The Queen’s Chronicles – Catching Up
Welcome to the Queen’s Chronicles where I share a little about what’s been going on around here!
It is hard for me to believe we are already on week 4 of school as the month has just flown by in a flash. It seems like we have been go, go, go since day one and we are getting into our groove. So what have we been up to since my last photo dump? Here’s a little update.
These two started back to school a day late after a little delay from Hurricane Harvey. I think we will all remember the start of this year.
We initially planned a big family weekend at the beach in Port Aransas for Labor Day weekend but for obvious reasons that did not happen. We instead settled for a quick drive to Corpus Christi to watch this kid in his final outing of the season. Riley finished on a super hot streak and we are super excited he has been invited to fall league in Arizona. I’m currently working on a trip for Keith & I to go visit so equally excited about that!
We spent the weekend in Wharton doing a little cooking and supporting my sister-in-laws family. She ended up with a brother, 3 uncles and 2 cousins all flooded so she has been doing lots of laundry while housing extra peeps. The mosquitos are awful and she took this picture for reference to the size. I’ve never seen mosquitoes so big!
Dillon asked this cutie to homecoming and Momma couldn’t be more excited! He chose to opt out of homecoming freshman year so this will be my first chance to see him off on a formal date!
While we were away Labor Day weekend, Carly Jo was lucky enough to score a weekend stay with my friend Holly. It was an all girls weekend and she took them to Kyle Field.
Maybe we will see these girls link up at a home game just like this in college some day!
She made sure they had all the necessities (chips, queso and guac) for the perfect living room tailgate and made sure they were becoming “real” women!
On Monday they were able to take a tour of the Vet School and I was super impressed by how impressed Carly Jo was about this!
Katy and I had the chance to hear Kristin Schell speak at a women’s event and if you haven’t heard her story of the Turquoise Table you should take a minute to check it out. Building community with others before the storm builds trust and unity so we can stand together through all the storms in life. My mind is racing with ideas of how to act on this concept!
Never underestimate the power of your community! Sometimes I feel like I am just one little spec and cannot make a difference but I decided to take a chance and ask for donations for Wharton via my facebook page. My friends responded in a big way and I was able to load up my car with lots of supplies including $350 in brand new underwear and socks. This made me so happy! 
And I loved sharing with this girl as we loaded up and headed to drop off in Wharton.
I’ll be honest, I really had not been on Facebook much in a really long time but when all the flooding began it was the most up to date way to actually see the impact. Well, while I was in Wharton on Saturday I saw that a group from my high school class and the one before me was getting together on Sunday to cook and provide meals for local residents and I was so excited to see some familiar faces and serve with them. 
This one is working on getting all his time behind the wheel and he is actually becoming a really good driver. I can hardly wait to have a few less stops to make every day.
We were up early on Saturday for 2 baseball games in Katy and once we returned home I settled in with this book and ended up taking a 3 hour nap! It was amazing.
Riley came to town on Sunday and I was able to have an afternoon with my boys listening to some live music. I always forget how much I love it.
I’m a pretty lucky girl I think! These two are so different but I’ve really enjoyed seeing them become friends as Dillon has gotten older.
And that’s our life in an instant! My big camera has been dormant and we have just been surviving the back to school rush. Our little miss is turning 12 this week though so I better brush up on my camera skills!
Wishing you all a beautiful week!
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Oh my gosh the first dance- that will be so much fun for him! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
Ah your boys bonding, love it! And yay for girlie getting to have a girls weekend! So fun! Oh mama these times are a flyin, love seeing you smile and enjoy yourself as much as possible! Hope it’s a great Monday!
I really wish I celebrated Monday Andrea! Maybe if it didn’t always seem to come so darn soon. 🙂
So jealous of all the baseball! Seriously love seeing what it looks like from the other side
Thank goodness I actually love the game because it seriously feels like my entire life some months!
Awww, what a great few weeks you have been having! I just love your family, and all that you do for each other and the community around you.
Thank you Sarah. I didn’t do such a great job getting involved with my first two…when I was growing up I had no clue about serving my community. I feel fortunate to have gotten plugged in now.
So much has been going on in your word friend. Love that you have had some sweet time with you family and friends.
It has been a wild few weeks Beth, but my heart has been filled over an over.
Those mosquitoes are HUGE! That is just crazy! We have some big ones here in GA, but I’m not sure I’ve seen one that big.
Girl…seriously one was on the back of my leg and I thought it was like one of those stink bugs NOT a mosquito!!
What a beautiful, full life Shelly! You are so blessed! I just love seeing pictures of your kids, that little Carly Jo is getting some long legs and looking very grown up! The best way to teach your kids to have that servant’s heart is by example and without a doubt you are raising thoughtful, kind, servants of Jesus Christ. Well done, friend!
xo,
Kellyann
Just so happy about Riley! He is going to go places my friend! Your life is super busy and I am just over here playing golf and walking everywhere! HAHAHA! Have a great week my friend!
Love that Carly Jo got some behind the scenes look at football and college–so sweet! And you look so great, Shelly!
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Those mosquito’s are just crazy! Looks like y’all have been really busy, but all good stuff. I have also been on FB way more since the flooding. It seems to be the best way to keep up with everything going on and also update people. Thank you so much for the meal and all you did to help out in Wharton too! I know they appreciated those undies. I can’t find the bag where I put my underwear and socks, so I finally went out and bought some today. I’m sure I’ll discover them in a few months somewhere upstairs at the house! Have a great week!
So many wonderful things going on in your life!
So many great things happening! That mosquito is crazy! The beginning of the school year does send everyone into a whirlwind, glad it’s not just us.
So many fun things going on for you! The way your son asked his date to homecoming is just the cutest! Umm that mosquito is huge!!! I love hearing about others being apart of a strong community. xo, Sierra Beautifully Candid
The mosquito struggle is for real Sierra! This whole dance ask thing has gotten a little crazy….but I would lie if I said I didn’t love it. 🙂
Oh my gosh they’ve gotten so big. You have such a beautiful family!
Thanks Laura!
Your kids are getting so big! I love how many donations you received. Way to step up and make a difference! XOXO
They definitely grow quickly Stefanie as I’m sure you are already seeing too! Trying to embrace every stage.
I love when you do these but how sad is it that this is how I keep up with what’s going on?! Girl, we are too busy!!! But, I loved all the pics! Seems like forever ago that the girls were over – definitely need to do that again soon! It was so much fun!
What a full month! It seems like you and your family have so many wonderful things going on!
P.S. I might have nightmares about those mosquitoes.
I’ve followed your blog for a while and I’m not sure I’ve ever commented before. The irony is that my son transferred to TAMU last year after 2 years at a university here in VA. He didn’t like the school he was at, but he loves A&M. So #GoAgs! Anyway, I’m super excited to be going to my first game at Kyle Field on the 30th vs SC. We are doing it all–Midnight Yell, tailgating (his girlfriend lives in view of the stadium, about 2 blocks away, making it super easy to get there. Any recommendations or advice? I’m pretty sure we will be in the student section (Lord help us!). Anyway, love the blog!