July - August 2026

    July was a restful month after having a very busy June. Aubrey started the month off with a church camp and had a blast at Camp Tejas with friends. Unfortunately, she came home with quite the upper respiratory infection, but it was perfect timing for low-key days that followed. Both Avery and Aubrey are soaking up the middle of the summer relaxation and know that it is not long before they will be in the daily routine of school again with an early start at the high school. Avery and Ky'Leigh enjoyed their time celebrating the 250th Independence Day while Aubrey was at camp and mom was at work. 

    July is always a special month for Isaiah House because it is Lemonade Weekend. As committee chair, it is a sweet and busy weekend. We surpassed our goal of 30 stands and am so thankful for the awareness it brings to the community and the money it brings in to support Isaiah 117 House. 

    We all enjoyed another visit with Nana and Grandpa. We did our favorite things-hung out, ate good food, shopped, played board games, and laughed! It was a great visit. 

    August is a great month - although I am partial because it is my birthday and anniversary in the same month! I definitely am blessed to have such a wonderful family who loves me and spoils me so much on my birthday. We enjoyed trying a new project today - concrete mosaics, played pickle ball, played poker, enjoyed watching Avery play at a volleyball tournament and then finished the day by enjoying a tasty dinner of sushi with Aunt Aimee, Uncle Israel, and Tessa. It was a perfect ending to the birthday weekend. I also enjoyed some great self-care for the week and lived my best life! 

    Next up was the Prayer for Schools Prayer Walk. This annual prayer walk definitely is something God has laid on my heart and it reminds me each year how much we need prayer for our staff and students and Christian clubs in our schools. Lord please protect our schools in this upcoming school year - maybe you be present in every hallway and every classroom. This year during the prayer rally Aubrey shared her story how CITY club impacted her in school. We are ever so proud of her boldness and faith. 

    Nothing like the first day of school - good memories every year! This year Aubrey and Avery are entering High School - 9th grade. Ky'Leigh is in third grade and remains in her elementary school. Everyone had a great first day and I loved hear all about their classes and teachers etc. So much fun and excitement! Let's hope the energy lasts all year! 

July 2026: 

Nana and Grandpa Visit July 2026: 

August Memories 2026: 

First Day of School: 

May - June 2026

     May-cember is real! It is an exciting month full of fun, love, and memories. It is the season to wrap up all the activities, recognize all the achievements through the school year, and a time to reflect on all the great memories over the past school year. May comes in fast and furious and is always so bittersweet! The girls continue to earn straight A's, have upstanding character, pursue activities inside and outside of school, and serve in their community. Aubrey was recognized by her math teacher for her outstanding work and exceptional personality. This momma heart is proud to say the least! The school year ended with an "Enchanted Semi-Formal" dance which left my heart bursting with love! 

    One of my favorite memories in May was cutting the ribbon on Isaiah 117 House Brazoria County. We are so excited to open the red door after God planted this vision and dream 5 years. Two and a half years of construction, lots of prayers, lots of time and energy on behalf of many servants and volunteers and now we are serving kids in our community! God is so good! 

    School finished and we went on our first adventure literally days later - let's get this summer rolling! We went to EPIC park and met up with our favorite family - Liz, Ron, Kate, and Ellie. Always a special time as we create memories with them each year. From there, we rolled out to visit Grammy and Poppy in Florida for a week of fun, relaxation and tons of spoiling. Highlights include shopping, go-kart racing, pickleball, ice skating, pedicures and manicures, time at the pool, ropes climbing course, water obstacle course, poker and blackjack card games, and lots of great family dinners creating wonderful memories. We also enjoyed a meal with extended family - aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents and caught up with everyone's happenings. We had a great visit and look forward to our next time together. 

    In June all three had church camps. They lived their best lives at sleep over camps and deepened their relationship with Christ and friends. So thankful for these memories they build during these experiences. Avery continues to train for volleyball all summer long and finished the month off with club tryouts. 

    Two other memorable activities in June included celebrating Father's Day and our family trip to Wimberly, Texas. For Father's Day, we went to a new BBQ place in Houston and followed it up with a fun afternoon at cidercade. The girls made priceless and precious gifts for dad that are so very special. As a family we gifted him a poker table to continue to make lots of good family memories together. Towards the end of the month we rented a VRBO in Wimberly Texas. It was a great week of memories some of which included hikes, trail walks, an escape room, caverns, playing games together, watching a movie at the theater, exploring a new downtime, swimming in the river and more. We are so thankful for great family time and enjoying God's creation with the hikes. 

May 2026: 

Enchanted 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance:

Isaiah 117 House Ribbon Cutting: May 8, 2026

Florida Vacation 2026: 

June 2026: 

Father's Day: 

Trip to Wimberly, Texas: