Polar Express

"Santa Claus: This bell is a wonderful symbol of the spirit of Christmas- as am I. Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart.


At one time most of my friends could hear the bell, but as years passed it fell silent for all of them. Even Sarah found one Christmas that she could no longer hear its sweet sound. Though I’ve grown old the bell still rings for me, as it does for all who truly believe.

"Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see."
Polar Express
The Conductor
















No time for words. Just pictures of one of the most memorable adventures EVER for my children.

Thank you Gigi and K-Dan.

Loving 7

G is 7
He is in the first grade.
He loves school.
He loves his teacher.
He is learning so much.
He loves to read.
He loves First in Math.
He is quite the little athlete.
He loves any sport.
He especially loves football right now.
He is determined to grow faster than his mama wants him too.
He loves to play with his older brothers and be sweet to his little sisters.
He loves to reach chapter books with far too big words.
He is thoughtful.
He loves to make "art" for others.
He loves to snuggle when you can
He is creative.
He loves to hunt for rocks.
He loves to design things with legos and write "novels."
He is sensitive.
He loves to make the adults he is around proud.
He loves to love...

...and we love him too!

Happy 7th birthday G!

Season of Delight

G loves sports. He loves all sports, and I love that about him...I love the passion he has for playing!
But, G is really good at soccer...I mean REALLY good!
He has learned so much playing all these seasons.
We have seen him learn so much and develop so much as a player. When he is on the field, I can truly see his mind working as much as his body......and that is an awesome thing for a mommy to see!I have also been so impressed with how he has learned to work with his teammates. Working as a team and sportsmanship are two BIG reasons we love sports in our house!Here is to another season G...It has been such a delight! Can't wait for the spring!

The Coolest Thing Ever

20 years ago Eric was a part of a team that made history.

He and his high school football team were state champions, and in Texas, where high school football reigns, this is a pretty BIG deal. Assuredly, it was a feat of which to be proud and a moment in your life not ever to be forgotten...even after 20 years.

Thus, it was appropriate that this group of now "old" men be honored...They were recognized at half-time. (And then at a party afterwards!)Each one was called by name.
Their coach was there! (But, we see him all the time! Yea!)I was so proud of him. (Not that I am not always...)But, these 3 were far more proud that evening. Their daddy did something they dream of doing. I had to laugh...they were SO intrigued and wanted to be a part of every part of the evening. On the way to the car they asked Eric if that game was the "coolest thing that had ever happened to him." He laughed and said, "No way boys...The 6 coolest things that have ever happened to me are walking right beside me right now."

Eric is always a champion in my world, but it comments like these only make more so.

Gotta Have Your Pretties

Sometimes it is more importantto look good
rather than to play good.Just ask Ballerina...

...I bet she is the ONLY soccer player that cared more about the "pretties" for her hair than how she played in the game!

Nonetheless, she was a really cute soccer player, and most of the time, fairly good too!

Gotta love Ballerina. :)

Halloween Cuteness

No words...just cuteness of our newest little one!

Party TIme - Halloween Style!

Halloween Party #1 - Church Festival with our favorite friends!Halloween Party #2 - The Bat Feast with G's ClassHalloween Party #3 - Ballerina's Class Pumpkin PartyYou cannot say we do not like to party around here!