The weather in Abilene today was very cold. We have ice that is supposed to worsen overnight and since Abilene does not handle icy roads well, all schools were cancelled and have a delayed start for tomorrow. Which was great news for me, but even better because today is TUESDAY, Jason's day off. We got to spend the entire day together. We braved the roads to make sure we got a workout in and then came home and chilled. We cooked, took a nap, read, had good conversation, and I did some homework (Jason helped:)).
The unfortunate aspect of the possibly dangerous road conditions is that right now I am craving a warm dessert! Lol, I am dreaming off hot chocolate chip cookies, chocolate chip bunt cake, brownies, or anything chocolate and warm with a huge glass of milk. Don't worry though the conditions are saving me from myself:)!
If we are "iced in" again all day tomorrow, Jason will have to most likely go to work:( but it will give me a chance to get ahead on some of my practicum work.
Random Thoughts:
Movies I want to see:
Gran Torino, Defiance, He's not that into you, and The Proposal. There are more I am sure, but those are the ones that immediately come to mind.
Things I am excited about:
Spring weather, camping on Easter, being done with grad school, having time to pick back up with my Gilmore Girls season watching, seeing Josiah (whenever that will be), Jason and I starting our family one day, temperatures above 40 so I can grill meat for dinner again and run outside, and Superbowl for everyone else (I will be recruiting)!
That is it I suppose, I am going to go stick my nose in a book, The Shack. I will post my review about it when I am finished. Don't hold your breath though, with all the reading I have for grad school it takes me a little longer than usual.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
Quick Friday Morning Post...
I have just a few minutes to post some quick thoughts.
First one that comes to mind is to beseech prayers for myself and my hubby this semester. I am taking 6 hours of graduate work and I also have my practicum, which is 125 clock hours of teaching/preparing curriculum in Abilene this semester, on top of my job. So far the last two weeks God has given me the grace and strength to keep my mind about me. I normally don't have a problem getting all my work done, but in order to do so I don't take time for me to work out and do things I enjoy, which basically make me more sane and joyful!!:) So, just pray for me in all of that and Jason as well since he has to live with my crazy schedule and possibly crazy wife!!
Second, due to Jason and I's jobs we almost never have mornings to where we can just sleep in together and hang out all day without any obligations! I mean we always have Sundays which are great and we LOVE going to church, but we still get up go to church and have just a few afternoon hours before our lifegroup meets. However, tomorrow Jason has Saturday off because they have a Sunday sale this weekend! I AM SO PUMPED!! It will be great!
I can't forget a shout out to Kayla, Lance, Bethany, and Cody for our stellar-fun weekend we had last weekend! We hung around, went to dinner, played poker at the homestead, went to church, a movie, and more! It was a great few days of needed family fellowship, but we missed Jay and Jamie! So, El Dorado May 2010? What? :) We will see. Love all six of you mucho!
Finally, I miss all my family, but especially Josiah. He rolled over yesterday! He is growing up so fast!
I hope everyone has a great weekend, full of God's abundant blessing!
First one that comes to mind is to beseech prayers for myself and my hubby this semester. I am taking 6 hours of graduate work and I also have my practicum, which is 125 clock hours of teaching/preparing curriculum in Abilene this semester, on top of my job. So far the last two weeks God has given me the grace and strength to keep my mind about me. I normally don't have a problem getting all my work done, but in order to do so I don't take time for me to work out and do things I enjoy, which basically make me more sane and joyful!!:) So, just pray for me in all of that and Jason as well since he has to live with my crazy schedule and possibly crazy wife!!
Second, due to Jason and I's jobs we almost never have mornings to where we can just sleep in together and hang out all day without any obligations! I mean we always have Sundays which are great and we LOVE going to church, but we still get up go to church and have just a few afternoon hours before our lifegroup meets. However, tomorrow Jason has Saturday off because they have a Sunday sale this weekend! I AM SO PUMPED!! It will be great!
