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Saturday, October 25, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
FINALLY
FINALLY have a home computer set up. Its on a card table at the moment but I bought a computer armoire on the way home today which will be put up tomorrow in our play room. Had to have something closeable in that room!!! Anyway, finally able to download pictures off my camera. Here are several starting from last May throughout the summer. I will do another one about the new house later. I need to take some "after" pictures so I can show them with the "before". Anyhoo.....
Saturday, October 18, 2008
I have taken a short hiatus from blogging! Too much has been going on. Several of you know my Dad was hospitalized for a week. He went in with pneumonia but the night he was admitted his heart rate went dangerously high and he spent the next week on the cardiac floor. I went to be with him last Thursday until he went home the following Monday evening just to return to Lubbock that Tuesday in time for Trent to leave for his last trip Wednesday morning! Whew....
Things are looking good for my Dad. He is still fighting pneumonia but the heart rate is down. I appreciate the love of so many friends during this past week. I was so encouraged by so many!
Ty has been playing for LSA with a team of boys he has been with since cradle roll at Greenlawn! Very fun for all of us. The plus of LSA is we have weekly practices and its four on four for games. SO much better. He is doing a lot better with it but its still frustrating as a parent to watch four and five yearolds just learning the ropes! I have become a yeller- never thought I would be! At the games anyway.
I have been too busy these days but am trying to take charge of that. Glad to have my husband home until spring. This came about through some changes but its all good. I am now focusing on getting my Christmas shopping finished and planning O's third birthday party which is just around the corner- my BABY! What in the world??!! Its sure nice to get into the more fun girl stuff now though. I have to say we are at a very good place with the ages of our children right now and I would not trade it, maybe hold on to it, but not trade it. There are some challenges with almost three but I think that will all be okay now that Dad is around more.
Oh, if you are in Lubbock and free Thursday evening.. I am having a party at my house for my talented friend Kerri, the one who took the pictures. She also makes jewelry, and bows for little girls. She actually makes all kinds of things but these are the ones that will be available. I am hoping it might just be some fun girl time too. You can go to her blog which is linked to the right to view some of the bows and she has a link to Olive Juice too which is her jewelry business. Olivia's bracelets are from her! I am hoping to get more! Hope to see you there if you can make it. E-mail me if you need my new address: lisar_74@yahoo.com
Things are looking good for my Dad. He is still fighting pneumonia but the heart rate is down. I appreciate the love of so many friends during this past week. I was so encouraged by so many!
Ty has been playing for LSA with a team of boys he has been with since cradle roll at Greenlawn! Very fun for all of us. The plus of LSA is we have weekly practices and its four on four for games. SO much better. He is doing a lot better with it but its still frustrating as a parent to watch four and five yearolds just learning the ropes! I have become a yeller- never thought I would be! At the games anyway.
I have been too busy these days but am trying to take charge of that. Glad to have my husband home until spring. This came about through some changes but its all good. I am now focusing on getting my Christmas shopping finished and planning O's third birthday party which is just around the corner- my BABY! What in the world??!! Its sure nice to get into the more fun girl stuff now though. I have to say we are at a very good place with the ages of our children right now and I would not trade it, maybe hold on to it, but not trade it. There are some challenges with almost three but I think that will all be okay now that Dad is around more.
Oh, if you are in Lubbock and free Thursday evening.. I am having a party at my house for my talented friend Kerri, the one who took the pictures. She also makes jewelry, and bows for little girls. She actually makes all kinds of things but these are the ones that will be available. I am hoping it might just be some fun girl time too. You can go to her blog which is linked to the right to view some of the bows and she has a link to Olive Juice too which is her jewelry business. Olivia's bracelets are from her! I am hoping to get more! Hope to see you there if you can make it. E-mail me if you need my new address: lisar_74@yahoo.com
Friday, September 26, 2008
Kids Photo shoot
My friend Kerri is the woman of MANY MANY talents, this is one more to add to the list. Thank you sweet friend.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Pictures I ripped off from Sara from this summer
Someday I will get my act together and upload my own pictures!!
Friday, September 05, 2008
Ramblings...
Just some things floating around in my head....
Have you seen that commercial about Mom's "Taking Back Lunch!!" Amen ladies. I am floored as I am opening some of the kids lunches at school. No wonder we have such over weight children in our country! Let's also wrought their teeth out with two or three desserts just so the are happy with the selection in their little box. Is it seriously that hard to make a sandwhich anymore? Come on people!!! Hot dog and pizza lunchables??? That's a good idea for a pre-schooler, along with their bright blue capri sun it comes with. Hope ya got ya some oxyclean at home!
Speaking of wroughting our teeth, got a 'sweet deal' on some iced oatmeal cookies at Walmart, whole bag for .99!!!! So yummy with my afternoon coffee! Relax, its my only 'treat' of the day.
I have been watching the clock and timing it. Between my two children the longest time between a yell from being hurt or having to go to the bathroom is right at around five minutes. Whew......
Oh, and the restroom issue. I have ALWAYS had a Public Restroom phobia. Can't stand them. I will hold it FOREVER to use my own at home. What a joke these days. Now that I have two that are potty trained, we visit the restroom of every establishment we remotely come close to and at least two to three times while we are there. I try to bribe them with suckers if they will just hold it! Doesn't work.
This is also the reason I make everyone in our house remove their shoes at the backdoor and carry them to their closet... GROSS.
I don't care if people think I am wierd. I am getting my fall stuff down tonight and decorating. I want it to be REAL fall that bad and those items just make me happy :)
I am wish the yard dude would come more often, its getting embarassing. Everyone in our new neighborhood has a fabulous yard. I hope after the next month or so we can be apart of that!
I am LOVING Ladies Class. We are doing discussion tables this quarter and I am a leader to all much older ladies. Pretty intimidating at first but over the past few years these women have become my friends even though they could all be my grandmother! They make me look forward to growing older. What a blessing they are to me and make me laugh til I cry!!!
Why is Sarah (sp?) Palin not running for president???? She would TOTALLY WIN! Why can't McCain be for VP instead, we all know they don't do anything anyway...haha...
Were there protests at the Democratic Covention, I kinda think not.
Do we really need more reality shows? I mean they are kinda getting ridiculous! I saw on the View today (the whole five minutes I had it on) that there is a school that people go to, to learn how to be a reality celebrity. That is funny to me. I am over all that...except for Cash Cab of course!
Okay.... okay. Its off to make grilled cheese. Oh the gourmet cook I am these days! Hey, I still love them- thankfully so does my entire family-as long as there is hot sauce and chips!
