For this week’s post I wanted to pay tribute to my maternal grandparents who truly demonstrated what a loving and long-lasting marriage looks like. While my grandfather passed away in 2014, what would have been my grandparent’s 64th wedding anniversary is today, June 18th. Betty Rice (Memaw) and Charlie Rice (Papaw) were married on this day in 1954. Their story is likely similar to many others from their generation, and their faith and love for each other helped to build a ma

When was the last time that you had a real conversation with your spouse? A conversation that did not involve the mortgage or how the kids are doing at school. As life comes charging in every morning when your alarm clock goes off, it is easy to get swept away in all the things you need to do throughout the day and week. But what happens to your marriage when it is the last thing to do on a mile-long to do list? While your role as a parent is ultra-important and your kids lit

Summer wedding season is in full-swing here in Texas, and brides, grooms, and their families are rushing to pull together the last few details in the days or weeks leading up to the big celebration. In this post I have outlined the three most important tips for brides, and ideas on how they can not only survive their wedding day but enjoy it as well. Set your count-down-calendars aside and grab a pen and paper; you might want to take notes as you go. Even 'the best day of you