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Knowing & Accepting That My Family is Complete
Whenever I think about the family I’ve created, I’m reminded of a moment a few months ago that, for me, epitomized a sense of fulfillment and knowing that my family is complete. It was...
Planning the Perfect Family Ski Trip
Spring Break is on the horizon, and for many of us in Houston, that means spring skiing. Let’s be honest; our winter lasted about two days, and we need a cold reprieve before the...
Helping Your Husband With Depression
I always took pride in the fact that my husband and I were a team. We were partners in life and awesome parents to our five children. We loved each other and always thought about...
When Mom Is Not Enough
I am the picture perfect mom on paper. Patient, creative, loving, a former teacher, funny, and I stay at home. By all accounts, my children should be perfect too. They have had every opportunity...
Why I Don’t Want My Daughter To Do Gymnastics
I always said that if I had a son, he would not play football. In my mind, the risk of concussions or serious injuries far outweighed any potential benefit. Well, I do have a...
What Your Photographer Isn’t Saying About Holiday Sessions
You’ve probably seen a photographer’s sponsored holiday session announcement popping up in the newsfeed lately. In a couple of months, that advertisement will be replaced by an endless string of “sneak peeks,” which will then...
Low Stress Travel With An Infant
When my husband and I found out we were pregnant, we were relieved to be making less trips to New Orleans, our hometown. We were excited that family and friends would be coming to...
How My HOA Fees Paid For That Playdate
My household pays about $1,000 a year in homeowner's association fees. To some, that may seem an exorbitant amount. But to us, it seems fair for all of our neighborhood's pools, splash pads, playgrounds,...
The Gift of Bilingual Education
With 'Back to School' season upon us and education on the forefront of everyone's mind, we are honored to once again partner with The Village School and share the expertise and knowledge of their Head of...
On leaving the church we loved…
Little milestones remind me of our old church. Right now, it's Vacation Bible School. Summer brings back memories of countless hours spent painting decorations with other VBS volunteers. I think of the kids I...