Kirsten C

Kirsten C
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Kirsten C. was born and raised in Texas Hill Country. After becoming a hopelessly devoted Bobcat and earning a degree in Mass Communications-Public Relations at Texas State University, she was wooed by the never-ending culinary options and vibrant street art of Houston and became a transplant. By day she is a marketing enthusiast for a downtown engineering firm, and by night, an over-the-top {and unashamed} dog mom. She and her husband William are licensed foster parents—advocating for children and families—who hope to one day grow their family through adoption. You can follow their unruly journey on their blog, Cornell Chaos. When she’s not trying a new restaurant, playing behind the lens of a Cannon, piddling in the yard, or scouring markets for hidden gems, Kirsten is often found teaching student ministry through Kingsland Baptist Church or escaping at a local coffee spot.
A photograph of a husband and wife sitting at a restaurant with a dessert with a lit candle in front of him.

Cake Me:: My Husband Doesn’t Do Birthdays

I. Love. Birthdays. I love everything about them:: the hype, decorations, picking the theme, specialty cakes, the perfect venue. There’s a special sensation that jets up my spine when I’m around a celebration and...

Fostering Sadie:: How Our Rescue Became a Foster Support Dog

There are all kinds of things tossed your way when you begin the journey to becoming a foster parent—and afterward. You are required to take hours of training both in-person and online in order...

The Forgotten Moms:: Mothering is Never Temporary

Let’s be honest, friends. We’re friends, right? I had entirely different words all written. I wanted to tell you about how Mother’s Day flat out stinks sometimes. It hurts to feel like you live...

Dear Superhero:: Call Your Mom

Dear Superhero, You are adventurous, sometimes fearless {much to Mimi’s dismay and your dad’s delight}. But your heart is tender and your words are kind. You are selective with your hugs, which makes them all...
Houston Moms Blog "Oh the Places You’ll Go:: Advice for Living a Seussical Life" #houstonmomsblog #momsaroundhouston

Oh the Places You’ll Go:: Advice for Living a Seussical Life

March 2 is recognized as Read Across America Day, also known as Dr. Seuss Day. The day is a call to motivate all children to read, and also to celebrate the legacy of the...

Losing a Legend:: Mary Higgins Clark, the Queen of Suspense

A fixture on best-seller lists for decades, Mary Higgins Clark died at the graceful age of 92 on the last day of January after seeing the calendar roll into 2020. I’ve always been a voracious...

The Important Thing About Moms

...But the most important thing about mom is that she loves me. When our most recent foster kiddos came to us, they let it be known that books were a rarity in their house. Being...
Changing the Sheets

Changing the Sheets

Less than an hour ago I held you for the last time. I felt your tears roll down my neck as you pressed your cheek against mine and your toddler fingers tangled in my...

Cancer Scars:: A Survivor’s Daughter

We don’t talk about it. There are no parades or yearly celebratory posts. No bumper stickers or two-story pink ribbons adorning the front lawn. She prefers to keep it pretty quiet. Almost like it...

The Mess Behind the Mean Girl:: Dig a Little Deeper

Her name still makes my right eye twitch and the hair on my arms stand at attention. Theresa. Such a foul human being {I’m sure she’s not. Like any rotten antagonist, she likely grew...