– Hud\’s 7th grade basketball season. Other than missing a few weeks because of a snowboarding injury, he played great and loved the season. Fantastic teammates and families to sit in the bleachers with.





– Essie working with me at the McLean concession stand. She immediately assessed the need for a concessions \”sign.\”

– So, so grateful for our neighbors.
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After school homework |
– A very fun impromptu dinner ~ great group of kids ~ laughed around the table for a long time (with Corbin taking the pic)

– Our yard on a beautiful Saturday afternoon
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Tree house playdates |
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The next day ~ they all claimed certain branches as \”rooms\” and decorated accordingly |
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The scene across the street |
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Because they don\’t get enough basketball at school |
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On their way to play a little baseball |
– Brewed, the Tavern, the lake house, and 7R with heart friends


– What we found on the kitchen counter at the lake house:
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\”Please do not eat cereal, it\’s mine.\” – Branson |
– Treehouse play continued ~ Valentines version

– 7th grade school dances with a great group of boys (thanks, Susan, for hosting!)
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Hud in Corbin\’s old 80\’s sweater??! |
– A few treasured hours with Atlee


– Baking with Daddy

– More baking – we needed to do something with all those apples!

– Mitchell taking Bran and Marc out to the lake – what a guy

– Essie\’s hospitality

– Baseball season around the corner – yippee!

– Julia\’s birthday party ~ involved giving a \”spa party\” to elementary girls at a school in Fort Worth
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Basden – absolutely delighted to do hair |
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Manicures, anyone? |
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Essie with the birthday girl. Love her! |
– Happy 13th, Julia. This sweet, God-ordained morning.

– Enjoying the lake house with 7R mixed in… what a treat!
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Bran and Hud readying their fishing kayaks |

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7R bunnies ~ sweetness |
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Riding lessons – I don\’t know that I\’ve ever seen her happier |

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Mr. Todd is pretty fantastic |

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A delightful, make-believe performance |
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The most-played board game at the lake |
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New driver. And he\’s good! |
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Co-madres |

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Hudda in his element |
– Making time (barely) for this.
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This was moments before Doritos knocked on the front door |
– McLean Wyldlife.
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Now THIS is a God-story |
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles… 1 Chronicles 16:11-12