– Essie to her daddy late at night, “Mom said this was not going to be pretty, but I think it is beautiful.” (Corbin went upstairs to finally make her get in bed and ended up snuggling with her instead)
– Sweet, unexpected phone conversation with SC
– Tanner told me that you learn more by losing than by winning. As a former TCU football player and now a medical student, I\’m taking his words to heart. Hud and his teammates learned quite a bit against Martin… but seriously win or lose, I do love watching Hud play.
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| Got my eyes on #12 |
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| Completed pass near the end zone |
– Essie ~ ever the organizer and \”cheerleader\” for her brothers
– The encouragement brought about by Dr. Naderman and Fuzzy\’s
– Mark Gregston and Heartlight Ministries. I love these people, their availability, and what they offer families
– That Ruby takes up more than half of his queen bed
– Hud\’s team\’s showcase and tournament at OU ~ really fun! And a gorgeous fall day for baseball
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| Hud at center |
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| On the mound – how fun! |
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| Love these FW Cats! Thanks to Brad Fricks for this pic |
– That I have a little reader (so far we\’re one-for-four)
– Sweet Frog on a sunny Sunday with Corbin, Basden and Hud
– BU\’s win over Iowa State ~ whew!
– After a conversation about high school grades and GPA and AP v Dual Credit classes (a convo where I encouraged Hud to have a well-rounded high school life ~ to set his own goals rather than drink the coolaid of believing he needs perfect grades), I asked Hudson what he wanted to do. I asked him to not answer me right away, but to think about it, and that I\’d love to know what he\’s aiming for. A couple of days later here\’s what popped up on my phone.
– Now it\’s Essie\’s turn at volleyball
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| The most fun part of games for these girls are the celebrations |
– Michael Burr and his commitment to our church, our families, our kids, and our Fort Worth community
– Essie asking us to build a volleyball sports court, because \”I\’d get to see Jordan again!\”
– Corbin making sandwiches for lunches. VERY grateful.
– Sweet Everly\’s life! Celebrating one year 
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| photo creds Auntie Krista |
– Basden\’s choir director, Mrs. Adair ~ we are so fortunate to have her
– Our little neighborhood Ace Hardware. One of my favorite places to shop. Where else can you buy light bulbs, pick up an adorable birthday gift, and mail a package in under ten minutes ~ all on the way home from school?! And they even mail out coupons.
– He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers his lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; He gently leads those who have young. Is 40:11
– Quiet days at home with kiddos in school. I am so, so grateful. That they\’re in school, and that I\’ve learned to say no to so many daytime responsibilities
– Basden\’s day at school Monday ~ kind teachers with kind words. Mrs. Bryan\’s vision for encouraging her staff and students
– Basden getting the red plate not one night week, but two nights in a row 
– Shopping with this girl
– That Essie thinks her big brothers are responsible for making 21 Pilots famous
– What\’s turned into the after school crew
– Bran\’s SCS retreat and Drew\’s song
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| I actually don\’t know much about this yet, anxious to hear more from Bran |
– October M ~ these friends love each other well and are FUN
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| 15 years and going strong |
– Essie getting to join the \”big cheerleaders\” at McLean
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| She sure seems happy here |
– Our Bible study, Lori\’s willingness to lead and host, Priscilla Shirer\’s elbow work so that we can benefit from her study
– Essie\’s love for playing school
– Hud’s PHS win last night! And – what could have been a significant knee injury doesn\’t seem to be, so thankful
– Getting to see Chase, Connor, Colton, Tanner, John and Billy as they spent the night here last night before Chase\’s wedding weekend. Miss these boys!
– Cool and rainy Friday morning to sit out on back porch; the relief I feel at the end of a school week, and how thankful I am for some open space on Friday
– That I am completely, absolutely incapable of getting spunky, never-wants-to-go-upstairs-alone Esther to bed at a decent time. I wave the white flag. But I love her anyway.
– How Corbin found Essie last night, sound asleep. Girl nor pup like to be alone.
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| There\’s a pattern here |
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles… 1 Chronicles 16:11-12