Melissa

Not Empty

May 21, 2026

Last night I sat by our littlest baby, and we watched a movie together. She wanted to turn off all the lights and get snacks from the kitchen, pretending they were popcorn so we ...

Consider the Small Town

May 17, 2026

I remember when we moved to Olney, Texas. We got here just a few days before Sawyer started kindergarten, and walking that baby into the unfamiliar school cafeteria on the first ...

The Gratitude Shift

May 10, 2026

It's a simple concept. In fact, it almost seems trite. How many times throughout life have we been told to be grateful for what we have? Yet, gratitude, even in its most ...

Growing Old Together

May 2, 2026

When couples stand at an altar and pledge their lives to one another, typically they're young and filled with idealistic views of a glittering future together. They sigh ...

The Songwriter

Kindergarten Came

Underwear Elvis

I’ve got a fever, and the only prescription is…more appliances!

Goodbye, Dear Friend

Kids: A Happy Tribute

Life Awaits!

God Knows

Too Two

Look, Mom, I’m Blogging!

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