Thanks For Everything, Prairieville
Goodbyes are not my favorite, but are necessary when closing a chapter.
We moved to Prairieville, Louisiana almost seven years ago. I was newly pregnant, licking my wounds from a failed attempt at living in a camp in Lacombe, followed by a short stint of housesitting off of Magazine in New Orleans with my brand-new husband. Baffled by adulting, we looked at houses in three different cities. We did not know what we were doing, but we knew where we were headed. It was time to become our own family, and we guessed that moving to suburbia near my family (with a straight shot to New Orleans) was the best bet.
We did not know, but we took...
Happy Father’s Day To My Dad
Happy Father’s Day!
It’s time to celebrate the dads. These are the first men we ever love. They show us love, how we deserve to be treated, and they showed us the world.
I would like to talk about my father: Dr. William E. McHenry. His other name is “Pawpaw” to the boys. My dad is from LouAnn, Arkansas. He comes from a wonderful God-fearing family. My dad recently received the Presidential Award for Excellence for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering mentorship.
But I think he’s more proud of being a dad and grandfather.
My father is my hero. He is the most amazing man in my life. My dad is one of the happiest, patience, and...
What Type Of Mom Are You?
Nature, in all of its glory, is full of examples of different types of mothers and families. Our God has masterfully woven together family dynamics of many sorts that we can all relate to in one way or another, especially if we consider how animal families mirror our own. So let's try a little exercise and see what kind of animal-mommy you are. Depending on how you see yourself, I'll tell you some fun things to do in Baton Rouge that are perfect for your mommy-type.
Take a read below and tell me... which mommy type are YOU?
The Elephant
Your home is matriarchal, whether by choice or circumstance. In your circle, mothers are respected and revered...
Did you know every year the last day of February is Rare Disease Day? This day is chosen because it is the rarest day of the year! The mission of this day is to raise awareness and generate change for the 300 million people worldwide living with a rare disease, their families, and their care takers. Organizations and individuals worldwide take up this cause in the hopes of making progress towards finding better treatments and answers for those traveling the tough and lonely road of rare disease. I also choose to take up this cause for myself, my family, and a small non-profit, Garage 10, created to offer support and financial assistance to individuals with a rare disease.
Why do...
Mardi Gras Parade Route Essentials
The time has arrived - Mardi Gras is here! My family would argue that Mardi Gras is the best time of the year. We try and catch as many parades as we can during carnival season. Parade routes are filled with long lines for food, drinks, and the bathroom. There is also the waiting to hear the sirens of the next parade to roll through. After so many parades, I’ve learned a few things to make life on the parade route more manageable (especially with children).
Safety First
I always have my handy first aid kit with me on the route. You can pick one up from your local pharmacy, order on Amazon, or make your own...
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