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My Blog about stuff – family, sports, travel, and cooking.

My blog is almost like my journal. I keep track of my kids’ various activities, from Taekwondo to Soccer to Band. I also spend time writing about our various travels, whether to family or one of the many soccer events we attend. You might also find a good recipe, or two!

2021 Recap…and beyond

I am a terrible person. I did not get many pictures of the kids this year. Halloween always creeps up on me. This year was worse! I also didn’t get many Christmas pictures. I blame this on the children who are incredibly fast at opening gifts. There were presents one minute and a huge trash…

Devin’s Fall Concert – Deer Creek Middle School Band

Last night, Thursday, October 28, 2021, Devin had the pleasure of playing in a Fall Concert for the Deer Creek Middle School Band. It was a wonderful concert with three amazing pieces. Enjoy!…

Food Edition: Oven-Roasted Brisket

This recipe comes from my mom. Brisket is a staple in any household in Texas, and ours was no exception. It’s not a cheap cut of meat, but it feeds many. Leftovers are never a problem. And though this is not a smoked brisket recipe, serve it up with mashed potatoes, your choice of vegetable…

Indoor Soccer – Summer 2021 Recap

We just wrapped up a fantastic season of Indoor Soccer. It was so nice to be back after taking some time off from the sport. And it was even better because Braden got to participate in Indoor Soccer for the first time. We’re so proud of him for all of the hard work he put…

New School Year – August 2021

I can’t believe it. Another school year is upon on. The kids have already been in school a week and a half and already so much is happening. Braden Braden started 3rd grade this year. He’s the big man on campus! Next year it’s off to the 4th and 5th grade center. But for this…

Here’s to a Healthy Me! Part 2

Summer is the time for short shorts, tank tops, and trips to the lake. Theoretically, working out and eating well at the beginning of the year is supposed to help get you ready for those trips to the lake and the bathing suits you want to get into. That’s not always the case and certainly…

2021 Update

I hope we all stay healthy. I hope we’re able to recover financially. I hope I can continue to work on myself and keep exercising. I hope my kids don’t stress too much over the things we need to stress about. I hope they can go back to school full-time and continue learning as this…

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