Have a great weekend~
Have you seen that commercial about Mom's "Taking Back Lunch!!" Amen ladies. I am floored as I am opening some of the kids lunches at school. No wonder we have such over weight children in our country! Let's also wrought their teeth out with two or three desserts just so the are happy with the selection in their little box. Is it seriously that hard to make a sandwhich anymore? Come on people!!! Hot dog and pizza lunchables??? That's a good idea for a pre-schooler, along with their bright blue capri sun it comes with. Hope ya got ya some oxyclean at home!
Speaking of wroughting our teeth, got a 'sweet deal' on some iced oatmeal cookies at Walmart, whole bag for .99!!!! So yummy with my afternoon coffee! Relax, its my only 'treat' of the day.
I have been watching the clock and timing it. Between my two children the longest time between a yell from being hurt or having to go to the bathroom is right at around five minutes. Whew......
Oh, and the restroom issue. I have ALWAYS had a Public Restroom phobia. Can't stand them. I will hold it FOREVER to use my own at home. What a joke these days. Now that I have two that are potty trained, we visit the restroom of every establishment we remotely come close to and at least two to three times while we are there. I try to bribe them with suckers if they will just hold it! Doesn't work.
This is also the reason I make everyone in our house remove their shoes at the backdoor and carry them to their closet... GROSS.
I don't care if people think I am wierd. I am getting my fall stuff down tonight and decorating. I want it to be REAL fall that bad and those items just make me happy :)
I am wish the yard dude would come more often, its getting embarassing. Everyone in our new neighborhood has a fabulous yard. I hope after the next month or so we can be apart of that!
I am LOVING Ladies Class. We are doing discussion tables this quarter and I am a leader to all much older ladies. Pretty intimidating at first but over the past few years these women have become my friends even though they could all be my grandmother! They make me look forward to growing older. What a blessing they are to me and make me laugh til I cry!!!
Why is Sarah (sp?) Palin not running for president???? She would TOTALLY WIN! Why can't McCain be for VP instead, we all know they don't do anything anyway...haha...
Were there protests at the Democratic Covention, I kinda think not.
Do we really need more reality shows? I mean they are kinda getting ridiculous! I saw on the View today (the whole five minutes I had it on) that there is a school that people go to, to learn how to be a reality celebrity. That is funny to me. I am over all that...except for Cash Cab of course!
Okay.... okay. Its off to make grilled cheese. Oh the gourmet cook I am these days! Hey, I still love them- thankfully so does my entire family-as long as there is hot sauce and chips!
Have a great weekend~
Thursday, September 04, 2008
First Week back to school...
Wow, first week of school down and we have so many to go! Will I make it?! Of course I will. My coffee maker is in overdrive! Man I am beat though. We only had three days this week, need to gear up for four! My schedule has changed just a bit, doing all day Mon and Wed and just afternoons on Tues and Thurs. Throw some soccer practice, working out, Ladies class, and some other things I won't go all into, it makes for a busy little week! Oh, and T starts travelling again next week!
Kids had a great first day. Ty's class is basically kindergarten. He is in the fours but they are doing everything K does and all the teachers are former K teachers so I am just overjoyed for him. His is one of the most dedicated I know and it just shines in many many ways. I just LOVE our school and feel that God led us there, I don't know how we would have ended up there otherwise! Olivia took a moment to adjust but did GREAT today, absolutely no crying! She was proud to talk about that too!
We started picking up my niece and nephew from BIG (Elementary) school this year and its the highlight of our day. Ty and O love to try to find them and call their names and their time together while we are working out is just priceless. I love that they are able to have so much time with their cousins and love them so much! I always wished I had that.
We are all STARVING by the time we get out and me especially after work out so the convenient cooking has started again! I am ready for another casserole swap and in dire need!
We had an uneventful labor day weekend after some much needed travel and rest time, what I like to call the calm before the storm. No pictures of any of that either, overloaded camera still. Need to get on that.
Here I am dead as a door nail and stayed up late flipping channels and blogging. I caught the middle of Mystic Pizza and had so forgotten so much of it and the lumps that it still leaves in my throats at parts, or maybe that is the tired in me! On that note, I am joining my husband in bed and hopefully won't have to leave it until at least around 7:45 or 8..... cross your fingers for me that Ty is spent and sleeps in!
Kids had a great first day. Ty's class is basically kindergarten. He is in the fours but they are doing everything K does and all the teachers are former K teachers so I am just overjoyed for him. His is one of the most dedicated I know and it just shines in many many ways. I just LOVE our school and feel that God led us there, I don't know how we would have ended up there otherwise! Olivia took a moment to adjust but did GREAT today, absolutely no crying! She was proud to talk about that too!
We started picking up my niece and nephew from BIG (Elementary) school this year and its the highlight of our day. Ty and O love to try to find them and call their names and their time together while we are working out is just priceless. I love that they are able to have so much time with their cousins and love them so much! I always wished I had that.
We are all STARVING by the time we get out and me especially after work out so the convenient cooking has started again! I am ready for another casserole swap and in dire need!
We had an uneventful labor day weekend after some much needed travel and rest time, what I like to call the calm before the storm. No pictures of any of that either, overloaded camera still. Need to get on that.
Here I am dead as a door nail and stayed up late flipping channels and blogging. I caught the middle of Mystic Pizza and had so forgotten so much of it and the lumps that it still leaves in my throats at parts, or maybe that is the tired in me! On that note, I am joining my husband in bed and hopefully won't have to leave it until at least around 7:45 or 8..... cross your fingers for me that Ty is spent and sleeps in!
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Well just a few weeks left! I can't believe it! I think this is the fastest summer I can ever remember and I am not sure why. Trent and I had a great time for our anniversary. My inlaws had our kids overnight so we were able to have a nice dinner and even spent a few hours in Barnes and Noble. Sooo peaceful in that store! We will celebrate more in the metroplex soon. It is amazing however the amount I was able to accomplish in a short amount of time without the kids! We are leaving in a couple of hours to head to my hometown to spend some time for several days and then from there to the lake. This will be our summer's end trip! I am leaving with some of my favorite things from this past summer:
Coconut Lime Verbena body splash- feels so good especially after working out! Its my only perfume and has a great summer scent. Apparently lots of others think so too because it was completely sold out at the mall the other day, good thing there is another location ;)
Several trips to Bahama Bucks
LOVE being in my flipflops everyday!
Seeing Ty swim without floaties! Amazing how it just all of a sudden clicks! We never did lessons, just worked with him at the pool, mostly the credit goes to his dad for this! He even swims underwater now! Such a big boy (sniff sniff)
Working out with 0ne of my favorite people, Tina my SIL- such a joy to be around and has kept me on my toes!
Somewhat sleeping in and drinking coffee, taking my time to get going. Usually about an hour, then make beds pick up and get ready to go. I have loved being able to spend these mornings with my T-rent!!!!
