I neglected to do a “cross”-examination last week, not because we didn’t go to church (we did, and we have the pictures to prove it!), but rather because the church we attended isn’t really a serious option for us. We didn’t even fill out visitor cards. Since my brother David was in town, we joined… Continue reading “Cross”-examination: Cottonwood Creek (and a little Grace Bible Church)
Little (Gingerbread) House on the Prairie
This was my second official foray into the world of gingerbread house making. Last year, we made an honest attempt that turned out to be nothing short of disaster. My children still remind me of that debaucle regularly. Bless their little hearts. Little do they know what kind of blackmail I am storing up for… Continue reading Little (Gingerbread) House on the Prairie
Sunday Evening QB (a.k.a. Can’t-Wait-for-Monday Morning QB)
It’s been awhile since I did a sports post. I’m suffering withdrawal and today was just too great of a day of football to wait until Monday morning. Besides, the only games that counted were played today anyway. (And to my dear friend Angie: my apologies. You WILL be lost on this post. I am… Continue reading Sunday Evening QB (a.k.a. Can’t-Wait-for-Monday Morning QB)
Not the Queen of Free, but the Princess of “Almost”
If Angie is the Queen of “FREE”, then I am the Princess of “ALMOST.” First, a confession. I am NOT a bad mother. Just because my daughter complained months ago that her Hello, Kitty boots were too small and I made her wear them today and she got blisters within an hour of putting them… Continue reading Not the Queen of Free, but the Princess of “Almost”
Let’s Meet our Contestants!
It’s that time of year again! Time for the annual Speer family Christmas photo card! *wild applause, loud cheering, and peppy music here* This is always a tough decision. We’ve run the gamut on how to select a picture for the card. Do we… 1)Â Visit some exotic location and pester complete strangers to take… Continue reading Let’s Meet our Contestants!
Pray for Trey
This is going to be a very personal post. I know that sounds odd, being that this is my blog and all, but this post is going to be more personal than most. I received a note from Trey’s teacher today letting me know that he’s been getting frustrated and crying often at school. She… Continue reading Pray for Trey
When good dolls go bad
It’s the unspoken tragedy of every playroom across the land…the hidden horror in little girl’s bedrooms…the unknown heartbreak faced by future mommies: when good dolls go bad. You sit them in “time out.” You lecture them about appropriate dolly behavior. You enforce curfews and prohibit them from socializing with other, less desirable, dolls. You even… Continue reading When good dolls go bad
And the winner is…
Two of my weekly shows have come to an end: “The Bachelor” and “Dancing with the Stars.” I realize “The Bachelor” ended last week, but with the busyness of Thanksgiving preparations I didn’t have time to post a reaction. So here goes… The Bachelor This was the first season for me to actually watch the… Continue reading And the winner is…
Wastin’ away in Margaritaville
My husband rocks! Really. Yesterday I used a gift certificate he had given me for a spa day at In Touch Therapy & Massage in Allen. He purchased the Tropical Escape which included a 1-hour Margarita body wrap (smells great – but don’t drink it!) and a 1-hour Key West hydrating full-body massage. For 2… Continue reading Wastin’ away in Margaritaville
“Cross”-examination: Allen Bible Church (ABC)
This week, we opted for something totally different. Different from the mega-churches with multiple services. Different from SBC. Different from the massive sanctuaries and large educational buildings. Different…in so many ways. We chose to visit Allen Bible Church, which is an offshoot of Dallas Bible Church. ABC meets in a middle-school cafeteria. The children’s classes… Continue reading “Cross”-examination: Allen Bible Church (ABC)