I promise, this will be my last somber post for a while. We have something special to celebrate this weekend, and come Monday I’m sure I’ll have plenty of happy blog-fodder to keep me occupied for many days to come. But it’s important to me to take a moment to remember this day and the… Continue reading Daddy’s Hands and Letting Go
Category: We are family
Posts about the family, both immediate and extended.
Day of Remembering
The calendar may say it’s September 19, but Mom and I went ahead and planned our Day of Remembering for today anyway. We wanted to be able to spend the day together without kids, and with soccer games and meetings and other activities, tomorrow just seemed to be too rushed. The day started out as… Continue reading Day of Remembering
Happy Birthday Matt!
I know! Three posts in one day. It’s craziness I tell you. But I had to at least acknowledge that it’s Matt’s birthday and do something special to commemorate the day. And what better way to express my feelings than through a song. So here you go… [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g34JWI36LxE&feature=related[/youtube] With love & kisses from your wonderful… Continue reading Happy Birthday Matt!
The Evolution of a Great Day
5:20 A.M. – Wake up for no apparent reason. Not liking the way this day is starting. 5:50 A.M. – Tired of tossing and turning and trying to sleep, finally get up. Not thinking it’s going to be a great day. Try to find a quiet yet productive activity to consume my time while waiting… Continue reading The Evolution of a Great Day
And the award goes to…
Okay, so it’s not the Oscars. There aren’t discussions about who wore what and who came with who. There are no reporters hiding out at after-parties. But the day that the David L. Edwards Servant-Leader Award for Faculty Excellence in Spirit and Service is presented tops any award ceremony in our book, hands down. And… Continue reading And the award goes to…
Happy Bloggiversary!
Well here it is, the one-year anniversary of Debily! What a year it’s been. In the spirit of celebration, I offer a whirlwind tour of the highlights of the past twelve months. I promise, this will be far more interesting than my last attempt. August 2007 ushered in a major change in schedule and lifestyle… Continue reading Happy Bloggiversary!
A Change of Seasons
With the beginning of school, we look forward to the end of the hot, dry Texas summer and the cooler weather of fall. While fall in Texas doesn’t last very long (usually no more than 24 hours), the relief is always welcomed and enjoyed before we are ushered into winter’s chill. But this year, the… Continue reading A Change of Seasons
Ka-BOOM!
Last night was the annual Stueve-Speer Kaboomtown Food Fest and Fireworks Extravaganza. Yes, you read that right. We watched the fireworks on July 3. Go figure. Matt and I have attended Kaboom-town nearly every year for the past umpteen. Before we had children we would go with my parents and celebrate my mom’s birthday with… Continue reading Ka-BOOM!
Feeling Blue
Yesterday we made our annual pilgrimage to Sadler, TX, home of Bailey’s Berry Patch. We have been doing this each year since Crisana was just a toddler, and even though it’s a bit of a hike, the crop of ripe juicy blueberries is always worth the drive. This year we were joined by my dear… Continue reading Feeling Blue
Watercolor Ponies
There are watercolour ponies on my refrigerator door and the shape of something I don’t really recognize… Drawn with careful little fingers and put proudly on display, A reminder to us all of how time flies. * * * * * * * * * Oh, the pleasure of watching the children growing is mixed… Continue reading Watercolor Ponies