• Fifteen years. It seems like both yesterday and forever ago that I last held her hand, kissed her sweet face, told her how much I loved her and that it was ok to stop fighting. I have missed her on each and every single one of the 5.475 days since then. I take such comfort in knowing that she's no longer suffering or in pain, that she’s whole and healed and walking with Jesus- but man do I miss her so. The promise of Lamentations 3:22-33 is what I cling to. Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. ❤️ {This is one of the last pics I have of her and I love it so. It was from our wedding and I feel like it's her saying Bye! I'll see you soon!
    Fifteen years. It seems like both yesterday and forever ago that I last held her hand, kissed her sweet face, told her how much I loved her and that it was ok to stop fighting. I have missed her on each and every single one of the 5.475 days since then. I take such comfort in knowing that she's no longer suffering or in pain, that she’s whole and healed and walking with Jesus- but man do I miss her so. The promise of Lamentations 3:22-33 is what I cling to. Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. ❤️ {This is one of the last pics I have of her and I love it so. It was from our wedding and I feel like it's her saying Bye! I'll see you soon!
  • My daddy is truly the very best man I know. Strong. Kind. Steady. Quiet. Hard working. Willing to help anyone. Never met a stranger. Can fix absolutely anything. Willing to take a selfie with me even though he doesn't want to. (Maybe bc I was about to have surgery? 😜) Happy Father's Day Daddy. I love you so! ❤️
    My daddy is truly the very best man I know. Strong. Kind. Steady. Quiet. Hard working. Willing to help anyone. Never met a stranger. Can fix absolutely anything. Willing to take a selfie with me even though he doesn't want to. (Maybe bc I was about to have surgery? 😜) Happy Father's Day Daddy. I love you so! ❤️
  • Today I made the best cake EVER, aka Coke Cake, for two of the best Dads EVER & thought I'd share. If you've never made one- you totally should! Super easy & yummy scratch cake! Cake: 2 cups sugar 2 cups flour 1/2 cup butter or margarine 3 T cocoa 1/2 cup cooking oil 1 cup Coca-Cola 1 t vanilla 1 t baking soda 1/2 cup small marshmallows 1/2 cup sour cream 2 eggs Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together flour and sugar in large mixing bowl. Set aside. In small saucepan, bring the following to a boil; butter, cocoa, oil, and Coke. Remove from heat and add to the dry ingredients; mix by hand. Add vanilla, soda, marshmallows, sour cream, and eggs. Mix well. Bake in a greased 9 x 13 inch pan for 45 minutes. Icing: 1 box powdered sugar 3 T cocoa 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 t vanilla 1 cup pecans (optional) 6 T Coca-Cola Icing: Melt butter, cocoa, and Coke in small saucepan. Place powdered sugar in large bowl. Pour hot Coke mixture over sugar and stir till well mixed. Stir in vanilla and nuts. Pour over warm cake.
    Today I made the best cake EVER, aka Coke Cake, for two of the best Dads EVER & thought I'd share. If you've never made one- you totally should! Super easy & yummy scratch cake! Cake: 2 cups sugar 2 cups flour 1/2 cup butter or margarine 3 T cocoa 1/2 cup cooking oil 1 cup Coca-Cola 1 t vanilla 1 t baking soda 1/2 cup small marshmallows 1/2 cup sour cream 2 eggs Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together flour and sugar in large mixing bowl. Set aside. In small saucepan, bring the following to a boil; butter, cocoa, oil, and Coke. Remove from heat and add to the dry ingredients; mix by hand. Add vanilla, soda, marshmallows, sour cream, and eggs. Mix well. Bake in a greased 9 x 13 inch pan for 45 minutes. Icing: 1 box powdered sugar 3 T cocoa 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 t vanilla 1 cup pecans (optional) 6 T Coca-Cola Icing: Melt butter, cocoa, and Coke in small saucepan. Place powdered sugar in large bowl. Pour hot Coke mixture over sugar and stir till well mixed. Stir in vanilla and nuts. Pour over warm cake.
