• Life

    2026:Week 17

    April 27, 2026 - By 

    This last week was an exciting week with some ups and downs. I’m just going to talk about the ups here! + On Thursday, the Blue Angels flew over campus as a good luck to our students on finals that are this week. Really, really cool! + This past weekend Univ of Oklahoma was in town to play our Auburn Tigers in baseball. I’m a Texas girl that loathes OU… + Squirrel hanging out when I was walking on campus. He wasn’t scared of me taking a picture like usual. + LA hanging with me. + She spent Friday night…

  • Travel

    Carnival Legend 2025 – Day 12 – Cartagena

    April 10, 2026 - By 

    Hey yall! Thanks for joining in on this fun look back at our amazing cruise. Today I am talking about our 12th day, when we were in Cartagena, Colombia, and I will go ahead and tell you this is an epically long post. Cartagena was such a fascinating place, full of beauty and complexity and experiences that were simply too good not to share, so settle in and enjoy the ride.

  • Life

    Sentence a Day – March 2026

    April 9, 2026 - By 

    If March had a theme, it would be connection. Family at the table, conversations that landed at the right time, and the steady comfort of familiar routines. Every day seemed to circle back to the people who make life feel full.

  • Life

    Monthly Digest – 3.2026

    April 1, 2026 - By 

    March felt like one of those in between months, full of small shifts, steady routines, and a few bright spots that made the days feel a little lighter. Nothing dramatic, just real life unfolding in its usual mix of work, family, small joys, and the moments that remind me to pay attention. Here is a look at what has been happening lately.

  • Travel

    Carnival Legend 2025 – Day 11 – Panama Canal Transit

    March 22, 2026 - By 

    On Day 11 of our cruise, we were up around 5:40 a.m., knowing we’d need an early start to get a good spot before the ship reached the first set of locks. And before I go any further, a quick note, This is a long post that took quite a awhile to put together with a ton of photos and even then, none of them truly capture the scale, history, or feeling of traveling through the Panama Canal. Still, I tried to document the day as best I could. We learned that all the ships have to wait their turn,…

  • Life

    Sentence a Day – February 2026

    March 10, 2026 - By 

    Another little glimpse into my February with my sentence a day post. The small gratitudes, the ordinary moments, and the things that got me through each day. Nothing fancy, just life as it happened, sentence by sentence.

  • Travel

    Carnival Legend 2025 – Day 9 – Puntarenas, Costa Rica

    March 7, 2026 - By 

    Hey yall! Thanks for joining in on this fun look back on this amazing cruise! Today I’m talking about our 9th day on our cruise, which we were in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Having a balcony is so awesome when you’re coming into port. I enjoy watching whatever we can see depending on if we’re on the port side or not. On this day we were not, but still enjoyable to watch the boats and birds and could see the beautiful mountains in the distance. After disembarking, we got on the bus for our excursion; Tarcoles River Safari & Butterfly Gardens.…

  • Tech & Entertainment

    Watching & Listening – Jan/Feb 2026

    March 5, 2026 - By 

    Here’s my latest Watching & Listening update, covering what I checked out in January and February. My entertainment lineup was basically a sampler platter: faith‑based films, espionage, cozy YouTube channels, messy reality TV, heartfelt comedies, and a Muppet revival that Rob loved more than anyone expected. Some of these I’m still working through, so the ratings reflect my current progress, not the full season or series.

  • Life

    Monthly Digest – 2.2026

    March 4, 2026 - By 

    This month’s digest is brought to you by answered prayers, spring weather teasing us like it always does, and my sudden urge to flee all social media to see if it really is life changing. February was dramatic, but in the end, we got good news, good recovery, and a whole lot of perspective. Let’s dive into the chaos, the sweetness, and the things that kept me going.

  • Life

    1st Birthday Princess Party

    February 26, 2026 - By 

    LA’s first birthday party felt like one of those days where everything lands just right. Family gathered, a house full of warmth, and a tiny princess at the center of it all. The whole celebration had that sweet mix of intention and joy that makes a milestone feel even more special. Her parents timed everything so perfectly that day. Having her napping as everyone got there. They got her up and brought her out. She handled all the people really well. Everyone ate and enjoyed all the good food. Here’s what was served: Honey Garlic Lil’ Smokies Warm Crack Chicken…

  • Life

    First Year of Joy

    February 24, 2026 - By 

    Dear LA, I’m writing this to you at the end of your very first year. A year where you taught all of us how much wonder can fit into a single day. Your first year on this earth has been pure light. You arrived small and curious, and somehow in twelve short months you’ve become this bright little soul who crawls with purpose, pulls yourself up with that tiny burst of determination, and fills every room with your sweet jibber‑jabber. You look at your daddy with that sparkle in your eye, as if you already know he’s the one cheering…