Getting our new home in order, we have finally made it 'ours' and I love it!
The unusually cooler temps for most of the season, especially the evenings on the back porch.
Going to the pool! Seeing many friends from school there, and teacher friends of mine!
Having a tan! I used to get ridiculous dark when I laid out everyday of summer in highschool and college. Of course those days are long gone but its nice to finally have a little color again even though its sporatic!
Grilling out for dinner! I don't know why we don't do this most of the year, well yes I do- the time is sort of a factor. I sure love the taste of just about anything from the grill. My favorite this summer has been corn in the husk!
Trent's morning smoothies-yum. He has been making strawberry bannana ones most mornings. I am not a big breakfast person but have had to be with working out so its been a nice alternative to my usual oatmeal. Which by the way I found a great one of those- Quaker Banana Nut Bread, weight control. The weight control is just because it has less of all the stuff that is not so great for you. I am not on a diet but try to eat healthy!
Lots of coke dates and play dates for the kids!
Sleepovers!
Road trips! We have only taken one other but I really enjoy the time in the car with my family. Its where Trent and I have some of our best conversations. I never was a road trip kinda person before him. I cannot sleep no matter how tired I am, unfortunately. Also cannot read, makes me nausious in the car. I'd say Trent is about the best entertainment there is! So nice to have him with us with the kids and be able to each take one to the R/R etc.
Read some great books this summer. I have never been a reader. I started more when we lost our television last year. We have had one since but I have tried to read more than I watch it. Wish I would have started much earlier in my life! I am quite picky though. If I like it I can't put it down and end up doing it in a day or so. If I am not that interested and put it down, chances are I will never pick it up again. I guess I am not giving the author much of a chance! I am starting a book club which is hysterical. I hope to be able to gain more insight from other people in what I have read and to connect with others as well. We will see how that goes!
Although its been a great summer, I am looking forward to the routine of school again and the smell of school supplies! We are getting new shoes and that is it this year but am thrilled to get back in the swing of things, just always have trouble with handing over my husband again. Its such an extreme! We have him ALL the time for three months and then hardly at all for three months! I will be more involved this season though so that will be nice. I have gotten to know the players better too and will be having them over soon for a kick-off. One of his guys got married this summer, I felt old at the wedding! I think I am still like 20 inside this 34 year old body!
Okay, I PROMISE pictures are coming soon. It will be a summer re-cap of them! Have a great last couple of weeks of summer!
Coconut Lime Verbena body splash- feels so good especially after working out! Its my only perfume and has a great summer scent. Apparently lots of others think so too because it was completely sold out at the mall the other day, good thing there is another location ;)
Several trips to Bahama Bucks
LOVE being in my flipflops everyday!
Seeing Ty swim without floaties! Amazing how it just all of a sudden clicks! We never did lessons, just worked with him at the pool, mostly the credit goes to his dad for this! He even swims underwater now! Such a big boy (sniff sniff)
Working out with 0ne of my favorite people, Tina my SIL- such a joy to be around and has kept me on my toes!
Somewhat sleeping in and drinking coffee, taking my time to get going. Usually about an hour, then make beds pick up and get ready to go. I have loved being able to spend these mornings with my T-rent!!!!
Getting our new home in order, we have finally made it 'ours' and I love it!
The unusually cooler temps for most of the season, especially the evenings on the back porch.
Going to the pool! Seeing many friends from school there, and teacher friends of mine!
Having a tan! I used to get ridiculous dark when I laid out everyday of summer in highschool and college. Of course those days are long gone but its nice to finally have a little color again even though its sporatic!
Grilling out for dinner! I don't know why we don't do this most of the year, well yes I do- the time is sort of a factor. I sure love the taste of just about anything from the grill. My favorite this summer has been corn in the husk!
Trent's morning smoothies-yum. He has been making strawberry bannana ones most mornings. I am not a big breakfast person but have had to be with working out so its been a nice alternative to my usual oatmeal. Which by the way I found a great one of those- Quaker Banana Nut Bread, weight control. The weight control is just because it has less of all the stuff that is not so great for you. I am not on a diet but try to eat healthy!
Lots of coke dates and play dates for the kids!
Sleepovers!
Road trips! We have only taken one other but I really enjoy the time in the car with my family. Its where Trent and I have some of our best conversations. I never was a road trip kinda person before him. I cannot sleep no matter how tired I am, unfortunately. Also cannot read, makes me nausious in the car. I'd say Trent is about the best entertainment there is! So nice to have him with us with the kids and be able to each take one to the R/R etc.
Read some great books this summer. I have never been a reader. I started more when we lost our television last year. We have had one since but I have tried to read more than I watch it. Wish I would have started much earlier in my life! I am quite picky though. If I like it I can't put it down and end up doing it in a day or so. If I am not that interested and put it down, chances are I will never pick it up again. I guess I am not giving the author much of a chance! I am starting a book club which is hysterical. I hope to be able to gain more insight from other people in what I have read and to connect with others as well. We will see how that goes!
Although its been a great summer, I am looking forward to the routine of school again and the smell of school supplies! We are getting new shoes and that is it this year but am thrilled to get back in the swing of things, just always have trouble with handing over my husband again. Its such an extreme! We have him ALL the time for three months and then hardly at all for three months! I will be more involved this season though so that will be nice. I have gotten to know the players better too and will be having them over soon for a kick-off. One of his guys got married this summer, I felt old at the wedding! I think I am still like 20 inside this 34 year old body!
Okay, I PROMISE pictures are coming soon. It will be a summer re-cap of them! Have a great last couple of weeks of summer!
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Summatime
Yeah, still no pictures. Still working on the computer set-up, eventually.
Things are going well, restful and enjoying my husband while I can.
Saw Mamma Mia tonight, first movie in too long. EXCELLENT. Full of cheese but made me tear up at one point, you mammas will know what I am talking about if you see it.
Been working out for the past month with my SIL, gruelling but worth it!
Started recycling seriously. I know I know....but I have been convicted about it so went with it.
Still putting decorative touches on the home, next is painting the dining room and staining the fireplace!
Will celebrate 8 years with ole T next week, keeping the tradition with going to Dave.
My favorite quote from Olivia, "You make me OH happy!"
LOVING going to the pool.
Finishing up exended education hours for my job.
FOREVER 21 opened in my town!!! This is my all time favorite store where I went too nuts at in New York last December! This makes me OH happy!
I've sort of been into rap music-wierd I know. Z102 has been my favorite station all summer! Too fun to hear my kids repeat, "Get Silly Get Silly...Ughh!"
Things are going well, restful and enjoying my husband while I can.
