Reunion with my Baylor besties, divine weekend @ Molly’s home in College Station. And the pictures don’t lie… all we do is talk and eat
Hud packing up his entire dorm by himself and making the 11-hour drive home… first year at Auburn more than we could have asked or imagined for him
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| So sad to see his empty dorm! |
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| Drive safe, hud! |
Car ride to Waco with Hud, and that he’ll stay a couple of days at Baylor with Bran while I go on to Reunion
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| Quality time with Hud |
Who needs crutches when you’ve got a Hudson?
Lunch @ Cupps
Boys in Waco together, Melody Ranch and BSR
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| Becca!! |
Corbin being in Waco tonight too for a conference ~ crazy. No small thing leaving both girls home to fend for themselves, getting to and from school and all of their things, such a gift to trust them to be responsible and safe
Graham’s grad reception – wow felt like a reunion
Basden @ CLPS prom
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| Ford and Basden – super special that their parents AND grandparents are dear friends |
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| Asher! |
Happy TCU grad Abby – Keisters know how to throw a dance party
Nothing better than THIS
A sweet Mother’s day with kids all here, Corbin’s work and creativity to make it special. Literally the ONE day this summer that we are all six in Fort Worth
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| Getting to be in church with DiStasios |
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| Corbin’s brunch |
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| pickle ball tourney |
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| All I wanted for Mother’s day |
Essie in her happy place
End of April and beginning of May so very full, taking one day at a time and trusting You, Lord, to fill me emotionally and physically
Cam and girls here for a weekend on their way to the beach
Essie’s sprained ankle ~ thankful for all things
Corbin and Basden getting in a Sunday afternoon visit with Paulette
Taking a personal day – haven’t done that before ~ want to be available to be with Hud as he prepares to leave for kamp
Hud getting to see SCS football coaches before leaving town
Lord, that you have met me all week, I know you will keep doing so
ELVIA
SCS Cheer banquet… this was such a special year for our girls and our family
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| Senior girls |
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| Sister sister |
Couple of days with Ben and TB ~ but missing those Brogdon girls!
Hud getting a B in English, you know what he needs, Father
Joy’s NHS induction, not one of us in town to be there and she didn\’t seem to care one bit
Essie going to school without crutches today, ankle is healing
Basden’s AP Bio award, and Hud there with me at the awards program
Hud @ K2, called as he was driving in last Monday and we haven’t heard a word since
Bran already in Shreveport with Vivint, he sure seems to be in his place even though I would just die in a sales job ~ so thankful he’s invigorated by the challenge and is enjoying the guys
Joy’s friend group, what a gift
Leaving work at 4:30 most days this week, even with lots left to do
Cindy
Sweet Joni and some good news
Cammie’s tears and tender heart. You know, Lord, and you will be the lifter of their heads, so so much good ahead
Bran made it to Shreveport in the driving rain, made a Walmart run to set up his empty apartment, called and facetimed us several times… texted that he thought this might be a lonely summer but a good one. He may be right, but then late last night he texted a pic with five guys. Seems to be doing just fine
Suzanne’s encouragement regarding Ward’s experience with Vivint last summer
Thinking of Hud at K2, missing him
That things are beginning to slow down – just beginning!!
Cappy and Daboo (especially Daboo) in their happy place ~ watching soccer in Tulsa
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| Tulsa cousins |
Those James dads as soccer coaches
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| Luke in Tulsa |
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| Trey in Alpharetta |
Rainy few days, sitting by fire this morning
Bran’s first day down. Before I even told him about Suzanne’s texts, he said he helped a mom make tacos with her toddler and infant while his Vivant buddy showed the dad where cameras should go, and then later met a super frazzled woman and offered to pray with her. Said the lady started crying, told him no one had ever done that before. No sales today but some different opportunities – thrills me that he sounded upbeat
Thank you Lord that you’ve giving me a vision that Vivant will be purposeful
Joy’s early mornings for AP Bio review, how responsible she is
Late afternoon coffee with KDS yesterday, could have stayed til closing
Walking in the rain with the pups
SCS state playoff game today in Waco, getting to go with my girls – and fun surprise seeing Livelys!
Essie did not make Sophomore class pres, but felt supported by some of her friends. Did NOT feel supported by some of the older boys ~ they know who they are ~ but again, thankful for all things. Especially Cindy and her scissors.
Bran’s light voice and upbeat attitude now that he’s getting acclimated to Shreveport and Vivant. Today is day three, he shadows one more day and then gets his own iPad tomorrow to start selling.
Bran got a sale yesterday – first day solo!! He’s so encouraged
Joy with a house full of friends over last night
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| Yes, there were some girls over too, just not pictured |
Four amigos
Both girls making cheer, excited about a new season ahead
Not a word from Hud since he arrived at Kamp Monday, taking that as a good thing
Beauty and encouragement
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles… 1 Chronicles 16:11-12