Fun Day in the Snow!

Katie

Jump for joy Jack!

Vann

Apparently the snow is irrestible.

Just ask Maggie!!

Enjoying the snow day-not!!!

Here are the kiddos, all bundled up on this wintry 15 degree snow day. Out of school-YAY!!!

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Poor Jack found out that it is no fun on a snow day when your forehead meets the end of a snow shovel:( My little man spent 4 hours in the ER getting 5 stitches to his head.

Basketball

Katie tipping off to her lady Crusaders. This is a school team combined with St. Peter & Paul-3rd & 4th graders.

Bringing the ball down

She got fouled twice-here she is trying to make a free throw.

Broken Foot and Wacky Wednesday

And a bonus shot of our house. Brian got the shutters back up and I love it. We still have some more little things to do, like hang up our black lanterns on the sides of the door and add a pair of shutters on the short window.

I keep looking at my door area. I can't decide what to do about my sidelights on either side of the door. I had him paint it the same color of brick as a quick decision, because I am not sure what would look best. Paint them all black, black with white trim, black with tan trim, leave em' tan or maybe paint the inside trim black for a pop of color. Decisions, decisions! Also, I don't like my planter box anymore. I don't know if I should get rid of it or paint it as well? I threw my inside topiary out there to give me an idea of what I want out there-I like it.

It's wacky Wednesday at school-arguably the.most.exciting.day.ever.

Baby Beau broke his foot-who knew?? Actually, I kinda did, it just took me awhile to get him to the Dr. because he never complained it hurt and could move it around painlessly in all directions. Don't worry, I threw out my nomination for "mother of the year!!"

Aren't they cute:)

Soccer Action

My niece Ruthie kicking a goal kick

That's Jack in the air after kicking off!!

Vann getting ready to kick off.

Cute little huddle guarding their goal.

And this was Beau, after watching 3 games today, completely wore out! He was face down in the carpet while he was "watching" a movie.

Quit holding your breath

Here is the last shot, the "before" of our humble abode. I love, love, love the color of our brick, but, sadly, the mortar and bricks were beginning to deteriorate. That led to water damage on the interior walls and ceiling, which meant I was never going to be able to paint or remodel. We had to get a handle on the leaking problem, so with much deliberation and multiple random opinions, we went with what we thought was the best solution. Seal our brick and mortar with paint. Plus, it does update the look of our house. Bonus!! Here is a shot of the house on the first day of it's transformation.

Now, we are 3 days into it. In the next few days, he is going to finish the top coat and begin to trim the doors, windows and roof line in bright white.

I think our landscaping is going to show better.


When it's all said and done, we will put back up our black shutters, hang a few black lights on the side of the door, and hopefully get some potted evergreens or topiaries next to the door. So far, I am giddy with the results and can't wait to see the finished project!

All of my kids can ride their bikes!!

Ok.....here is my baby. He just learned to ride a bike without his training wheels. He is 3. His 4 yr. old brother taught him. Who needs mom anyway?

Heading down the lane....he has mastered all types of surfaces!

Riding in circles on the driveway.

Here are the other 3 playing soccer....can you spot the "coach". She's the one with her hands on her hips. Maggie loves to be in charge!

My Prayer

Tonight, I couldn't help but think about the Hunter family and their enormous loss this week over their precious 5 year old daughter. I could not even comprehend the depth of emotion they must be feeling and the overwhelming grief over the loss of a child. I just can't. As I weep for them, I couldn't help but think of a father's love. Josh was able to capture it so well in his blog, but even more so, The Father's love. How much more he must weep when one of his children is lost. The Bible tells us He loves us so much that He sent His Son to die on the cross for us, for us, so that we can spend eternity with Him. It's a beautiful redemptive message, but one that so many people reject for some reason or other. And I can only picture God, The Father, weeping over the loss of even one person. My prayer tonight is for peace for the Hunter family and that maybe through the life and death of Ava, many will come to know Jesus.

This could be good for something in about 10 years or so!

Looking good boys! I thought it was about time to get rid of some of our dress-up clothes, considering it doesn't fit the girls anymore. However, it seems to have an appeal still!

Those shoes really had some flash, Beau.So does the whitey-tightey's hanging out!

It's all about accessorizing! What would their dad think???

There's my girl....ready for her run

Katie on the run, she had to go 1.86 miles!!!

Katie and her cousin, Shelby after the finished. I am so proud of them both!

Peace out-It's river time:)