Saw Mamma Mia tonight, first movie in too long. EXCELLENT. Full of cheese but made me tear up at one point, you mammas will know what I am talking about if you see it.
Been working out for the past month with my SIL, gruelling but worth it!
Started recycling seriously. I know I know....but I have been convicted about it so went with it.
Still putting decorative touches on the home, next is painting the dining room and staining the fireplace!
Will celebrate 8 years with ole T next week, keeping the tradition with going to Dave.
My favorite quote from Olivia, "You make me OH happy!"
LOVING going to the pool.
Finishing up exended education hours for my job.
FOREVER 21 opened in my town!!! This is my all time favorite store where I went too nuts at in New York last December! This makes me OH happy!
I've sort of been into rap music-wierd I know. Z102 has been my favorite station all summer! Too fun to hear my kids repeat, "Get Silly Get Silly...Ughh!"
Sunday, July 06, 2008
The fourth was great.... Decided 6 days was too long for my kids to be in a life jacket so stayed in town....went to Hobby Lobby that was completely empty :) then to the in-laws to swim. Me and the kids were the only ones for awhile and then Tina and Hampy and Sara and twins came later. Small and sweet.
I am beginning to realize that things like fire works bring a lot more joy, because the real show is watching my children enjoy them! I think all holidays are better because of them!
Have yet to set up computer.
Have the worst case of pink eye I have ever had!
I am beginning to realize that things like fire works bring a lot more joy, because the real show is watching my children enjoy them! I think all holidays are better because of them!
Have yet to set up computer.
Have the worst case of pink eye I have ever had!
Friday, June 27, 2008
The latest and greatest....
Well, we are still trying to figure out where we will be putting our desk type items b/c we don't have a desk at the moment. We are still going back and forth on whether to purchase one or do a wall unit with shelving so it could be a while before I have a place to download pictures. They are stacking up in that camera! Maybe Trent will figure something out but in the mean time I will just give an update.
My Dad had a birthday this past week and we got to spend one full day with him a week ago yesterday where we gave him his Father's Day gift as well. It was the only day we were actuallyi in Arlington.
We went to Marshall (East Texas) with the Davis's this past weekend! HAD A BLAST! See Amy's (a former roomate and very close friend) blog for details. She dared me to wear a shirt she picked out for me so I agreed only to be able to select her shirt. If you know Amy, you know why hers is so funny. I spent much time in laughter due to either Brian or Amy and even occassionally little Ellie! My parents kept the shorties so T and I had quality time as well.
Stopped by our friends the Irwins' on the way back to the metroplex. It had been exactly a year since we were there just hours after Bella was born and to get to love on her as a toddler was incredible! She is BEAUTIFUL! Brady, get that shotgun ready! Seriously, she is one of the prettiest baby girls I have ever seen!
We headed back pretty quick to Big L town b/c Ty had a T-ball game that evening, he had already missed one the Thursday before and had pictures at this one so our trip was cut a little short. We will go back in August for of course Dave, and will have more of a REAL visit. We hope to see more friends then. Ty is doing GREAT with T-ball. It started out very frustrating, to us, but he has really caught on and doing great catching grounders and is a great hitter! It is SO fun to watch him out there, bending over with this hands on his knees waiting for a hit... he looks SO big! I have come to realize that is going to be some of the best times watching him in sports and look forward to the years to come.
House is to a point but still lots to do, the summer shall be full of projects in every room!
OLIVIA IS POTTY TRAINED!!!! We are mostly excited about this. She works a lot different in almost every way from her brother but I guess she finally made the decision. She wanted panties like her older cousin Hampy (aka Hampton) so we went full on and only had two accidents while playing. I put her in a diaper at night and for naps because there is no pull up that will fit her tiny body, however they have been dry every last time! She even gets out of the pool to go because she doesn't want her swimsuit to be "yucky"!!! SUCH A GIRL!
Been VERY blessed by some thoughtful friends lately! Lots of fun housewarming treats and priceless visits. I have really felt God's love through others lately!
Both kids are swimming independantly with floaties right now. Believe me, this is a major accomplishment at this point. We are hoping to drop those in a couple of weeks. Ty has made leaps and bounds without them while spending time with Daddy in the pool.
We are looking forward to the drive-in tonight with our friends the Dye's! They have a children's double feature, Kung Fu Panda and Wally! I am so excited as I STILL have not been and have heard so many good things about it from many others!
We will be at the lake for the 4th in Brownwood with the Phillips clan.
VBS is also to come in July. I opted for another church this year b/c ours was last week and in the evenings. I prefer the daytime as does Olivia, my child that sleeps.
Trent is playing a little bit of golf (did you hear the sarcasm as you read?) and will be in a few tournaments this summer. This is the time of the year we are so thankful for the hours his job requires! He is still doing budgeting and recruiting, along with a few other things but by far the slowest time and we are enjoying him to the fullest!
My Dad had a birthday this past week and we got to spend one full day with him a week ago yesterday where we gave him his Father's Day gift as well. It was the only day we were actuallyi in Arlington.
We went to Marshall (East Texas) with the Davis's this past weekend! HAD A BLAST! See Amy's (a former roomate and very close friend) blog for details. She dared me to wear a shirt she picked out for me so I agreed only to be able to select her shirt. If you know Amy, you know why hers is so funny. I spent much time in laughter due to either Brian or Amy and even occassionally little Ellie! My parents kept the shorties so T and I had quality time as well.
Stopped by our friends the Irwins' on the way back to the metroplex. It had been exactly a year since we were there just hours after Bella was born and to get to love on her as a toddler was incredible! She is BEAUTIFUL! Brady, get that shotgun ready! Seriously, she is one of the prettiest baby girls I have ever seen!
We headed back pretty quick to Big L town b/c Ty had a T-ball game that evening, he had already missed one the Thursday before and had pictures at this one so our trip was cut a little short. We will go back in August for of course Dave, and will have more of a REAL visit. We hope to see more friends then. Ty is doing GREAT with T-ball. It started out very frustrating, to us, but he has really caught on and doing great catching grounders and is a great hitter! It is SO fun to watch him out there, bending over with this hands on his knees waiting for a hit... he looks SO big! I have come to realize that is going to be some of the best times watching him in sports and look forward to the years to come.
House is to a point but still lots to do, the summer shall be full of projects in every room!
OLIVIA IS POTTY TRAINED!!!! We are mostly excited about this. She works a lot different in almost every way from her brother but I guess she finally made the decision. She wanted panties like her older cousin Hampy (aka Hampton) so we went full on and only had two accidents while playing. I put her in a diaper at night and for naps because there is no pull up that will fit her tiny body, however they have been dry every last time! She even gets out of the pool to go because she doesn't want her swimsuit to be "yucky"!!! SUCH A GIRL!
