Summer is Here!

Summer is here, and those lazy days filled with sunshine, trips to the beach, relaxing by the pool and adventures at the park are in full swing. The temperatures are spiking and going anywhere without air conditioning is next to impossible. But, the summer fun we all long for is finally here! July 4th...

It’s a Special Time of Year

To say May and June are busy is definitely an understatement. Time has taken off, and it’s that whirlwind time of year again as we celebrate Mother’s Day, dads and grads and the end of school. These events make us reflect on memories past and present as we celebrate the ones we love. OakBend Medical...

Spring is Coming!

Spring is just around the corner, and I’m so excited for warmer days, spring showers, blooming colorful flowers and clear starry nights. Springtime in Fort Bend County is always bursting with activities, and this year is no different. From galas to community fun events, there is something for...

What’s New in 2022?

It’s finally here – a new year.  I for one thought 2021 would never be in our rearview mirror, but I am certainly glad that it is!  While we were – and still are – dealing with serious issues on a global scale, I feel optimistic that we are indeed making progress. We are wiser. We are seasoned. ...

November-December 2021 – Exclamation Points

Holly Jolly Holidays – The holiday season brings with it a unique energy, from bustling days of gift shopping, festivals and social events, to momentous family trips and heartwarming celebrations. In this flurry of activity, let’s remember to be thankful and grateful for our family and friends....

September-October 2021 – Exclamation Points

Happy Harvest! Where did the summer go? Time flies when you are having fun! But seriously, summer flew by so fast, and now we are approaching the season of football, festivals, and all things pumpkin spice. As we begin to enjoy the slightly cooler weather and shorter sunlit days, I hope you will check out...

July/August 2021 – Exclamation Points

In the Good Ol’ Summertime – The iconic jingle, “Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and Chevrolet, they go together in the good ol’ USA” remains ingrained in my memory as the embodiment of things we hold dear in America – from sports to food and of course, the automobile. This jingle also reminds...

May/June 2021 – Exclamation Points

Ready for Summer Fun! Summertime here we come! In my book May is the official kick-off to summer fun. Summer is full of new beginnings from weddings to graduations, celebrating moms and dads, and let’s not forget the good times created on family road trips. Our family road trips were some of our most...

March/April 2021 – Exclamation Points

Spring is Blooming! Now that I survived the arctic blast with no electricity and frigid temps, I’m more than ready for warm sunshine-filled days. Spring is a season to remind us that new life keeps emerging, new blooms appear and a great variety of growth keeps on showing up all around us. The plants and...

January/February 2021 – Exclamation Points!

Goodbye 2020. Hello 2021! Happy New Year to all of our Brazos readers! Although 2020 proved to be a year full of unexpected challenges, my family welcomed our second grandson in December. What a blessing a new baby brings! As we wipe the slate clean and start fresh in 2021, let’s ring in the New Year with...