Author Archives: Franci

We Love Leaf Piles and 12 Things I Wanted to Share

Two boys playing in the fall leaves

Tennessee has so many trees. It’s been such a treat to watch the leaves fall as the wind gusts or during the calm of the afternoon. I hope you have a chance to watch the leaves fall this autumn.

I love to share things that have improved my life, items that are beautiful, or experiences that have made me laugh. Here are some things that I have been wanting to share with you:

  1. Since I now live in Nashville, on one Friday as part of our field trip, Dean and I went to Draper James. We got the cutest little glass of sweet tea at the door.
  2. One evening the boys and I watched 100 Years of Brown Bag Lunches. They film kids being introduced to odd foods they have never tried before. There are lots of different episodes too, such as 100 years of Party Food and 100 Years of Candy. We all thought they were interesting and funny to watch.
  3. I started using the Marco Polo app recently to connect with friends and family. It is a free video walkie-talkie app. SO. MUCH. FUN.
  4. I met some gals here in Nashville that create a great podcast for moms. Check it out! I especially liked the episode about navigating your child’s dreams – episode 52. (more…)
11-16-2018 | 2

A Quick Way to Connect with Your Kids Each Morning

Father and son holding hands walking to school
Brent and Grant walking to school in Oklahoma City a few years ago.

I’m always looking for ways I can connect with my kids, especially the older one who is at school most of the day. A few years ago we started this little routine and it has been very meaningful to all of us.

As we’re driving our kids to school or walking them into the school we ask them a question that requires a response. To keep it easy and so we can remember, the questions are tied to days of the week. If you do this you could make up whatever questions you want. The point is to have a little connection and hear something positive from your child as you leave them at school.

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10-26-2018 | 4

Houses of Park City, Utah

Exterior street view of house in Park City, Utah - Dark brown with white trim and little girl twirling in front with a pink dress on.

Several months ago we took a trip to Park City, Utah with Brent’s family. It was my first time and I fell in love with the posh ski town. Growing up we traveled to Colorado for skiing but I had never been to Utah. Going during the summer gave the mountains a whole different feel. Riding the chairlifts with only dirt and grass below you is quite a different experience than seeing the thick soft blanket of white snow. Somehow the snow makes me feel a little safer, more cushion you know? (more…)

10-18-2018 | 2

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