Day Trip to Dallas with the Girls

My mom planned a girls birthday weekend, combined with a Mother's Day celebration thrown in there in Dallas. She bought us (my sister and I) day tickets to WorldSprings: Mineral Hot Springs & Soak Experience. I didn't know what to expect, because this is a semi-new attraction. Off I went to Dallas all on my own, sans kids or husband. I was blown away by the experience I wish we had one close to home!

Girls Trip: Camping at the Beach

2025

For our Spring break last year, Elena and I decided that we were going to the beach. The boys and husband had school the week we were off so I booked a one night camping grounds stay at the Galveston State Park website. We headed out with our camping gear, our swimsuits, a dog, and some food just hoping for the best

A Funeral and a Gathering

Let me preface this by saying this is a lengthy post of over 200 pictures. Any time I take pictures, especially at any family gathering, all I desire to capture are the moments. Whether it's a laugh, an interesting point of view, a person that we hardly see or is camera shy. I feel these pictures show all of that, and maybe more.

Apologies if some pictures seem to be a little on the brighter, happier side. I do not want to take this event lightly or want to minimize it in any way. Instead, I was looking through a snapshot in time. What will these people look like in 20, 30, or even 50 years from now? Would they remember this exact day? What will they say about them? Will anyone remember them? Who will be at our own funeral? And I felt the weight of it all to have to document everyone. 

I did capture some really heavy moments that make me feel like crying all over again. I hope you look at them and remember that feeling you had and may you never forget.

Hopefully the heaviness of this gathering was not felt in a sad way. I know that our Wita loved when our families would gather and I know that she would be all smiles if she could have been here. That's why we wanted this to be a celebration of life. I'll shut up now so you can scroll.

Snow in South Texas

Well, everyone and their mamas here in the south was all up in arms about the coming freeze. We have one every year, but this year, we were also expecting snow. Everyone was excited, of course, because that means No School -- even for us grown-ups. 

One evening in January, snow began to fall. The next morning, we woke up to a winter wonderland. It was very special because we were the first ones up in our neighborhood, which meant the snow was untouched and beautiful. 

We took this opportunity to bring out our snow toys. We have had those hidden in a closet for some time. At the end of this post, is a video compilation I made so be sure to watch it :) 

Celebrating a 14th Birthday

Our youngest boy turned 14 a few months ago. This guy gets spoiled every year because not only do we celebrate one more year of life with him, we also celebrate a national holiday every year. He is our Independence Day baby and we love to celebrate him with patriotic colors as well as our country.

We always love to visit family, but this year, we mad a special trip through our nation's capital to catch the fireworks display. It was blazing hot but grateful we got pools! Here are memories of family, gifts, pinata, and cake galore to celebrate this guy's birthday. We love you, Jonah 💖

I always make my babies' birthday cakes!

This just reminds me of the many times this kid has blown out his candles while being surrounded by family. What a sweet throwback!