Introducing... The Harris Family

You're going to fall in love with...

my family
my cousins
my girls

three single sisters

the attorney
the school program administrator
the teacher/ AND real estate agent (who is also bilingual)

who always show us how to

work hard and
play harder

with so many amazing adventures to prove...

that girls just wanna have fun!

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Introducing...

The Harris Family

"The Single Sisters"

Follow along on their amazing adventures...

Christmas in Jamaica
New Orleans Style Family Reunion
When In Rome
Bienvenido a Cuba Bebe
The Ultimate Spring Break in Cancun, Mexico
Five Things You Need in Hawaii
Memories of Japan w/ Jamilla
Celebrating Independence Day in Cartagena, Colombia
Girls' Weekend in Vegas

(and meet the other members of our family)

Memorable Adventures For Every Family

Looking through family photos
at the end of last year

led to one conclusion...

our lives

are full

and rich

So, this year we've teamed up
with seven other families to share...

fun

family

adventures

(for families enjoying every stage of life)

proving just how

unified

beautiful

diverse

our family experiences truly are!

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Introducing the other members of 

"Our Family"

(click each family name to follow their adventures)

The Banks Family

"The Extended Family"

The Beard Family

"The Family with Young Children"

The Dobson Family

"The Adults"

The Gardner Family

"The Family w/ Teens"

The Harris Family

"The Single Sisters"

The Lewis Family

"The Empty Nesters"

The Marbrey Family

"The Newlyweds"

The Schaffer Family
featuring
"The Doctor"

Remember to slow down and enjoy the

sweet moments with your own family!

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Meet our guests...

Sis. Kathy

Bryan

LaShae

ShaRhonda Rose

Toyah Brooks

Girl's Night Out Group

and 

"Our College Athlete"

Micah James

Also, check out our...

Spring Break Adventures

Weekend Adventures

Summer Adventures

Fall Favorites

Jesus Smelled Good

She was about three at the time...

the day

my daughter
and I

walked up to the altar
after Bible Class to speak to our Pastor

he saw us coming
and waited for us

The next day as my daughter was preparing for nap
I sat next to her rubbing her back

when just as she dozed off

her

sweet
little
voice

whispered

"Mommy, last night at Bible Class... Jesus smelled good"

I blinked
then smiled

realizing in that brief moment

that she had mixed up

the man with
the message

She thought our Pastor was Jesus
and although I corrected her

that

sweet
little
whispering voice

has stayed with me for years

"Jesus smelled good"

and I realize that she was on to something...

we should all "be" Jesus

as

we live
we work
we interact

passing one another throughout the day

the fragrance of God should be upon us

sweet
fresh
vibrant

to awaken

the senses of those around us
and linger

The List You Should Start Today

There's a song we sing...

count your blessings
name them one by one
count your blessings
see what God has done

and I've learned that

blessing counting is a gift

as well as
a lesson

in gratitude
and perception

so I started a list
and invite you to also

stop
think about
record

the unique experiences
that have enriched your life thus far

take time to

count your blessings
and name them

one
by
one

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"100 Days of Grace"

VolleyBall Lessons: The Power of the Double Block

I got chills when I saw them play together...

my girls

sisters
unified

fighting together

for

a common goal
a victory
a win

Then when they did the "double block"
I almost lost it

hands up
jump up
eyes focused

and

WHAM!

a block that

sent the ball careening back over the net
hitting the floor on the side of the opposing team

to

score
another point

I turned to their mom and said

"it's like having a good prayer partner"

because

when life keeps throwing stuff your way

it's good to have
a sister who

steps up
steps beside

to help you block what the enemy is trying to send your way

hands up
jump up
eyes focused

as we

stand together
pray together
fight together

in unity

A Good Pressure Wash

I came in with an attitude

and let everyone know...

"sorry guys, I'm not feeling it today"

so they left me alone...

and as I looked out of the window

Grace Showed Up

when I saw what the guys were doing and said

out loud

to myself

"Sometimes we all just

need a good pressure wash"

and

that nudge

that word

spoken

softly

sweetly

(like a little "pep talk" to my soul)

was just what I needed

because

sometimes

a little attitude

a little pressure

a little pain

is necessary to help

lift the deep stain

wash and rinse

the dirt away

Why Who You Follow on Social Media Matters

Who You Follow on Social Media?

Yep, it matters!

who you follow and

who you allow to follow you

both matter

Here's why...

They Show up in Your Feed

It's called a "feed"
because

the people you follow
are
"feeding you"...

posts
comments
likes

opinions
ideologies
theories

gratitude
grace

rebellion

the algorithms don't lie

and...

You are What You Eat

We become what we consume

peace
proactivity
positivity

is contagious...

negativity

hate

ratchedness

(no, spell check... I did not mean wretchedness)


spreads...

and

the more we devour
the more we crave

sluggish
lethargic
restless
ungrateful

Grandma tried to warn us that...

Friends of Friends can be Fatal

their comments

their influence

their inner circle

may not be for your "good"

so

choose people who

inspire

build up

challenge

encourage growth

choose people who 

make you want to

be

a better

you

street art in Aruba (Summer 2016)

Question...

If Jesus was on social media, would you follow Him?