90th Birthday for Grandmother Jones

We celebrated the 90th birthday of Grandmother Jones this Saturday in Waco.  The boys enjoyed (as always) playing with their cousins and shooting the biggest now known to man nerf gun.

Ready or Not

As Adam approaches his second birthday, I feel the pressure to start really "teaching" him.  I am so focused on first grade math and kindergarten sight words, I forget Adam needs to know his colors, shapes and numbers.  So, trying to be more deliberate, I am working on counting with Adam.  It began by me saying one and he repeated one.  We did the same with two, three and worked our way up.  And when we got to nine, instead of repeating, he said, "Here I come!"

Sunday Snow

 It was basically a dreary day yesterday but for the snowfall around lunch.  It melted the moment it hit the ground which made for three sad boys. 

By the end of the day with all of us cooped inside, I thought I was going to lose my patience.  And I did.  But, while making dinner, my spirits were restored hearing Adam sing, "hot dog, hot dog, hot diggity dog!"

It's a brand new day what you wait'n for!

Back to It

Yesterday, was really the first day back to the grindstone after all the Christmas hoopla.  I enjoyed the morning with Adam and his little buddy, Brody.  Since they both have older brothers, they know how to play hard and have fun!   

 I was feeling like a great mom until Adam asked for milk and I had to tell him we were out.  That sent him into a tailspin that lasted a good long while.  However, he recovered and enjoyed a hearty lunch.  I love the manners of these boys, they were trying really hard.  By the way, my garage is my new favorite room.  We cleaned it out and painted it top to bottom and it's fabulous!

Mutton Bustin'

It's official, Ryan is going to be in the Fort Worth Rodeo!  He will be mutton bustin' on January 18th.  It all started last year when he attended the rodeo with Brandon and watched mutton bustin' for the first time.  He told Brandon he wanted to have a try at it.  Well, his sweet Daddy delivered.  It was a long shot, but Brandon applied and received noticed Monday that Ryan got in.

Unfortunately, we do not own any sheep to practice on, but we do have a strong Daddy!

 David and Adam wanted a turn too. 

So, we did a little research and the main strategy can be summed up easily, hold on tight and don't let go! 

The Rose Ball

Congratulations TCU for winning the 2011 Rose Ball (as David calls it)!

After winning the game and offensive MVP of the game Andy Dalton, quarterback for TCU, quoted 1 Peter 5:6

Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time

It's Really Sparkling Cider

Happy 1-1-11!  Kuddos to Brandon and me, we actually stayed awake to welcome the new year.  The boys look forward to New Years Eve because we all toast the new year with champagne (it's really sparkling cider).  The boys get giddy with delight with the clank of the glass as we cheers.  It's a little tradition that makes them feel so big.  Unfortunately, Adam went to bed early and missed the fun.

Here's wishing you a blessed new year!