{A Dinner with Lifelong Friends}

Last week, I mentioned that I was going to dinner with some friends (and our teacher) that I’ve known for… well, about 37 years! We got together last Wednesday at the same spot we met back in 2011. It was such a sweet, nostalgic time together.

{Weekend Wrap-up // Dallas Zoo, Church, Car Shopping}

This weekend was such a sweet one…a good balance of work, rest, and play! I always love weekends where we can fit in time with friends, family, and still have space to just breathe. Here’s a little peek into what our days looked like…

{Weekend Wrap-Up // Back to School Bash & Sweet Time Together}

We had such a chill, heart-filling weekend… the kind with plenty of time at home, sprinkled with family, friends, and a few little adventures. It was lovely from start to finish.

{National Best Friends Day // 5 Ways to Be a Godly Friend}

 Happy National Best Friends Day, y’all! 🖤

What a sweet reminder to pause and reflect on the friendships that shape our lives...the kind that cheer us on, pray us through, and show up in both the chaos and the calm. Whether you’ve had the same bestie since kindergarten or you’re walking into a new season with fresh friendships, today’s a good day to look at friendship through a Kingdom lens.

God created us for relationship, with Him, and with each other. Scripture is full of examples of rich, honest, loyal friendship (I’m looking at you, David and Jonathan!). It’s more than just shared laughs or weekend plans...it’s soul work. So, here are 5 ways we can be godly friends...the kind that reflect Christ in how we love.

{Weekend Wrap-up // Hockey, Grad parties, and more hockey}

What a weekend! One of those where you fall into bed at night both exhausted and grateful. From thrift store trips to hockey games, here’s a little recap of what our weekend looked like…

{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.

{2025 Mansfield Hockey Banquet}

Last night was one of those evenings that made me pause and smile—a little teary-eyed, a lot grateful. The 2025 Mansfield Hockey Banquet was everything you could hope for when you gather to close out a season: full of laughter, celebration, memories, and a deep sense of community.

 

{It Ends With Us // Girls Movie Night}

 It feels like we've been waiting for this night for what feels like an eternity! We've all read the book and been eagerly counting down the days to the release of the movie. So when we finally found an evening that worked for all of us, we couldn't wait to make it happen. We got our tickets, marked the date on our calendars, and started the countdown!

{A Night of Worship I’ll Never Forget // Brandon Lake Live}

On March 9th, 2024, I had one of those soul-filling, life-changing kind of nights... the kind you tuck into your heart forever.

{Friendsmas Fiesta}

Saturday was our 2nd annual Friendsmas, and honestly—it was nothing short of amazing. We decided to spice things up (literally!) this year with a fiesta theme to go along with the delicious tamales we had made the night before. It was the perfect combination of fun, flavor, and festive chaos in the best way possible.

{Tamales, Laughter, and New Traditions}

 After spending a fun-filled day with the family soaking up all the Christmas magic, we wrapped things up in the best way possible—gathering at a friend’s house to make tamales for our upcoming Christmas celebration!

{Christmas party with friends}

 One of the things I look forward to every year is Nate’s company’s Christmas shutdown. It’s such a gift—several days off (paid!) to relax, recharge, and soak in the holiday season. Some years it’s a full two weeks, other times it’s a little more or a little less, but no matter how long it is, we cherish every bit of it. It feels like a deep breath at the end of a busy year, giving us time to be fully present as a family and make the most of the holidays.

And before the official break even begins, there's a little tradition that kicks things off in the best way: a big gathering at Fat Daddy’s on the last workday of the year. It’s become the way to start the season with laughter, music, and the kind of laid-back celebration that sets the tone for the days to come. Friends from Nate’s work—and their wives —come together to unwind, catch up, and welcome the Christmas break with open arms (and probably a drink or two).

{12/2 Hockey Game}

 After spending the afternoon surrounded by laughter, sweets, and the sweet women in my family at our annual Christmas baking party, I slipped out a bit early—but for a very special reason. I didn’t want to miss Mason’s hockey game.

{Friendsgiving 2023}

We had our very first annual Friendsgiving this year—and it was everything we hoped for and more. What started as a simple idea turned into a night full of warmth, laughter, and love. This incredible group of friends has become like family to us, and we're so grateful for the bond we've built together.

{JGM Ellis County Meet}

 I’ve mentioned this before, but I am incredibly proud to serve as the Vice President of one of the largest all-female Jeep clubs in the world! We started right here in the DFW area, and it’s been amazing to watch how quickly our club has grown to include members from all across the country, reaching all 50 states. What began as a small, local community of passionate Jeep owners has turned into a nationwide sisterhood of strong, adventurous women who share a love for off-roading, exploring, and supporting each other every step of the way.

{Texas Rangers World Series Parade // 2023}

 When we first heard the exciting news that the Texas Rangers were going to have a World Series Parade, we immediately knew we had to be there! Opportunities like this don’t come around every day, and we didn’t want to miss the chance to be a part of such a historic moment. Without hesitation, I requested the day off from work, and we quickly made plans for the parade.

{Halloween // 2023}

 This year, for Halloween, we decided to switch things up and join our friends for some good old-fashioned trick-or-treating in their neighborhood. From the moment we arrived, we could tell it was going to be a memorable night. The neighborhood was buzzing with excitement, and the atmosphere was filled with the sound of laughter, chatter, and the occasional creak of a skeleton in the yard.

{DALLAS STARS OPEN PRACTICE}

A few times a year the Dallas Stars host a practice that is open to the public. We were lucky enough to get to attend this past weekend. It was our first one, so we weren't sure what to expect. Now we know to get there early, bring something for autographs (and a sharpie), and know the prime spots. We still had a good time and it was fun to see the team a little up close and personal.

{SCREAMS HALLOWEEN PARK // 2023}

Nate and I took Mason and two friends to our local Halloween Park for a night of scares and fun! These boys were hilarious to watch and so much fun. We had VIP passes so we were able to skip long lines and enjoy the haunted houses as many times as we wanted. 

{MASON // OPEN HOCKEY}

Mason and his friends attended another open hockey at our home rink. I love it when they all get together to put in some extra time on the ice. They work hard but they sure have fun! They practically had the whole ice to themselves.