Today, Sue and I took the boys to Fort Worth's theatre, Casa Manana, to see the play "Rudolf". It was super cute and the boys loved it. We will miss having Sue around when she heads home tomorrow.
Friday, December 5
Thursday, December 4
Neice and Nephew...
I can hardly believe that my nephew Matthew turned EIGHTEEN yrs old last week. Here is a picture of him and his girlfriend Nichole. He also just started a new job at Kohl's, and will be graduating in May. He plans on going to law school......
And here is my niece Lauren. She will turn SIXTEEN next month. Wow. And look at HOW MUCH she is starting to look like her mom!!!
Wednesday, December 3
Auntie Sue Sue
My older sister, Auntie Sue Sue to the boys, is here to stay ALL week. S
he has training (she is a school principal) here, so she got to come stay from Sun-Sat.
The boys are having a ball with her. It's been great to have her around!!
Monday, December 1
The Upstairs
The boys have been enjoying some time with Daddy, building the upstairs addition....
Here is Lawson hard at work.
Sunday, November 30
Thanks 08
Thanksgiving 2008 has come and gone. We had the Fam from Houston in town (Grammy, Herb, Courtney, Tom, Bristol, and Danlyn), and boy did we have a feast. Didn't take as many pictures as I would have liked, but here are a couple of highlights.
The boys had a blast playing with Aunt Danlyn (Courtney's sister). She was such a good sport with them, and they miss her!!
The boys had a blast playing with Aunt Danlyn (Courtney's sister). She was such a good sport with them, and they miss her!!
Grammy and the kiddo's...
(Courtney did you get a better shot??)
Lincoln got to stuff the turkey all by himself...
Lawson and Bristol made the sweet potato casserole.
Lincoln got to stuff the turkey all by himself...
Lawson and Bristol made the sweet potato casserole. Only a few "special" ingredients were added!!
Bristol and the boys played Doctor for hours on end.
I think they are all destined to the medical field. 
No cooking for us the day after Thanksgiving.... We dropped off the 2 yr olds at Adventure Kids PlayCenter, and we all went out for Hibachi and Sushi...
Saturday, November 29
Wednesday, November 26
Jumping Out the Plane
Something you probably don't know about me: On my 30th Birthday, my brother Tom and I went skydiving!!
No, that's not my brother I'm with, thats the tandem skydiver...
It was amazing!
Monday, November 24
The Church Performance
Lincoln had his Little Crowns choir performance on Sunday in front of the whole congregation. They have been practicing for this one performance all year! It's been fun because I am the Choir Directors "helper", so I've gotten to work a lot with these great kids. They did a great performance of there song, "Let the Children Come", then they got to stay on the stage and sing one song with the worship band, Forever by Chris Tomlin. That was fun!! They are all ages 4 and 5, and they are all so adorable. You can barely see Lincoln, he is top row in the center.... I'm ordering a video from the church so hopefully I can post that soon. (Taylor and Abby are in this picture too, can you find them?)
Just Five Thoughts
1. Celestial Seasoning Sleepy Time Hot Tea. Try It!!! I swear this stuff knocks me out at night. I drink it before I go to bed, and I totally crash. Maybe it's psychological, but I really think it works. Add some honey, mmmmmmm zzzzzzzzzz.
2. You know those Goldfish crackers? They know make them coated in chocolate. Very addicting, can't eat just one they are just that good. You can find them at Target with the Christmas candy. Not sure if it's just a Christmas thing, hope not, those things are great!!!
3. Last week, I planned a Moms night out for my MOPS table. We went and ate a yummy dinner at Blue Goose then walked over to the movie theatre and watched The Secret Life of Bee's. Wow, dinner AND a movie... haven't done that since I've been a mom. It was fun, but I was in shock that movie's cost $9.50 now!!!
4. Lincoln spent the whole day today at his friends Taylor's house today. I think he had a blast over there!!
5. We will be hosting Thanksgiving over at OUR HOUSE!!! We will have a dinner of TEN. Can't wait to see the Fam.... My mom and Herb, Courtney, Tom, Bristol, Danlyn, and then us four.
