She woke up and decided today was going to be a “rock star day.” ?   Drinking and axe throwing. What could go wrong??     Just watching Saturday morning Rage Against the Machine videos with the kids, as one does, and noticed this TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT sign. Some 20 years ago. Woahhhh.   Okay friends. I need to pick a . . .

It’s funny how little traditions can pop up on vacations in less than a week. Ours became taking a blanket down to the beach and playing games while we watched the sunset. (And of course, virgin drinks at the bar at happy hour.) Last night of summer vacation. Games on the beach. Only one kid on a phone. ? I sure do like these people. I asked the guide if the horses would be safe for kids and he said “we’ll see.” That maybe should have been a clue to how the rides would go. We . . .

Do you unpack your suitcase when you travel? India is my mini-me in more ways than one. ?? Moms of toddlers, take heart. In a matter of years your kids can make you a dinner like this and then beg to watch The Daily Show with you and even queue it up on the ROKU while you check facebook. This stage is my favorite. ?                         What am I stressed out about . . .

Happy Place Karis did not appreciate the Frozen logo on my bargain-bin sunscreen  so she made her own cover for it. Kembe won the “ball of champions” at basketball camp for a second week this summer and decided, all on his own, to give the ball to a friend. Love this kid’s big heart. A post shared by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on Aug 3, 2018 at 4:53pm PDT Kembe won the “ball of champions” at basketball camp for a second week this summer and decided, all on . . .

Man @ozomatli always puts on a good show. ?? ? Loved getting to see my friends in the premeire of #theroadtoedmond today. Congrats to @trippfuller @nathanlovestrees and @jdavidtrotter for a brave and bold film exploring the tricky intersection of faith and sexuality. Name a hotter 50-year-old Prayer Chain lead singer ... @timtaber #careful Don’t recall that passage but good to know. A gorgeous night with a . . .

We went on a corn pilgrimage during intermission of the Pink Floyd cover band and it was everything we ever hoped for and more. #cornjourney #eloteish ? When your kids call bluff on your clever rules. Stick around for more great tips on parenting teens. When you are all excited to clean your closet out but halfway through you just wanna quit and lie down. Eleven inches donated to @locksofloveofficial. This is her second time growing out her hair to donate. A . . .