Saturday, November 17, 2012

Blessings

Besides all the big stuff, we have been blessed in so many little ways, like my last post on the power outage. Wed night we decided not to go trick or treat since it was cold and we had no heat. We loved our Wizard of Oz costumes from Nana and Papa and got lots of compliments. Trinity changed its fall festival to Friday night and we went to that instead. What a nice night- free hotdogs, nachos, and funnel cake. Then tons of fun games- bingo, ring toss, fishing, and lots more. We had already enjoyed a nice night at Grace Fellowship for their first Trunk or Treat night.




Then today as we were planning a stay home day, our neighbor asked for a ride. Since we were out we stopped at the library. Good timing! College students were getting ready to give a class on nutrition and exercise to kids. Our kids were the class- well two other girls were there for part of the time. The kids got a ticket each time they answered a question and won a ton of prizes- a hula hoop, a basketball, box of granola bars, bag of craisins, and box of yummy nuts. Pretty nice for just popping in! And the neighbor gave us chocolate chip cookies as a thank you for using our generator. Nice!

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Welcome Number 5!

This is a guest post from James.  I am not as good at these things as Kristen, but I gotta let the world know that our new baby has arrived!  She and Mommy are doing great and Mommy is recovering nicely.  It is nice to see God's hand at work as all of the medical staff seem to be thoroughly surprised at how good everything came out -- let alone for for C-section number 5.  But we know that everything is possible when you trust in God.  Anyway, here are some pics!



Kristen waiting for the prep


Check out those socks!

James and Kristen ready for Baby C's arrival!
James waiting to go in.  The nurses agree that waiting is the hard part!


Well, all good things are worth the wait.  Here she is!  Introducing Baby C!




Fresh out of the Womb!
Who turned on the lights! 
Hey, Y'all!  7 lbs 5 ozs!  19 in long

A little nap, please.
Such a cutie!

I'm awake!!

I love this picture!  Mommy and baby together at last!
The picture of Love!
I had to add the goofy Dad!

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Favorite Parts of this storm

Just after midnight and sweet baby in my belly kept stepping on my bladder. Then I woke up and realized I should really make oatmeal for breakfast- a nice hot bowl of oatmeal in the morning sounds super.  I am a little of an oatmeal snob- rolled oats are for granola and cookies, but only steel cut for oatmeal. They take a little while unless you soak overnight so I got up to make oatmeal. and started thinking about how thankful I am. I could write a really long post on how all the things I'm thankful for- God, healthy family, husband who loves me, ...

but here's my list of what I'm thankful for during this storm (in no particular order)

Gas stove- so nice to be able to have hot coffee and oatmeal to warm us up for breakfast and soup for hot dinner!
Generator- after one of the power outages, James bought a generator- which has been great- we can plug in the refrigerator and a heater- awesome to keep using the frig!
James home- I was just glad to have him here- kids loved jujitsu & books with Daddy! and him taking care of the generator was super!
School- we didn't have to cancel school for the weather- which is extra super since we'll take some time off after baby's arrival!
Puzzles- we did almost all our puzzles- fun & we got to get the mixed up pieces back where they go!
Camping- the kids were glad to "camp out" in KG's room with their sleeping bags
Goldfish- the kids won 2- Shine & Sparkle- they've been fun to feed and watch
-Hot apple cider - yum!!
Internet- it was nice to still be able to still see what's going on in the world
Baby stayed where she is!

Some great memories from other power outages-
blueberry pancakes at the Alvis' house in Kansas
potluck with neighbors in Kansas

we are glad to have the power back on now and looks like heater should work later today!

Thursday, October 25, 2012

2009 pics

Almost moved all the sidebar pics- now we're up to KG's arrival!! Finishing that right before C's arrival-

 I can't believe she fit in this basket. Can't wait to see another baby in a basket!

 Another precious moment- K walked up and said "she's the prettiest girl in the world."


 2 yo T and 5 month old KG
 2 yo T
 3 1/2 yo C
 K first day Kindergarten
 Pooh breakfast
 Disney fun!


Cole kids check out the tank
little T ready for tennis






Heroes like their Daddy
Pops Leon and boys
Thanksgiving 208

Sophie's Walk 2008

our vasa previa miracle
ready to walk
ready to ride