2. You know those Goldfish crackers? They know make them coated in chocolate. Very addicting, can't eat just one they are just that good. You can find them at Target with the Christmas candy. Not sure if it's just a Christmas thing, hope not, those things are great!!!
3. Last week, I planned a Moms night out for my MOPS table. We went and ate a yummy dinner at Blue Goose then walked over to the movie theatre and watched The Secret Life of Bee's. Wow, dinner AND a movie... haven't done that since I've been a mom. It was fun, but I was in shock that movie's cost $9.50 now!!!
4. Lincoln spent the whole day today at his friends Taylor's house today. I think he had a blast over there!!
5. We will be hosting Thanksgiving over at OUR HOUSE!!! We will have a dinner of TEN. Can't wait to see the Fam.... My mom and Herb, Courtney, Tom, Bristol, Danlyn, and then us four.
Scientists
The boys went to a really fun birthday party this weekend. It was a Science party!! The group was small, enabling them to be able to do about 10 different experiments. It was great, they got to watch different reactions with different chemicals in test tubes, etc..., and they even blew up a volcano outside. In these pictures, they are making an egg float by putting pickling salt in the water. The boys LOVED it, they have been wanting to "experiment" ever since... They were even sent home with goody bags full of experiment instructions and supplies!!
Ron's Current Project
Several months ago there was talk about Ron getting a promotion, and going to a "national" position... Well, the time is here and he will begin this position in the near future. Currently, he is training his replacement.....
His new position will include lots and lots and lots of traveling, mostly to the East Coast. The good news is when he is not traveling, he will be officing out of HOME!!!
So, what does officing out of home mean to us??? Well apparently it means adding an upstairs office addition. We are in a one story home with a HUGE attic. You know the type of attic that can be converted to an extra room??? So, currently Ron is in the middle of making the attic his new work office. He has put in a staircase (from the garage), has put in insulation, and is currently putting in the floor. It already looks great!! The other thing that this means to us at this time, is that all that stuff we have been storing in the attic, is currently OUT of the attic... whole other story.... But when it is all said and done, the attic will still have some storage space for us. I've been making lots and lots and lots of drop off's at the donation center....
His new position will include lots and lots and lots of traveling, mostly to the East Coast. The good news is when he is not traveling, he will be officing out of HOME!!!
So, what does officing out of home mean to us??? Well apparently it means adding an upstairs office addition. We are in a one story home with a HUGE attic. You know the type of attic that can be converted to an extra room??? So, currently Ron is in the middle of making the attic his new work office. He has put in a staircase (from the garage), has put in insulation, and is currently putting in the floor. It already looks great!! The other thing that this means to us at this time, is that all that stuff we have been storing in the attic, is currently OUT of the attic... whole other story.... But when it is all said and done, the attic will still have some storage space for us. I've been making lots and lots and lots of drop off's at the donation center....
Saturday, November 22
Picture with Santa
If you have kids and live near a Bass Pro Shop, they have a Winter Wonderland display right now. They have FREE pictures with Santa. They give you one nice one and a link if you want to order more online. It sure beat standing in line at the mall and paying twenty bucks!!! It was great to get this off our list of holiday things to do. They also had tons of fun things for the kids to do... Here is Lincoln telling Santa what he wants for Christmas...
Chai Tea Latte
If you come over during the holidays, I will make you one of these.
Promise it's even better than a Starbucks treat!!
Chai Tea Latte
2 Chai Tea Bags
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp all spice
1 cup water
1 cup milk
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 TBSP French Vanilla cream
Optional: whipped cream and nutmeg
Place the tea bags and spices in the coffee filter of your coffee pot. Add the water and brew.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the milk, brown sugar, and cream. Cook and stir over medium heat until thoroughly heated and sugar is dissolved. Pour milk mixture into mugs, stir in tea. Top with whipped cream and nutmeg if desired.
Makes 2 servings.
Promise it's even better than a Starbucks treat!!
