Christmas Eve 2006

Christmas Eve: We enjoyed a wonderful church service at Fellowship church. Mark and I were truely amazed at the wonderful production of this church. Our thoughts were why go to a church that is trying to be like Fellowship Church when you can go to the church that is setting the standards for churches in our community. It was a wonderful experience! We went to the Coopers for the evening and played a few games and ate taco soup.

Who bought him this????

Ashton got a paintball gun for his birthday. When he opened it, he thought that it was a bb gun. He was really excited when he realized what it was. Of course he has to be supervised to use it. They have had a good time with it.

Ashton's 9th Birthday

Wow, how time flies. I can remember back on that December evening when I went into labor. Ashton has really matured this year. He is making all A's and received an E for conduct....(was the teacher sleeping when she did that). He is really good with Ethan and they love each other very much.

Santa 2006

We went to my work to see Santa and Mrs. Before we left the house Ethan was having a fit because he did not want to see Santa. In order to shut him up, I told him that he could stay in the car. When we arrived at my work, Ethan proceeded to tell me, "I'll wait here" as he held onto his car seat. He was very serious. He did not want to see Santa. Ashton informed Santa of what Ethan wanted and gave his own list as well. I really thought that last year would be our last year for Ashton to "believe", I was wrong. He still believes, he did ask some good questions, but I think that I satisfied him for now. Ethan did like the Mrs.

Snow in Texas

Can you believe it??? We in our house belive that anything is possible with GOD! I left work a few hours early to get home safely. The kids had a blast in the snow and even my 3rd boy had fun. Ashton made snow angels.... "angels"... ha ha.

Greatest Game Ever... Super Bowl preview?

Yes... check out that score!!!! Bryan Cooper and I went to see the Cowboys play the Colts. Yes, that is Peyton Manning running the offense. We had a great time. Cowboys are awesome again thanks to our newest QB Tony Romo. As they are saying her in DFW, we have ROMOMENTUM!!!!

Our little Miracle

We all know how awsome God is... and how great of a sense of humor that he has... WELL, through everything in our lives over the past 4 months, God once again is telling us that he is the one in control, not us. We all so often give God our troubles one minute and the next minute we start worrying or obsessing over them and then find ourselves giving it back to God. Mark and I always seem to learn things the hard way. About 4 weeks ago I was sick "in bed" with what I thought was a "stomach virus". After being sick for 8 days, I went to the doctor. He was puzzled by my description of my discomfort. He told me to take some laxatives over the weekend to see if I could flush the virus out of my system and if I wasn't better my Tues. to call and come back. Well, I was no better by Tues. I had nausea, fatigue and unable to get out of bed. I went back to the doctor and had an appt. with his partner. She listened to my symptoms and said that she was going to order a gallbladder ultrasound and some GI work. Then she proceed to ask me some personal questions and I explained to her that I could not be pregnant because Mark had a vasetomy over the summer. She proceeded to tell me that we should do a pregnancy test just to make sure. I agreed and laughed at her as she left the room. She returned shortly after with a huge grin on her face, I felt this over whelmimg heat flash over my body and I felt like I was going to pass out. I knew what she was going to say before she said it. I proceeded to tell her that, this is not funny and not to be joking with me. She wasn't joking... we have a little miracle baby on the way. Wow, I feel too old for this. We know that God has his hand in our lives and he is going to take care of us through this time. I am 10 weeks 2 days today. I am now medicated for my nausea day and night. Please pray that this will end soon so that I can see and feel the joy of this miracle in our lives.

Gaylord Texan Hotel and Ice

Gaylord Texan Hotel is such a beautiful place to go this time of year. Mama and Papa really enjoyed the ice exhibit as well. The boys really enjoyed the ice exhibit.

The day after.....

The "mansion" continues..... We had a great visit from Marks family who live in East Texas. The kids had a nice time playing together. They just all do not like to get their pictures taken.

Thanksgiving 2006 We have so much to be thankful for!

We are so thankful that MaMa and PaPa are able to come and spend Thanksgiving with us. Ashton and Papa have been building a "mansion" out of cardboard boxes in the backyard. Ethan is always in the kitchen wanting to help cook and lick the spoons.

Evil Kaneviel

Who says that there can't be another Evil Kaneviel. I am not sure what our boys on the street are going to do once all of the houses are finished on our street. They love to play in the dirt, make "mixtures", build forts and make ramps for their bikes with the brick and wood. I believe that Ashton has 9 lives. It is unbelievable what he can do without getting hurt.

Plaza Softball Game

Every year Plaza Medical Center has a day of softball. Each departement develops a team and we play against each other. It is really good for the relationships between coworkers. We all have a really good time.

Soccer

Ashton has really enjoyed playing soccer this season. He is really fast and not a bad player for his first year. He wants to play again over the winter. His good friend Bradley that lives across from us play on the same team.

Camping at Joe Pool Lake Oct.

We went with the Field family camping for the weekend. Our camp site was on the water. The kids had a great time playing in the water. We had a great time.

Redneck and Texas Football

This is how Texans watch football. They bring their own chair to the event. Mark and Bryan really enjoyed the game and they also enjoyed my comment about "OT" that I made. Please keep in mind that I am not a football fan.

Soccer....Ashton really wanted to play soccer this year. Bradley (Ashton's friend, our neighbors) are on the same team. After the first week of practice Ashton said, "it's a good thing our team has us" he doesn't lack self esteem. He and Bradley are really enjoying themselves and we are enjoying all of the energy it gets out of them. 

"Date Night"

We all know how important a date night is for mommy and daddy. We have been blessed with a very good sitter that lives across the street from us. Kalee has a heart for the Lord and loves to serve. When their family comes over for dinner I have to remind Kalee to go play after dinner or I will find her sweeping the floors. She has been a God delivered angel to our family.

Ethan's First Day of School

God has been so good. Ethan has been accepted into the TALK program for the public school sysetm. He goes on Tues. and Thurs. morning. The bus picks him up at our door and drops him off. Ms. Jamie is one of his teachers. She is a christian and has been wonderful to Ethan. Ms. Jamie goes to church with one of our friends. One of Ethan's best friends is in his class. Sydney and Ethan go to church together and love playing together. We thought this would be good for Ethan o have someone that he knows in his classroom with him. Please notice his hair. He loved to have his hair done just so, and then do not dare to touch it.