Here we come..... Facing the same team as last year in 3rd round. The Arp Tigers. We are expecting another win, but it could be very close.... Last year it came down to the end with just 2 points ahead. Good luck to the Wildcats.
Well our week started out on Sunday getting ready to go to Church, planning for a blessed time. Chris has been having a messed up stomach for about 3.5 weeks and then a horrible pain hit. Trying to get him to the car to go to the hospital, he hit the floor and could not get up. A little freaked out by all that was happening and knowing he needed to get to the hospital. Not sure if the pain was a result of his stomach being messed up or if something else was going on. I called 911.
(Lauren is on far left in the air)
First day of 11th gr for Dustin, 9th gr. for Lauren, 4th gr. for Wes, and Kindergarten for Lane...... He looks so excited doesn't he?
Lane getting ready to go to school
lauren is up on the left.
My beautiful Red Head.
Our 2008 Varsity Team
And our future QB
Wes Pee Wee football 2008
Monday was a milestone for me as a mother....... The last of my children started school. We have been preparing for this all summer. He was excited about his classroom, his teacher, his backpack, and his red lunch kit. He even rode the Bus home today, with his older brother of course. Chris was home today waiting for them. Now today, they will be going to the babysitters house after school and last year that was the same bus for either stop. But this year is a different story. The bus that comes to my house is now driven by a lady I know and so yesterday morning the Lord really laid in on me to call her. I just wanted to tell her how if the older kids are at home then the boys would get off at my house and if not then they would continue on to the baby sitter's house at the end of the route. Well good thing I called her, because she no longer goes by my baby sitter's house. They have combined some of the routes. Even though the school didn't inform me of this. Now my kids will have to remember another bus #. Anyway, long story short I am so thankful that I called her. So last night I was explaining to Lane that he would be riding a different bus today because he will be going to Mrs. Amber's. His reply was....... "Oh no I'm not riding the short bus there am I?" I couldn't help but laugh....
I have some pictures but I have not got them off my camera yet.
Also last night was our Community Wide Pep Rally....... Lots of fun. They introduce the football players, volley ball players, cheerleaders, and flag guard. The band plays and the cheerleaders cheer. It really gets us "Pumped Up" for the football season. Our town is small and we are all fans of our high school football. We dropped down in a division this year and we are predicited to really well. I am exicited for Dustin, he made first string Center.
Pictures to come.......
Sorry this isn't the best quality of picture. It was taken with a cell phone. Lauren has been helping out with watching the boys some this summer to save on money. Today I had to make arrangements for them for a couple of hours because her cheer leading practice was rescheduled for today from 10-12 pm. I ran home to pick them up to take them to the sitters and as I drove up they came running out to the car. Lane had his black cowboy belt in one hand and the other was holding up his shorts so they wouldn't fall to his ankles. I got out of the car and he asked right away for me to put this on, shoving the belt in my face. I asked if he got dressed on his own and He said, "Yeah mom". So I did what all good moms do, I told him how proud I was of him dressing himself.
As I was putting his belt on, knelt down beside him, I couldn't help but notice the red fuzzy socks of mine he had on inside his rubber boots. Oh just to top off the outfit of Red fuzzy socks, Camo rubber boots, Plaid shorts with cowboy belt, The USM shirt he has on is on backwards. And the "do" is left over from last night at about 8 when he wanted his hair spiked up.
Not sure if this is a boy thing or a 5 year old thing.
Got to love it.
We are back and had a wonderful time in Houston for the parade. It was a very packed week with lots of fun and people. There was 230 cheerleaders and with family, chaperone's, etc. Not too sure our total count but people from all over were there. The girls had a great time and did a great job for the parade. We had police escorts for our 11 tour bus so we got to run red lights and go down one way streets often.
Here is a video of our time there.
Then while Lauren and I were in Houston, Chris and the boys were in Mississippi for Thanksgiving. They went to the USM game on Saturday and here are some pictures of that. They got down on the field after the game and took a picture with Chris's favorite player on the team. He gave the boys his arm bands he wore in the game. Lane had his first run in with the police. He was climbing on the fence and the cop came up to him and asked him where his seat was and to get in it.
Well Lauren and I (and another cheerleader from school) are leaving out Tues. at noon. We are so excited and ready, well almost. Still lots to pack. I am ready for the break. All though we will be busy it will be nice to get away from here. Home, work, hustle and bustle of my daily hectic life. Our schedule is going to be pretty full. Lauren is not looking forward to the late nights and early mornings. Especially Thanksgiving Day when we have to be loaded on the bus for the parade at 6:30 in the morning. Boy that is going to be an early morning.
