We went to Dallas at the end of April..just me , Greg, and Stefan....here are a few of the pictures....Stefan obviously had fun. I'll post more in a few days. I know that I am playing catch up, but I really didn't think anyone read this thing anymore. Thanks for asking Candy.
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Do you think that you could try to look happy about it?
Ummm...maybe not so fake Emma?
OK...we can move the gate....what are you guys looking at...
Sarah....please smile pretty...
Don't move Emma...don't smile, don't say anything, don't move...
Finally....this is it girls....no more after this...
They took off, pinwheels in hand, chasing a butterfly after this. Then I had to come close to beating Sarah in front of a security guard because she ran into the street. When I grabbed hold of her arm, she threw her pinwheel at me and let everyone know at the top of her lungs that she did not like me anymore. Ahhh...the joys of parenthood.
It's been awhile since I last posted here. Life has just been busy. I sit here typing with a box of Kleenex in front of me. Allergies have definitely been bad this year.
Today I was reminded of that movie "Four Weddings & a Funeral"....only there were no weddings and 2 funerals. It's always sad to go to a funeral, but two in one day. I could really sympathize with Michelle over the loss of her dad, because we are at the same age and roughly the same place in our lives. It's a hard thing to lose a parent no matter how old you are....I just wanted to be there for her. Pray for her as she deals with the loss. They only had graveside rites for her father, but it was a nice service. It brought back alot of memories of Dad. Anyway, that was at 10:00 today.
I had to check Stefan and Brent out of school for 1:00pm services for Robert's dad. As hard as it is to lose your parent as an adult, I can't even begin to imagine what it would be like to lose your parent as a teenager. Everyone pray for Robert as he goes through these days and months ahead. It's a hard thing when the father figure is gone.
I know this is a little late, but Stefan had a birthday on the 15th! I know...15 on the 15th. Stefan was convinced that he should get an extra gift because of that. I told him his special gift was getting school off for his birthday (it fell on MLK day...no school - yea!). Anyway, I think he had a great birthday. Between grandmothers, aunts, and uncles he came into a bit of money... it won't last him two weeks. Thanks to Greg and I, his favorite gift was something that he never expected to get....something that we always said we wouldn't buy...a cell phone!
OK....I know that got your attention....it's true, Stefan died last night. And it was very weird to watch. Stefan is performing in Last Chance up at our church and he has the joy of playing Allan...a kid that shoots a couple of friends and then commits suicide. I was very proud of him and my other "son" Brent. They both did a great job. It was just weird....I knew what his role was, but it was still creepy to watch him act like he shot someone, committed suicide and went to hell.
On a lighter side....mom is playing Grandma in the drama. She doesn't speak, she just comes out and hugs family members as they enter Heaven. It gives me joy to call her Grandma this week....she hates that name! He! He! I think I shall teach the girls to call her Grandma too!!!!
Not alot going on...just another day. I'll try to post some Christmas pictures in a few days.
Another new background. I am usually a creature of habit....except when it comes to art. So, sorry, but, I must subject all of you to different backgrounds. Think of it as your personal slideshow....sort of.
My baby is getting older...you don't really see it when it's happening, but one day you turn around and you are looking into their eyes, not down at their little heads. It's hard to believe that my sweet baby boy is now almost 6' tall. When did he get taller than me?
He's definitely not a baby anymore. This week, I had the pleasure of paying for his drivers ed course that he will start in the spring. Wow! He will actually be behind the wheel of a car...soon.
Like I said, he's getting older. That's why I put this picture up....it reminds me of how grown he is, but it also reminds me of the way he used to be with his head down and a little smile on his face.
Did I mention that I'm totally excited about when he can get his license. I can hear it now..."Stefan, can you go to the store for________(fill in the blank)"!
No pictures with this...just a request for prayers. We are finally having a garage sale at Mom's house...two years after her move back. I can not tell you how much stuff that woman has kept. Please pray that she will take everything left over to Goodwill. I don't want to have to move this stuff yet again when she moves in January.
By the way, I miss y'all. I'm really going to try to come to playgroup this coming week...:)
This is why I don't pay for Santa pictures. Note how close and how happy Emma looks to be there. It's AMAZING to see how excited she is about Santa. Did I mention that just moments before this I had to pry her away from my leg. Hmmm...always my favorite time of the year for pictures. HO! HO! HO! Merry Christmas!!!
I know....it's been awhile. I've been real busy. I'll try to post something soon.
Between sick kids and other stuff, this just seems to be at the bottom of my priority list.
Blowing the candles out....
3 little princesses...