Been VERY blessed by some thoughtful friends lately! Lots of fun housewarming treats and priceless visits. I have really felt God's love through others lately!
Both kids are swimming independantly with floaties right now. Believe me, this is a major accomplishment at this point. We are hoping to drop those in a couple of weeks. Ty has made leaps and bounds without them while spending time with Daddy in the pool.
We are looking forward to the drive-in tonight with our friends the Dye's! They have a children's double feature, Kung Fu Panda and Wally! I am so excited as I STILL have not been and have heard so many good things about it from many others!
We will be at the lake for the 4th in Brownwood with the Phillips clan.
VBS is also to come in July. I opted for another church this year b/c ours was last week and in the evenings. I prefer the daytime as does Olivia, my child that sleeps.
Trent is playing a little bit of golf (did you hear the sarcasm as you read?) and will be in a few tournaments this summer. This is the time of the year we are so thankful for the hours his job requires! He is still doing budgeting and recruiting, along with a few other things but by far the slowest time and we are enjoying him to the fullest!
Thursday, June 05, 2008
We're in!
K, All of our stuff is here but I wouldn't say we have quite 'moved' in yet! The move was some what eventful but we made it through. Still some boxes and lots of organizing to do. We have made what seems like thousands of trips to Home Depot and I still have some texturing and painting to do, then.. we should be to a point.
It has been crazy windy and hot here lately. We get less dirt from it at this house though because we are a little more sheltered, which is nice. Where we were before there were open fields near by which made our porch, and well everything gross. The great thing about Lubbock is the nights though, especially in the summer. We enjoy sitting out on the porch after kids are in bed, always have. We have been busy working in the new house all day since we have been here but its nice knowing we are not missing anything with all this blow dryer weather! I don't think I would even want to be at the pool in it. We are starting back this next week though and I can't wait. Trent is going to work with Ty in the pool some and then he will most likely take lessons at some point this summer. Olivia has no fear at all this year, which creates quite a bit of fear in me!
Ty had his first T-ball practice Tuesday. Sports at this age are so entertaining. Some of the parents crack me up. I am excited about this one though. We have five practices and then two games a week for a month or so. His team name is the Red Sox. O is such a great supportive lil sis... everytime he is at bat, she notices without us telling her and yells, "Yea Ty!" She is already asking to play. Not just yet little sister, you are my baby for at least one more year!
Some sad news in our family, Trent's great uncle (Gary's Uncle- Morris Turner) passed this past weekend and his funeral was today. The kids and I went for the family meal and then came home for naps while T went to the funeral. I did not know him well but he was known as quite an incredible man. He was a former Mayor of Lubbock and served on City Council and actually built the church we met in today, Sunset. It was neat to meet so much of Trent's family on his grandmother's side that I had not met before. His aunt came in from Tucson as well. Its neat how things like that can bring people together from all over.
Well its great to be out for summer. It seems like we should have more time but its 6 O'clock before I know it everyday! Looking forward to being more lazy soon. I don't even feel one bit guilty about saying that. If you have the desire to texture or paint, come on over! I am typing on T's laptop now but we do have internet service again and as soon as we get our 'real' computer set all up again I will definately post pics from the past month or so.
It has been crazy windy and hot here lately. We get less dirt from it at this house though because we are a little more sheltered, which is nice. Where we were before there were open fields near by which made our porch, and well everything gross. The great thing about Lubbock is the nights though, especially in the summer. We enjoy sitting out on the porch after kids are in bed, always have. We have been busy working in the new house all day since we have been here but its nice knowing we are not missing anything with all this blow dryer weather! I don't think I would even want to be at the pool in it. We are starting back this next week though and I can't wait. Trent is going to work with Ty in the pool some and then he will most likely take lessons at some point this summer. Olivia has no fear at all this year, which creates quite a bit of fear in me!
Ty had his first T-ball practice Tuesday. Sports at this age are so entertaining. Some of the parents crack me up. I am excited about this one though. We have five practices and then two games a week for a month or so. His team name is the Red Sox. O is such a great supportive lil sis... everytime he is at bat, she notices without us telling her and yells, "Yea Ty!" She is already asking to play. Not just yet little sister, you are my baby for at least one more year!
Some sad news in our family, Trent's great uncle (Gary's Uncle- Morris Turner) passed this past weekend and his funeral was today. The kids and I went for the family meal and then came home for naps while T went to the funeral. I did not know him well but he was known as quite an incredible man. He was a former Mayor of Lubbock and served on City Council and actually built the church we met in today, Sunset. It was neat to meet so much of Trent's family on his grandmother's side that I had not met before. His aunt came in from Tucson as well. Its neat how things like that can bring people together from all over.
Well its great to be out for summer. It seems like we should have more time but its 6 O'clock before I know it everyday! Looking forward to being more lazy soon. I don't even feel one bit guilty about saying that. If you have the desire to texture or paint, come on over! I am typing on T's laptop now but we do have internet service again and as soon as we get our 'real' computer set all up again I will definately post pics from the past month or so.
Monday, May 26, 2008
We're Back
We got back Saturday evening! The girls' came in 6th in the nation! We were all so excited, the goal was top ten and they certainly made it! The trip was fabulous with the exception of some miserable weather that last day but we had a lot of fun and that weather did not even effect those girls game! I will update with pictures soon, but we are closing on both houses tomorrow and will be pretty busy this week. Stay tuned for scenes........... (remember our 90210 days JJB?) HA! Have a great holiday weekend!
Friday, May 16, 2008
Nothing to Fear but 'FEAR ITSELF'
Has anyone seen the previews for the show coming up in the summer entitled, Fear Itself? The preveiws are very inappropriate to be shown before 8 O'clock! This is from the same people who made Saw, and other horror films. It is to be a different horror film each week. They are comparing it to the way the Twilight Zone was- what a comparison! Like the Twilight Zone was ever graphic or considered to be horror shows!
I am just amazed to what is considered appropriate by our society at this day and time. Everyone who knows me knows I have always loved scary movies. I always went to see the latest one in the theatres and loved the excitement and thrill it brought to me. The down side is that I am not strong enough to endure that and not have nightmares and I let it mess with my mind when my husband is away. Trent started traveling quite extensively with Alamosa/Sprint about three years ago. This is when I really realized the effect scary movies was having on me. About a year before that I had felt convicted by the things I was allowing int my mind that were not only NOT Godly but more the opposite! At that time I decided it was not good for me to see them in the theatre anymore, however I still watched things on regular television and a show on discovery about hauntings.
