Trish’s Blog

Strawberry Acorns

Seth reverently gave me one of these a month or so ago. I was enchanted by its unique strawberry shape and guarded it well. I had no idea that these are all over our yard from the two Oak trees. It was such a beautiful day today that we had a picnic on the front [...]

Sarah’s Reaction

Cracking, shifting plates Destruction follows Swooshing, sucking water In, over Earth’s wounds Enourmous, indestructable force Pure power pushing, claiming land Barely a warning All shores fear Cruel Merciless Almighty Leaving nothing Save those who quake and tremble with terror No room, no time For sick fascination This moment, nothing’s sweeter than life Move Out Of [...]

Playing in the Gulf

Going to Grandma’s house is almost a given every summer. At least, in the kids’ eyes. It’s not a matter of “if,” but “when”. A definite highlight is going to the beach. Another highlight is getting to go to the beach again. I forgot to bring my camera the first time we went on an [...]

For the Love of Four Square

I’ve been meaning to give another update on homeschooling, now that we have gone for a whole month. But first, here is a fun photo game for you. What is this? What do you think this is? Here’s another view. C’mon, you got to know it by now. Here’s more of a clue. Yep. Now [...]

Pottery Paint Chocolate

My friend Laurie set up a Girls’ Night Out at The Mudpie Company and brought her amazing brownies. She could have set us up in the middle of a parking lot somewhere and the brownies would have made it a special night. I love that she also brought grapes. She’s crazy healthy, does yoga, and [...]

Super Bowl Sunday

I barely remember who played yesterday. The only reason why I remember that it was Super Bowl XLIII is because President Obama gave an interview and they referred to him as the 44th President of the United States. We’ve had one more president than we’ve had Super Bowls. Interesting tidbit of information that lodged itself [...]

I Am a Child of Royal Birth

This is one of my favorite poems written by Anna Johnson. The opening stanza is just so empowering to me… I’m sharing it in response to the quote Kelly posted on her blog (also empowering) and for Wendi just because. I am a child of royal birth My father is king of heaven and earth [...]

Light by Josh

Free Hugs

If you have been to josh’s blog lately you will have noticed his infatuation with the Sick Puppies (it’s not just all about Emma Anzai and how she rocks the bass and goes off on stage and how she really is a very accomplished bass player). He drove to Austin with his buddy to see [...]

Happy New Year!

For New Year’s Eve we had planned to go over to our friends’ house to light fireworks. They live on the cul de sac to covet where all the neighbors hang out and BBQ and do block parties and all the kids play together. They love their neighbors over there, and we were happy to [...]