I just finished my quiet time for the day (the time when my house is silent except for the whir of the air conditioner or birds chirping...Brooklyn is asleep...the dogs are sleeping...it's just me, my steaming mug of tea (yes, regardless of the temp outside!), my Bible, my memory verse book, my prayer journal and my current Bible study. Sounds like a lot...Read More

Tonite, the Dennis family went to The Butcher Shop for my birthday dinner. My parents are incredibly generous and take the whole family to the restaurant of the birthdayee's choosing. I typically choose the Butcher Shop because I love the thrill of cooking my own steak. Don't ask me why. I'm not really a meat person, but I make an exception once a...Read More

Today at our church (Fellowship Bible Church), it was our annual State of the Church "address". For the past several years, this day has been one that I have thoroughly enjoyed, looked forward to, even. A day when our pastor, Tim Lundy, sets forth where the church is, where it has been over the past year and where we are going. I'm sure...Read More

Hugs from my two of my favorite gals - my darling, precious sister Rachel, and my dear friend Lauren. AND, Josh and his best gal. Good taste, he has. Hers...questionable. Just kidding. ...Read More

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Olympic HopefulBest Friends...Melissa's married to Chad, Lauren's dating Josh....Someday Sisters? ...Read More

In spite of my protests, time has passed rather of its own accord and turned me 30 years old. Part of me feels I ought to protest - isn't it what you do? Fight the passing of time? The other part of me could care less. I have this memory of being a little kid and a good friend of my mom's -...Read More

My friend Sarah came down to LR to take her son and some of his buddies to see the Wiggles. Since her 18 month old Lily and Lily's friend Gavin (14 mo), are too young to appreciate the show, they hung out at my house with me and Brooklyn. They all napped for awhile, then played together admirably. Brooklyn was very tolerant of...Read More

I dared sneak into Brooklyn's room while she napped to capture this bit of sweetness. I love how she tucks her arms up under her to sleep. And her tan lines are adorable. Although my ancient hardwood floors creak like the devil, my little darling has been well trained to sleep with a fan blasting on her, so it masks the sounds of...Read More

After months of tolerating the afternoon sun streaming through my shade-less windows and drenching me in sweat, I broke down and ordered some shades from JC Penneys - the unsung hero of the blinds world. And I confess, I have also fallen in love with a little bistro set from there and a torquoise lamp which I purchased for my turquoise room. Kyle...Read More

Ever try explaining to an 18 month old that not only can she not drink the water, she can't splash it either. She repeatedly stood at the base of the holy water and said, "Wan Some!" "I wata" (the latter meaning, she wants water). It was only a matter of time before she started say "Ice!" because in her world, water comes with...Read More

I find it hilarious that both Brooklyn and I are apparently engaged in conversations with someone off-camera. I love her mid-"sentence" or mid-exclamation face.Brooklyn just loves her Aunt "Missa" or Melissa who also goes by "Sissa" when Brooklyn feels like it.The Dennis Ladies - Brooklyn, Melissa, Rachel, Ashley and Anna ...Read More

Recently, we were up in NWA for the wedding of my cousin, Seth, to Anna. We spent most of the day at the church waiting for the family picture (1) and then attending the wedding. Brooklyn has officially moved past the point where she will sit quietly for such events and must now be entertained or rather, supervised, while such events unfold with...Read More