Michelle P

The littles and I made a short-notice trip to Texas this month when we found out my mom had been diagnosed with breast cancer. We arrived just after her surgery and overwhelmed her with five- and one-year-old energy. Mom, you are brave and faithful and obedient and beautiful. My faith has been strengthened andContinue reading

Dear Santa, for Christmas I would like to wear shorts and go to the beach. Done!

Adventuring around American Village with friends.

Reading buddies.

More beach exploring.

More beach construction and exploring.

One of Max’s favorite hobbies these days is to head to a little corner of the beach by our house where people have unfortunately discarded random treasurers, like plywood, tires, boards, etc. Max uses them to build all manner of engineering feats while I chase Hazel around in the sand. Fun for everyone!

My little gentleman, pulling in the trash for us. Our trash and recycle bins are inconveniently stored up a very steep hill, but it’s no match for Max.

Decorating the tree. Apparently this is the best photo I got. Also, apparently it takes us several days to get lights and ornaments up. These two didn’t seem to mind the drawn out process.

Even more tree lights.