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Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Christmas letter....New Year's Update......blog....

Most people dread the end of the year, but I tend to enjoy it even though it is cold....sometimes. It is my chance to take a look back on the year and reminisce. It lets me sit back and really be thankful for all the experiences that happened during the year. So here it goes. January started with us celebrating Aubrey's first birthday. I can't even believe that it has been almost 2 years since that little man became ours. In comparison to other years this one has been uneventful, and wow can't I tell you how thankful we are for that. This summer had us spending more time at the lake because there is more water!!! Aubrey really loves it out on the lake. He thinks that he needs to be in the driver seat all the time, but he pretty much is. We have made some additions to our home, the biggest one being the construction that is currently underway. Adding on a guest bedroom and laundry room! That way we can have our family over and they won't have to share a room with Aubrey. I am very proud of the work that is being done. My husband and his dad are very talented, and do amazing work. This summer I did have a radiation treatment to fix my overactive thyroid, and had to be quarantined from, well, everyone for a weekend! The good news is that the treatment worked and now my thyroid is back to normal. Hallelujah!!!! Davy continues to work for the Bryan Fire Department, and has also started working some at the TEEX fire school in College Station. I am still working for St. Joseph Hospital in Bryan, but have moved to the outpatient therapy department-Brazos Valley Sports Medicine. It still gives me the opportunity to work part time, but I am moving into a leadership position as the outpatient clinic is expanding into Brenham. I hope that this letter finds you all well, and hope that you will excuse my use of social media to do it, but time just got away from me, and I am afraid that this will be the norm. Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year y'all!

Friday, November 2, 2012

Cannot Say Enough

"Cannot Say Enough"-------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------- Mercy Me------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------------------- What can we say to describe just a glimpse of Your Glory How can our words portray but a thread of Your Majesty But still we praise our Savior in Spirit and in Truth For we cannot say enough about You What can we say to describe just a glimpse of Your Glory How can our words portray but a thread of Your Majesty But still we praise our Savior in Spirit and in Truth For we cannot say enough about You Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah But still we praise our Savior in Spirit and in Truth For we cannot say enough about You Oh we cannot say... enough about you Ohhh we cannot say... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -It is the beginning of November, and I can't even believe it. I feel like this year has just flown by with so many things that have happened, but through it all it is really all for the Glory of God, and our Savior Lord Jesus Christ. That is why I picked out this song to start my blog-rant. I know I use this blog as a pictorial of our life, and I haven't used it in a while to express more of what is on my mind, and you may be glad! There really are so many things that are swirling through my mind, but even with all of that we have found a way to center on God, which then has made our family stronger. So on the short of it: Praises: Health- I am free of thyroid issues. My radioactive ablation treatment worked, and actually made my thyroid work like it is suppose to. Family- We are soooo great! Work- really enjoying my new position, and all the challenges that it brings Prayers: -My Uncle has been diagnosed with Cancer, and we could take all the prayers that you are willing to give. -We have friends that their daughter is in Texas Children's because of an infection that came out of the blue. She has spent 6 days in ICU. Prayers for healing, rest, decrease in pain, and the ability for her parents to ministry to other patients during their time there. -Work- that I can be confident in my abilities that I have been blessed with to take on the tasks that I have been charged with. -Aubrey- that he will not give me a heart attack with all his boyish antics ;o) Thanks, and Gig'em! PS I need a tutorial on the new format of this blogger site because I can't get the editing down to make things appear like I want them to.

Summers end & fall begins...

Or at least that is what is suppose to be happening, but we live in Texas so it is day to day. Which is how my brain is working at this point in time. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trip to Cameron Park Zoo;

----------------------------------------------------------- Trip to Krazy Maze

-------------------------------------------------------------- Halloween

Monday, August 20, 2012

Time Lapse

Man O Man!!! Where has the time gone??? I fell into the blogosphere hole, and didn't even realize that it had been 8 months since I have posted. I tell you what, when that boy took off walking, excuse me, running!!!!I didn't have time to look back, or type folks! I have some serious catch up to do. This is a photo timeline of what we have been doing. -Easter

-lots of playing in the water hose

Helping in the yard

-MeMe's Birthday

-Poppa's Birthday

-Lake Fun

-Swim Lessons

-First Road trip to Nebraska

-More cow shows

-Schlitterbahn

-Painting

I am sure there is more, but those are the highlights!!! A is growing so fast, and talking up a storm. Favorite things right now are anything tractors. If you tell him the name, he will remember and point it out. Combine, hay baler, front end loader....you name it he remembers. Also, loves helicopters, and thinks that all sirens are ambulances. We are working on that. All boy all the time!!!

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Family Pictures

If you know my sister you hopefully think that she is a great photographer. It is a love that she has picked up, and really does an amazing job. I love her dearly, and she captures my boy and our family perfectly with these photos.

Christmas Catch Up

The best part was getting to spend some quality time with our families. We did Christmas eve with the Lockhart's, and Christmas day with the Courtney's. Davy did have to work on Christmas day, but my family did a good job keeping our minds off of that. It really didn't feel like Christmas this year, and well....in fact because it came around so fast, we just really weren't prepared for it. I am not even talking about all the shopping, or cooking, or decorating. I am talking about preparing our hearts for the celebration of Christ's birth. I have to say that I did a poor job of not getting caught up in all the other things of life to just soak in the realization that without this day our lives would not be what they are. It was difficult this year...family heartache....busy "almost" one year old...shuffling schedules....and other non significant things that can take a hold and became what this human shell feels is significant. So in an attempt to prolong Christmas I still have my nativity scene up. It doesn't matter when you celebrate it, we should really consider EVERYDAY!! That is what I am doing, and also in an attempt to not get caught up in the un-decorating blues. So without being to much of a pessimist. I am going to show you one of our many many blessings. With much love.

The many faces of Aubrey

Friday, January 13, 2012

Birthday Boy

I can't even believe it, my baby turned 1!!!!! How did this past year go by so fast? We celebrated with family and friends, the weather was beautiful for January, and are so blessed to have had the most amazing year with our little guy. At his first year check up he weighs 24 lbs, and is 31 inches long. He loves to mimic most things that you say, and really enjoys letting his preferences be known. Here are some pictures of his party.