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Catch up day at our house.
The only day we try to not leave the entire day.
Mornings are lazy, afternoons fairly productive.
Somehow the only day the yard dude makes it to our house and almost always right after I put the kids down for a nap ;)
Consist of laundry, laundry, and more laundry from the past week and T's trips.
The one day I try to rest WITH my kids.
The one night we all reserve for one another, last before Dad leaves.
The day I catch up on e-mails, phone calls, and try to do a little reading. Usually consists of a considerable amount of sibling arguments.
We watch the most amount of television/DVDs.
I for some reason still get excited that its the weekend. Why? Its not like we sleep in. Usually just as busy as the rest of the week with various activities like birthday parties and such. I guess its because of so many years of the opposite I still think its supposed to be restful. Someday it will be again!
I do however get excited about the next day b/c we have made a tradition of doughnut breakfasts on the way to get the van for the next trip!
Are sometimes date day.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Little T man
Trent took Ty with him to Granbury, where the Women's tournament is this week. When they got there, there was a carnival and this is what I just got on my phone! My parents are meeting him after church tomorrow and taking him while Trent is at the tournament! What a lucky dog! I was misssing him already but this picture just made me so happy that he is having such a blast with his Daddy. Trent told me they went on a few other rides and down a big slide in potato sacks. They both got to have more fun than they even thought they would! I just had to share.............sorry I couldn't resist. Olivia and I just got back from Sonic while our house was shown and are about to have baths and paint our nails, it just doesn't get much girlier than that!
Friday, March 28, 2008
Details over the past few weeks....
Well as you can tell by the pictures below, we had a great Spring Break! It was the most relaxing one ever. I unfortuanately got sick with something, but that made for more time just at the house and being with my parents- who were a huge help! I was able to see some highschool friends Sunday and we had a little celebration for Holly who will be having a boy at the end of May at our usual celebration place, La Madeline! We took a day trip up to Gainsville to retrieve T's suit and it was an added plus to stop at a beautiful park for the kids to play and to ride the train with Pop and Cita! That next weekend we went out to Mansfield to my friend Linnea's church where they had a big egg hunt (they put the GOOD candy in like kit kats and stuff!), petting zoo, bounce houses, crafts, face painting, games, etc. The kids LOVED it! As you can see Ty got to feed a pig and not pictured, a goat, pony, chickens, and bunnies! Liv got to hold a bunny and feed ducks too. We went to church with my parents Sunday and came home and had a beautiful Easter dinner. We got home that night and went right back to our crazy busy lives!
T got back Tuesday night late which was an eventful evening to be a whole other post in itself. I got to spend the morning with him Thursday running errands and taking pictures of farms and his all time favorite, The Weinerschnitzel (sp?) I could not taste anything anyway so I said okay! It was really nice to have that time with him. Putting off house work to do it was very much worth it!!! I had really missed my man!
The most exciting thing this past week is that our Bum and Em had their baby girls!!!! They came Tuesday evening and are just beautiful and perfect!!! I will wait to post pics or details so that Em can on her blog but we were SOOOOO thrillled to be there for their arrival and to have two new cousins!!! I am excited at the fact that there will probably always be some holding time for me since there are two!
Well today is reality, L A U N D R Y !!!! I had A TON to catch up on. We have just had the best day and are all still in our jammies!!!! I have been leisurly drinking coffee and switching loads. Its all dreary and a cool front came through. Somehow on days like this I don't feel as guilty for just 'staying' in! We will probably get out late this afternoon for a coke and to do an errand. We have had lots of showings lately so that has prevented me from getting as much done during the week. Please be saying some prayers about that.
