Merry Christmas

Well all, it is very hard to believe that Christmas is just 2 days (barely) away. I am getting ready to spend Christmas at my Mother-in-Law's house and then Friday I set off and the journey to Virginia where I get to see my sister and her wonderful family!! I am also praying hard that I get to meet my new little niece before I leave Friday (so hurry it up Pookie and Keira!!) or they can wait until I come back. Not sure Kara wants to do that though!!! Just think Michael should be back shortly after me so maybe she can wait for him too???!!! :0) I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a great New Year and if you travel, please do so safely. I am sure there will be enough crazies on the road!! If you think about it and are willing, please keep the boys and me in your prayers for our travel. Not sure how to post from another computer so I might not post until I get back so until then, be good and enjoy life!

Howdy

Dawson.. Silly boy! Not like he is doing any work! ;0)

The new window. Lets in great light!

The new window from the street.

A close up of the window

Hello, I am trying to update within a reasonable amount of time. Time just seems to be slipping by, I know I say that all the time but it is true. I will post a couple of new pictures of the house, it is coming along nicely!! Maybe just a couple more months and we will be in it. I am ready for that!!

Dylan getting ready to playDalton getting ready.

The boys had a violin concert tonight. They did a great job!! They played at the FWB Library and there were quite a lot of folks there, mind you they were mostly parents and grandparents!! The boys are doing really well but I wish they would practice without being told! I don't remember my mom hassling me about practicing my clarinet... It was more likely that she told me to stop! I might have erased that memory though. HEEHEE

The boys are now out of school for the Holidays and they don't go back until the 5th of January. I think it will be a good holiday, I just really wish Michael was here to spend it with us. We are planning a trip up to Virginia, so that should be really fun. I can't wait.... How long Aunt Georgie??

Well that is all for now. I think we are actually going to watch a movie tonight as a family. Dylan has been on restriction for so long, he hasn't seen anything in about 6 weeks.. Enjoy the pictures and I am sorry if you are getting bored with the house pictures... I am ready to see it done. Have a great day and if for some crazy reason I don't post before Christmas, have a very Merry Christmas and enjoy your loved ones. God bless you all this holiday season and stay safe. If you see fit to keep us in your prayers while we travel, we would appreciate it very much.

How do you scream with typing????

good to see old friends. Tamara and Richard. Haven't seen them in about 4 1/2 years Alyssa is with them in this picture

Dawson all dressed up ready to sing in Church!! He did a great job!

Dalton and his gingerbread house at school.

Man, things are going crazy right now. I feel so stressed with everything going on and with Michael gone to boot. The house is coming along and I am really starting to see some progress and the vision that I am sure Michael has seen all along. With sheet rock going up, it really brings things together.

new closet all framed and rocked. It is a great size!!

This is a look from the back of the above closet and the new entry closet. The indention there is for our hall tree.

I have been very busy with the house and then trying to keep the one we are living in in some sort of order. (I am failing miserably at that!!) The boys are keeping me busy, with violin lessons and homework. And we are all involved in Awana. I have to say that I am very thankful for the break in Awana for the month of December. December is always a very busy time of year anyway and it seems to be flying by at a breakneck pace!!

I am very excited about an upcoming trip to my sister's house.... 11 more days and I will be there!!! YEAH. I am not looking forward to the drive but I think I have that figured out as well so it will be ok. Not sure what we are planning for up there but I don't really mind anything as long as I am with my sister! I am just sad that it will only be for a week. I am sure it will all just be a memory before I know it. Isn't that how it always goes?? You look so forward to something and then it finally comes and is gone in a flash. Oh well.. such is life.. Great news is that Michael should be home shortly after we get home!! I am ready for him to come home, and I think he is ready as well.

Here are a few pictures of the house. I don't really have anything new for you to see. The house might even look the same but trust me, it has changed. Well, Until I get more photos or something exciting happens, I will leave you to whatever it is you do!!

Have a great day and if for some reason I don't get a chance to tell you, please have a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year! Be safe and look for my Christmas card in the mail. (Probably in January sometime!! :-)

can't sleep

Thanksgiving at Nana's House

My little Indian, he made this at school. Pretty cute huh??

Well, since I have been up since 4am and don't know why, and the laundry is going and the cookies are baking, I guess I will take this opportunity to post... All is going well, we have just been really busy. I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving and were able to really think about what you have to be thankful for. As for me, I am thankful for so many things!! God has provided for us in so many ways that I truly feel blessed. I am sad that Michael is gone for the Holidays as I am really missing him. I was telling the boys last night that I just needed a "daddy hug" so Dawson came over a gave me a huge hug and told me it was from Daddy. How sweet is that!!!

The McCoy's and Edeker with Steven(McCoy's cousin)

Susan and Christina

The house is coming along, slowly but coming along none the less. The boys are doing good and I am glad, (I am such a bad mom!!!) that they are going back to school today. I like having a routine! Dawson especially seems to get into trouble if there is no routine! I am doing good as well other than a toothache, which I hope to get in to see a dentist today!!! I can't eat or drink anything cold, or even breathe in through my mouth if it is too cold!! YIKES. I guess since I am 39 and this is my first toothache ever, I am doing pretty good but I don't like it!

Well, here are a few pictures, it was so good to see some old friends over this past week, I can't believe I didn't get any pictures of Leigh Ann and I and all the kids together!!! I was actually really disappointed about it but we will next time. Until then, have a great day, be safe and remember the reason for the season!!! JESUS!