William being his "normal" self!
Monday, November 23, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Happy Birthday Granny Mary
Loving Hands- Granny always loved to sew. I remember how I couldn't wait to receive a package in the mail. Whether it was a shirt, shorts or a dress, the articles of clothing were made for me with such loving hands. I can still remember one of my favorites - a pink and white checkered dress. I wore that dress on my first plane ride to Indiana to spend my first summer with Granny and Pa.
Cooking - Next to my mom, Granny was the best cook in the world. I loved to spend time with her in the kitchen. I remember cooking, baking and canning with her in the kitchen. I remember the cherry pies, canning pickles, and so much more. I also remember calling her as an adult about a recipe and she would tell me it over the phone. Then in a few days I would receive a handwritten copy of the recipe in the mail. Oh how I treasure those recipes that I have in my favorite cookbook that were handwritten by her.
Mail - Granny was always sending mail. She had a card organizer and she would send cards for your birthday or anniversary. Also, I received many letters during my college days. Being away at college, I was always excited to get that little note from her in my mailbox.
Movies/Shopping - Granny would take us to the movies at Castleton Square. We saw "Apple Dumpling Gang", "Benji" , "Herbie" and "Grease" just to name a few. She would also take us shopping. I remember how Regina and I would run just to keep up with her.
Friends - Granny was always a loyal friend. I remember a few of her special friends and how she spent time with them and how they would sit, visit and minister to each other. And NO ONE could ever forget Emma Martin's wonderful homemade apple pie.
Faith - On the strongest memories I have is how Granny served the Lord inside the church. She taught children and women, sang in the choir and ministered to the members of their church. I remember being in her classes as a young child all the way to her subbing in her ladies class just a few years ago. There are so many times that I hear a hymn in church or on the radio that reminds me of her singing that song during the service or around the house. There is a song that we sing sometimes in church that has the phrase in it "May those who come behind us Find us faithful". Looking back on Granny's life, I truly believe that Granny is one of the most faithful people that I know.
Happy Birthday Granny. You have truly been a woman that I admire and along with my mom - you are my hero.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Summer is Over - Here is some of the things we did!
Fiesta Texas & Six Flags/Cowboy Stadium
We began our summer by going to Fiesta Texas in San Antonio. We bought season passes so we went another time to Fiesta and then once to Six Flags in Arlington. And of course since we were in Arlington, we HAD to go and check out the cowboy stadium. Here are some pictures of our adventure.
For 3 days in June, Hillcrest had its annual summer basketball/cheerleading bible camp. Paul, Sarah, Emily & I worked and William was playing basketball. We had 150 campers plus 50+ workers. We had a great time and can't wait until next June.
July 4th
Celebrations
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Happy Birthday Emily!
Monday, June 1, 2009
Happy Birthday Sarah
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Oh the thinks you can think!
Come and see Sarah as the SOUR Kangeroo, William as JoJo Who, and Emily as Artist Who!
Monday, April 13, 2009
Update Finally
Sweetberry Farms in Marble Falls
Bluebonnet Cafe
For the last few weeks we have been busy with school and extra curricular activities. William is playing flag football. AND we only have 3 more weekends of play practice left until the kids BIG show. On Mother's Day weekend, the kids will be performing 4 shows of "Seussical Musical". It is hard to believe that there is only 8 weeks left of school. I really can't believe that in 8 weeks I will have a 14 year old who will be in HIGH SCHOOL. The kids seem to grow up more every day.
COMING UP NEXT: Getting to meet a couple of great football players. ( I promise it won't be 3 months until I post again!)