Why Does Your Pumpkin Have Tumors?

“Mom, why does your pumpkin have tumors?” Seriously. That was the question that came out of Logan’s mouth. Did he not know I had passed up Waco pumpkins certain that I would find the BEST pumpkins when we traveled to Stephenville for Parents’ Weekend? Did he not know that I scoured Stephenville like a mad woman in search of the { read more… }

Stink Update

Just wanted you all to know that Duchess redeemed herself today. Although the scent of skunk still lingers slightly in our house, Duchess is doing her absolute best to remedy that problem. See for yourself. (Note: Yes, I know the iPhone camera picture quality is completely lousy so my precious pup has alien eyes. She’s much more adorable in real { read more… }

Getting the Stink Off

Today was definitely Monday. I was being amazingly productive in my upstairs office, and things were actually looking pretty good until about noon. Duchess and Winston decided they needed a potty break, and since it’s necessary to walk down the stairs to let them out the back door, I decided I might as well have lunch. Delicious, low calorie tuna. { read more… }

Oh Happy Day!

I woke up this morning in a strange bed. Before you get worried, Brad was right by my side. We were at the Hampton Inn in Stephenville. They get 5 stars from the Kendrick couple for these five reasons: 1. some gorgeous yellow cannas growing near the front entrance 2. $99 for king room… and on TSU Parents’ Weekend – { read more… }

Squirrel – 2; Winston – 0

Meet Winston. He’s one of three Yorkies in the Kendrick family. Yes, it’s okay to question my sanity. Who in their right mind would need three dogs of any kind?! Of course, Winston has a story. It goes something like this. My first Yorkie was Princess. She weighed 14 ounces at 8 weeks old. Absolutely adorable and thoroughly spoiled rotten, { read more… }

Timing is Everything

There are a million little things in God’s creation that just blow my mind. The mommy spider carrying all her babies on her back. Leaves changing into glorious colors in the fall. Lightning bugs on a summer night. Freckles on the face of a toddler. A star shooting across the sky. Everywhere I look I’m just overwhelmed at the creativity { read more… }