Happy New Year!

I am awaiting the New Year as I type this post! Another 30 minutes and it will be 2008! Where did the year go? We have so much to be thankful for. This past year was full of blessings. I am looking forward to many more blessings this new year. I have many pictures to post in a slide show that will be coming very soon. We have enjoyed visiting with Robert's parents this Christmas. They are leaving rather early in the morning. As much fun as we had it is always hard to see them go. Time with family is very precious to Robert and I. We are looking forward to my parents coming in June. I hope this finds all of you doing well and starting the new year off wonderfully! Bye for now. I will post again soon!

Ballet Christmas Show

Well, Satruday morning was Audrey's Ballet Christmas Show. We were worried she wasn't going to make it because she was feeling really sick the night before. We gave her some childrens nyquil and she seemed much better in the morning but still not herself. She still did not want to miss her show for anything. We were a little worried that she would not perform once on stage but she surprised us and did really well. (Although we did several pep talks about getting up there and doing a good job) At first she did not realize her teacher was up there helping them. Once she saw her teacher she did everything she was supposed to do and loved every minute of it. Daddy presented her with a rose afterwards and that rose is her pride and joy. She wanted to hold it all day long. She finally gave it up to sit in water so it would stay pretty. Her cousin Alena takes ballet with her and they always stand together in class as well as on stage. Alena's grandma has become Audrey's grandma as well. She had been in Hawaii and got back just in time to see the girls perform. Audrey was delighted to see her again. Afterwards both families went to IHOP to celebrate a job well done! We are so proud of Audrey. She is coming out of her shell when in front of people which is a big step for her. She will resume ballet mid January. They are done til then. Have a blessed weekend.

Just What Meemaw ordered!

Papa and Meemaw Dean are coming up here for Christmas. Meemaw was so wanting there to be lots of snow so she could see the true Alaska. Well Meemaw, your order has been fulfilled!!! Lets all pray it stays till you come. All these pics were taken today. We didn't have a bit of snow, then Tuesday morning it started coming down. This is all since then. It definitely makes it a prettier place around here. I never thought I would say it is nice to have a little snow but it really is. Enjoy!

Audrey Loves Animals

I went to a friends from church to practice my flute for offeratory. They have 2 dogs and a bird. Audrey was ready to take them all home with her. Maybe someday she will get a puppy. Secretly mom wants one too!
Audrey had a big lip in the pics from bumping on the seat. It looks much better now!

Big Brother Protection

Gregory is our very sweet hearted child. He has another side to him as well that we won't mention for now. But when it comes to his family he loves us all dearly. In fact the following is a dialog between him and Eric.
Greg: Eric
Eric: What
Greg: I love you!
Eric: Oh yeah. I love you too.
Greg: You know what?
Eric: What
Greg: I love everyone in our family. Dad, mom, you and Audrey. I just love all you.
Eric: That's good.
It was funny to listen to then here comes Gregory to me.
Greg: Mom
Mom: Yes Greg
Greg: I love you!
Mom: I love you too
Greg: I love everyone in our family. I just love all you.
His heart must have been bursting with love! So, Audrey is our girly girl. It is all about frills and pretty to her. Until her brothers want her to play with them. She can be really tough when the situation calls for it. Eric had wanted Greg to play football with him but Greg didn't want to. So Eric was content to ask Audrey to play. Her response was yeah sure! Greg immediately interjected, "Eric, be easy on her!"
Eric: I will!
The football started and Eric made the play go in his favor even though he really did nothing. Gregory immediately came and tackled Eric to the ground and said, "You were supposed to be easy on her!" I then had to jump in and resolve the issue. I reminded Greg that we don't settle things that way. I also praised him for looking out for his sister. It sort of melted my heart to see his protetiveness for his sister come out. Even though my kids may fight and argue I know there is a great deal of love for each other. When it matters they show it.

Life is Busy

I don't have much to say right now other than life is extremely busy for Robert and I. I absolutely love this time of year but it is the busiest time for us. I am longing for some rest and relaxation and a little slower pace. Since I know that is not happening anytime soon I am just trying to catch my breath while I can. The boys are doing well in school and are anticipating Christmas break. They are anxious to see their Papa and Meemaw Dean. They arrive here in Alaska on Christmas Eve. Robert and I are excited for their arrival as well.
Currently I am thanking the Lord for a mild winter. Right now we really don't have any snow. It puts a smile on my face, especially since everyone else is saying they have 3-7 inches of snow.
Robert has been working quite a bit of overtime of late again. He is doing a project that is due on Monday. The rest of the week we will hardly see him. He even has to work this Sunday to do the inventory count with his boss. We praise the Lord for his job and such a wonderful boss. There is more exciting news about his job but I want to wait until the facts are final before sharing all the details. Please pray all the details work out wonderfully. Well, I am tired and exhausted so I will say good bye for now but take care.

Ballet Progress

Well, this past Tuesday was a really fun day at ballet. The girls were all working on a little routine with another girl in the class. The teacher was having so much fun with it that she asked the moms to come in and do it with their daughter. So I came in and went to Audrey and she said "No, I don't want to." She said it so sweetly and kindly. She was having too much fun with her friend Jocelyn. So I stood to the side and took the pics. I was actually rather relieved to not have to do it. She is really loving her ballet class and is thrilled about the Christmas show coming up. I will post pics of her Christmas show afterwards.