Last Weekend

Last weekend was a busy & very fun time! Mom & Dad came in for a late dinner. Joel & Christy came in for bedtime. It was quite crowded but nice to have them here. After a small breakfast, we went to Los Amigos in Grapevine for mom's birthday brunch. We walked into this small local restaurant & 8 ladies called my name! There was a table full of my former co-workers from Dove who had participated in a fun run. How fun to briefly visit with them!



After our meal, we had a few errands & divided up boys/girls. The girls then rushed home to prepare for Christy's baby shower for "Blueberry." My cousin, Jenny, & soon to be cousin, Caroline, also joined us. We had a great time seeing her family & visiting with her friends. Poor Roxy (Christy's mom) had a hard time getting there so we all enjoyed visiting & eating until she got there. Christy received a lot of great gifts including some BU clothes!



That night Joel & Christy stayed with her family & Leah came to spend time with us. Although David & I did go out for a dinner alone since the babysitters were free! :) Who could blame us? Of course, we went to OTB-free dinner!



We had a good time celebrating mom's ?? birthday. She isn't 60 though! She is a young "Grammy" who got a new Betta fish for work named "Smile" from John David. She also got some frozen meals & a cross for her yard.



It was a fun weekend & we enjoyed sharing it with my family! The next time we'll see them is when the "Blueberry" is born in March in San Antonio.



The only picture I got last weekend was on my phone at the Apple store on Sunday. Here are the boys playing while David was getting a new phone. How cute do they look playing on computers in matching outfits? :)

The Commander in Chief

Last Tuesday was the change of powers in Washington D.C. It was very bittersweet in my opinion. I was thrilled to be home and able to watch most of everything that went on that day! School was out (to balance Monday holidays) so the boys and I were home all day long. Drew had also been diagnosed with RSV the day before so we really couldn't go anywhere.

I grew up the daughter of an American History major who gave lectures where ever we went including the National Air & Space Museum in D.C. when I was in 7th grade. Yes, my dad excited about being in the museum 5 times in one week started lecturing about the planes in one of the rooms. A mom & child started following him while my mom, brother, sister & I hung back laughing at him. They thought he was a tour guide and were very appreciative! He looked around at the end of the so-called tour disturbed he didn't see us but glad someone enjoyed it. We still laugh at him for this experience!!!

I am not excited about this president but I appreciate the historical value of electing a new president. I never thought about electing a black president. To me, a woman president would happen next. I still keep holding onto one of my girlfriends (C.C.) from Bossier City who wanted to be the first woman president. I don't even know where she is now. The traditions were exciting to watch as well as all of the politicians in one place being very cordial to one another. Michelle could have worn a more patriotic color and Laura was almost boring in her grey. What is up with coats without buttons? I loved the new cars, helicopter, coffee together with Obama's & Bush's, Aretha Franklin's performance. It was also nice to hear all of the history associated with the BIG day.

I am very nervous with this president what changes will happen. I could have told you 4 years ago the next president would have been a democrat. I think people were tired of republicans in the office. It was evident when the senate changed from republican to democrat. The first Friday he was in office the president signed a bunch of bills with the press, after the press left he signed an abortion bill allowing abortions. It saddened me to think the changes are already happening. Since my brother is a pilot in the Air Force, I hope no big changes are headed for the military. I know Guantanamo Bay is being shut down. I do think he will do good in reforming gas emissions from cars as long as I don't have to give up my SUV soon. But I think the next time I buy a vehicle it should be more green (Hybrid, FlexFuel, etc.).

My boys played very well that day allowing me to be glued to the TV. I would call my mom every once in a while to catch her up since she was at work & interested. I knew dad would have really been interested but was teaching although I know he would have preferred to been sitting in front of the TV. :)

Distracted...

I guess you can say I have been a little distracted this past month. David and I have been looking for a new home for over a year. Our realtor & friend, Stephanie, has been taking us out to look at houses about every few months to help us narrow down which neighborhoods we like in Coppell. Our goal in moving is to shorten David's commute and also increase the size of our home. We are very fortunate that we don't have to move by a certain time. It has been fun looking at homes, some are beautiful and others are not a fit for us (junky, small yard, choppy design, etc).

The weekend before Christmas we looked at a home that has been on the market since the summer. After several contracts, it still hasn't sold. Their bank is very uncooperative. We have submitted 3 offers and none have been accepted. We have continued to look at other homes but none we have liked as much. We also looked at a house that was on the market last year. Evidently the new owners are moving and we still really like the house.

We have spent time in prayer seeking God's guidance. We have a peace from God but we hold on to the hope of moving soon.

Cloverland Bowl

For the second year in a row, our family has had a football game on December 23rd involving three different generations! Each team had a captain and members of each generation which is really quite funny! The weather was misty & cold throughout the whole game.


We drove in late last year but "Dish-Towel Dave" still played a great game even injuring himself for a play.

Our plan this year was to get there early to play but plans changed Monday afternoon. John David got a fever which caused us to change plans. The family played without us and David's team lost. Check out this year's pictures on my cousin Jenny's blog.

We hope and promise to be there next year!!! I hope nothing comes up!

A Christmas Tree

Here are some cute pictures from us getting a tree:

Like Father, like son:

Christmas Program

Our school Christmas program was a hit this year! I got to be a teacher and mom in the same night and David was a videographer. I had decided to ask a friend to watch Drew so that it would be easier. The Four Year old classes dressed up as the nativity scene and the Three Year old classes were in their Christmas best. John David was a Wise Man. The cutest, of course! Since he didn't perfom at the choir program he said if I didn't watch him, he would perform. I assured him I would watch my class. He actually sang and participated with the rest of the students albeit not super enthusiastically but good enough for me!

I'm back...

I got fussed at this weekend by my mom for not updating my blog for a month! I promise to work on it this week. ;)

Here are some pics to get started:

Gramma rousing the sick boy out of bed Christmas morning.

Drew (wearing my dad's very old football helmet) with Uncle Joel & Aunt CC.

Drew terrified of Santa who came to visit on the 23rd at Granny's.

My little wiseman who actually sang in this year's school Christmas program!