I can't forget a shout out to Kayla, Lance, Bethany, and Cody for our stellar-fun weekend we had last weekend! We hung around, went to dinner, played poker at the homestead, went to church, a movie, and more! It was a great few days of needed family fellowship, but we missed Jay and Jamie! So, El Dorado May 2010? What? :) We will see. Love all six of you mucho!
Finally, I miss all my family, but especially Josiah. He rolled over yesterday! He is growing up so fast!
I hope everyone has a great weekend, full of God's abundant blessing!
Friday, January 16, 2009
Christmas and Betho's Wedding.....
What an excellent break! I had a break from school and from work, YIPEE! Unfortunately, it also turned in to a break from my hubby:(, bummer!
Jason and I left to spend Christmas with his family on Christmas Eve. We had a great time that night and part of Christmas day, until Jason and I got into seperate cars. He headed home to Abilene in order to be at work the next morning, and I headed home to Houston to see family and friends. Sad story I know, tear!
Jason and one of the girls, sweet and honry Kennedy.
Launa and I, with number three on the way, Yipee! A baby boy.
Janice and I on Christmas Eve!
Jason and I on Christmas Day!
We had fun with his family and the kids. We don't get to spend nearly enough time with either of our families.
Jason's time over the last couple weeks was kindof mundane and there is not much to tell. He lived kinda like a bachelor, eating what he could find or picking up fast food, working, sleeping, and starting over again the same way everyday. He hung out with some friends a couple of times, but he got pretty sick. So the down time was nice I know but it surely would have been better with me here to take care of him, haha!
However we met back in Temple for New Year's Eve and Day! We had a good time there. He then came to Houston for Bethany and Cody's wedding, which was spectacular!
My time with Mom, Dad, Jamie, Jay, and Josiah was so nice! Mom and I shopped, spent time with Jamie and Josiah, and took it easy, one day that is:)! We had a great time together. I got to see Courtney, which was awesome! I miss my bestie incredibly mucho much! Josiah is a doll and it was so great to see him again.
Mom,Jamie, and I, I love you guys!
Me and my bestie!
Me and the precious boy!
He loves his reading time and he can already follow the pages!
Josiah with Papa Bear, look at that kissable face:)
Then Betho's wedding weekend was upon us! We had a bachelorette night Thursday where we went to dinner and then a kareoke bar. It was a blast and we all dressed up in costume attire, it was silly and fun! The rehearsal dinner was great. So many people had such genuine and sincere words they spoke over Betho and Code-Code. Praise God for another kindgom union!!
The wedding was sweet and the reception rocked the house, of course!!!
Bride and Twin Sis at Bachelorette Party
A few of the costumes at the bachelorette party:)
Jason and I caught in a silly moment at rehearsal!
Me and the bride at rehearsal!
Betho and Code-Code enjoying their party, Celebrate good times, Come-on!
Cute and funny pic of Bethany and Cody, there is two of her, haha!!!!
Jamie and I before the ceremony!
Jason and I at the reception!
Now this weekend Kayla and Lance, along with Bethany and Cody will be Jason and I's house guests! It will be a good time and I am excited to hear all about their honeymoon:)
Finally, while I was out of town, two of my dear friends here in Abilene had their little baby girls on the same day, within 10 minutes of eachother, both very tiny. It was so hard for me to not be here with them, but they had plenty of family and love surrounding them.
Welcome to the world Haddie Grace Mock and Kendall Shay Ratliff. I love you both very much and you are precious!
Well that is it for now!
Jason and I left to spend Christmas with his family on Christmas Eve. We had a great time that night and part of Christmas day, until Jason and I got into seperate cars. He headed home to Abilene in order to be at work the next morning, and I headed home to Houston to see family and friends. Sad story I know, tear!
Jason and one of the girls, sweet and honry Kennedy.
Launa and I, with number three on the way, Yipee! A baby boy.
Janice and I on Christmas Eve!
Jason and I on Christmas Day!
