Practicing Gratitude 6.8.15
- Mom and Dad’s 45th anniversary. Getting to celebrate on the same BEACH where Trey and Amy got married; Dad baptizing both Ashlyn and Joy Taylor; getting to spend the week with both Trey and Chris’ families. Of course I wish we and Luke’s family were there, but...
Practicing Gratitude 5.15.15
These gratitude posts ~ better late than never!- Reed moving in last Friday night, getting to meet his friend Lucas from South Korea in the process.- Watching Big Hero 6 with the kids on a rainy Sunday night.- Worth this tub of uniforms sitting in our garage for...
Speeding Tickets and Fender Benders
I got a speeding ticket this morning. 54 in a 40. Hudson and Essie were with me, on Vickery, headed back to school from Dr. Kelley's office. Essie was basking in the smooth, unfamiliar sensation of her brand-new-just-got-braces-off teeth, and Hud was asking if his...
Practicing Gratitude 5.1.15
(These gratitude posts - better late than never!) - Celebrating Hud’s spiritual birthday ~ hearing how his brother and sisters see the Holy Spirit in him. A theme of kindness. - Es and her fantastic 3rd grade teacher, Ms. Clynch LeBron and Ms. Clynch after a gym...
Practicing Gratitude 4.26.15
- \"Young Life leaders believe that every kid, in every home, deserves to have someone who\'s crazy about them.\" - John Trent, speaking at our Fort Worth Young Life luncheon this week. - 3rd grade Mom/child Tanglewood kickball party - While Hud made his lunch, he...
Echoes of Sacrifice and Blessing
Like many families, we're big fans of HGTV's Fixer Upper. We love Chip and Joanna, we've got a soft spot for Waco (sic 'em, Bears!), and it's so fun to have a guilt-free show our whole family can watch. I've never met the Gaines, but Joanna recently shared some of her...
Practicing Gratitude 4.11.15
- Hud\'s turn ~ WYLDLIFE paint wars These two AMAZING men. Kevin Libick - our church middle school youth leader, and Brad Deal - middle school teacher AND Wyldlife leader. So grateful for their investments in our kids - our own and in our community. (Incidentally,...
Practicing Gratitude 3.23.15
- The first \"Gathering\" here last weekend. An hour or so of worship for high school students, organized by these talented kiddos. Really special. Essie got to sing a couple of \"Ellie Holcomb\" solos Basden, Kelcy, Essie and Hannah- Lisa\'s gentle reminder, just a...
Practicing Gratitude 3.20.15
- A few days over spring break just at home, with no real agenda, lazy mornings and slow evenings with very few responsibilities. - Getting to read in the mornings with Essie right next to me, a book on her lap as well.These are just things that simply don\'t happen...
Hudda’s Night Out
This written by my dad, aka Cappy. He jotted it down recently and sent it to me in an email, and I'm posting here with his permission. The power of an engaged, loving grandpa (or two) ~ tremendous. One evening Charles called and said we were heading out for a spur of...
Hudson ~ “Where I’m From”
The following is an essay Hudson wrote for a school assignment earlier this year. I posted Branson's "Where I'm From" last week, and wanted to share Hud's here as well. Love his words. Where I'm From Hudson James Wilson I am from ping pong, from pool basketball, and...
Practicing Gratitude 3.9.15
- MORE snow... this is kind of getting a little crazy here in Fort Worth! - Snuggling with DaddyOne reason we love snow mornings Mini snowman- Corbin\'s first week of work ~ very full, a little overwhelming, but he\'s thrilled to be there. - Reconnecting with so...
Remembering David Phillips
It's been nine years and we miss him. Nine years since that freezing Sunday morning when his car spun out of control on an icy highway en route to Christ Chapel. He never arrived to deliver his sermon. It's been nine years, and still his personality, his humor, his...
Practicing Gratitude 3.2.15
- Sweet friends, and girls who entertain themselves well- This cutie intentionally spending time with the other one. - MORE snow!- Unlike Yukon, Cross and Ruby prefer the rug in front of the fireplace over the snow. - A quiet snow day with Corbin home and kids at...
Branson ~ “Where I’m From”
The following is an essay Branson wrote for a school assignment last year. I love this assignment, and I'll be posting Hudson's "Where I'm From" next week. Bran chose the photos and printed them alongside his words. I love it and consider him to have a natural writing...
Practicing Gratitude 2.23.15
- That when I remember to ask Him (and even when I don\'t), God provides in the most uncanny, specific, tiny detailed ways. That He cares about my specific needs, that it\'s not His best for me to feel overwhelmed, without His help.- That it\'s worth it to pay a few...
Practicing Gratitude 2.16.15
- Bubble baths at Daboo\'s- Happy 15th to you, Bran. So grateful we get to be your parents. All the time. - Branson\'s 15th birthday dinner ~ loved celebrating with special friends and family.All four grandparents ~ indescribable giftNickMo, Mitchell, Bran and Coach...
Practicing Gratitude 1.31.15
- 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...
Practicing Gratitude 1.16.15
- A new start. The new year, and with it, new patterns and a new beginning.- Nikki sharing this quote ~ lovely thought to starting a new year. - Corbin feeling better after bronchitis and ear infections. Medicine is amazing!- Me on the road to recovery... we\'ve all...
Feast for Theives by Marcus Brotherton ~ Cappy’s Review
I gave this book to three important men in my life last month ~ my father, Corbin's father, and our pastor. I was hoping at least one of the dads would pass it back for me to read, but no luck. My father has turned it into a stylistic reference guide for his own...