January – February 2017 – Exclamation Points!

Putting on a Fresh Face – and Making it Last Happy 2017 Brazos friends!  It’s a new year, and I, for one, am ready! absolutely! Brazos has a fresh, new look for 2017, and we are excited!  We love putting a fresh face on our magazines – especially since 2017 marks our 13th year of bringing you the...

December 2016 – Exclamation Points!

The Reason for the Season – It’s the most wonderful time of the year!  Not only is it the time of year we celebrate our Lord and Savior, but it’s also the time of year when another favorite event of mine happens: our Readers’ Choice Awards. This year, we conducted Readers’ Choice polls in four...

November 2016 – Exclamation Points!

Giving Thanks – Henry David Thoreau said, “I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.” While most of us only think of Thanksgiving once a year, I appreciate Thoreau’s yearlong sentiment. Thanksgiving truly is a state of mind – one to call upon throughout the year – ...

October 2016 – Exclamation Points!

Galas, Ghosts and Great Times – October finally brings us a much needed respite from the summer heat, and along with that, so many fun fall activities. From the Needville Harvest Festival to numerous galas to Ghosts and Grubs, I love our fall community events. And speaking of ghosts, this month’s...

September 2016 – Exclamation Points!

To Vote or Not To Vote . . . Voting seems to be top of mind with everyone these days. No matter where you go, the topic of voting enters the conversation. So, what better time to launch our annual Readers’ Choice competition? Now through September 30th, go online at absolutelybrazos.com and vote for the...

August 2016 – Exclamation Points!

Coming Together Ready or not, the beginning of a new school year is almost here. Where did the summer go? We’ll soon jump back into the routine of early mornings, busy schedules and full backpacks. As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child, and our absolutely! Back to School section is here...

July 2016 – Exclamation Points!

Let Freedom Ring!   Each July 4th as we celebrate our nation’s birthday, independence is top of mind, and this year is no different. Tim and I recently attended Fort Bend Salutes celebrating Fort Bend’s graduating seniors who have enlisted in the U.S. Armed Forces. We were so impressed and honored by...

June 2016 – Exclamation Points!

Summertime: Making Memories – Just as June marks the beginning of summer, it also marks a tradition of blissful memories at absolutely! Brazos:  our summer wedding issue.  I love this issue where we feature the beautiful brides and weddings in our community. Over the years, I’ve heard so many words...

May 2016 – Exclamation Points!

Every year it seems that the month of May cannot arrive soon enough.  For those of us with children, May marks a huge milestone. Our kids are getting out of school making plans for the summer and best of all, Mother’s Day arrives.  As a mother, this is absolutely one of my favorite days of the year.  I...

April 2016 – Exclamation Points!

Road Trips and the Wisdom of Care Like clockwork, each April our kids ask us the following question: What are we doing for summer vacation? You would think by now – knowing the query was coming – we would have a definitive answer prepared, but alas, the question always prompts much in depth and at times,...