The Girl from Christmas Past
My mom worked at least two jobs for as long as I can remember during my growing up years. It was difficult as a single woman raising three kids on […]
Peace and Love kinda day
Kobe and I took Mo coffee at work and got an impromptu tour of the area he was training in. Kobe loved getting to see his dad in action. On the way back to the hotel we picked up donuts from Peace, Love and Lots of Donuts. The owner Isabelle was a delight to talk to, we spent 20 minutes […]
Resting
We stayed at the Residence Inn by Marriott because they are pet friendly. We spent most of our trip being lazy in the hotel. It was my favorite. Days of rest and togetherness, it’s all I needed.
First Road Trip of the Summer
My husband has a work trip in Naples this week. The kids and I decided to make a vaca out of it. This is only the second road trip Maximus […]
Peacefully Protesting
“I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I will no longer accept.” Angela Davis
Happy Mother’s Day
Tori, Khyre and the kidos suprised us by coming by Saturday to give Mother’s Day gifts and hugs quarantine style. Such sweet but sad moments. I may or may not […]
Licensed to Drive
Not everyone was excited to participate in Natalie’s practice driving session.
Happy Birthday Victoria
To my kindhearted, analytical, creative and intelligent daughter. I love the fun we have on our many mission impossible shopping trips. I love that other people can see your heart. I love your singing voice, (where did that come from?) I love your patience with your siblings. I love how you love Jesus. I love when you sing me songs […]
Black Panther
Lead us to Wakanda! It was an event just walking in to the movie theaters to watch the film. So many people dressed in their Dashiki’s, others with shoulders layered in colorful Kente cloth. My favorite character… Okoye. A warrior after my heart. We were enamored. Wakanda Forever!
Just 1 more chapter!
I love reading and enjoy sharing that love with my children. They see me laugh, cry or get angry while engrossed in my books. I will never forget the time […]
Gone Fishing
I know many of my family members are going to be quite shocked to see that I took the kids fishing. Let me give you the background story. We were walking along the pier at our favorite park when shouts came out from a couple near by. As we turned to look we see this man struggling to bring in […]
He’s the Man
Tres participated in a Special Olympics track meet put on by the school district. He loves competing.We miss his track team the Free Spirits in Kansas sooo much. We have recently found a track team here for him to participate with. We can’t wait for track and field to start. We will have pics up as soon as it gets going. […]
About Us
We are a family of 7. I know big families are rare in the times we live in. Our children cover each developmental stage minus infancy. I love seeing the reactions of those who meet us for the first time. Especially those poor souls who invite us to their birthday bashes or barbecue. I am so grateful for my big […]
A Tribe Called Whitlock 