I have a good friend, the first new one I met when we moved to Lubbock, whom I have coffee with every Wednesday. I absolutely love our conversations and our time together. She shared something with me a few weeks ago that really set heavy on my heart. Something about filling our souls with things that de-sensitize us and are sure to come out of us in one way or another. She was talking about 'taking delight in the sins of others'........sound familiar? She meantioned that with the exception of most reality series almost every show on television is about someone being murdered, adultry, and very graphic at that.
I noticed this especially after having childrent b/c there was not much that could be on after dinner that they should be exposed to at such an early age. Another thing I have realized after having children is that if I don't want them seeing it, saying it, or doing it, I sure better not be either or what kind of example am I setting? But, after I put them to bed some of my favorite shows to watch (when I am able to control the remote when Trent is out of town!) are Law and Order, CSI, and Medium. Okay, as you know these are all about murder. They were exciting to me because of that! I think that would be considered 'taking delight in the sins of others'! Yes, of course I realize these are fictional (mostly) but they are things that happen on a daily basis in our world and why do I need to be seeing it so graphically. I am not talking about sheltering myself from reality, but rather not choosing it as my source of entertainment.
So, from that point on- after thinking about it more and the way it effects me I came to the decision to not watch that stuff anymore and go for comedy or old shows and movies instead. As I have mentioned in previous post, we don't watch just a whole lot of television anymore but its still my 'downtime' especially when I am on my own. I have to say I am a much happier person because of it! You are only afraid if you allow yourself to be or give yourself something to be afraid of! Yes, simple concept but it takes me awhile to realize and then put into action on many things.
I share this only because it might be somthing you have not ever thought about before (like me) in quite this way. I don't judge people who do not make the same decisions as I do. I just feel that God reveals things through friends and this is something that was revealed to me and something He would like me to share with the people I care about.
I am just amazed to what is considered appropriate by our society at this day and time. Everyone who knows me knows I have always loved scary movies. I always went to see the latest one in the theatres and loved the excitement and thrill it brought to me. The down side is that I am not strong enough to endure that and not have nightmares and I let it mess with my mind when my husband is away. Trent started traveling quite extensively with Alamosa/Sprint about three years ago. This is when I really realized the effect scary movies was having on me. About a year before that I had felt convicted by the things I was allowing int my mind that were not only NOT Godly but more the opposite! At that time I decided it was not good for me to see them in the theatre anymore, however I still watched things on regular television and a show on discovery about hauntings.
I have a good friend, the first new one I met when we moved to Lubbock, whom I have coffee with every Wednesday. I absolutely love our conversations and our time together. She shared something with me a few weeks ago that really set heavy on my heart. Something about filling our souls with things that de-sensitize us and are sure to come out of us in one way or another. She was talking about 'taking delight in the sins of others'........sound familiar? She meantioned that with the exception of most reality series almost every show on television is about someone being murdered, adultry, and very graphic at that.
I noticed this especially after having childrent b/c there was not much that could be on after dinner that they should be exposed to at such an early age. Another thing I have realized after having children is that if I don't want them seeing it, saying it, or doing it, I sure better not be either or what kind of example am I setting? But, after I put them to bed some of my favorite shows to watch (when I am able to control the remote when Trent is out of town!) are Law and Order, CSI, and Medium. Okay, as you know these are all about murder. They were exciting to me because of that! I think that would be considered 'taking delight in the sins of others'! Yes, of course I realize these are fictional (mostly) but they are things that happen on a daily basis in our world and why do I need to be seeing it so graphically. I am not talking about sheltering myself from reality, but rather not choosing it as my source of entertainment.
So, from that point on- after thinking about it more and the way it effects me I came to the decision to not watch that stuff anymore and go for comedy or old shows and movies instead. As I have mentioned in previous post, we don't watch just a whole lot of television anymore but its still my 'downtime' especially when I am on my own. I have to say I am a much happier person because of it! You are only afraid if you allow yourself to be or give yourself something to be afraid of! Yes, simple concept but it takes me awhile to realize and then put into action on many things.
I share this only because it might be somthing you have not ever thought about before (like me) in quite this way. I don't judge people who do not make the same decisions as I do. I just feel that God reveals things through friends and this is something that was revealed to me and something He would like me to share with the people I care about.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Its STILL Monday in my world.........
Well most of you know our son is and always has been quite the early riser. I think I have mentioned before that we now fix his milk the night before and have taught him to turn the television on himself so that we do not also have to get up as soon as daylight hits his room! Well this morning I woke up to a wet sister, not because SHE had an accident, but because her brother had taken it upon himself to fix them Kool-Aid for breakfast! In his attempt he spilled an entire pitcher of very sticky sugar drink all over my rug and kitchen floor and of course himself and O in the process. I then go to make coffee to jumpstart myself into getting everyone ready and lunches ready but forget to dump out the coffee from yesterday so I get to clean up the floor and cabinets immediately again from an overflowed 10 cup pot! So on with the day.........
Got them off, some errands run and then back for my afternoon class, which went pretty well. It was nice to actually go outside without wind and be warm! After school we come home I start more house stuff, which is being un-done behind me as I go. My house is beyond a wreck at this moment, I don't think it has ever been worse. Sister is also SUPER clingy for whatever reason. I go to start dinner. O is playing in the highchair, I ask her not to as I am browning meat, next thing I know she hits the floor head first. After much crying and a bleeding tongue and bump on the back of her head, she is indeed okay. There are many days that I really wish my parents lived closer, especially days like today- it would be nice to have just a little help occassionally! If not just to cry on if anything else!
Trent leaves to go to Nationals Thursday and I have the blessing and opportnity to join him as of Sunday if everything works out. My Grandad was admitted to the hospital this evening in Dallas - prayers needed there. He is having gastational problems and is in his 80's-everything is more serious with age. Anyway, my parents are suppose to come this weekend to stay with the kids for a week while I am gone and I don't know that they will still be able to do it with the situation with my grandad-prayers also needed there.
I am so excited to get to see my husband in action again. Its only happened two times now. It will be nice to be reminded that there is a reason he is gone so much! Also nice to have some time together away from shorties, every couple needs that! I am looking forward to also spending some time with the girls on the team. When we get back (two days after) we will be moving just 15 blocks north from where we are now, I think maybe not even a mile! THEN...........we will get to soak up our Daddy again for THREE WHOLE MONTHS!!!!!!!!!!! I am excited to spend the time with him as well, but man it will be nice to have someone give me a break every now and again! Although school is out now, he is pretty busy preparing the girls for the tournament among other things.
Mother's Day was great and rather un-eventful. I got a great backrub and spent the day with my family so I felt pretty well blessed. We went to dinner at some close family friends so I didn't even have to cook! We had also had a nice lunch with some of our favorite friends so it was a nice day all around. I hope every mother reading felt joy yesterday. Even days like today, I wouldn't ever want it any different. I remember feeling kind of sad on Mother's Day before I was a mother and so longed to be called one, I thought of many in this situation yesterday and pray that so many get to experience all that goes along with it. All the messes and stress are well worth it!
