oso

today we got up early and drove to guadalupe. it took us over an hour to get up there and get settled but it was well worth the wait. it’s funny how you live in a place all your life but never go outside your bubble. we went outside the bubble today. oso flaco...

a few more

a few more of maddie-isms from present and past. h: “maddie. look at the moon.” m: “what balloon?” daddy reading her creation story book from sunday school. maddie grabs the book and insists it’s her turn to read. she says, “oh. i...

good eats

had some good eats with the speakes and the lawlers tonight. i love spending time with good friends. it can get a little crazy when there are as many kids as adults. thanks speakes. thanks lawlers. you guys rock. question of the day: if you could be on the cover of...

kenzie turns 1

kenzie is one. everyone says that before we know it she will be 10. then 16, then out of the house. i’m beginning to believe it. i can’t believe that she is one already. it’s been so fun. she has been so happy lately. it’s quite amusing. she...

some days

some days you just wish. maddie and i were cruising the car lot the other day and this is just something i would love to drive. 340 horses, 6-speed manual transmission in an all wheel drive automobile. well, if i can’t drive one i guess i can just keep looking...