{Back to Our Favorite Hill Country Tradition – Memorial Day Weekend at Fort Mason City Park}

If you've been following along for a while, you might remember a tradition near and dear to our hearts...camping at Fort Mason City Park in Mason, TX every Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend. It was something we looked forward to year after year...packing up the RV, hitting the road, and spending the long weekend surrounded by good friends, good food, and the peaceful beauty of the Texas Hill Country.

But as life often does, it got busy. Our last trip to Fort Mason was back in 2017, and somehow the years slipped by faster than we realized. That is, until this year. We finally brought back the tradition, and y’all… it was everything we remembered and more.

{Remembering the Brave}

 Today, we pause.

{Mother's Day // 2025}

This year, Mother's Day carried a little extra weight and a whole lot of meaning.

It’s been a challenging season for our family. A few of us, myself included, have walked through some difficult health journeys over the past several months. There were moments of fear, uncertainty, and a lot of waiting. But through it all, there’s been support, love, and so much grace. So to be able to gather together, healthy and surrounded by those we love, made this Mother’s Day feel incredibly special.

{A Mother's Day at the Rink}

 Mother’s Day looked a little different for me this year… and honestly, I wouldn’t have had it any other way...

Instead of a traditional brunch or a quiet day at home, I spent this Mother’s Day doing something that fills my heart just as much...watching Mason do what he loves out on the ice. Our JV Summer League had a game scheduled that day, and while some might have seen it as an inconvenience, I saw it as a gift. What better way to celebrate motherhood than by watching your child thrive?

{Kicking Off Summer League with a Win!}

 This past week, we officially kicked off our JV Summer League season and we started strong, walking away with a W in our very first game! 🙌

The day itself was extra special because all four of our hockey teams played back-to-back at our home ice. The atmosphere was absolutely electric...teammates, families, and friends filled the rink with energy, support, and excitement. There’s just something about home ice and a full day of games that brings everyone together in the best way.

{Weekend Wrap-Up: NASCAR, Hockey & All the Fun in Between}

What a weekend! We packed a lot in, and I wanted to get it all down while it's still fresh because this one was full of fun, sunshine, and some really great memories.

{Spring League Playoffs // Semi-Finals 2025}

 It’s been a labor of love, but I’m finally getting this blog caught up! This space has always been our family scrapbook, a place to preserve the moments big and small, and I’m determined to keep it that way. I’ve now finished documenting all of 2023—yes, every holiday, milestone, and adventure—and I’m diving into 2024. But since life doesn’t slow down, I’ll also be mixing in current updates alongside the catch-up posts. After all, some memories are too fresh and exciting not to share right away!

Speaking of excitement— our Spring league team played in the semi-final playoff game, and it was incredible! We came in as the #2 seed after a strong season, and the team showed up ready to play. We won in a commanding fashion, with a final score of either 10-0 or 11-0 (we’ll confirm it later, but either way, it was a shutout!). The kids were focused, the energy was high, and it was one of those games where everything just clicked.