Since we will not be here for Thanksgiving I wanted to wish every one a great one.
I had the Thanksgiving holidays all planned out. Lauren and I are leaving Tuesday afternoon for The Houston Thanksgiving Day Parade. We will be there all week long and there was no sense in coming home Friday to turn right back on Sunday morning to go to get Dustin from his dad's house. So I price lined a room near there for Friday & Saturday night. They were suppose to go to Lake Tahoe for the week but for some reason that trip was cancelled. Any how, Chris and the boys will be at his parents for Thursday and leave Friday morning to go to Mississippi for the weekend. He wants to take the boys to the USM home game on Saturday. So everyone was going their different directions for the holiday. Which honestly is not me to plan something like that but Lauren had the opportunity to be in the Parade with the UCA All Star Team and she wanted to do it. The trip alone cost $1214.00 for the both of us and it is non-refundable. So we are both going regardless of what happens. But now is the dilemma of H.S. Football Playoffs. We play Saturday and I really think there is a good chance of us winning considering we have already played and won against this team this year. Sorry Jen. But if they do win that means that they will play again next weekend and will have practice all week. So now Dustin will be making a change of plans. The only problem is we have to wait til Sat. to see what they will be.
This is the part that drives me crazy. I can't stand to have every thing lined out and then something or someone throw a wrench into my stuff.
Since I have already price lined and paid for my nonrefundable hotel room for 2 nights, will be out that money and will be coming back home from Houston on Friday. We will be going probably a few hours away for the game on Saturday and who knows where Dustin will get to eat a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday. Poor guy! He told me last night, that it didn't matter if he was home by himself, He even said he would cook for himself....... so sad. He doesn't want to intrude on any of his friends for their family time traditions. Although I am sure there are plenty that would love to have him.. There is noway he can go with me and he doesn't want to go down to Chris's parents cause then he will be missing practice that day.
Oh Why do things have to get messed up after I have put so much time and thought into it.
Well one thing I have learned is this is not my plans for things, it is Gods planning and timing. He knows the whole picture. He knows what all is going to be going on and happening. I don't, we all don't. It is God's wrench that gets thrown into my plans. That is the problem a lot of the time. We have our plans made and totally forgot to consult God on them. The Lord has it all lined out for next week already. I will just have to go with the flow and deal with it. I will be posting about our trip on Monday and then when we get home. Since I don't have a laptop. Unless I can use a PC at the Hotel.
That stunt right there scares me every time. I am so afraid that they are going to over throw her and then she would go head first into the fence.
Hopefully I can get some pictures of the parade in the morning. We are all going to be in it. Chris's new truck will be in it for Dustin's girlfriend, Alicia, who is a FCA Duchess's, Dustin is on the FB Float, Lauren is on the Fire truck with the Cheerleaders, Wes is either going to ride a float with the PeeWee FB players or in Chris's truck, and Lane and I are going to be on the Awana float for the church. This is the first time that all of us are in the parade. I bought an extra bag of candy since we will be throwing it out this time instead of picking it up as a spectator.
Update on Colleen. She is at home recovering from surgery. She came home Tues. It has been painful but she tells me there has been real improvement. Lots of healing to do! Keep her in your prayers, she needs it!
The lord is leading Chris and I in a different direction as far as work. There is alot going on with the company he works for and they are expanding to a 2nd shop here in Kirbyville. There is alot to be discussed and decided. It is happening so quickly. We have alot to be praying for! (and to be thankful for). We are trying to follow the lord's direction and turning to him for answers. He will not put too much on us that we can't handle, and he will be right there with us through whatever happens! Praise God! He will never fail us.
"Today, I walk by the Spirit and do not fulfill the desires of my flesh." Galatians 5:16
First, I want to say that Dustin did well with his hernia surgery Friday. He is sore and swollen but will recover. These past weeks have just totally worn me out. Dr. appts, Medicines, Hospitals, Surgery and running around like crazy. I am just slapped worn out. Time for some down time.
We are getting Sadie Bell's Ears Clipped today. She will have to stay over night at the Vet. Poor little girl she is not going to know what is happening to her. I will go get her tomorrow after 10am. She and Harley are getting so big. She wts. 25lbs and he wts. 16.2 lb. That says alot for him. He was so sick and little. He has really bounced back. DH even took him in this morning to show him off at the vet's office. They couldn't believe it. Saturday is the day for Wes's peewee football games. Here is a picture, he is #65. I have no idea what position he plays. They all look alike out there running around. I say that they need to have color coded helmets.... Would make it easy for all us moms.