We also had the blessing of recieving a television from Trent's grandparents! Its practically new, they only had it a week or so before purchasing a different one. Its REALLY nice!!!! So we have re-joined the world in knowing what is going on with things such as American Idol! Our break from television was a good one though and we don't watch the new one as much- but its nice to have ;) I actually took up reading again and the kids didn't miss it at all! Now they just watch morning shows and occassionally in the evening AI. T and I were never big t.v. people, we don't even have a 'regular' show that we watch and we are not here enough to get into anything but I enjoy seeing the news before bed again! God provided like He always does. We don't NEED a t.v. but are blessed to have one, and are thankful for the giving people in our lives! He has been teaching us a lot lately about wants and needs. I am starting to find contentment in many areas of my life. That is totally God and NOT ME!!!!
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
T got back Tuesday night late which was an eventful evening to be a whole other post in itself. I got to spend the morning with him Thursday running errands and taking pictures of farms and his all time favorite, The Weinerschnitzel (sp?) I could not taste anything anyway so I said okay! It was really nice to have that time with him. Putting off house work to do it was very much worth it!!! I had really missed my man!
The most exciting thing this past week is that our Bum and Em had their baby girls!!!! They came Tuesday evening and are just beautiful and perfect!!! I will wait to post pics or details so that Em can on her blog but we were SOOOOO thrillled to be there for their arrival and to have two new cousins!!! I am excited at the fact that there will probably always be some holding time for me since there are two!
Well today is reality, L A U N D R Y !!!! I had A TON to catch up on. We have just had the best day and are all still in our jammies!!!! I have been leisurly drinking coffee and switching loads. Its all dreary and a cool front came through. Somehow on days like this I don't feel as guilty for just 'staying' in! We will probably get out late this afternoon for a coke and to do an errand. We have had lots of showings lately so that has prevented me from getting as much done during the week. Please be saying some prayers about that.
We also had the blessing of recieving a television from Trent's grandparents! Its practically new, they only had it a week or so before purchasing a different one. Its REALLY nice!!!! So we have re-joined the world in knowing what is going on with things such as American Idol! Our break from television was a good one though and we don't watch the new one as much- but its nice to have ;) I actually took up reading again and the kids didn't miss it at all! Now they just watch morning shows and occassionally in the evening AI. T and I were never big t.v. people, we don't even have a 'regular' show that we watch and we are not here enough to get into anything but I enjoy seeing the news before bed again! God provided like He always does. We don't NEED a t.v. but are blessed to have one, and are thankful for the giving people in our lives! He has been teaching us a lot lately about wants and needs. I am starting to find contentment in many areas of my life. That is totally God and NOT ME!!!!
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
A little brag
because I can and I will!
T will be on his way home in another hour or so with the girl's who got FIRST PLACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOHOOOOOO!!!!! Way to go girls! He is so proud of them and I am poud for him and of him.
Go HERE for the whole story.
I think when people hear that he is now a golf coach, they often think it is a cush job. Not so much. There are rewarding times though and this is one of them. The most rewarding thing about his job is making a difference in college kids lives for Christ. This can be physically and emotionally exhausting but what an opportunity! This is what I am MOST proud of in Trent. He does it well and this is obviously meant to be. He has made a lot of sacrifices and I truely believe God is blessing him because of it and for taking a leap of faith.
He is in his second year of being a coach and has already encountered MANY challenges and done so with such grace. He is a different man and grown so much during this time. Trent has taken a very different carreer path than even he ever imagined. If you know me well you know I am not a lover of change, although I have learned to adapt considering who I am married to! I would never go to unfamilar territory. Trent has not only done that but excelled in all of them! His women's team went to Nationals last year and its looking like they have a great shot at it again this year. They are making school history.
This is the hardest time of year for our family, we miss him so much when he is gone four days of every week. When he is in town he leaves before the sun comes up and comes home after it has set because of workouts, practice and recruiting thrown in there as well. Cush it is defianately not. He does have some flexibility though. The boy is exhausted and still finds time to bring me diet cokes and chocolate (yes I see the irony there) at school, take Ty to the movies, and make room for a date night at least once a month. Because of his Spring and Fall seasons he is completely available for all the holidays and all summer long! Well with the exception of budgetting and more recruiting, but still such a blessing to have him during those times.
