Missing Galveston tonight as I look at this picture. Two of my favorite guys in the whole world on the ferry in front of one of the island’s spectacular sunsets. Today a dear family friend, Curtis Doering, went to heaven. In the picture I have of my Baptism, he’s holding me. He was my favorite...Continue Reading
Friday was Go Texan day around here. Because if there’s one thing the state of Texas needs, it’s a little pride. A reason to celebrate the state’s history. Clearly that’s missing since our four-year-olds know the Texas Pledge of Allegiance (after saying it EVERYDAY at their private school). And Catie is a bit sketchy on...Continue Reading
Actually, I didn’t go for a walk on the beach with Nate. The above picture of the swimming pool (overlooking the beach) is as close as Nate got to the Gulf. But that seemed okay to him. Nate’s daily goals are to eat sugar and be with his ‘Goggy’ (Daddy), so long strolls on the...Continue Reading
Catie had no interest in writing her name in the sand. No interest in modeling her outfit. No interest in testing how far into the water I would let her run. Catie wanted to burn off energy. She wanted to just go. On the sand. To the shells. To all of the the small parts...Continue Reading
Elisabeth would like all of you to see her outfit. She really takes pride in finding the appropriate outfit for the occasion. And, really, you would have to agree that leggings, matching hoody, and flip flops are perfect for a February walk on the beach. The real magic here is that she dressed herself in...Continue Reading
During our weekend in Galveston, I got the chance to go for a walk on the beach with each of the kids. By themselves–a bit of a rarity in our household. Very special, indeed. I don’t think I could have had three more different walks with three more different kids if I had visited Cancun,...Continue Reading
This picture represents everything right about our weekend. We visited Galveston (lots more pictures coming) for the long weekend. It was Mardi Gras, which meant lots of crowds and craziness–things that would usually make us think twice before exposing our family to the chaos. Or, before exposing the chaos to our family. But this weekend...Continue Reading
(Sorry for the terrible image quality. This is Catie at the Sweetheart Tea. Below is the poem she wrote about me.) Tina A poem by Catie Hergenrader Nice, caring, helping, Wishes to Kansas Dreams of her kids being good Wants to be with me Who wonders if I’m doing good at school Who fears of...Continue Reading
It’s so true that life in Texas is either Christmas or Summer. Christmas is over, and we’re all ready for summer. This week the weather was in the 70s. Which allowed us to play outside. And allowed Elisabeth to jump and dance in her favorite polka dot Mary Janes. And, yes, that’s still spray paint...Continue Reading
I have no other (alliterative) word to use to describe our Valentines Day than VOLCANO. On Monday it was business as usual. Of course, we had worked on the requisite Valentines for the kids’ classes for DAYS. A four-year-old with a NINE LETTER name needs a little lead time to sign all her Valentines. So...Continue Reading
