Duct Tape Boy!!!

So, our favorite teenager comes home one day and says that he wants to create an outfit to wear that night for Duct Tape Night at church.

Why not! It's not every day your self-conscience teenager wants to dress-up in duct tape. He did want it to be as neat as possible.

We had fun doing it and even though he didn't win the contest, he made us proud that he participated. He even let them tape him up on the gym wall. What could be more fun than that?!

Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Day was WONDERFUL! I think it is my favorite because I see how much my boys watch their father - and how much he spoils me every year! He is so romantic and thoughtful and I know our boys are catching on to that - maybe someday they will have the opportunity to spoil their wives as much as their dad does me.
Anyway this is the most precious picture - it may not look like much - but Dakota woke up early Sat morning and made this toast for me. We didn't have heart cookie cutters so he took ALOT of time cutting this out. Then he topped it with Apple Butter - which he knows I love!




I have always wanted a boquet of "mixed" roses - and yes, Jeremy surprised me with these on Friday at the preschool! They are the most beautiful flowers I have ever seen! This picture doesn't do them justice - but you get the idea. He is very deceptive when it comes to keeping secrets from me!

This was sitting under the flowers on Sat. and yes my boys thought it was the funniest thing ever! They were saying it for days - I guess there are worse things for them to be saying - I think they just liked the "look" I gave them each time! It was alot of fun around here and I'm so thankful for a husband that cares so much and shows it in so many ways!

Sat. night we went with Jeremy and Felicia to The Lodge for dinner. It was so great to get out with them again! We always have so much fun together with way too much laughing involved!

It was great food and great entertainment and a wonderfully romantic setting. And yes Jeremy even asked me to dance - it took him awhile but we had so much fun!

My Husband - My Hero

I had eye surgery last Friday and was it an experience!! To say the least my "recovery" time was a little difficult. The doctor said that a small percentage say that it is the worst experience of their life - YES that was me! Well, my wedding vows came to mind - you know the part about "in sickness and in health". I could not open my eyes for approx. 24 hours and also in extreme pain. Jeremy came and basically helped me keep from going insane. He made sure my meds were taken at EXACTLY the right times, made sure the kids were taken care of, and helped me with everyting (I will never take "seeing" for granted ever again!), he held me until sleep came my way, he spoon fed me potato soup, and most importantly he prayed for me. I am sure he did a lot more - but I can't remember much more - the days are all a blur.
And now it is Tuesday and I am doing much better! Halleluiah!!!! I was very worried there for awhile.
My husband - my hero! I can never thank him enough for everything he does, not only when I'm sick, but every other day too! My husband is the most awesome man and I just want him to know how much I love him!!!!!!

Wyatt meets the Wild West

Wanted to share some pics of the cutest little boy ever! Well, besides my 3 precious boys that is! Wyatt came and spent the night with us on Friday. We had SO much fun! He kept us busy and rolling with laughter all night and the next day too! It definitely brought back memories of when mine were 2 yrs old. The questions that never end, the sippy cups, diaper bags, wet wipes, car seats, nap times, and who could forget "the diaper changes"! Those of you that still have 2 yr olds - it does get better but cherrish these times for they won't be here for very long.

Do I have 3 boys or 4????????

Basketball

Well, one basketball season is over and now one is starting! Dylan has had a great season! His last game was last night and they won!! 44 to 15 they played against Winfield. Dylan scored 4 points and was great!

Now we start Damon's first year of basketball. He is playing Upward Basketball. They don't keep score(but Daddy does) and there are no fouls called. So you can imagine 7 & 8 yr olds free to play however they see it! We thought it would be a good start for him to learn the game before he gets into the "competitive league". He is having a great time and he even knew some of the boys on his team.

At his first game - My best friend's daughter: Lizzie was a beautiful cheerleader for the teams!
Go Lizzie!!!

GNO!!!!!

O.K. so last night we had our first "Girls Night Out" of 2009, and oh my goodness I haven't laughed that much since "last year"! LOL Happy Birthday Amy & Michelle!!!!
I woke up this morning thinking how blessed I am to have such wonderful, close friends. They are some of the most encouraging friends I have ever had and I want them all to know how much I appreciate them as my GNO girls!!!!
I could have had the most terrible day and by the end of the night - everything is wonderful and life is good - even with its "challenges"! I truly believe God has brought us together for a reason - even if its just to brighten each other up with a little laughter! I would drop everything to help any of these 5 ladies, if they ever needed anything! And that is what it is all about!
Thank you for a great time and I hope you all have a great day!

Looking Back

Well this is the time of year when you are looking back at a year gone by, so.....
This has been a REALLY rough year for us! I remember the start of 2008... we had no idea where we were going to live. That in itself was the most stressful time of my life. But God has shown Himself very faithful to us. I know in my head that we should not have worried - but my heart was VERY worried. God has provided us with this beautiful house and has shown Himself faithful in providing a way for us to pay each month's rent.
The Summer started out great as a friend of ours provided us a way to have a wonderful vacation! Big Cedar was definitely the highlight of the year. We were able to go just after God moved us into this house and we sure did need a time to reconnect as a family. It was a once in a lifetime memory for us and the kids.
The summer was tight and we scraped by with help from family. We had to find creative ways to have outings as family fun - but all-in-all the kids had a fun one.
Soccer starts!!!! With all three boys playing we were again stretched beyond belief. Six to eight practices a week, Dylan reffing games and then our games on top of that. It seemed we were living and breathing S O C C E R! Oh and then football starts at school for Dylan. So then we added football practices four times a week plus in town and out of town games. I can't believe we made it withour forgetting something. My calendar sure was used! We just took it one day at a time I guess.
And then it's over!!! A little break is all we need, but straight into basketball we go! It is a lot easier now though because only Dylan plays and he practices at school and then just walks home when he's done. Out of town games are fun now - we call them our weekly date night with the kids! (always Mexican food!)
Christmas has been WONDERFUL! Christmas Eve we were able to go to Glen Rose to see Jeremy's Papaw. He is 93 and is a wonderful man. We haven't been able to go there for Christmas Eve in about 5 years - so we were very excited to go! The boys and Jeremy got to see cousins that they haven't seen in years.
WE have so enjoyed being home with the boys. We actually spent a night making Christmas Cookies - the icing got kinda messy but hey we had a blast! Playing games has been nonstop around here. Monopoly, Guess Who?, Basketball, Wii Fit, and Football are just a few faves to be named.
So now here we are starting 2009 - Jeremy and I have said it has got to be better than 2008 - but looking back we have learned a lot about each other and most importantly about our God! It is great to be able to say "He's still workin' on us!"
Here's wishing everyone a Happy New Year!