I just couldn't be more proud of him. He is an incredible person and this 'job' or should I say, passion, has just made this more and more visible. Its not a job, its a life. More than that its an opportunity. At the same time he is providing for our family. He is doing so in many ways, not just financially. Way to go Coach Phillips!
T will be on his way home in another hour or so with the girl's who got FIRST PLACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOHOOOOOO!!!!! Way to go girls! He is so proud of them and I am poud for him and of him.
Go HERE for the whole story.
I think when people hear that he is now a golf coach, they often think it is a cush job. Not so much. There are rewarding times though and this is one of them. The most rewarding thing about his job is making a difference in college kids lives for Christ. This can be physically and emotionally exhausting but what an opportunity! This is what I am MOST proud of in Trent. He does it well and this is obviously meant to be. He has made a lot of sacrifices and I truely believe God is blessing him because of it and for taking a leap of faith.
He is in his second year of being a coach and has already encountered MANY challenges and done so with such grace. He is a different man and grown so much during this time. Trent has taken a very different carreer path than even he ever imagined. If you know me well you know I am not a lover of change, although I have learned to adapt considering who I am married to! I would never go to unfamilar territory. Trent has not only done that but excelled in all of them! His women's team went to Nationals last year and its looking like they have a great shot at it again this year. They are making school history.
This is the hardest time of year for our family, we miss him so much when he is gone four days of every week. When he is in town he leaves before the sun comes up and comes home after it has set because of workouts, practice and recruiting thrown in there as well. Cush it is defianately not. He does have some flexibility though. The boy is exhausted and still finds time to bring me diet cokes and chocolate (yes I see the irony there) at school, take Ty to the movies, and make room for a date night at least once a month. Because of his Spring and Fall seasons he is completely available for all the holidays and all summer long! Well with the exception of budgetting and more recruiting, but still such a blessing to have him during those times.
I just couldn't be more proud of him. He is an incredible person and this 'job' or should I say, passion, has just made this more and more visible. Its not a job, its a life. More than that its an opportunity. At the same time he is providing for our family. He is doing so in many ways, not just financially. Way to go Coach Phillips!
Monday, March 10, 2008
This and That....
First off, read the last comment in my last post, it pretty much sums up my thoughts on this as well!
Second- there will be more pictures soon, I promise! I just need to charge my camera but I am hoping to post some Easter ones soon.
Third- All is well. Great weekend. Went to a birthday party for a little guy in Ty's class at 'Ready Set, Go'. This was the third time we have been there and they always love it. Even O! She get on the ring pully and flies and lets go in the foam! I am enrolling her in a little gym class there that is to develop coordination and fine motor skills, which she desperately needs! Today after school we are going withTy's best little buddy, Cole and his mom to sign him up for soccer and T-ball. I can't believe all this is starting. They will not be at the same time thankfully. I have made a firm decision to not overcommit my children at any point but am excited about them being introduced to sports for many reasons.
We are making it through the beginning of the spring season with Trent. His tournament was delayed today b/c of a bomb threat in the area, of all things!!! They should still be able to play soon. His teams are doing well and he is doing a great job juggling all the roles he plays during this hectic and crazy time.
Have a great week!
Second- there will be more pictures soon, I promise! I just need to charge my camera but I am hoping to post some Easter ones soon.
Third- All is well. Great weekend. Went to a birthday party for a little guy in Ty's class at 'Ready Set, Go'. This was the third time we have been there and they always love it. Even O! She get on the ring pully and flies and lets go in the foam! I am enrolling her in a little gym class there that is to develop coordination and fine motor skills, which she desperately needs! Today after school we are going withTy's best little buddy, Cole and his mom to sign him up for soccer and T-ball. I can't believe all this is starting. They will not be at the same time thankfully. I have made a firm decision to not overcommit my children at any point but am excited about them being introduced to sports for many reasons.
We are making it through the beginning of the spring season with Trent. His tournament was delayed today b/c of a bomb threat in the area, of all things!!! They should still be able to play soon. His teams are doing well and he is doing a great job juggling all the roles he plays during this hectic and crazy time.
