Anna
I was born and raised in Houston, but I got to S.A. as fast as I could. I'm staying here for the tacos, the parades, the hill country, and the caring people. This city only has cedar fever to keep us from being too perfect.
I'm momma to a strong willed girl, an adventure loving boy, and a rescue mutt. Wifey to a man working in the oil field. Don't mistake me for Laura Ingalls, but I do love homeschooling, baking, candle making, nature exploring, coffee sipping, and photo taking.
Favorite Restaurant: Bird Bakery (cake and pies, duh!)
Favorite Landmark: Hemisfair Park
Favorite San Antonio Tradition: Cascarones
Dear Moms, Pt. 3
Hello Mommas,
I’m so glad to have you back for part three. If you’re just joining, you can catch up with part one, and part two here.
In part three, I’ll be sharing some more of...
Dear Moms, Pt. 2
Hello again mommas, Anna here.
I introduced myself as the stay-at-home, homeschooling momma in the first part of this series: Dear Moms. I put out into the world a question I ask myself almost daily,...
Take It Easy, Mamas
My goal in 2019 was to give birth. I was due January 2nd, but we welcomed our baby into our arms on New Year's Eve! So I got to ring in the New Year...
Dear Moms, Part 1
“How does she do it? How does she do it ALL?”
I often find myself wondering about this. In conversations with friends who are flourishing in new hobbies and soaring in their careers. Or, when...
What Comes After Finding a Lump in Your Breast
*Disclaimer
This is my personal experience, and this is not intended to be taken as medical advice or to assume that your experience would be exactly the same. If you have concerns for your health,...
The Little Table That Brought Three Generations Together
In 1943, my Grandma brought home a little wooden table for her two children.
She probably didn’t think much of a small wooden table, just that it was a practical table to have for her...
10 Ways to Celebrate the End of School, at Home.
Learning at home during shelter in place has made all of the weeks run together, and a part of me is sad to see school coming to an end because it’s the only thing...
Leaving Shelter in Place: How to Prepare your Kids.
I messed up. As a mom, and a human, I do that on very rare occasions. If I had to guess, I’d say once every blue moon or so.
While I have mastered this shelter...
How Neighbors Are Coming Together, Apart.
I’ve lived in my neighborhood for three years, and I have gotten closer to my neighbors in the past two weeks than ever before. Ironically, at a time that we’re all physically distancing ourselves,...
I Broke Up With Glitter
And we, are never, ever, ever, getting back together.
My relationship with glitter began full of awe and wonder. When I was a child, my mom had to limit my craft supplies. In short, she...
What to Do With Your New Camera
Over the years, I have been asked more times than I can recall, “Which camera is best?” Or, I’ll be approached by someone who just acquired a new camera and wants to know how...
Hey Grandparents, This Is What Our Kids Want
Dear grandparents,
We, the parents, adore it when you love on our children through quality time and gifts. We know how fun it is to be "Santa," during the holidays or on birthdays, or even...
The Best Things I’ve Bought On Amazon
"Leisure shopping" is a thing of my past. In my current, stay-at-home-mom situation, online shopping has saved me too many times to count.
I've purchased furniture to underwear to gifts on Amazon. A few items...
What to Wear When Nursing
Congratulations! You have made it through abandoning all your tiny-waisted pants during your pregnancy and now your boobs are exploding! It is time to find a nursing-friendly wardrobe.
I’ll introduce you to many wonderful brands...