Got them off, some errands run and then back for my afternoon class, which went pretty well. It was nice to actually go outside without wind and be warm! After school we come home I start more house stuff, which is being un-done behind me as I go. My house is beyond a wreck at this moment, I don't think it has ever been worse. Sister is also SUPER clingy for whatever reason. I go to start dinner. O is playing in the highchair, I ask her not to as I am browning meat, next thing I know she hits the floor head first. After much crying and a bleeding tongue and bump on the back of her head, she is indeed okay. There are many days that I really wish my parents lived closer, especially days like today- it would be nice to have just a little help occassionally! If not just to cry on if anything else!
Trent leaves to go to Nationals Thursday and I have the blessing and opportnity to join him as of Sunday if everything works out. My Grandad was admitted to the hospital this evening in Dallas - prayers needed there. He is having gastational problems and is in his 80's-everything is more serious with age. Anyway, my parents are suppose to come this weekend to stay with the kids for a week while I am gone and I don't know that they will still be able to do it with the situation with my grandad-prayers also needed there.
I am so excited to get to see my husband in action again. Its only happened two times now. It will be nice to be reminded that there is a reason he is gone so much! Also nice to have some time together away from shorties, every couple needs that! I am looking forward to also spending some time with the girls on the team. When we get back (two days after) we will be moving just 15 blocks north from where we are now, I think maybe not even a mile! THEN...........we will get to soak up our Daddy again for THREE WHOLE MONTHS!!!!!!!!!!! I am excited to spend the time with him as well, but man it will be nice to have someone give me a break every now and again! Although school is out now, he is pretty busy preparing the girls for the tournament among other things.
Mother's Day was great and rather un-eventful. I got a great backrub and spent the day with my family so I felt pretty well blessed. We went to dinner at some close family friends so I didn't even have to cook! We had also had a nice lunch with some of our favorite friends so it was a nice day all around. I hope every mother reading felt joy yesterday. Even days like today, I wouldn't ever want it any different. I remember feeling kind of sad on Mother's Day before I was a mother and so longed to be called one, I thought of many in this situation yesterday and pray that so many get to experience all that goes along with it. All the messes and stress are well worth it!
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Ty pushing Liv at the park
Here she is on the BIG swing at Ready Set Go. She laughed the whole time!
Sewing some buttons while waiting her turn for the floor mats and obstacle course
Ty at his first soccer game with LCAA last Saturday!
We are super busy around here. More details later. We did get a new coffee pot! I don't like it as well as the last but it will brew caffine and that is all I need~
Friday, May 02, 2008
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Lots going on...
Most of which I will post about later, but let's just say this has been the most hectic time since we have had children! I have had trouble posting but I think re-booting may have helped, we will see! Thanks Larissa for helping out! Sorry its been awhile but know I have wanted to!
Olivia is loving her gym time on Mondays. I call it that, because its not really gymnastics, but sort of. They call it a sports readiness center. She is in a class with other 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 year olds but they divide them up by younger to older. They start out with going over whatever the theme might happen to be. I think this last time they talked about the change of a butterfly. Then they go to their areas. She gets on the trampoline and learns basics such as front and back and turn. They also go on a ring that is on a pully-system (think I may have mentioned that before) where they swing and land in a foam pit, and then an obstacle course which changes each time to help them learn how to balance, do front rolls, jumping, and starting the basics of a cartwheel! While each child is waiting their turn, they have various connecting objects to help develop fine motor skills. I have been very impressed with how well planned out each day and activity has been!
Ty started soccer this past Monday with LCAA. Its going to be interesting and entertaining to say the least! This is his first introduction to any sport, other than golf. His two best buddies from school are on his team which I think will make it all the more fun for him. How patient those coaches must be!!! There are several coaches per team, which makes it kind of nice considering their age! He also had his end of the year program at school today. There is a picture at the top. I could not get very many good ones because of the light in there! It was precious though.
Olivia is loving her gym time on Mondays. I call it that, because its not really gymnastics, but sort of. They call it a sports readiness center. She is in a class with other 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 year olds but they divide them up by younger to older. They start out with going over whatever the theme might happen to be. I think this last time they talked about the change of a butterfly. Then they go to their areas. She gets on the trampoline and learns basics such as front and back and turn. They also go on a ring that is on a pully-system (think I may have mentioned that before) where they swing and land in a foam pit, and then an obstacle course which changes each time to help them learn how to balance, do front rolls, jumping, and starting the basics of a cartwheel! While each child is waiting their turn, they have various connecting objects to help develop fine motor skills. I have been very impressed with how well planned out each day and activity has been!
Ty started soccer this past Monday with LCAA. Its going to be interesting and entertaining to say the least! This is his first introduction to any sport, other than golf. His two best buddies from school are on his team which I think will make it all the more fun for him. How patient those coaches must be!!! There are several coaches per team, which makes it kind of nice considering their age! He also had his end of the year program at school today. There is a picture at the top. I could not get very many good ones because of the light in there! It was precious though.
Trent had his Men's regional tournament here this past Monday and Tuesday. You can read details on the website if you wish but they did well. He has been SUPER busy! His Women's team is going to nationals mid May and I have the blessing of being able to go as well! My parents are coming here to take care of the kiddoes while we are away, SO nice! I am very much looking forward to it. This week was only the second time I have seen Trent in action! Its nice to be there and have a better understanding of each player and see what he really does on the course with him. He is crazy busy with his tournament schedule, teaching a golf class at LCU, as well as class on Wednesday nights at church!
I have been super busy as well and feel fully inducted into the mom's club with all this driving all over town for various activities! This summer will bring T-ball and swim lessons but also much time by the pool for me!!! I think we are all ready for summer in this family! Well lots of pictures are soon to come and I will post more on the craziness and blessings going on in our lives, and NO I am not pregnant ;)
Monday, April 14, 2008
Today I celebrate my husband! I am soooo glad he was born this day 33 years ago! What a blessing he has been to me and Ty and Olivia. Everyday I am thankful for him but specifically today I celebrate him! Our kids are at a good age to understand birthdays better and even more fun, participate! I let them pick out something to put in a little basket of his favorites. Ty especiailly remembers things like everyone's favorite color and things they like to do. He picked out a blue basket to put the things in and his contribution was a towel. I asked him what that was for and he said Golf! We woke him up this morning with what has become tradition, another one of his favorites, blueberry muffins.