Have a great week!
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
WAKE UP LISA!
Kids are in bed, my man will be here in another hour or so (my time on this if off, its really 10pm) all is well with me! Today was MUCH better! Ty came in around 7 and I snuggled him until sister came in. I love holding my babies! I am so tired still and my house is a wreck but I just don't care.
I had the blessing of going to Ladies Class today after dropping the kids off and going to vote- which I must say was a very pleasant experience.. took me all of FIVE minutes! I have not been to Ladies Class in several weeks b/c of various reasons. I always realize how much I miss it when I am there! Those women are SO precious to me... all of them. God has really spoken through people to me and today was no exception.
There have been some things on my heart lately. I never realized how materialistic I am. Sara Kemp just posted a great blog about this very subject and I just commented basically what I am writing about here. I always had an idea that as you grow older you should be making more and more money and moving up various levels-you know maturing both physically, emotionally and financially. You know, not huge but bigger nicer house, SUV, etc. My husband is an EXCELLENT financial planner and we are never in need of anything. We are truely blessed in many many ways but also his discipline which I lack, make this possible. I am not a big spender, I am a big 'wanter'. I wish I were more content. I made a comment in class that has held true for me at different times in my life but made me realize where I need to be right now, "When you are where you need to be with God, looking to Him to lead you in ALL areas, HE blesses you with contentment."
We both drive nice cars. This would be b/c of my husband getting great deals and the fact that he will never again buy a new one! We live in a nice house in a nice neighborhood. We are able to buy everything we need at the grocery store. We are able to buy clothes when we need them.
Why do I want a newer suberban? Why do I want a nicer bigger home but also with lots of upgrades? Its never enough because I am not allowing myself to be blessed with contentment. I am not even a big shopper, I go to the mall a handful of times a year-if that! Its the status stuff that gets me. I never even knew it really until I really started thinking about it.
My priorities are jacked. Think I will make a point right now to change that.
I had the blessing of going to Ladies Class today after dropping the kids off and going to vote- which I must say was a very pleasant experience.. took me all of FIVE minutes! I have not been to Ladies Class in several weeks b/c of various reasons. I always realize how much I miss it when I am there! Those women are SO precious to me... all of them. God has really spoken through people to me and today was no exception.
There have been some things on my heart lately. I never realized how materialistic I am. Sara Kemp just posted a great blog about this very subject and I just commented basically what I am writing about here. I always had an idea that as you grow older you should be making more and more money and moving up various levels-you know maturing both physically, emotionally and financially. You know, not huge but bigger nicer house, SUV, etc. My husband is an EXCELLENT financial planner and we are never in need of anything. We are truely blessed in many many ways but also his discipline which I lack, make this possible. I am not a big spender, I am a big 'wanter'. I wish I were more content. I made a comment in class that has held true for me at different times in my life but made me realize where I need to be right now, "When you are where you need to be with God, looking to Him to lead you in ALL areas, HE blesses you with contentment."
We both drive nice cars. This would be b/c of my husband getting great deals and the fact that he will never again buy a new one! We live in a nice house in a nice neighborhood. We are able to buy everything we need at the grocery store. We are able to buy clothes when we need them.
Why do I want a newer suberban? Why do I want a nicer bigger home but also with lots of upgrades? Its never enough because I am not allowing myself to be blessed with contentment. I am not even a big shopper, I go to the mall a handful of times a year-if that! Its the status stuff that gets me. I never even knew it really until I really started thinking about it.
My priorities are jacked. Think I will make a point right now to change that.
Monday, March 03, 2008
Hello Monday!
