3rd tooth

John David lost his 3rd tooth tonight thanks to his brother, Drew! John's top two teeth have been wiggly for a few weeks but one has been barely hanging on for the past 48 hours. We have been encouraging John David to pull it or let us pull it. But he wouldn't hear of it! He was very proud of himself when he could twist it sideways.

Tonight Drew had climbed on the couch and John David was following him when Drew's foot caught the very loose tooth. It popped out! John David was initially upset that his brother kicked it out rather than letting him pulling it out on his own but afterward he thought it was cool. I think he would have liked him to get the other tooth out, too!

John David can't wait for the money! The boys are headed to Oklahoma tomorrow to spend time with my parents this week. I really wanted the (Texas) Tooth Fairy to come rather than miss that special opportunity! Of course, who knows how much money the Oklahoma Tooth Fairy would have left?

(Gloria, it happened about 30 minutes after I got off the phone with you!)

Moving...

Our house is finally on contract!!! We had over 50 showings and an offer finally came through. While we were working our first offer and countering, another buyer wanted to make an offer. Our first offer was too far so all parties agreed to walk away. The other offer was good but we didn't agree on things for a while. After we signed two days later, we discovered that they were working another offer. We were pretty disappointed and discouraged. (VBS started.) Three days later they wanted to agree to the offer. After we signed the paperwork, the inspection was 24 hours later.

After the inspection, they asked for everything to be fixed! Lots of things were very minor except for several windows that need to be replaced. We are learning alot about selling, our home, and repairs. I still feel like a property virgin and we have been home owners for nearly 8 years!

Meanwhile, we found a really good home. By the time we started inquiring about it, we discovered there were already 2 other offers. We made an offer with a contingency since our house hasn't closed. We were their second choice. Oh well. There is a "fixer-upper" we've been looking at for a while but I think we have moved on from that house. It needs painted, the pool is filthy, and all the flooring has to be replaced before moving in (huge expense)!

We have been looking at houses on the internet and in person. Our realtor has been very patient and helpful. Who else can call or text at 7 am or as late as 10 pm! Of course did I mention her family is good friends with our whole family!

The boys are headed out of town next weekend. I plan to start packing and looking at apartments. Do we want to go to an apartment? No, but we don't want to settle! We would rather be in an apartment than settle on any home.

I will do my best to keep you better updated!

Memorial Weekend

We headed to Lake Winnsboro this weekend with the Turner's. The kiddos had a great time. We did swim and John David had the best time jumping in, getting out, and running to jump in again. The guys fished, we talked, slept, relaxed, and talked some more. It rained a little but cleared up too. Since rain was in the forecast I brought water guns & other inside toys in case we need some fun! The water guns were a hit with all 4 kids! Stephanie and I were smarter this year & bought each kid a life jacket which was required anytime we went on the pier. It was a little more relaxing from that perspective. No one seemed to mind except maybe Jack who looked cute!

Yes, that is Drew squirting his 85-year-old great-grandmother who loved every minute of it! She would run away pretending to hide and giggle as she got squirted! I love my Grandmother (Gigi)!

Luckily this year, I didn't get eaten up by the bugs! :) We ate good including fried catfish on Lake Fork.

Since no one lives at the lake there is always maintanence work that has to be done.

Here is a cute pic of the older kids...

Remember we always get a cute one of them at sunset.

All of the kids

The last morning John David drew fish so he and Natalee could fish. How adorable!

Easter 2009

Sunday was Easter. What a wonderful day to celebrate our Risen Lord!! We had 3 Easter egg hunts the week leading up to Easter!

On Tuesday, MGM, got together at the Savage's to celebrate with an egg hunts, dinner, a craft, and decrating a cookie. It was so much fun! Thanks, Mandi! My boys kept showing the others how to climb the walls in their backyard!

On Thursday was our school egg hunts. I didn't make it out for Drew's hunt but I did get some pics on his way back to class. I did get to see John David's class which was fun. My students had a good time, too.

Saturday was our church's egg hunt at a local park that my boys had never been to before. The morning started off cold and listening to the Easter Resurection story which got a little long for preschool boys with a basket.

Notice the "hats"...

John David kept asking, "Dad, when can we go play at the park?" My boys got bored and it was cute to watch Drew pray in his Daddy's arms.

The Big Day...

Tuesday, March 17th is the BIG DAY-Christy is being induced! Whohoo!!!! Little Blueberry has not wanted to make her entrance so the doctors are going to encourage her to come out tomorrow! Christy was due March 7th which came and went without much fanfare. She has been walking and walking trying to get her to come but it hasn't worked. Her sonogram, stress test, and fluid levels were OK which is why they let her leave the hospital this afternoon but told her to report at 5:30 am tomorrow.

Mom & Dad went down on Saturday after making a stop here to hug "their boys". Leah was there last Friday. Roxy, Christy's mom, made it there this afternoon. We are very excited to make it down there Thursday.

I know it will be hard tomorrow not to be down there experiencing it all with everyone else! I will be on the phone most of tomorrow waiting for answers and her progression. I do know Christy & Blueberry are in good hands-God's hands! Pray for a safe delivery for everyone and calm nerves including my brother!

I also can't wait to find out her name.............

It's official-our house is for sale!!!

The sign went up Monday morning and box went on Sunday night after pictures were taken of our home!

A range of emotions has occured the past few days once we decided to put it on the market last weekend. Once Stephanie showed us the lockbox and talked about a sign in the yard, David and I looked at each other like this is really real!

We have debated for a couple of months whether it was time to move or stay. From a few blogs ago you might know we have been looking and put a few offers on a certain home. That home is still not on the market but there has been another house but we are still unsure as to if we want to put an offer towards the sellers. We are very selective in the city, size of the house, size of yard, and many other things. This week we even started thinking about Flower Mound as well as Coppell.

Right now our focus is our own home. Since we don't have a peace about making an offer we have decided to try to sell ours. We have even agreed to live in an apartment temporarily until it is time for us to buy a new home.

It is all in God's hands! We know he will take care of us and lead us in the right direction. Pray for us and let us know if anyone wants a fabulous 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 living, real hardwood floors, and a huge yard!

We were at Walmart when Stephanie put out the sign which was quiet interesting to see when we got home. As you can tell by John David's hands we were buying things to prepare our home to be sold-Magic Erasers, candles, air freshners, and even a few plants. (He is also holding ziploc bags.) We haven't anyone look yet but there is an Open House on Sunday from 2-4 pm.

What is this?

Can you guess what this picture is?

I'll fill you in later.

Yes, it's true!