We had fun with his family and the kids. We don't get to spend nearly enough time with either of our families.
Jason's time over the last couple weeks was kindof mundane and there is not much to tell. He lived kinda like a bachelor, eating what he could find or picking up fast food, working, sleeping, and starting over again the same way everyday. He hung out with some friends a couple of times, but he got pretty sick. So the down time was nice I know but it surely would have been better with me here to take care of him, haha!
However we met back in Temple for New Year's Eve and Day! We had a good time there. He then came to Houston for Bethany and Cody's wedding, which was spectacular!
My time with Mom, Dad, Jamie, Jay, and Josiah was so nice! Mom and I shopped, spent time with Jamie and Josiah, and took it easy, one day that is:)! We had a great time together. I got to see Courtney, which was awesome! I miss my bestie incredibly mucho much! Josiah is a doll and it was so great to see him again.
Mom,Jamie, and I, I love you guys!
Me and my bestie!
Me and the precious boy!
He loves his reading time and he can already follow the pages!
Josiah with Papa Bear, look at that kissable face:)
Then Betho's wedding weekend was upon us! We had a bachelorette night Thursday where we went to dinner and then a kareoke bar. It was a blast and we all dressed up in costume attire, it was silly and fun! The rehearsal dinner was great. So many people had such genuine and sincere words they spoke over Betho and Code-Code. Praise God for another kindgom union!!
The wedding was sweet and the reception rocked the house, of course!!!
Bride and Twin Sis at Bachelorette Party
A few of the costumes at the bachelorette party:)
Jason and I caught in a silly moment at rehearsal!
Me and the bride at rehearsal!
Betho and Code-Code enjoying their party, Celebrate good times, Come-on!
Cute and funny pic of Bethany and Cody, there is two of her, haha!!!!
Jamie and I before the ceremony!
Jason and I at the reception!
Now this weekend Kayla and Lance, along with Bethany and Cody will be Jason and I's house guests! It will be a good time and I am excited to hear all about their honeymoon:)
Finally, while I was out of town, two of my dear friends here in Abilene had their little baby girls on the same day, within 10 minutes of eachother, both very tiny. It was so hard for me to not be here with them, but they had plenty of family and love surrounding them.
Welcome to the world Haddie Grace Mock and Kendall Shay Ratliff. I love you both very much and you are precious!
Well that is it for now!
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Tributes and more....
Well...
Yesterday was my birthday which happen to be on Jason's day off, which was wonderful. We had a great time hanging out:)!
My whole life growing up I shared my birthday with my precious grandfather, who is no longer with us. However, we both looked forward to our family birthday celebrations in honor of us on our special day. I miss him always, but every year on my birthday I usually spend several minutes in prayer and thought about all our wonderful memories and God's faithfulness in Grandpa's life. My Aunt Vicki passed along a pic so that I could share with you all a pics of this man full of love and excitment for family. I know we will all be blessed by seeing this Grandpa's smiling face below. I miss and love you Grandpa! I am excited for the day I will see you again:)
Yesterday was also my nephew, Josiah Andrew's, 2 month birthday which is a big deal at this age!! We love him so much. He is adorable, the center of attention, and growing so fast! I miss him bunches and can not wait to spend a lot of time with him around Christmas.
TODAY THOUGH...
IS MY DAD'S BIRTHDAY!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAPA BEAR, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!
As you can tell we have had the privelege of sharing our birthdays as well normally. My dad is an incredible man, with a servant's heart thru and thru. Our family is lucky to have him. We love you dad.
Pic of Dad and I, but another pic of Dad follows, Happy Bday, I guess?:)
I also am supposed to post the 4th picture in my picture album on my computer, so it is below.....
The men of our family, surfing!! Fun fourth pic:)
I now tag Mary Beth, Wendi Holmes, Bethany Freede, and whomever else would post a pic!! LOL!!
Yesterday was my birthday which happen to be on Jason's day off, which was wonderful. We had a great time hanging out:)!
My whole life growing up I shared my birthday with my precious grandfather, who is no longer with us. However, we both looked forward to our family birthday celebrations in honor of us on our special day. I miss him always, but every year on my birthday I usually spend several minutes in prayer and thought about all our wonderful memories and God's faithfulness in Grandpa's life. My Aunt Vicki passed along a pic so that I could share with you all a pics of this man full of love and excitment for family. I know we will all be blessed by seeing this Grandpa's smiling face below. I miss and love you Grandpa! I am excited for the day I will see you again:)
Yesterday was also my nephew, Josiah Andrew's, 2 month birthday which is a big deal at this age!! We love him so much. He is adorable, the center of attention, and growing so fast! I miss him bunches and can not wait to spend a lot of time with him around Christmas.
TODAY THOUGH...
IS MY DAD'S BIRTHDAY!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAPA BEAR, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!
As you can tell we have had the privelege of sharing our birthdays as well normally. My dad is an incredible man, with a servant's heart thru and thru. Our family is lucky to have him. We love you dad.
Pic of Dad and I, but another pic of Dad follows, Happy Bday, I guess?:)
I also am supposed to post the 4th picture in my picture album on my computer, so it is below.....
The men of our family, surfing!! Fun fourth pic:)
I now tag Mary Beth, Wendi Holmes, Bethany Freede, and whomever else would post a pic!! LOL!!
Friday, December 12, 2008
Weight Lifted....
Yesterday was a GREAT DAY!!
1. I finished my last assignment for school until January! Hallelujah. This past course, I found myself very burned out.
2. Work has calmed down. There will still be things to do and take care of, but it has slowed. I needed the break, at least for a few days:)
3. I got my haircut:) I was needing color, shaping, etc.. I had been getting my hair done by a friend for awhile, but she is about to stop working because she is pregnant:), so I went back to Caroline, my lady all through college. It was great to see her and catch up and we decided to...... CUT BANGS! I really like them so far. They are different, but a nice change.
Anyways, I had been really stressed and tired. I felt truly WEARY possibly for one of the only times, if not the first in my life. So, when all that took place yesterday, I felt on top of the world!
Jason and I are excited to have time together, where we neither one are traveling separately, at least until late on Christmas day.
The hustle and bustle of this Christmas season, never ceases to amaze me, I mean I am in Abilene, TX. Granted there are not a ton of stores to shop, but every evening and weekend day--- the traffic is nuts!! I will not get on a soap box about it, but just had to throw it out there.
Well I am off for now to relax, a lovely concept, and then grocery shop, so I can begin cooking every evening again. The next couple weeks are going to be BLISS!!
God Bless!
Recommendation: If you have not read or heard about Rick Warren's, The Purpose of Christmas, they are selling cheap at Wal-mart. Neat!
1. I finished my last assignment for school until January! Hallelujah. This past course, I found myself very burned out.
2. Work has calmed down. There will still be things to do and take care of, but it has slowed. I needed the break, at least for a few days:)
3. I got my haircut:) I was needing color, shaping, etc.. I had been getting my hair done by a friend for awhile, but she is about to stop working because she is pregnant:), so I went back to Caroline, my lady all through college. It was great to see her and catch up and we decided to...... CUT BANGS! I really like them so far. They are different, but a nice change.
Anyways, I had been really stressed and tired. I felt truly WEARY possibly for one of the only times, if not the first in my life. So, when all that took place yesterday, I felt on top of the world!
Jason and I are excited to have time together, where we neither one are traveling separately, at least until late on Christmas day.
The hustle and bustle of this Christmas season, never ceases to amaze me, I mean I am in Abilene, TX. Granted there are not a ton of stores to shop, but every evening and weekend day--- the traffic is nuts!! I will not get on a soap box about it, but just had to throw it out there.
Well I am off for now to relax, a lovely concept, and then grocery shop, so I can begin cooking every evening again. The next couple weeks are going to be BLISS!!
God Bless!
