What I am thankful for. ... .

Their faces are as familiar as my own, their personalities as varied as the patterns of a snowflake. They came into my life as babies some of them now grown, but all remain my babies. Yes, I am speaking of my children all seven of them and one whom we acquired through marriage, my precious Joy. After the last three days, all the endless nights spent feeding and changing and the trips to the doctor for all those childhood illnesses seem to disappear into memories of what once was a long long time ago.
The faces of my children remind me of the promise I made to myself, to be the best mother I could be and love them all unconditionally. I am so proud of my son Kevin and his beautiful wife Joy. They are remarkable people in their own rite and have made me proud to be their parent. My daughter, Katie, who gets more beautiful every time I see her, is a caring and patient sole, she posses all the makings of a great mother. I am thrilled she has found happiness. And as for my babies still at home I am proud to be their mother and am having a marvelous time watching them all grow into wonderful teens and young adults.
I am also thankful to my wonderful husband Greg who gives unselfishly to allow all of them to come and share Thanksgiving with us. I am so thankful to be Blessed so many times over.

Just a week away... and a few days

WOW. I can not believe that I would be excited that time is going fast. I am so excited that Kevin, Joy and Katie will be here on Wednesday next week. We spent two days last week completeing some home improvement projects, and planning the week when our oldest children will be here and of course our lovely daighter in law Joy.
We will be celebrating Thanksgiving as well as Christmas while they are here.
In family news, Darcie is preparing her application for Central Academy- a magnet high school for technology and the arts. You also can complete college credit courses equalling two years of formal courses upon your graduation. We are so proud of her for wanting to study hard. Jeremy has completed the winning football season and is setting his sights on the golf team. Quentin is making great strides in his reading and is growing taller every day. Darius has a new obsession a 7 foot inflatable penguin he named Opus (with Daddy's help). And of course Princess Shaylee is proud of her birthday and mommy gets to fashion lots of washcloths into diapers for her Baby Alive. Mommy is doing well in school and trying to fit it all in. Hope to finish up mid spring and do my internship before school gets out. And then apply my knowledge in the fall with a part time position. Daddy is off to Texas again this week for more training and will of course be missed by everyone here in North Carolina.

The Princess Turns 6

The Princess turns 6 today. What a wonderful and quick 6 years it has been, it seems as though we were just holding a baby with huge eyes. Shaylee has been a sweet little girl and I can't wait to witness the woman she will become. She has a love for reading and a photographic memory, often being called upon to remind us who belongs to what clothing item and she always has the answer. She is strong headed and loveable, both qualities we hope will serve her well in her future. The festivites include dinner at her favorite restaurant La Starda then home to open her presents. Which include a big wheel and a Baby Alive Doll. And from Grandma Trina a Barbie Laptop computer.
Happy Birthday Princess Shaylee

Well, it was all fun and treats at our house this Halloween.

Our little punkins had a great time in their heros costumes.

Now, we start the countdown to the family visit....

26 days. Of course we have a few birthdays to celebrate in the meantime.

Quentin turns 7 on Monday and Shaylee turns 6 on the 11th.

Today is the divisional playoff football game and Jeremy is ready to go. Darcie is practicing her recital performance. Mom has been busy painting and organizing the main living area. We have learned that winter clothes are fluffy and take up alot of space.

Dad is off getting our treadmill that mommy found on craigslist.

Tonight is a big night for UT football a big game against their rivals Texas Tech.

Go HORNS ! ! !