I am struggling for some energy these days! As you know, my children like their parents are completely opposite from one another. They never napped at the same time, still don't because it takes Ty so long to get to sleep that by the time he does his sister is waking up. He also has several occassions of screaming out in the night. This one effects us all. He doesn't always wake up but everyone else does. Last night he and we did. The mistake was again letting him coming in my bed. He woke up scared, I was too tired to deal with it. I then spent the rest of the night being punched, yes punched, kicked, hit in the head, and yes - more screaming out. I think he actually would have slept in a little after being up so much himself, but his sister uncharacteristically woke up early and in full whine. We usually have to wake her up and she smiles when we do! Hello Monday!
I got a nice wack in my one-year lasered eye from her as well that happened two hours ago now, my eye is still watering and hurting! I am just hoping my vision is not effected! The other one has already been injured and has the marking from a flying ziplock bag! I so enjoy waking up this way. Also to 60 mph blowing snow. Yesterday the high was 78. Its beginning to be normal to switch the heat to air back to heat in the car and in the house everyday!
These teasing days for spring are hard on the kids. I go out, wipe all the dirt from hard winds off their toys, the wagon, and table they play until the wind gets too bad and then we do the whole thing again the next day. I am about sick of dirt! Come on SUMMER!!! I am SOOO ready!
On a more positive note, our church experienced a 24 hour prayer at our church house this past weekend. Individuals came at various timeslots to pray for church family members, and the decisions we are making as a church family. What an incredible time this was for me. I don't knot that I have ever spent that long of a time period in constant prayer. I set my cell alarm so I would not be distracted by the time and it just flew by! Why do I not do that more often. I cannot even begin to express how incredible it was and what a blessing! I hope to make longer specific prayers more of a priority in my life. I think its going to have to be when the kids are at school for those couple of hours before I join them. I am always interuppted at night or in the morning.
Say a prayer for the T-rent. He got full blown pneumonia last weekend and has not quite recovered but is in East Texas for a tournament where the wind is blowing and its cold, as well as not great for his allergies. It will be a long drive back tomorrow and they will not be back until real late. Please pray for his health and his safety.
Well my cup is getting cold and its time to get the rugrats dressed and off, a little late, but none the less! Oh- and I set my blog to private not for any scary reason. A dumb mistake on my part actually. I have it on my signature for my e-mail and sent it to a potentially fraudulant company- LONG STORY. Anyways, hope its not too much of an inconvenience. I think you just have to be logged in to see it.
I got a nice wack in my one-year lasered eye from her as well that happened two hours ago now, my eye is still watering and hurting! I am just hoping my vision is not effected! The other one has already been injured and has the marking from a flying ziplock bag! I so enjoy waking up this way. Also to 60 mph blowing snow. Yesterday the high was 78. Its beginning to be normal to switch the heat to air back to heat in the car and in the house everyday!
These teasing days for spring are hard on the kids. I go out, wipe all the dirt from hard winds off their toys, the wagon, and table they play until the wind gets too bad and then we do the whole thing again the next day. I am about sick of dirt! Come on SUMMER!!! I am SOOO ready!
On a more positive note, our church experienced a 24 hour prayer at our church house this past weekend. Individuals came at various timeslots to pray for church family members, and the decisions we are making as a church family. What an incredible time this was for me. I don't knot that I have ever spent that long of a time period in constant prayer. I set my cell alarm so I would not be distracted by the time and it just flew by! Why do I not do that more often. I cannot even begin to express how incredible it was and what a blessing! I hope to make longer specific prayers more of a priority in my life. I think its going to have to be when the kids are at school for those couple of hours before I join them. I am always interuppted at night or in the morning.
Say a prayer for the T-rent. He got full blown pneumonia last weekend and has not quite recovered but is in East Texas for a tournament where the wind is blowing and its cold, as well as not great for his allergies. It will be a long drive back tomorrow and they will not be back until real late. Please pray for his health and his safety.
Well my cup is getting cold and its time to get the rugrats dressed and off, a little late, but none the less! Oh- and I set my blog to private not for any scary reason. A dumb mistake on my part actually. I have it on my signature for my e-mail and sent it to a potentially fraudulant company- LONG STORY. Anyways, hope its not too much of an inconvenience. I think you just have to be logged in to see it.