Friday Night Lights

We've had a strange football season this year. We only have a total of 4 home games. We were out of town for the first. The next two Jordan is/will be out of town...read: Debbie with 2 kids at game by herself :o). The last one is Halloween. I imagine there will be many more ghosts and goblins than "blizzards" at that game. Regardless of our family schedule, Friday night football is still where it's at in this West Texas town. Here's some shots I got before the last home game:





For all of my Belton (5A) friends...yeah, that's the ENTIRE band of the visiting team...and I'm pretty sure it is the high school and junior high combined. Not exactly the Marching 100, nor Tiger Field.

Here's the Blizzard Band:
The best part of football is hitting the concession stand and enjoying a special treat.Momma and her girls heading home at halftime. It was Homecoming and we at least waited until we saw all the girls in their "princess" dresses. Several of Jenae's gymnastics teacher/helpers were on the court. So it was fun to see them.

I'm a Little Cutie...and I Know It!!

J-E-N-A-E

The other day we were writing cards for the birthdays and anniversaries of folks in our church. Jenae often wants to help and people enjoy seeing her "signature" so I let her help. Little did I know she was about to write her name for the first time...all the letters...in the right order. We went ahead and mailed the card, but I did take a picture first! Good job, 'Nae!

August 21, 2008

First Day of School

Jenae started "school" this year. She is going to a Mother's Day Out program one day a week. It is held at the Methodist church in Ballinger. She was very excited about school, regardless of what the pictures show. She was more than thrilled when she got a Princess lunchbox from Homie for her birthday. I'm sure it will make those peanut butter sandwiches taste so much better!

Since I'm playing "catch-up", as always, I'll note that her first day was September 2nd, 2008.

Rollin', Rollin', Rollin'

These pics were taken August 31st. Avery had just turned 4 months old.

Southern Belle

You may remember at the end of last summer Jenae and I traveled with Mimommie up to Pennsylvania in the motorhome for her Sojourn. We had the best time! The driving was fun as well as all the sightseeing we got to do (Amish country, Philadelphia and Hershey).
One of the best parts was getting to meet Mimommie's friends. They are wonderful...and not just because they would go eat ice cream EVERY night. They love the Lord and are using their time and money and lives to serve him.
Well, Jenae hit it off with a couple from Alabama named Ann and Leo. I wish you could hear Ann say "Alabama." It's so cute and d-r-a-w-n out. Love it!
Little did we know then how talented our new friend Ann is. Mimommie called us one day in July and wanted Jenae's measurements. She said Ann wanted to make her a dress. I didn't think a whole lot about it until we received the package in the mail. Then, I couldn't believe my eyes. Who knew a person could actually make something like this!! I knew you could buy it at the store...if you wanted to spend that much money...but...WOW! Check it out:

Thank you, Ann! We love the dress! What an absolutely wonderful gift! May God continue to bless you as you are such a blessing to so many!!

Busted!

So maybe this is why you aren't supposed to use the Bumbo on raised surfaces.

Table Cloth Skirt and Dinner Party Top GIVEAWAY !!!!!!!

Table Cloth Skirt and Dinner Party Top GIVEAWAY !!!!!!!

Future Picasso

No more watercolors for us. I got brave and finally got out the "real" paints her grandparents gave her for her birthday LAST year. I think she loved it! We might take this show on the road...singing and painting.
(This is also my first attempt at video on the blog. Still not sure why it is turned sideways. Sorry.)

And, just so you know the other child is still alive and well...an action shot from the swing:

Thanks, Jenni

We LOVE the new aquarium!!

Silly Faces!

It Shouldn't Be this Hard...

...to get a decent picture of my daughters together. Our Aunt Gaylene gave the girls their first set of matching clothes. They looked so sweet together for church on Sunday, but you'll just have to take my word for it because it was quite difficult to capture all of the "sweetness" in a single photo. Don't believe me?! Just take a look:











Yeah, I told you!! But I did capture three that I thought were worth saving: