Easter

Fun times at Easter. We went to a passion play on Sat at one of Chris's professor's church. Josh was WAY into it. i really felt sorry for the people sitting nearby, but who would not answer "Mommy, why did they do that to him?" Precious.

On Sunday, we went to church with Jeremy and Shabree. So nice to have them with us. Maybe they'll even come back. Then off to Papaw and Mimi's house. And got soaked in the downpour. Which ended by the time we left the neighborhood. Go figure.

I am really blessed to enjoy my in laws.

Huh?

I just had to upload this so you'd know what I work with every day. It really does explain my mood.

I Must confess...

I am a blogger dropout. I can't keep up. Between e-mail, facebook, alumni forums, and work, who has time to electronically journal in a static format?? I should make time, but I don't. Maybe I'll keep trying, but I don't think anyone reads it anyway. And I do HATE writing. Really. I love to give my opinion. and maybe I'd like it more if i did it more, but not sure I'm going to take that road. I just had to say it. I think I feel better, too. :)

Katie's graduation

What a fun party! I'm so happy for Katie. And I loved getting to surprise her, even though it made her cry. Congrats to the Grad!






So really, a graduation from culinary school should be all about the food. Brisket, ham, Mom's potato salad and other treats from friends and family. Yum!

And the cake... Let's just say from scratch coffee-cherry-chocolate with scratch icing is awesome! Firm texture, just sweet enough to enduce a diabetic coma in under 10 minutes, and chunky cherries were a blessing to the taste buds.

So good to see everyone for a quick weekend road trip.

This one is for all those Moms who sacrifice everyday for their family.

This video makes me laugh.. and laugh.. and laugh. Good medicine for crummy days.

Not forgetting Christmas on the farm..

OK, this got a bit out of order. Guess it's what i get for waiting to post for so long. We had Christmas on the farm this year. My family all turned out. Goats and all. Good times for all. And some great family traditions. As our families grow and change through the years, I am so thankful for parents who loved us enough to be parents instead of friends, siblings who share themselves with their crazy sister who lives in the "big city", and seeing that our children have cousins to play with and grow with and share life with. Just imagine if Aidan and Ryan go off to college together???? Poor poor dorm room.

My 3 favorite guys, just hanging out.

Wii was an interesting addition to Christmas. It provided lots of fun, laughs and time together.


Silly cousins!

Serious siblings.

More Wii fun. So good to actually chat with the neices and nephew.

The traditional Jesus birthday cake, decorated by Marie and Josh and Ryan. Destined for the cakewrecks blog, but mighty tasty.

The tradtional ride in trailer fun. Some things we just don't get to do in the suburbs.

The traditional yearly elves handed out presents.

Katie, hider from all cameras, finally got her picture taken.
James was not surprised to be the subject of a "where the heck are you??" photo.

More trailer fun!

Erin got a guinea pig. That was big fun, until it pooped on me.


I'm still looking for the pictures of Reeses, the house goat... More to come.

New Year's Day with friends

On New Year's Day we went to visit the Riggins family. Light saber battles, video games, great conversation and a smoky kitchen proved that we are all really good friends.









It's funny to me that Tara and I have been friends since we were 12. Now we are middle aged with 2 kids each, crazy families on opposite sides of town, and we still have so much in common. Good friends are a blessing from God, no doubt.