September - October 2026

    September brings all things school and busy schedules back into motion! Balancing the kids three various schedules, and both parents working full time that requires us to be gone for extended periods is a juggling act at best, but such a fun season in life too. September highlights include making our first mums for homecoming. We were so looking forward to this fun day with friends. It was everything we thought it would be and more - memories, fun, and overwhelming! We enjoyed some dinners out together and also celebrated Aubrey's birthday at the beach. The month seemed to fly by. 

    October, probably one of the most fun months of the year! We have so much to celebrate this month. We kicked off fall break with a trip to Raleigh, NC to visit our sweet friends Kate and Ellie, Liz and Ron. We all had a blast. Next up was the girl's birthday, then homecoming and we finished the month with Halloween. It is always a full month of fun. 

    Aubrey and Avery turned 15 this year! We went to Gringos Tex Mex for dinner after opening birthday presents. Avery celebrated her birthday with a cake decorating party with friends which was a lot of fun. New this year was adding the festivities associated with Homecoming. I was so excited to jump on the 'mum making tradition' for homecoming and we had so much fun making fantastic mums and memories. They wore them on Friday to school then to the football game. The following evening on Saturday was Homecoming dance. Aubrey had a friend date with Chelsea, and they did a fun proposal. Aubrey organized a fun dance with friends for Chelsea and her friend did a proposal based on McDonald's Berry Blast (her favorite drink) and then fries and made fries that were things she loved about their friendship. Overall, the girls had a great time getting dressed up and spending the evening with friends making good memories. 

    We wrapped up the month with Halloween. We continued our pumpkin carving tradition. We look forward to it every year and each time I'm so impressed with how the pumpkins turn out so awesome. For Halloween, Aubrey was dressed as Aurora, Avery was dressed as Jasmine (all their friends went as Disney princesses) and Ky'Leigh dressed up as a dinosaur. They all had fun going around the neighborhood with friends and getting tons and tons of candy - what is not to like?! 

    So many fun memories and so many more to come! 

September 2026: 

October 2026: 

Homecoming 2026: 

Trick or Treat 2026! 

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: