Brad and Gabi were so excited to get another package from Texas today! Thank you Mamaw for their new night outfits! They couldn't wait to put them on today!
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Election Night
Well last night was an emotional rollercoaster for me and many others I assume as well. For the first time in my life, I really researched these two candidates and felt strongly that John McCain was the best option. There are many reasons I came to this conclusion and NONE of them involved the color of skin of Obama.
As silly at it sounds, I actually cried when McCain made his concession speech! I know I am pregnant but come on...why I am I crying...it's just an election right. But with a family and kids and a world that seems to contradict my personal values at time, it strikes fear in me as to what my kids will be faced with as they grow up.
I have faith in the Lord and know He has a plan and we just have to be diligent and endure. I am excited to see the first african american president elected and to see how happy others are at this accomplishment and do not want to take away from his supporters or this historical moment.
I felt less silly for these emotions when I took Brad to pre-school today and 2 women began crying when talking about Obama being elected and their concerns were mine as well. Not the color of this man, not his ability to deliver a powerful and moving speech, but the direction in which this country will be headed under his lead.
I will pray for him and for this country. There are so many things wrong with the world and the US and now more than ever, those of us who believe need to pray for strength to remember who we are and stand up for those beliefs.
As silly at it sounds, I actually cried when McCain made his concession speech! I know I am pregnant but come on...why I am I crying...it's just an election right. But with a family and kids and a world that seems to contradict my personal values at time, it strikes fear in me as to what my kids will be faced with as they grow up.
I have faith in the Lord and know He has a plan and we just have to be diligent and endure. I am excited to see the first african american president elected and to see how happy others are at this accomplishment and do not want to take away from his supporters or this historical moment.
I felt less silly for these emotions when I took Brad to pre-school today and 2 women began crying when talking about Obama being elected and their concerns were mine as well. Not the color of this man, not his ability to deliver a powerful and moving speech, but the direction in which this country will be headed under his lead.
I will pray for him and for this country. There are so many things wrong with the world and the US and now more than ever, those of us who believe need to pray for strength to remember who we are and stand up for those beliefs.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
Savage Farm Pumpkin Patch
Today we went to the pumpkin patch at Savage Farms for Brad's pre-school. This is the first time I have been to a pumpkin patch! So it felt like a trip for me too! The kids wore the outfits their Mamaw sent them for Halloween and looked so cute, and each got to pick out a pumpkin, milk a cow, play in a corn box, run through the corn maze, and see some farm animals! Oh yeah and we rode in a wagon pulled by a tractor which was a BIG hit with all the kids!
I really like Brad's pre-school! It is very structured and his teacher is extremely nice and all the kids really like her! We really got lucky to have gotten into this wonderful pre-school on such short notice!
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Running on a Prayer
In the 5 1/2 years Brad and I have been married we have had our share of car problems. Our first year of dental school we almost broke the bank with all the problems and each year we have at least one major thing happen. We always feel blessed when we can get away from the machanic for $500 or less! Which does not happen often at our house, and I am sure many of you can relate!
This past week, on Tuesday, I was taking the kids to gymnastics and I started my car (it had a hard time starting and this had been going on for a couple of weeks). The kids and I fed the neighbors fish and then loaded in the car to head out. Once I put the car in reverse it died on me. Instantly, I told Brad and Gabi we should say a prayer. Brad and Gabi folded their little arms and repeated everything I said. We cranked it up again and we had NO problems for the rest of the day. Brad pointed out when we got to gymnastics the car was working and our prayer worked!
The next day at 12:25 we headed out for pre-school, the car started and everything seemed fine at first, but then we got to a red light and the car stalled on me. I was the first in line and of course the light turns green immediately, I instantly panicked in my head trying to re-start my car and each time it would die as soon as I put it in gear. Finally, I said, okay kids lets say a prayer and so while at a green light cars behind me (not so happy by the way) we said a prayer and off my little jeep went. Now it died a couple of times after that, but we were able to make it SAFELY to pre-school!
To make a long story short, we figured out that if you put the car in park or neutral at a red light or stop sign it would not die, only when in gear...so we were able to make it home safely and Brad that day after work and taking the babysitter home! In fact, the next morning when I cranked the car it ran perfectly. We took it in and they could not find anything wrong with my car that would make it do what we described. They did replace the starter, but she made it clear the starter would not have caused the problems we described. I don't know if I had bad gas in my car or what, but what I do know is that my car was running on a prayer! I am thankful we can pray anytime and anywhere and that Heavenly Father will give us what we need. I am certainly not implying we will not have any more problems with our car, I am pretty sure we will, but I can certainly be thankful for a loving Heavenly Father protecting my family and listening/answering our prayers!
This past week, on Tuesday, I was taking the kids to gymnastics and I started my car (it had a hard time starting and this had been going on for a couple of weeks). The kids and I fed the neighbors fish and then loaded in the car to head out. Once I put the car in reverse it died on me. Instantly, I told Brad and Gabi we should say a prayer. Brad and Gabi folded their little arms and repeated everything I said. We cranked it up again and we had NO problems for the rest of the day. Brad pointed out when we got to gymnastics the car was working and our prayer worked!
The next day at 12:25 we headed out for pre-school, the car started and everything seemed fine at first, but then we got to a red light and the car stalled on me. I was the first in line and of course the light turns green immediately, I instantly panicked in my head trying to re-start my car and each time it would die as soon as I put it in gear. Finally, I said, okay kids lets say a prayer and so while at a green light cars behind me (not so happy by the way) we said a prayer and off my little jeep went. Now it died a couple of times after that, but we were able to make it SAFELY to pre-school!
To make a long story short, we figured out that if you put the car in park or neutral at a red light or stop sign it would not die, only when in gear...so we were able to make it home safely and Brad that day after work and taking the babysitter home! In fact, the next morning when I cranked the car it ran perfectly. We took it in and they could not find anything wrong with my car that would make it do what we described. They did replace the starter, but she made it clear the starter would not have caused the problems we described. I don't know if I had bad gas in my car or what, but what I do know is that my car was running on a prayer! I am thankful we can pray anytime and anywhere and that Heavenly Father will give us what we need. I am certainly not implying we will not have any more problems with our car, I am pretty sure we will, but I can certainly be thankful for a loving Heavenly Father protecting my family and listening/answering our prayers!
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
One big update
Gabi is 2...
1. She is sassy (VERY SASSY)
Carving & Painting them later... 
Getting started
Brad helping dad!
Texas on the Back of Brads
My Pumpkin
This is unbelievable to me! How is it possible that my baby is 2 years old already! It would be impossible for me to adequately describe exactly what a joy Gabi is in our home. She has more personality than any one person could imagine. Here are a couple of our favorite things:
1. She is sassy (VERY SASSY)
2. A big talker--saying pretty much anything and everything
3. In love with her daddy
4. Gives the best kisses with the most pouted fish lips ever
5. She will drop on a dime and throw a BIG fit anytime you say the words 'no'
6. She loves her brother so much and they have this amazing brother sister relationship in which they swing from the best of friends to the worst of enimies, but you better not mess with the other because they will defend each other to the end
7. She knows how to work us over
For her birthday my mom was here which was amazing for me especially. We had a butterfly theme sort of and I had lots of fun making and decorating her cake! We had a couple of kids from our ward over to play and so it felt like a big bash! We ate hot dogs and hamburgers and played pop the balloon (bad idea after about 5) and pin the tail on the donkey. Also, the kids dressed up in their halloween costumes...although Gabi backed out at the last minute and did not wear her's. She got a kitchen from us and it has been a BIG hit! Her and Brad love to cook us stuff with all the food, plates, pots and pans that were presents at her party as well. She was one lucky cookie!
Painting pumpkins with Granny....
When Granny was here the kids wanted to paint pumpkins with her! They had a big time painting with Granny and making their beautiful pumpkins! The only problem was I put them outside to dry and it rained that night so the next day we looked out and their newly painted beautiful pumpkins were washed clean! Brad was hilarious...he looked out the window and said, "hey what happened...there's no paint" then immediately saying, "mom--dad told you it was going to rain...why did you leave them outside" Don't feel too bad for them, we turned it into a family activity after Granny went home and even bought another pumpkin so we each had one!
Carving & Painting them later...
Getting started
Brad helping dad!
Texas on the Back of Brads
My PumpkinFriday, September 5, 2008
It finally happened
I had forgotten to keep an eye out for this and sure enough it happened. Brad cut Gabi's hair and he also cut his! In fact you can tell more on him than on her.
What is worse is that it took me a day to figure it out. I was so caught up in watching the Republican National Convention last night that I let the kids play in the basement w/out me. First and last time for that. So this morning I went down to pick up and noticed some hair on the floor...at first I thought it was just Gabi's but then realized Brad had also played barber to himself!
What is a mom to do? I guess I should try watching my kids instead of the RNC.
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