Recommendation: If you have not read or heard about Rick Warren's, The Purpose of Christmas, they are selling cheap at Wal-mart. Neat!
Thanksgiving Pics...
So here are all the Thanksgiving pics from the above post. Yes, I realize they are a bit tardy!
Josiah and his Great Grandma:)
Thanksgiving Table
Josiah and I after bath time!
He loves his bath time and knows how to chilax!!
Josiah meeting Uncle JJ for 1st time. He LOVED him!!
Josiah and I talking and playing
3 pics of Josiah's football onsie for his 1st football game, adorable!!
Fam on Sunday before everyone started heading out (I was given no warning of pics, grr...)
Josiah and his Great Grandma:)
Thanksgiving Table
Josiah and I after bath time!
He loves his bath time and knows how to chilax!!
Josiah meeting Uncle JJ for 1st time. He LOVED him!!
Josiah and I talking and playing
3 pics of Josiah's football onsie for his 1st football game, adorable!!
Fam on Sunday before everyone started heading out (I was given no warning of pics, grr...)
Friday, December 5, 2008
Thanksgiving and more.....
Hello World!
I am sitting here in a rocking chair, next to my lit Christmas tree, in a warm cozy house, drinking my coffee after Jason and I's wonderful workout this morning. WHAT A LIFE:) The coziness and lack of feeling rushed is something I cherish, especially when it is 26 degrees outside.
The Holidays make me happy. I love Christmas. I love the hub bub around Christmas, the decorations, the music, the family and friend gatherings, the Christmas smells, the automatic Joy that the season brings, and most of all the MEANING OF CHRISTMAS!!
However, before I rave on too much about Christmas I must tell you all about Thanksgiving. It was WONDERFUL. My family (mom, dad, jamie, jay, & josiah) came to us this year. It was Jason and I's first Thanksgiving to host. I loved having them in my home, setting up a table here, and the closeness of the days they spent here. Jason and I still live in a two bedroom duplex, so it was close quarters, which made it all the more fun and memorable. As for hosting, it definately does take preperation, but thanks to my selfless mother, she helped with much of the food preparation before they ever got here, so not all of it was on my shoulders. Jason fried a turkey and MMMM, DELICOUS! In west texas many would say, "finger lcikin' good":)!
I miss family time dearly, so it was medicine to my soul. And that precious baby boy Josiah, need I say more. I was priveleged to spend many hours holding him while he slept, chaning diapers, bathing him, and staying up night shifts with him, which I would not trade for anything in the world. He is absolutely perfect, an ANGEL! YaYa and Papa Bear might say I was a Josiah hoarder, but that is fine by me:).
Anyways, the girls went into the computer room and watched movies on the computer while the men hogged the big screen for football watching! I would have enjoyed that as well, but wanted to spend time with mom and sipper.
On Friday, we went to Seymour to celebrate my grandmother's 90th birthday party. She is unbelievable. I don't know if I have ever shared with you all about this healthy and vibrant woman. She lives on the farm that my Grandpa built with his own hands by herself now that he has passed. She still gets on their riding lawn mower and mows their land, can you believe that? Anyways, she showed up to her party in HIGH HEELS, hot pink nail polish, a lavendar skirt suit, and as SPUNKY AS I CAN REMEMBER. I pray that when I am older I can be as healthy, full of life, and passionate about actively living the time I have left as she is. She is our only living grandparent at this point, so her getting to meet Josiah was a very neat thing for Jamie and Jay, as well as me. I cherished that moment, in case I am not blessed with a similar one.
Anyways, it was a great celebration and party with a lot of family. Jason was able to come out after work and meet the rest of my dad's side of the family that he had not met. We proceeded to play movie charades and he stole the show:)! I married a fun and funny man!
Finally, Saturday we went to the ACU Football Playoff game. It was so fun, but heartbreaking. They had an excellent season and lost in the National Quarter Final game. However, Josiah had a special outfit on for the day and was adorable. His first football game in a football onsie that had football feet.
