Merry Christmas

Christmas Part 1 & 2

The Lights of Kingfisher

Last Saturday we meet Randon's parents in Kingfisher to look at the light display there. The kids had fun, and we (meaning Papa) waited in line so we could ride the train. Thanks Papa!

My Little Ballerina

Monday Emily had a "party". All the students at her ballet school took turns doing a performance. Her class did a ballet dance to Away in the Manger. She had so much fun and did really well. I love little girls dancing!

Waiting to begin

The little Ballerina's

After "party" shot
Time to curtsey

My Wonderful Family

Here are recent pics of my wonderful family!!! Thanks Miranda!

Dinner Party Frock GIVEAWAY!!!!

Dinner Party Frock GIVEAWAY!!!!

I Love This Group

Straight No Chaser- 12 Days of Christmas

A Diet of Ice Cream...

and popsicles and pudding and jello and yogurt and applesause is what is in store for Cadon after Christmas. We went to the ENT yesterday and tubes are going in the ears, tonsils and adenoids coming out. Sounds fun!!! Hopefully this will stop ear infections. Since he has large tonsils they presume he has large adenoids which have also contributed to his ears not draining properly and causing the infection, so hopefully the rest of the winter will be ear infection free. Just pray for our little man to do well.

8 Things About Me

8 TV shows I watch:

1. Super Why
2. Sid the Science Kid
3. as you can tell I am a mom, and the only thing on in our house is OETA kids.
4. Besides, I have fallen in love with reading again! So much better.
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8 Favorite Restaurants (the first two are in order, after that not so much)

1. Charleston's
2. Cheesecake Factory
3. Chic Fil A
4. McAlister's
5. La Madeline
6. Nana's House ( the last three are not restaurants, but very good!)
7. Grammy's House
8. HOME

8 Things that happened today:

1. woke up and remembered I had a birthday party to take kids to today
2. dashed to the store for a gift
3. went to party
4. spent time with other mom's at party
5. went to grocery store
6. returned emails
7. sorted through weekend engagements
8. taking time to relax by blogging, because this list is going to be really long by the end of the weekend.

8 Things I look forward to:

1. Watching my kids open their presents on Christmas
2. Spending the weekend with my family (though hectic and busy it will be)
3. Taking a trip with just Randon (hopefully sometime soon)
4. Driving around to look at Christmas lights while listening to Christmas music
5. Snuggling under the covers on these cold winter nights
6. playing Princess go fish with Emily
7. holding Cadon while reading him books
8. having my house completely organized

8 Things I wish for:

1. seeing my children baptized
2. being in heaven with my family
3. grow deeper in spiritual knowledge and faith
4. to travel Europe with Radon on a really long summer vacation
5. to not be so busy
6. to take a girls trip with Emily
7. to take Cadon on a really great mom and son adventure
8. "I have no greater joy than to hear my children are walking in the truth" 3 John 1:4

most people have been tagged, so if you read this and haven't been, we would love to know 8 things about you too!

Happy Thanksgiving

Hashimoto

Sounds like a great Japanese destination or restaurant, but in actuality it is an auto immune disease I have officially been diagnosed with and suspected for a bit now. Basically my body developed antibodies that started attacking my thyroid which over time will slowly kill it off and in the meantime has caused hypothyroidism. I saw an endocrinologist yesterday who confirmed it and started me on medication which I will take for the rest of my life to make up for the lack of thyroid hormone production. It is very common and easily treated. I will be monitored closely the next few months to make sure they get my dosing right and then visit the Dr. every year for an evaluation.

I petition your prayers that the medication will work to bring me back to a normal level of energy and I will not have unwanted side affects that can be associated with hypothyroidism. We serve an amazing God and though this was not in my plans I know he has a purpose that he can use this for and I will trust in him to use my life for his glory!

Soup

If you love soup like I do and you love a quick, easy dinner, you should check out Sister Soups. I fell in love with this company last winter after going to Warr Eagle and buying their product. It has all the seasoning and dried ingrediants and you add the meat. It is great on those M&M nights (for my JSO friends) to feed your family or when you need a quick meal. Everything I have tried of theirs has been great! They are a Christian company that enjoys helping bring families back to the table. My family is dining on the above soup tonight!

