Look What’s New in Terrell, TX: Buc-ee’s

While driving to meet the in-laws to drop off the kids for “Camp Grandma” last week, we wanted to stop in and see the brand new Buc-ee’s gas station just off of I-20, exit 498 in Terrell, TX.  If you’ve never been, this is no ordinary destination for a pit stop. If I’m ever traveling…

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High Tea Training

I have an amazing Mother-in-law.  This week she has taken my children, loved on them, spoiled them, and invested in them.  Although we are very different, we both have a heart to cultivate virtue in my children.  Thankfully, she has been equipped with gifts different than mine.  I have learned so much from her over…

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Visiting the George W Bush Presidential Library

Have you ever visited a Presidential library?  Up until recently, I thought a Presidential library was a collection of documents, or books, or records from a President’s term stored in a fancy building. After learning the American President’s song in Classical Conversations with my kids, my mom became interested in learning more about the lives…

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Photobook for Nana by AdoramaPix

(sponsored post) My mother loves pictures of her grandkids.  She also loves to carry pictures of her grandkids around to show friends and family.  For mother’s day about eight years ago, I made her a little 8×8 photobook of all her favorite pictures of her grandkids.  I even went the extra mile and included notes…

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Learning to Live {Peacefully} With Kids Part 3

To go back to the beginning of the story, click here.   Our day was winding down and the kids were wearing out.  Even though we had a beautiful view, and a wonderful day, the thought of the distance we were from the car was overwhelming.  It would be a good hike to get back to…

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