Every year, I invite the youth group over for a Christmas party, and it honestly turns into one of the highlights of my holiday season. With my place decked out in lights and garland, I can already feel the excitement bubbling up. When parents tag along, it usually means I’ve got extra hands around, plus… Continue reading Hosting The Youth Group For A Christmas Party Ideas
What To Do While You Are Waiting In The Hospital Room
Spending time in a hospital room often feels like life is on pause. Whether you’re waiting ahead of a procedure, keeping someone company, or stuck on a long recovery, those hours can feel endless. I’ve spent days with my mom while she waited for heart surgery, and it turns out there are plenty of little… Continue reading What To Do While You Are Waiting In The Hospital Room
“The Last Time”
I look forward every month to writing about Hochatown and giving you ideas of how to spend time and make memories with your families each and every month!
Thanksgiving Schedule
Have you checked with all your kids, your siblings, and your parents yet to see what the Thanksgiving schedule is going to be this year? Are you part of the family Thanksgiving that meets two weekends before the actual day because they’ve got extended family who already have plans on Thanksgiving? Or are you the… Continue reading Thanksgiving Schedule
Apple Of My Eye Baby Shower
An Apple-Themed Baby Shower Sweet, Simple, and So Much Fun! Some celebrations just hit a little deeper, and this one was definitely one of them. After waiting nearly four years for their adoption journey to unfold, our dear friends finally got the call—they were chosen to welcome a precious new baby into their family! The… Continue reading Apple Of My Eye Baby Shower
Indoor Picnic
Even though the summer heat kept us inside, we brought the charm of a picnic right into the church fellowship hall.
Live For The Weekends
But aren’t these summer three day weekends, vacations and holidays the best, even if it is hot!
From Ada To Stroud, OklahomaI
That old stretch of Highway 99 holds more than just memories,
When I Was A Little Kid
When I was a little kid we didn’t go on vacations or travel much. Instead, our family had a pop up camper and we took it to the lake and would stay several weekends throughout the summer
April A Month Of Remembrance
April can be a month of remembrance. A time to reflect on the moments that shape us and the memories that stay with us forever. I remember my parents telling me where they were when they heard JKF had been shot. In Oklahoma, we honor those lost in the OKC bombing, a solemn reminder of how precious life is. I remember I was at my job at the bank standing with other co-workers as we sat and watched the TV in shock. And as Easter arrives, we celebrate hope, renewal, and the gift of family. The stories we carry, the laughter we share, and the simple joys of being together become the threads that weave our family’s history.