Chai Tea Latte
2 Chai Tea Bags
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp all spice
1 cup water
1 cup milk
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 TBSP French Vanilla cream
Optional: whipped cream and nutmeg
Place the tea bags and spices in the coffee filter of your coffee pot. Add the water and brew.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the milk, brown sugar, and cream. Cook and stir over medium heat until thoroughly heated and sugar is dissolved. Pour milk mixture into mugs, stir in tea. Top with whipped cream and nutmeg if desired.
Makes 2 servings.
Friday, November 21
Store Closings
CircuitCitystores went bankrupt, will be closing stores
Ann Taylor- 117 stores nationwide are to be shuttered
Lane Bryant
Fashion Bug and Catherine's to close 150 store nationwide
Eddie Bauer to close stores 27 stores and more after January
Cache will close all stores
Talbots closing down all stores
J. Jill closing all stores
GAP closing 85 stores
Footlocker closing 140 stores more to close after January
Wickes Furniture closing down
Levitz closing down remaining stores
Bombay closing remaining stores
Zales closing down 82 stores and 105 after January.
Whitehall closing all stores
Piercing Pagoda closing all stores
Disney closing 98 stores and will close more after January.
Home Depot closing 15 stores
Macys to close 9 stores after January
Linens and Things closing all stores
Movie Galley Closing all stores
Pacific Sunware closing stores
Pep Boys Closing 33 stores
Sprint/ Nextel closing 133 stores
JC Penney closing a number of stores after January
Ethan Allen closing down 12 stores.
Wilson Leather closing down all stores
Sharper Image closing down all stores
K B Toys closing 356 stores
Loews to close down some stores
Dillard's to close some stores
Ann Taylor- 117 stores nationwide are to be shuttered
Lane Bryant
Fashion Bug and Catherine's to close 150 store nationwide
Eddie Bauer to close stores 27 stores and more after January
Cache will close all stores
Talbots closing down all stores
J. Jill closing all stores
GAP closing 85 stores
Footlocker closing 140 stores more to close after January
Wickes Furniture closing down
Levitz closing down remaining stores
Bombay closing remaining stores
Zales closing down 82 stores and 105 after January.
Whitehall closing all stores
Piercing Pagoda closing all stores
Disney closing 98 stores and will close more after January.
Home Depot closing 15 stores
Macys to close 9 stores after January
Linens and Things closing all stores
Movie Galley Closing all stores
Pacific Sunware closing stores
Pep Boys Closing 33 stores
Sprint/ Nextel closing 133 stores
JC Penney closing a number of stores after January
Ethan Allen closing down 12 stores.
Wilson Leather closing down all stores
Sharper Image closing down all stores
K B Toys closing 356 stores
Loews to close down some stores
Dillard's to close some stores
Thursday, November 20
The Feast
Today I got to spend a couple of hours up with Lincoln at his preschool. Today was his Thanksgiving Feast and Party. It was nice to see him in his school element and be able to observe how he is as a student and a friend. The teachers had sent feathers home for each student to decorate however they wish, and they made this turkey with all the feathers. I'll let you guess which feather Lincoln made..... (hint... he did NOT spend much time on his unfortunately!)...
Lincoln and his other Indian BFF Abby...The other half of the kids were pilgrims.
Wednesday, November 19
Tuesday, November 18
Lincoln's new "friend"
This school year Lincoln has a new school "friend". This is a picture of Lincoln and Abby at her birthday party at Excite this past weekend.
Lincoln tells me and Ron things like... "Abby is soooo adorable...", "Abby is my girlfriend" and that he is going to marry Abby one day.... So, we hear a lot about Abby now... She is in his preschool class, his Sunday church class, and his Little Crowns choir. She's a super sweet girl, but what's with having a "girlfriend" at age almost 5???
Lincoln tells me and Ron things like... "Abby is soooo adorable...", "Abby is my girlfriend" and that he is going to marry Abby one day.... So, we hear a lot about Abby now... She is in his preschool class, his Sunday church class, and his Little Crowns choir. She's a super sweet girl, but what's with having a "girlfriend" at age almost 5???
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