With my due date only 3 days away, I thought it would be fun to see if any of you are up for the "Guessing Game". So, here's how to play...
1. Click on "Comments" below.
2. Under "Leave Your Comment" type the following guesses:
*Monkey's birth date
*Monkey's gender
*Monkey's weight
*If you think Monkey will be welcomed home by the never ceasing rumble of our generator or the lulling hum of the a/c.
3. Click on "Publish Your Comment".
If you are a regular at this and have a unique login name that does not give any hints to who you are, please sign your name at the end of your comment.
If this is too confusing for you but you would still like to play, go ahead and email me your guesses.
Thanks!
9.17.2008
Counting Our Blessings
Due to IKE we have been counting our blessings...
1. First and foremost, despite the damage done to family and friends homes, we are blessed that no one we know was injured. The homes can be fixed over time!
2. I am blessed with a husband who can make a hurricane seem like a big party for our 2 girls! See the pictures below for proof:
3. During the storm we were fortunate to have the bright yellow flashlight/radio combo that Gram & Pops gave to Melissa last Christmas. That battery powered radio was our sole source of information during the storm. And I have to admit that I thought that gift was so silly when Melissa opened it up... THANKS MOM!!!
4. After the storm knocked out our electricity we were reminded why we have chosen to keep a land line phone service... we are also thankful that my sister-in-law, Holly, thought a step further to have several non-cordless phones on hand. THANK YOU HOLLY for letting us borrow one!
5. We now realize how blessed we are to live in a time where we have many conveniences such as: refrigeration, washers and dryers, LIGHT BULBS, television, and of course the ability to pull into a gas station, fill up, and drive away in a matter of 10 minutes or less.
6. We are grateful that parts of Humble did not lose power after the storm - including Home Depot - which allowed that location to receive many generators Sunday morning. Mike & I were the first to check out (after waiting in line from 5:15am-8am) and bring a power source home for the family!
7. God was on our side and allowed Monkey to stay put and remain cozy in my belly. (I am especially thankful that he/she did not arrive in the middle of the hurricane... at 1am Saturday morning I started to imagine how that could play out - not a pretty picture!)
8. What a sight to see 20+ electric company trucks from Oklahoma trekking down the highway prepared to help out the city of Galveston. They looked ready to get 'er done. There are many crews just like that all over Southeast Texas. What an amazing country we live in!
Here are a few before and after pictures of our yard (if you don't see pictures click the x in the top right corner):
1. First and foremost, despite the damage done to family and friends homes, we are blessed that no one we know was injured. The homes can be fixed over time!
2. I am blessed with a husband who can make a hurricane seem like a big party for our 2 girls! See the pictures below for proof:
3. During the storm we were fortunate to have the bright yellow flashlight/radio combo that Gram & Pops gave to Melissa last Christmas. That battery powered radio was our sole source of information during the storm. And I have to admit that I thought that gift was so silly when Melissa opened it up... THANKS MOM!!!
4. After the storm knocked out our electricity we were reminded why we have chosen to keep a land line phone service... we are also thankful that my sister-in-law, Holly, thought a step further to have several non-cordless phones on hand. THANK YOU HOLLY for letting us borrow one!
5. We now realize how blessed we are to live in a time where we have many conveniences such as: refrigeration, washers and dryers, LIGHT BULBS, television, and of course the ability to pull into a gas station, fill up, and drive away in a matter of 10 minutes or less.
6. We are grateful that parts of Humble did not lose power after the storm - including Home Depot - which allowed that location to receive many generators Sunday morning. Mike & I were the first to check out (after waiting in line from 5:15am-8am) and bring a power source home for the family!
7. God was on our side and allowed Monkey to stay put and remain cozy in my belly. (I am especially thankful that he/she did not arrive in the middle of the hurricane... at 1am Saturday morning I started to imagine how that could play out - not a pretty picture!)
8. What a sight to see 20+ electric company trucks from Oklahoma trekking down the highway prepared to help out the city of Galveston. They looked ready to get 'er done. There are many crews just like that all over Southeast Texas. What an amazing country we live in!
Here are a few before and after pictures of our yard (if you don't see pictures click the x in the top right corner):
9.10.2008
A BIG Surprise for Mommy!
Over the past week Melissa & Kelsey have become a bit more independant when it comes to our morning routine. They use to wake up and call for "Mommy" or "Daddy" and wait for us to go get them out of bed. Now our growing, young daughters have discovered that they can get out of bed and walk themselves downstairs!
The other day, when I walked upstairs to get the girls clothes, I never would have guessed that I would see what was about to be before my eyes...
If you are unsure of what you are looking at, it is Melissa's bed that SHE MADE by HERSELF! I was so stunned and excited! What a big girl! And little sis' Kels had her blanket pulled up on her bed as well.
I am so proud to have 2 sweet girls who think it is fun to "figurate" (Melissa's new term for fix or organize) their beds. I LOVE them!
The other day, when I walked upstairs to get the girls clothes, I never would have guessed that I would see what was about to be before my eyes...
If you are unsure of what you are looking at, it is Melissa's bed that SHE MADE by HERSELF! I was so stunned and excited! What a big girl! And little sis' Kels had her blanket pulled up on her bed as well.
I am so proud to have 2 sweet girls who think it is fun to "figurate" (Melissa's new term for fix or organize) their beds. I LOVE them!
9.04.2008
The Most Important Decision of the Year...
The girls started school this week. And you know the most important thing about starting school... what do you wear on the very first day?
When I was younger my parents always took the First Day of School picture in front of "The Tree" each year. I also got to wear the most uncomfortable outfit on that special day - my mom loved it!
Have I influenced these girls enough - purple & butterflies - my favorites. I just wonder if one day they will look back and wonder... why did mom dress me like THAT?
When I was younger my parents always took the First Day of School picture in front of "The Tree" each year. I also got to wear the most uncomfortable outfit on that special day - my mom loved it!That tree is now long gone - Dad got around to re-landscaping once he retired. And I refuse to wear anything that a) needs to be ironed and b) has a ruffled collar and sleeves.
On Melissa's first day of Preschool yesterday she chose to wear her PURPLE outfit - she was so excited!
Kelsey started Mother's Day Out today she got to wear her BUTTERFLY outfit!
Have I influenced these girls enough - purple & butterflies - my favorites. I just wonder if one day they will look back and wonder... why did mom dress me like THAT?The girls both had wonderful first days of school. Melissa's class is filled with many of her friends from last year. Kelsey gets to be in class with the friend she has had since she was only 10 hours old, Addie. They are both blessed to have super teachers who will take great care of them! That is more than I can ask for.
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