Thursday, November 28, 2013
Thankful
I give thanks to the Lord for all he has done,
For a wonderful husband and three healthy sons.
For a home where we gather and say grace,
For faith that gets us through challenges we face.
For family we cherish those near and those far,
For friends that accept us just as we are.
For a life filled with laughter, joy and love,
For all of God's blessings sent from above!
Happy, Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Break in!
Cooper and I went to a birthday party at a place called The Main Event the other afternoon. When we walked out around 7, this is what we found....
Grrrrrrrrr.....
I couldn't believe it! Cooper was a little shaken up. Me too if I am being honest. The glass was everywhere. My console had been emptied. I am sure they were disappointed when they only found Boogie wipes, bandaids and snacks in there--they left it all on the seat. Definitely a mom car! They did take a Consuela tote and an empty Brighton purse and wallet.(I had changed purses for a wedding the day before) Luckily though, I had my actual wallet and checkbook in a smaller purse in the party with me. That would have been horrible to deal with. Our bibles were sitting out in plain site from church that morning. The boys made a comment that the thieves should have taken those because they could use them! So true! I told the boys if someone is that desperate that they have to resort to stealing to get what they need, they must need it way worse than us. We are very blessed in our life. But you should have seen me driving home, in the cold, with a wind breaker flapping in the window, protecting me from wind and flying glass. An experience for sure! =)
Regardless, we are thankful it wasn't much worse. Just super annoying!
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
New floors!!
We had carpet in our living room and laminate wood floors in our dining room. They were both looking pretty sad. The carpet was so stained and although after getting it cleaned looked good for a bit, all the stains came right back pretty quick. The laminate wood floors were in our entry way and dining room. They had gotten so scratched up and dull looking. It was time to redo!
Cody and I picked out a ceramic tile that has the look of wood. (Kind of an early Christmas present to ourselves.) Here is the step by step as it was getting done.
Before...
(The pictures don't show just how bad it was.)
Cody and I picked out a ceramic tile that has the look of wood. (Kind of an early Christmas present to ourselves.) Here is the step by step as it was getting done.
Before...
(The pictures don't show just how bad it was.)
Phase 2--all old floor is gone.
Here is the after...
SO much better!! It looks so much like wood but it is way easier to clean and take care of. We love it!!
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Wurstfest
For those of you not from the area, Wurstfest is the Lone Star State's biggest and best German Culture and heritage celebration. Also known as the 10 day salute to sausage.
Anyway, we finally made it out there on the 10th day of the fun. We met some of our favorite friends there and had a great afternoon enjoying yummy food, silly hats, a few rides, some games and watching our little friends perform their German dance.
Ryan and Carter |
Reagan and Morgan looking adorable in their German dresses |
Fun Friends with the turkey puppet guy =) |
Hannah and Colton ready to ride some rides |
My boys fitting in in their hats |
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Hunting season has begun
As you now by now my hubby is an avid hunter. The season really starts in September for him because he bow hunts. Last weekend, he was able to shoot a trophy he is really excited about! So happy for him!
This weekend, the big boys are there with him. They enjoy going and he loves them being there. Luckily, Carter chose to stay home with Mama! (Better enjoy that while it lasts!) Anyway, I just got a text from Colton. He said it was from the son that loves me most. =) It was attached to this picture.
He sure knows how to make his Mama feel loved!
Oh and I am not sure I ever shared how the large Elk turned out. Here it is on the wall.
Have to say I was pleasantly surprised. It is big but it is pretty!
Monday, November 4, 2013
Happy Halloween
Ready to go! |
Colton and Hayden |
Cooper and Ian |
Carter and Grady |
My sweet friends Melissa and Jenni Love these ladies!! |
Cooper and Carson |
Colton, Hayden, Austin S, Luke, Austin, Graham |
Griffin |
Me and my baby |
Graham and Colton |
Carter and Opi |
My mom and Nana They are such good sports and pass our candy every year. |
Once again, it was school night so we had to rush everything a bit. We still had lots of fun and the kids got more than enough candy. Just glad next year it will be on a Friday night!!!
A side note:
Carter saw his costume in a catalog. I wanted to find him something more cutesy because he is only 4 after all. But he couldn't be talked into anything else. It was listed as a Bandido. Looks like Zorro to us. Anyway, he looked adorable in it and loved it!!!
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