What are you talking about?
If you want to know where you'll be in 5 yrs listen to what you talk about most now. "Your tongue is a rudder" James 3:4Rick Warren
When I saw this tweet the other day it made me laugh. It seems like all Amanda and I have been talking about lately is 1. getting out of debt, and 2. travel. In particular, slow travel (descriptive blog post to follow). If our tongue is a rudder, then by listening to what we talk [...]
Our Little Traveler
Where are we going after home?Annabelle
This is what Annabelle said after we got home from a seven day trip. She loves being on the move. We are raising a little traveler.
Born in Texas
We live in Texas and we're in charge.Annabelle
Annabelle stated this at breakfast this morning. We didn’t teach her this, it must come from being born here.
Looking for a Higher Power
Mommy, will Jesus push me on the swing?Annabelle
It’s been too hot for the kids to play outside, so when Amanda told Annabelle she could go outside, but it would have to be on her own, Annabelle sought someone else to push her on the swing.
Future Plans
Momma, when I grow up I'm going to be a princess teacher.Annabelle
I hear those are in high demand.
That’s What I Love About Sunday
"New believers getting baptized, Momma's hands raised up high, Having a hallelujah good time..."Sung by Craig Morgan
This line about momma’s hands always gets me. It reminds me of the desperation I felt while praying for salvation for my parents, and the elation I feel watching them worshiping God now. And mom does sing in the choir.
Party Planning
(Into play phone) Dora, will you come to my house? And call Tinkerbell and Cinderella. Ok, bye. (to Daniel) Daddy, Dora's gonna talk to Cinderella and Tinkerbell at the ball in the sky.Annabelle






















