Happy New Year

Hi! I hope everyone had a great holiday. I had a great time with my family. We ate, slept and just spent sweet time together.
School started and the kids hit the road running. With basketball, debate tournaments and college preparation, time goes fast. Lauren and I ordered her graduation announcements and cap and gown. How surreal was that?!? She is so independent and I am so going to miss her. I am excited, too. She is going to flourish even more in life. We are still waiting to hear from TAMU. She has been accepted to Univ. of Arkansas. Her dream is TAMU so we are working hard to get her there.
The kids both had great grades this past semester. I am so proud of how hard they work and play. Chandler plays varsity basketball and has really excelled.
Ok, enough of bragging on the kids.
I will tell a few good stories. My dogs are a delight most of the time. Over Christmas the golden retriever had a major ear infection. Guess who got to stick her hand down his ear and clean it every few days? Me!! What a nasty job. Riley is such a sweet dog, but high maintenance. He got his toenail caught in the edging of the flowerbed and ripped his toenail off. No one noticed until he had bled all over the house. Gross! It took hours to get the blood up and get him patched up. Of course, my new verse for the year, is 1 Peter 5:7
"Cast all your care on him because he cares for you."
Little did I know I would need that verse for my dog. I thought it would be a great verse for Lauren going to college to get me through the tough days. Oh well, God is in the smallest details as well. Chandler received a selection of sick tricks, like dog poop and cat vomit, therefore I thought that he had tricked me with fake blood, not that lucky. Looking back it is hilarious. Riley's toe is really sore, but he's on the mend.
Lastly, acute story on my kindergarten class. They are so smart and pick up everything. Two of my students overheard their parents discussing the new Bush Israeli agreement and came into to class sharing that the Lord was coming soon. One of my students practically came out of his skin...so scared and another said, "I am not ready to go to heaven just yet...that scares me. With mouth dropped, I said, "Let's not worry about this because heaven is good and let's study the letter ' q'. Wow! Kids are smart and say the darndest things.
Till next time!

Focusing on The True Meaning of Christmas

Another rainy, icy and school canceled day. It is time for the structure of work and to finish 2007 strong. The kids have finals and need review. I have quite a bit of Christmas activities to do with my kindergartener's. God has a plan and I must learn to be still.

Speaking of being still, I spent the last few hours reading Preparing My Heart For Advent. God always speaks to my heart. "Let's be the fragrance of Christ and a light wherever we go, carrying with us the thought that one day we'll convene in the bright courts of heaven for a day that will never end." I pray the I can keep that true in my heart and I pray the same for all of you, my sweet friends.

Icy Day Off

Wow, this has been a long day, but a day of accomplishments. I had two extra teenagers in the house so I cooked all morning. I love having a houseful. The house seems alive and festive and alive. I am in a rude awakening when my Sr. daughter leaves for college.
I went to get the mail and was worried about the mail carrier taking out my mailbox due to the icy road. I went to retrieve the mail and fell right on my bottom. How embarrasing ....right in front of the carrier. I picked myself up, checked my wrist and sore bum and went in. Keeps me humble.
I worked out with an interval setting on my elliptical trainer. A great work out. Only 23 more pounds to go. I can do this!!!
I wrapped tons of gifts. I usually am working the night before Christmas Eve, therefore
I may be on schedule this year,
I even go a little nap in, too.
School is canceled tomorrow. Maybe I can get my holiday baking done as well.
I had to include this pic of Chandler. He is a bottle of energy...so much fun. He is good at most everything he tries. He is the most valuable speaker for his debate team and plays basketball with the varsity team at school. He is amazing. He is only fourteen.

Lauren's 18th

I am planning Lauren's 18th birthday. I cannot believe she is 18. It seems yesterday I brought her home form the hospital in a red stocking. The day was icy and I stopped at a stationery store for birth announcements. My sweet husband was nervous because she was in the backseat and all alone and she seemed like a stranger. A funny moment. Lauren is a beautiful young lady with the whole world waiting for her. The picture of her is so pretty. She is photogenic.

New Blog

Hello! I was inspired to blog by my sweet friend Vickie. Today is December 9. The weather is icy and school has been canceled for tomorrow. I am glad, but the structure of work is good for me. I am a kindergarten teacher. My students are precious.