mariemurphy
Marie Murphy was raised in East Texas. She got her degree in Family and Child Development and Psychology from Stephen F. Austin State University in 2006. Marie worked for the Adult Protective Services as an investigator and then at Community Healthcore as a caseworker. She met her amazingly wonderful husband, Frank, in 2013. She is now a stay at home mama to their beautiful 3-year-old, Jackson; he loves exploring, climbing, being outside and entertaining…to say the least and she has two bonus kids; Ben studying psychology in college and Elliot playing varsity tennis in high school. Marie also takes care of 2 cats, 2 dogs and a fish. She loves being with her family, hosting dinners, laughing, talking with friends, working out, being outdoors, cooking and writing.
Let’s Go Camping! | East Texas Moms
Weenie roasts, roasting marshmallows, campfires, fishing, swimming, being under the stars, the quiet stillness of nature; all of this describes the perfect family activity…
Camping
We camped as a family throughout my childhood and I have...
Welcome Back | East Texas Moms
February 17, 2020. That was the last time I had been into a public place prior to August 17. On February 17th, I had to go into a Walgreens to make a photocopy for my...
Pieces of You | East Texas Moms
As many of you know, my precious grandmother, Maw, passed away in February. We recently began the process of going through her things and organizing her home.
The home where she was born in the...
21 Dads, 21 Stories
What do you think when you hear the word "father"? I think provider, protector and leader. As Father's Day approached I began to think of dads and what they have to say about being...
A Class of Their Own | East Texas Moms
The final semester for the Class of 2020 is in the books and one for the books.
COVID-19 made its entrance onto the world stage and changed the blueprint for everything. When it’s your senior year...
It’s One for the Books | East Texas Moms
The final semester for the Class of 2020 is in the books and one for the books.
COVID-19 made its entrance onto the world stage and changed the blueprint for everything. When it’s your senior...
Read. Read. Read. Repeat. | East Texas Moms
As many parents know, their kiddos love to be read the same books over and over. Sometimes four to five times a night, and if you’re lucky… maybe more. I have compiled a list of...
The Art of Seeing the Good | East Texas Moms
I am a recovering pessimist.
Seeing the good and thinking positive is difficult for me. I have to work hard at being positive; especially if it involves me and mine. For years, I have heard...
The Magic of Cousins | East Texas Moms
Cousins. Your first friends. Your built-in friends for life. This magical experience of "cousins" is already happening with Jackson and cousins, Layla and Olivia. Or, I should say "Yaya and Yivie".
My grandma "Maw" passed...