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Welcome to the Teen Years!
Dear Shelby, Happy 13th Birthday, my beautiful daughter! I can hardly believe you’re officially a teenager today! It feels just like yesterday that I was holding you as a tiny human, and now here you are, growing into such an… Continue reading
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A Dance of Light and Smoke – Painting the Sky
There’s something truly magical about the night sky – a vast, inky canvas just waiting for colors to come alive. Sometimes, we don’t have to wait for the sun to rise or the stars to twinkle. We can become the… Continue reading
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A Day of Prayer for Texas: Standing Together in Faith Admist the Flood
Today, Governor Abbot called a solemn Day of Prayer across our great state of Texas – a time to unite our hearts and life our voices in hope and healing. This comes at a moment when many of our central… Continue reading
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Whispers of Nature: Lessons from a Thistle’s Journey
These photos I took recently – they are from this little adventure where I found these thistle plants going through their whole life cycle right before my eyes. I mean, just look at them! It’s like a story unfolding in… Continue reading
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Happy 11th Birthday Addison!
Dear Addison, I hope your day is filled with so much joy, laughter, and all your favorite things. It’s hard to believe how fast you’re growing up – 11 already! You are such a bright light in this world, full… Continue reading
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Happy Birthday Ashley!
I have been thinking about how far we have come over the last couple of years. Even though we weren’t raised together, life has give us a chance to reconnect and really get to know one another – and honestly… Continue reading
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Finding Peace at New Mexico’s Resort
As I stood under the soft amber glow in the afternoon sun at Tamaya Inn Resort, I felt time stand still just for me. The Sandia Mountains, bathed in purple and gold, stretched out majestically beneath the swirling clouds, painting… Continue reading
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Lavender Dreams: A Graceful Encounter in Shadowy Serenity
Soft sunlight filters gently through the leaves, illuminating intricate beauty of a wildflower tucked quietly in the shade. It’s a moment of stillness, reminding me of the peaceful details nature offers when I stop what I’m doing to notice. Bathed… Continue reading
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In the Tall-grass Shade: The Town of Dunn’s Burying Ground
While visiting Jordan before coming back to Texas, we came across a portion of the gravesite that was covered in tall grass at the same cemetery where Jordan is. The Town of Dunn is nestled at the corner of County… Continue reading
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The White Wonder
There you are, stretching wide and proud across the humble ground – an accidental masterpiece of nature, a silent stage where woodland magic unfolds. Af first glance, one may mistake you for a giant pancake dropped by a distracted forest… Continue reading







