Long Day

Today at school we had reading benchmarks. Most of my kids did well and I am proud of them. It was very long supervising them all and watching them take a test. I am hoping the stress will end soon. The TAKS test puts a lot of pressure on you and the kids.

What is anyones take on tests???

Prayer Warriors

My father in law "Big Dave" starts his chemo tomorrow. He has 8 hours of the treatment via intervenously. He has to watch a video to explain the process before he starts treatment. The treatment will probably make him feel bad so he will need lots of rest. He has 3 medicines prescribed to help with side effects. It is looking like he will have treatments every 3 weeks. He goes back Friday for blood work and next week he sees the doctor again.

I know the Lord has a reason for everything and sometimes it is hard to understand why things happen. I am confident that Big Dave will be fine because he has 3 little reasons to keep going (Caleb, Colby, & Caylin). He is a well loved man and I appreciate him very much. I need him to still take on Lil Dave when he is bothering me, Ha!!

Christmas

I am so thankful everyone was healthy and happy during Christmas. We had a great time and the kids were spoiled rotten. Santa Claus, grandparents, and aunts and uncles are to blame for that spoiling :)












Caleb and his new four wheeler. He loves his new ride.










"Barbie and Ken" and their new ride.




Colby and that sweet smile.

Special Prayer

Please remember my friend Anthony. His father just passed away tonight and since Christmas is near it will be even more hard on the family.

It makes you think that our time here is short and to appreciate each day.

Arkansas Bound

We all went to Ft. Smith, Arkansas to have Christmas with my cousins. The kids did pretty good on the 6 hour trip. I miss my cousins very much and I enjoy seeing them. I wish they lived closer.

The kids racked up with all kinds of goodies. Caleb received a barbq set, clothes, and a spiderman bicycle. Colby and Caylin received clothes, pjs, and each a car to ride in. They are so spoiled.

I hope everyone has a great Christmas!

MIA

I have been missing in action due to a long week of RSV with the kids. I don't like it when the kids are sick because they can't tell you what is hurting. We are keeping on breathing treatments throughout the winter and hopefully that will help lessen the colds.

On a brighter note, we have our Christmas tree up and everyone got to put up there Christmas ball. We are almost finished shopping. I enjoy so much shopping for the kids because it is the little things that make them happy. Little Caylin is trying to walk. She gets her walker and walks little steps with it. Little Colby is still not crawling but he is on his way. Caleb is excited about Christmas and told Santa Claus

he wanted M&Ms and presents. The twins just looked at him and didn't know who he was, LOL!!
Caylin "helping" with the decorations.
Colby playing with a snowman.

Caleb posing.

Thankful

I am so blessed and with this Thanksgiving holiday coming up it makes me realize how grateful I am for everything and everyone I have. I am so lucky to have such beautiful, healthy children. Don't get me wrong, everyday is a struggle and the screaming and crying will get to you but at the end of the day you realize how good you have it and to be thankful that you get to hear them crying and such. I always wanted to be a mama and I got my wish times 3. I love to see each one of them smile and laugh and that makes my day (p.s. dont come over the house around 4:30pm each day you will see the ugly side of all the kids, LOL) My kids really make life worthwild and hopefully the bigger they get some parts will get easier. I just have to remind myself to love them and they won't be little always and I miss them being little. I know in life we fail at things but I try to pray everynight that I will not fail as a mom and to raise my kids in a loving, Christian home.