• February 2017 Update

    Houston, we. have. a. house! So much of February was a TOTAL blur. If I had to sum it up in one word it would be painting. We painted our booties off and there is still more to do. I’m…

  • January 2017 in Pictures

    View the full January Update here.   Started off 2017 about 35 pounds lighter than 2016. So thankful for Trim Healthy Mama. I’ve even managed to stay on plan during this crazy transition.  Demo is done! Happy 10th birthday, Skylar!   Getting…

  • January 2017 Update

    This month we have been knee-deep in the middle of our remodel. Things have been changing at a rapid pace, which is both exciting and overwhelming at the same time. Our contractor has been AMAZING and it’s been a lot…

  • 2016 Year In Review

    When I think back to January of this year, it feels like a lifetime ago. So much happened in 2016. I remember simplifying birthday parties. I didn’t send invites. I didn’t book a party room. I didn’t make treat bags.…

  • December 2016 in Pictures

    The full December update can be found here.  Saying goodbye to our old house.   Was especially hard parting with my little redneck garden.   Cmas party with the Gainey’s. And my crazy kiddo!  tLG built us this little lego nativity. I LOVE…

  • December 2016 Update

    Oh December. There is actually very little to report but BIG news nonetheless. This month we finally sold our home. The closing got delayed daily by over a week but we said goodbye to the house that we’ve owned since…

  • Home Sweet Land

    Today, for my birthday, I received an amazing gift. A house and 6 acres. This little purchase has been a prayer of mine for what seems like forever. For almost a decade, I’ve had it on my heart to live…

  • November 2016 in Pictures

    Be sure to see the November 2016 post for the full update and details.   I love voting with this kid!   Alabama, where they buy her gigantic stuffed animals.   Having her picture made in the same exact spot I did as…

  • November 2016 Update

    This month has really flown by. The house stuff has taken precedence over everything. We thought we were closing on Wednesday of this past week, so we moved out Tuesday. Then we found out that our closing got pushed to…

  • October 2016 in Pictures

    Be sure to read the October 2016 Update for all the details.   Heading out for our 11-hour drive.   Day 1: Universal and WWoHP  Skylar was able to get a PRIVATE wand choosing ceremony at Olivander’s!  Outside Gringott’s with Wizard Money…