Greg's Deacon Ordination

Words cannot express how proud we all are of Greg in this. God has blessed us beyond measure.

Greg's testimony:

"For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you

will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus."

Philippians 1:6

Wes' 4th Birthday Party

All he wanted was "to go to the fire station" for his party. Well, that was not possible per department regulations, but we could go on a "tour." So the plan was to have the party at a local Lewisville park, then go to Greg's fire station. But wouldn't you know it that Murphy was well at work that day, and Daddy was on a 6 alarm fire the entire party. We didn't get to go, but Greg ceratinly has a great story (thankfully that he can personally tell) about it.

Here are a few pictures from the rest of the day. Including a few from his first (of many, I'm sure) baseball games.

A little bit of Wes

Wes had a big month so far! It was his "special day" at school (what they put in place of celebrating birthdays). He also finished up his first "SoccerTots" program. He did great and began his long career, I'm sure, of sports in his future. Daddy got to join him on the next to last day of activities together!

Valentine's Activities

Since it has been a while since I posted I thought I'd catch up on all the February activities.

We started with the Daddy/Daughter Valentine's dance at Grapevine's community center the first Saturday of the month. They danced, ate, made crafts, rode in a horse-drawn carriage AND a limo! They ended the night going to dinner at Outback! What a Daddy!

I had to put this one in because Wes insisted on opening the door for his sister. I do not know where he gets his thoughtfulness, but it is truly a gift from the Lord! He's only 3 for goodness sakes!

Then we had the never-to-be-missed parties at school, with all the cards and candy. A simple card just doesn't cut it anymore. (I agree that it is almost pointless anyway, especially to children who cannot read!) I finally had to throw away all the candy . . . for the sake of our teeth and my santity!

For the actual Valentine's Day, we decided to start the tradition celebrating our love we for each other as a family; and Greg and I went out on another day. We started with Babe's fried chicken in Roanoke and ended it with chocolate fondue at home. Yummm-yyyyy!

Gracie's 6th Birthday Party

She's Sweet and Sassy - and so are her friends that helped her celebrate!

See more pictures here: Gracie's 6th Birthday Party

Also a few vidoes:

The Unpredictable . . .

. . . life of a mother of a boy and the evidence of his influence:



(Try and ignore the loud, obnoxious voice of discipline!)

Snow Skiing

This Christmaswe were priviledged to have been able to take the kids skiing for the first time, thanks to my mom and dad, along with my sisiter and her family. Aside from the first day's long lines, lesson mix-ups (or lack there of!), and a crowded mountain, we had a great time.

VIDEOS:

Gracie & Wes on skis for the first time.

Greg & Wes skiing . . .

Robin & Gracie in motion!