  • Love isn't easy y'all. It's a daily choice because sometimes we don't feel it. At all. But we show up for those we love. When they are being awesome and when they are being awful. When they say & do kind things and when they irritate the ever loving tar out of us. When they are being sweet and when they are being flat out ridiculous and dumb. When they say kind things and when they say things that truly wound & hurt us. When they ask us to be there and when they push us away. It's what love does. Romans 12:9-10 in the Message says Love from the center of who you are; don't fake it. Run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear life to good. Be good friends who love deeply, practice playing second fiddle. So today that's my prayer. That we would all choose to love. Forgive. Make the call. Reach out. Show up. ❤️
    Love isn't easy y'all. It's a daily choice because sometimes we don't feel it. At all. But we show up for those we love. When they are being awesome and when they are being awful. When they say & do kind things and when they irritate the ever loving tar out of us. When they are being sweet and when they are being flat out ridiculous and dumb. When they say kind things and when they say things that truly wound & hurt us. When they ask us to be there and when they push us away. It's what love does. Romans 12:9-10 in the Message says Love from the center of who you are; don't fake it. Run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear life to good. Be good friends who love deeply, practice playing second fiddle. So today that's my prayer. That we would all choose to love. Forgive. Make the call. Reach out. Show up. ❤️
  • These new little his & hers pillows make me so happy! 💕 (The fact that they only cost $35 for both & the super adorable quilt @weimiegirl made me makes me SUPER happy!👍🏼)
    These new little his & hers pillows make me so happy! 💕 (The fact that they only cost $35 for both & the super adorable quilt @weimiegirl made me makes me SUPER happy!👍🏼)
  • Cheers to you sweet girl! Happy 21st birthday! 🍾
    Cheers to you sweet girl! Happy 21st birthday! 🍾
  • TWENTY ONE years ago God gave me the desire of my heart and I became a mama to this precious, sweet, baby girl. She burst into this world at 10 till 10 (on the 10th) as a long answered prayer & has truly been a joy & a treasure every day since. Here are just a few of my favorite things about her: She is genuine, spontaneous, always up for an adventure, loves fiercely & loves playing games! She's a fabulous combo of funny, smart, humble, kind, & sassy all rolled into one beautiful package. She loves Jesus, Baylor, the Cowboys, Theta, naps, pugs, Sonic, coffee, pancakes, Chex Mix & serving others. She is a hard worker, a relentless encourager, a faithful & loyal friend, can make a mess of a clean room faster than you can say Sic Em, & has a true servant's ❤️ the size of Texas. She super passionate, LOVES ice cream, HATES chocolate and would do absolutely ANYTHING for those she loves. She is the BEST gift giver ever (because she really pays attention to people), adores football, movies, and soft blankets. She loves God deeply & passionately & pursues Him relentlessly & strives to serve Him daily with her life. She pushes those in her life towards Jesus and humors & indulges her mama even when I drive her crazy worrying. She is, without a doubt, my greatest earthly blessing and not a day goes by that I don't thank God for allowing me to be her mama. Happy birthday my sweet girl- I love you so!
    TWENTY ONE years ago God gave me the desire of my heart and I became a mama to this precious, sweet, baby girl. She burst into this world at 10 till 10 (on the 10th) as a long answered prayer & has truly been a joy & a treasure every day since. Here are just a few of my favorite things about her: She is genuine, spontaneous, always up for an adventure, loves fiercely & loves playing games! She's a fabulous combo of funny, smart, humble, kind, & sassy all rolled into one beautiful package. She loves Jesus, Baylor, the Cowboys, Theta, naps, pugs, Sonic, coffee, pancakes, Chex Mix & serving others. She is a hard worker, a relentless encourager, a faithful & loyal friend, can make a mess of a clean room faster than you can say Sic Em, & has a true servant's ❤️ the size of Texas. She super passionate, LOVES ice cream, HATES chocolate and would do absolutely ANYTHING for those she loves. She is the BEST gift giver ever (because she really pays attention to people), adores football, movies, and soft blankets. She loves God deeply & passionately & pursues Him relentlessly & strives to serve Him daily with her life. She pushes those in her life towards Jesus and humors & indulges her mama even when I drive her crazy worrying. She is, without a doubt, my greatest earthly blessing and not a day goes by that I don't thank God for allowing me to be her mama. Happy birthday my sweet girl- I love you so!
  • #doneadulting
    #doneadulting
  • Want to order a super cute shirt AND bless some precious, grieving mamas at the same time? 💔 Here's your chance! All shirts can be ordered at the link below (& temporarily in my profile) and will be mailed directly to you a few weeks after the deadline of June 25th with proceeds going to Haven of Hope. What is Haven of Hope Ministries? Haven of Hope ministers to mothers that have suffered the loss of a child and point them to our HOPE in Jesus Christ. Each year Haven of Hope hosts a retreat where these sweet mothers can spend time with others who truly understand their grief and pain. All proceeds from the sale of these shirts will go to help fund scholarships for ladies that would like attend the retreat but cannot afford to pay the registration fee. Shirts come in red, lapis, mint, and asphalt v-neck (NOT slim fit) and crew neck red and dark heather. The Booster is also set up to allow you to make an additional donation or just a flat donation if you'd like to donate without purchasing a shirt. Thank you for helping us to bless some precious mamas! https://www.booster.com/haven-of-hope-retreat-2018
    Want to order a super cute shirt AND bless some precious, grieving mamas at the same time? 💔 Here's your chance! All shirts can be ordered at the link below (& temporarily in my profile) and will be mailed directly to you a few weeks after the deadline of June 25th with proceeds going to Haven of Hope. What is Haven of Hope Ministries? Haven of Hope ministers to mothers that have suffered the loss of a child and point them to our HOPE in Jesus Christ. Each year Haven of Hope hosts a retreat where these sweet mothers can spend time with others who truly understand their grief and pain. All proceeds from the sale of these shirts will go to help fund scholarships for ladies that would like attend the retreat but cannot afford to pay the registration fee. Shirts come in red, lapis, mint, and asphalt v-neck (NOT slim fit) and crew neck red and dark heather. The Booster is also set up to allow you to make an additional donation or just a flat donation if you'd like to donate without purchasing a shirt. Thank you for helping us to bless some precious mamas! https://www.booster.com/haven-of-hope-retreat-2018