Category Family

Senior Night for Deer Creek Soccer

Devin has been part of the Deer Creek soccer program for four years—2 on varsity, plus time on JV and JV2—and has played just about everywhere on the field: winger, defense, midfield, and forward. Wherever he’s needed, he steps in…

A Spring Day at the OKC Zoo

There are just some places that feel like a reset button—and for me, the OKC Zoo is one of them. We’ve actually gone a couple of times already this year, both in the spring (February and March), and every visit…

Devin Turns 18

Devin turned 18 on April 8th. It’s a big milestone, but at the same time, it doesn’t feel like a sudden change. It feels more like a continuation of who he’s been becoming over the past few years. Devin is…

Spring Break March 2026

Well, we made it to Spring Break! It’s something we all look forward to every year because there is no school, no getting up early, no soccer, just relaxing, right? Not so fast! This year, Braden went camping with Matthew…

Cleats by the Door

We’re always going.Practices. Games. Quick dinners in the car. Backpacks in the trunk. Shoes we can never find. When I saw that image on Facebook, I didn’t just relate to it. I felt it in my chest. Because this has…

How I Use AI to Protect My Mental Energy

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AI is not about efficiency alone. For me, it is about reducing cognitive load. Fewer Blank Pages Starting from scratch drains energy. Whether it is:A meal plan.A blog outline.A weekly schedule. AI gives me a draft. I refine it. That…

Using AI to Prepare to Send a Kid to College

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This season is logistical. And emotional. AI can help with both. Compare Schools Clearly “Create a comparison chart for these three colleges, including tuition, housing, program strengths, and distance from home.” Clarity reduces overwhelm. Build a Financial Overview “Estimate the…