I am big on birthdays. Not so much about giving large items but things that are specific to that person. I think that is what makes birthdays special- focusing on the person you are thankful for in a way that is particular to them! I hope to always do this for my children but its especially fun for my husband. Its hard to come up with something he needs because he doesn't need anything and his wants are probably more than I could get, so instead its his favs!
I could write for days about why we are so blessed by Michael Trent Phillips, but you all know he holds a dear place in my heart, I will be more specific with him. I am known for telling people on their birthday that I am glad they were born, and I mean it every time I say it to a friend or loved one. Let me tell you though, he takes first prize on this one. I would not be the person I am without him and I would not have the two little people that bring me so much joy! His parents did a wonderful job raising him and I hope that my children's spouses will be able to say the same some day!
Happy Birthday Weasel...........
I am big on birthdays. Not so much about giving large items but things that are specific to that person. I think that is what makes birthdays special- focusing on the person you are thankful for in a way that is particular to them! I hope to always do this for my children but its especially fun for my husband. Its hard to come up with something he needs because he doesn't need anything and his wants are probably more than I could get, so instead its his favs!
I could write for days about why we are so blessed by Michael Trent Phillips, but you all know he holds a dear place in my heart, I will be more specific with him. I am known for telling people on their birthday that I am glad they were born, and I mean it every time I say it to a friend or loved one. Let me tell you though, he takes first prize on this one. I would not be the person I am without him and I would not have the two little people that bring me so much joy! His parents did a wonderful job raising him and I hope that my children's spouses will be able to say the same some day!
Happy Birthday Weasel...........
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Shout to THE LORD!!
Is anyone watching American Idol tonight????? All of the contestants sang this, one of my all time favorite, songs tonight as the opener!!! How amazing and rare to hear something so glorifying to God on prime time television and on Fox at that??!!!!! I am so pumped to hear such a wonderful song on one of the last viewable shows that is on after 7 with my children in the same room. We are rather limited most nights! Such a beautiful song of worship by some really talented people! Praise God!
Sunday, April 06, 2008
Children are such a gift!
I am having some serious blogger issues! Hard to post and then it puts the wrong dates! Also can not figure out how to change my blogroll back to how it used to be! I am so computer illiterate!
Well I have been in baby heaven lately! No, I did not say I have baby fever. I am just really soaking up other people's babies lately and it feels reallyneat to do that and then give them back! As I mentioned in an earlier post our new nieces were born nearly two weeks ago. I had the opportunity to go be with them last Monday morning and just spent some time staring at them!!! I got to change a diaper and give a bottle and had just compeletely forgotten how that felt with such a tiny little person! I am telling you I spent the rest of the afternoon completely elated!!! There is just something really neat about holding a new born baby, their precious little sounds, breathing, and wondering little eyes. I don't think you can get closer to God while still being alive! So fresh from heaven! The whole process of 'growing a baby' still just amazes me!
Its neat to see my kids with them too. Olivia is especially really into babies right now. Probably part of being a girl. We had another little friend over last night and they both were ALL ABOUT THAT BABY! Constantly bringing him their toys, telling me what they thought he needed. He is a perfect little one and went to bed at 7:45, much to Olivia and Ty's dismay! Around 8:30 Ty came in and said now can we get that baby up?! This morning they both came in my bed, as usual and after we were up for awhile it hits Ty about where is the baby? He said shouldn't he be up by now! After I explained that he went home to his own house, he responds with ...Oh Man! Its just precious to see little ones get excited about an even littler one.
I am enjoying this point in my life very much. I love my children's ages and I think we are at a great place. I always wanted a large family but life has not lead me that way and I am finally content with that. I am excited to have childrent becoming more independent but it makes me a little sad that I am starting to not remember what it felt like when they were completely helpless as these babies we have been around are! I remember it, just not what it felt like. I know at some point I will probably be saying the same thing about THIS point in my life with a two and four year old!!! I SOOOOO wish I could hold onto this time with them. Their personalities have really developed and they say and do some of the most precious things! We really need to video tape more, because that is all we will have! I don't think my brain can possibly keep it all in! My heart sure will though.
It was really neat last week to spend some time with just Olivia. She was a whole different person without her brother around! By the last day she was sure ready to see him. She asked countless times when he was coming home! She became pretty clingy that last day and I realized she has never known life without him. We were both really glad to see him and they have been playing great together ever since. I always find them sitting together in a chair and trying to go to bed together! This sibling dynamic is really neat to watch as their mother.
Have a great week!
Well I have been in baby heaven lately! No, I did not say I have baby fever. I am just really soaking up other people's babies lately and it feels reallyneat to do that and then give them back! As I mentioned in an earlier post our new nieces were born nearly two weeks ago. I had the opportunity to go be with them last Monday morning and just spent some time staring at them!!! I got to change a diaper and give a bottle and had just compeletely forgotten how that felt with such a tiny little person! I am telling you I spent the rest of the afternoon completely elated!!! There is just something really neat about holding a new born baby, their precious little sounds, breathing, and wondering little eyes. I don't think you can get closer to God while still being alive! So fresh from heaven! The whole process of 'growing a baby' still just amazes me!
Its neat to see my kids with them too. Olivia is especially really into babies right now. Probably part of being a girl. We had another little friend over last night and they both were ALL ABOUT THAT BABY! Constantly bringing him their toys, telling me what they thought he needed. He is a perfect little one and went to bed at 7:45, much to Olivia and Ty's dismay! Around 8:30 Ty came in and said now can we get that baby up?! This morning they both came in my bed, as usual and after we were up for awhile it hits Ty about where is the baby? He said shouldn't he be up by now! After I explained that he went home to his own house, he responds with ...Oh Man! Its just precious to see little ones get excited about an even littler one.
I am enjoying this point in my life very much. I love my children's ages and I think we are at a great place. I always wanted a large family but life has not lead me that way and I am finally content with that. I am excited to have childrent becoming more independent but it makes me a little sad that I am starting to not remember what it felt like when they were completely helpless as these babies we have been around are! I remember it, just not what it felt like. I know at some point I will probably be saying the same thing about THIS point in my life with a two and four year old!!! I SOOOOO wish I could hold onto this time with them. Their personalities have really developed and they say and do some of the most precious things! We really need to video tape more, because that is all we will have! I don't think my brain can possibly keep it all in! My heart sure will though.
It was really neat last week to spend some time with just Olivia. She was a whole different person without her brother around! By the last day she was sure ready to see him. She asked countless times when he was coming home! She became pretty clingy that last day and I realized she has never known life without him. We were both really glad to see him and they have been playing great together ever since. I always find them sitting together in a chair and trying to go to bed together! This sibling dynamic is really neat to watch as their mother.
Have a great week!
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Fridays
ARE:
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.
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.
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.