Anyways Jason and I were sad to see the family go, but we had an eventful and fun week.
For me season is officially over. I now am able to focus on my last few school assignments before a long break, get ready for christmas, and take care of many things that had been put on the back burner. I won't bore you with all the details though.
If you are still reading this, what great friends, if it is family-- well you should be:) JK!!
Love you all, have a blessed Holiday Season. Let us not forget what Christmas is truly all about! We serve a gracious God, who displayed His unfathomable love and mercy through the precious gift of His son, our Savior!
Pics to come, probably later this afternoon!
I am sitting here in a rocking chair, next to my lit Christmas tree, in a warm cozy house, drinking my coffee after Jason and I's wonderful workout this morning. WHAT A LIFE:) The coziness and lack of feeling rushed is something I cherish, especially when it is 26 degrees outside.
The Holidays make me happy. I love Christmas. I love the hub bub around Christmas, the decorations, the music, the family and friend gatherings, the Christmas smells, the automatic Joy that the season brings, and most of all the MEANING OF CHRISTMAS!!
However, before I rave on too much about Christmas I must tell you all about Thanksgiving. It was WONDERFUL. My family (mom, dad, jamie, jay, & josiah) came to us this year. It was Jason and I's first Thanksgiving to host. I loved having them in my home, setting up a table here, and the closeness of the days they spent here. Jason and I still live in a two bedroom duplex, so it was close quarters, which made it all the more fun and memorable. As for hosting, it definately does take preperation, but thanks to my selfless mother, she helped with much of the food preparation before they ever got here, so not all of it was on my shoulders. Jason fried a turkey and MMMM, DELICOUS! In west texas many would say, "finger lcikin' good":)!
I miss family time dearly, so it was medicine to my soul. And that precious baby boy Josiah, need I say more. I was priveleged to spend many hours holding him while he slept, chaning diapers, bathing him, and staying up night shifts with him, which I would not trade for anything in the world. He is absolutely perfect, an ANGEL! YaYa and Papa Bear might say I was a Josiah hoarder, but that is fine by me:).
Anyways, the girls went into the computer room and watched movies on the computer while the men hogged the big screen for football watching! I would have enjoyed that as well, but wanted to spend time with mom and sipper.
On Friday, we went to Seymour to celebrate my grandmother's 90th birthday party. She is unbelievable. I don't know if I have ever shared with you all about this healthy and vibrant woman. She lives on the farm that my Grandpa built with his own hands by herself now that he has passed. She still gets on their riding lawn mower and mows their land, can you believe that? Anyways, she showed up to her party in HIGH HEELS, hot pink nail polish, a lavendar skirt suit, and as SPUNKY AS I CAN REMEMBER. I pray that when I am older I can be as healthy, full of life, and passionate about actively living the time I have left as she is. She is our only living grandparent at this point, so her getting to meet Josiah was a very neat thing for Jamie and Jay, as well as me. I cherished that moment, in case I am not blessed with a similar one.
Anyways, it was a great celebration and party with a lot of family. Jason was able to come out after work and meet the rest of my dad's side of the family that he had not met. We proceeded to play movie charades and he stole the show:)! I married a fun and funny man!
Finally, Saturday we went to the ACU Football Playoff game. It was so fun, but heartbreaking. They had an excellent season and lost in the National Quarter Final game. However, Josiah had a special outfit on for the day and was adorable. His first football game in a football onsie that had football feet.
Anyways Jason and I were sad to see the family go, but we had an eventful and fun week.
For me season is officially over. I now am able to focus on my last few school assignments before a long break, get ready for christmas, and take care of many things that had been put on the back burner. I won't bore you with all the details though.
If you are still reading this, what great friends, if it is family-- well you should be:) JK!!
Love you all, have a blessed Holiday Season. Let us not forget what Christmas is truly all about! We serve a gracious God, who displayed His unfathomable love and mercy through the precious gift of His son, our Savior!
Pics to come, probably later this afternoon!
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