Saturday, December 9, 2017

They Say We Brought It With Us

The biggest snowstorm in the past three decades.  I didn't believe it, especially when they were like the last snow storm like this was in the late 80's.  Yay, that's not three decades, I thought.  Then I did the math.  Crap - age is sneaking up on me. 

It was only two and a half inches when said and done, but it was a tender mercy from Heavenly Father that our family needed.  We were beyond ecstatic.  The whole state was. We played in it, built snowmen, and had snowball fights.  I told the kids to play while they could because it wouldn't last. 

And although the next morning it was still there, that morning dawned bright and sunny.  They played some more before the bus came, but being Texas the heat came, it all melted, but it wasn't quickly or easily forgotten - by anyone.  And everyone who hears we just moved here from PA says, you brought the snow with you.

Well I don't know about that, but I wouldn't mind if it stayed with me year after year.  I don't need a lot.  Just the anticipation that builds, and a little accumulation, to remind you of your childhood, to allow you to play, to experience the miracle of snow!

Monday, December 4, 2017

Celebrating With Friends...

Issac is a master at making friends.  And although school is rough because he has no friends in his classes, he has still made friends in Church and school.  So four short months after we moved here, he invites 8 little boys to his party.  Seven are able to come!  They watch movies, play in the backyard, ply him with presents.  It is a brief reprieve from what has been a hard move for him.

Friday, December 1, 2017

Issac - Another Year, Another Number

Big 12

What's your favorite thing to do?
Hang out with the Deacons

What do you want to be when you grow up? 
A Vet

What is your favorite food?
Crepes, tacos, and oatmeal

Who do you like to hang out with?
The Deacons

What do you do really well? 
Swimming, not running

What makes you laugh?
"I'm not sure, nothing really" (as he giggles), "No, why would you pick that, Tickles"

What is the best time of day?
When we get home from school

What are you afraid of?
School

What do you like to do with your family?
Ice Skating, board games, TV watching marathons

What do you like to learn about?
Science, Student Leadership


Where do you like to go?
Anywhere but school

What is your favorite book?
Just books by James Patterson

If you could have one wish, what would it be?
To never have to go to school again.

Thursday, November 30, 2017

November Is Already Over

 Sleeping children make my heart melt!
 Thanksgiving treats - chocolate pecan pie; Isabella made turkey cupcakes!
 Scouts are asked to lead the flag ceremony at the city 5K!
 During Thanksgiving, we run, play Turkey bowl, and run some more.
 Post meal naps
 Boerne Parade with the Youth Group and Nativity Float
 Helping to safely remove limbs from a big tree that hangs over Nana and Grandpa's house!
Texas plates now grace my car.

Monday, November 27, 2017

It's So Fun When Friends Come to Visit

Visiting tourist attractions and cool geographical features.  Finding the largest cinnamon roll to eat.  Talking, playing, laughing and just remembering why we have been friends for so many year!

Thursday, November 23, 2017

Grateful November

1. The Atonement - the older I get, and the better I get, the more I realize I need it.
2. Travis - he is my idea of perfection
3. Isabella - my enthusiastic joiner
4. Wyatt - my sensitive searcher
5. Issac - my optimistic outdoor enthusiast
6. Kody - my empathetic teaser
7. My family [shout out to Ebet]
8. That our new house feels like home
9. My friends - I'm sure I've said this a hundred times but I've got the best ones in the whole world and I hope each one of you know how much I can't live without you.
10. Jennifer Canada - thank you for all the rides, for all the breakfasts, and for all the care you give to Isabella.  We adore you.
11. Exercise Buddies - whether it's running or walking or combination of both I love you girls.  Mary Lunt, Jennifer Bowling, Heather Maloney
12. Weekend getaways with the hubster
13. Food [YUM]
14. Aging - I like myself better every year, so the number means nothing to me.
15. My husband, Mr. Fix It.  He saves us thousands every year.
16. The Sun - I'm a heliophile
17. Books, books, and books
18. Sleep - I'll never feel like I have enough but I'll take every minute I can.
19. Service and anyone who has given it to me - it's my love language
20. Hard work - nothing feels better than getting to the other side of it
21. My country - if we sing, talk, or speak on it, I'm all tears.  It's the best in the world.
22. Modern appliances - allows me more time with my kids
23. Thanksgiving - the best holiday of the year and a kick off to a month long kindness spree

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Activity Day Fun

These girls really are the light in my world.
They are fun and faithful!
Anxious to learn and help and play.
They are enthusiastic and energetic!