Allison Ezell
Allison and her husband, Blake, grew up in Dallas and made the move to the 'burbs in 2010 when she began teaching middle school in Frisco. After attending Texas A&M for her undergrad, Allison came back to Dallas to pursue her Master’s in Education from SMU. She has a huge love of writing and taught everything from preschool to eighth grade before obtaining her certification as a Pediatric Sleep Consultant. Today, McKinney is home for her circus which includes three children (four if you count her husband) and a troublemaking lab. Allison and her husband are both passionate about orphan care and adoption, a calling that led them to their adopted son from China and to pursue their foster care licensing during the pandemic. Keep up with all her shenanigans on Instagram!
When It’s More than Just a Head Tilt: Our Journey with Torticollis
Let me paint a picture for you of where we were about six years ago today. Our baby girl, Kate, is six weeks old with what appears to be the beginnings of colic. She...
New Hope Christian Academy :: Individualized Instruction in an Urban Setting
Have you ever wondered if your child is getting lost in the mix? If you're anything like me, I've often worried that my children aren't truly seen and known in their class of 20+...
When The World Tells My Daughter Lies
This week, I dropped my six-year-old daughter off at her first day of Kindergarten. She is our middle child and only girl, so like many of you, my emotions were all over the place.
On...
From Strangers to Neighbors to Friends
We dreamed of block parties.
Two years ago this month, we moved into a brand new house on a block that was unfinished. We had been working with a builder tirelessly for the last eight...
Under $30 Summer Skincare Survival Guide
I'm going to go ahead and get all the usual caveats out of the way before I dive in. I'm not a dermatologist, none of this is sponsored, it may not work for everyone,...
The Real Reason We’re A Baseball Family
Growing up, my husband never played baseball. He always thought it looked boring and slow compared to some of the faster-paced sports like basketball or football. He was also the youngest of three boys,...
Reflections from a First-Time Field Trip Chaperone
Well, friends, I lived.
It wasn't my finest hour(s), but we all survived.
I can officially say I've chaperoned an elementary school field trip.
And now? Now I’m sitting here with my three o’clock coffee in hand,...
How Hanging Up a Coat Changed Everything
This past December, I sat in my living room completely overwhelmed by clutter. I needed to pick up because company was coming the next day, but I really didn't know where to start. So...