Autumn

I love fall. It is the season I enjoy the most. The leaves changing, the smell of pumpkin (not the taste) and the crisp morning air. Soup, I love soup and fall makes that my dinner of choice. I love snuggling under my down comforter and cuddling with my man because it is chilly outside. I love on it Saturdays when my kids jump in bed with us to snuggle under the covers too. I love the anticipation of the holidays and eating a Thanksgiving meal with family! I love watching my kids play in the leaves and find the simplest joy in things that God made. It is like He is putting on a color display to remind me beauty exist after a hot Oklahoma summer. Thank you God for fall!!!! "For everything there is a season and purpose under heaven." Eccl 3:1

October Catch Up

October was a busy month!

Emily turned 4! (I also celebrated a birthday #31)

Our niece Kinzie was born. Welcome little one!
We were visited by Pirates (arrr matey!)
and Diva Witches
and we have fallen in love with ballet!
We also were finally able to move into our home! I really feel like Dorothy, "there's no place like home." Even though I love being wherever my family is, it is definitely a blessing to be in a house! (more pics of that to come later, still decorating!)

A lot changes in 4 years

Election 2004

Election 2008

The Time Has Come...

Our house is ready and now it is time to MOVE!!!! Pack the boxes again we are heading out of apartment life and not looking back!

More to come later, there is a lot of catching up to do!

Dining Room Table

This has been my dining room table for the last three months. Not much serving space, not much dining space, but it has served it purpose in our humble apartment. I must say I am looking foward to serving a meal at a new table. My small table and small apt kitchen has not lead to many gourmet meals.




On a side note, I must say I am looking forward to being a homeowner again. Living in an apartment with two pre schoolers has taught me a lot. I believe God can use any experience to teach his children and He has made me a better person from it. But that could be another blog. Here are some pics of the almost finished abode.

Power of Praying Women

The women with me in this picture are amazing. We have been prayer warriors together for nearly 10 months. God has revealed himself in amazing ways to us over this time and worked his wonders, I believe because of our faith and constant prayer to him. We have had to postpone meeting on a regular basis for various reasons, but I know we will continue to lift each other up during this time. I want each of you to know you reveal God's love to me in amazing ways and I treasure each of you!

First Day of School

The day we have anxiously and nervously awaited arrived and went smoothly. Emily has been anxiously awaiting the first day of Sonshine School. This girl loves it!!! She asked me last week if she was going to learn at Sonshine School and I said, "yes". She cheered with excitement! I hope this enthusiasm last the next 13+ years.

I nervously approached yesterday since it was Cadon's first time to go to Sonshine School. He did great! There was about a literal second of tears, but when he saw the toys he ran over and didn't look back. He napped, we had to wake him up to leave. What a change from my non-napping daughter.

Randon took the morning off to take them the first day, but then decided to take the whole day off. We had several things to do and it made it easier and fun to do it kid free and spend the day together. It was so much fun I think we will start the tradition of taking the day for us when they go back to school!

After school we went and celebrated with ice cream. What a fun full day!

Ready to Go

It is time for schoolGoing together
Can't get in fast enough!

Side note. I have mentioned how much Cadon LOVES his Cars shoes. Last night I put them on his dresser behind a puzzle box when he was brushing his teeth. I also picked up some books and put them in his chair. When I went to check on him before I went to bed, I noticed the books on the floor. Hmm, odd, but he must have looked at them and then got back into bed. Wait, the chair has moved further down the wall. As I check on him I notice that he is wearing the shoes to bed. He took the books out of his chair, moved the chair to his dresser, got the shoes, put them on and moved the chair back to its approximate position. Sneaky boy!

Fun in The City

We have had a fun week hanging out in the city. We have been to the zoo, the Omniplex, and the park. With school starting soon we are filling our days with lots of fun! I can't believe how much these kiddos have grown and all the things they can do. They amaze me daily. I love my life!

Tractor Driving

Train Obsession

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Ready to Fight Fires!

Checking out the Lions

Enjoying the Falls

Portrait Time

Great Pics from the Park