to be together. Of course,… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Wedding Dress Edition
Category: We are family
Posts about the family, both immediate and extended.
Threads of Gratitude: Picnic Blanket Edition
Next week is spring break for the kids, and that means a time for us to get outside and do things together that we don’t normally get the chance to do. As I look forward to a week off, I’m grateful for… two great children that I enjoy spending time with a job that I… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Picnic Blanket Edition
Threads of Gratitude: Family Quilt Edition
This week we celebrated my brother’s birthday. And sure, there are lots of stories I could tell…but I won’t. I’ll spare him the public humiliation. But as I reflect on what I’m grateful for this week, I would have to say I’m grateful for those stories. Each one, like the pieces of a quilt, represents… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Family Quilt Edition
Oh, brother!
Just wanted to say a big Happy Birthday to my brother, Dan! And in honor of my very big-brotherly brother, I offer this video, which I’m sure he can appreciate. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjvaNaBV3MQ[/youtube] Happy birthday, Mr. Pull-my-finger.
Dear Debily: An Advice Column
A friend of mine recently asked me for some advice. I know! ME! Advice! Whodathunkit? Anyhoo, her boss was recently diagnosed with lymphoma and I guess with my husband having cancer and all she figured I might be qualified to answer the question of how to best help show support and care during this time. … Continue reading Dear Debily: An Advice Column
Threads of Gratitude: “Sew” Grateful
You know what? I’m really blessed. I’m blessed with a wonderful family. A family that makes me laugh, cry, and pull my hair out. A family that keeps me on my toes and grounds me to this earth. A family that makes my life crazy and keeps me sane. I couldn’t live without ’em and… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: “Sew” Grateful
Dance Fever!
It’s official – we’re dancin’ fools! This evening Matt and I went on a date. We went dancing! But we didn’t dance together the whole night long. In fact, Matt went out with a younger woman. I was escorted by a younger man. And we were both okay with the whole thing. WHAT?? Before you… Continue reading Dance Fever!
“Time for Tea!” (A Happy Birthday Story)
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Crisana. She was a happy little girl, especially happy because she had just celebrated a birthday. She wanted to share this birthday with all her friends, but how? “I know!” cried Crisana. “I’ll invite my friends to a Teddy Bear Tea Party!” And so she… Continue reading “Time for Tea!” (A Happy Birthday Story)
Six Things I Love About You
It wasn’t that long ago that I was doing this. No, really. Just last week, as a matter of fact. But this time, it’s Crisana’s turn! On January 22, 2003, we welcomed a precious little baby girl into our lives. Everything about her has been a surprise, from finding out we were expecting another baby… Continue reading Six Things I Love About You
9 Things I Love About You…
Somehow it’s happened. That precious little 8 lb. 12 oz. bundle of joy I once held in my arms has now reached the end of his single-digit years.  Nine years! Wow. While I try to figure out where the last 3,287 days have gone (that includes 2 extra days for leap years, for all you… Continue reading 9 Things I Love About You…