A cooler day

Aahh, it feels almost like a fall day her in Texas. A cool breeze is gently blowing from the north and the temperature is a mild 78 degrees today. The windows are open and a fresh air is drifting through the house.For those in the northeast or midwest, this may not sound like an exciting … Continue reading A cooler day

No rest for the weary

I can't believe it is almost 1:15 a.m. and I cannot sleep. I am having so much trouble turning off my mind these days. I have always had a problem sleeping, but tonight is just driving me crazy.Could it be...- I am thinking about work? Since my back was hurting so bad last week I … Continue reading No rest for the weary

Miracle of life

I realize it has been a while since I have given any pregnancy updates so I thought I would share a few.I now have less than 6 weeks to go and according to this web site, the baby is 4.73 lbs. and 17.72 inches long.Last time it was mentioned that the baby may hiccup. WELL, … Continue reading Miracle of life

We will be humbled

God has a way of humbling us even if we are not ready or willing to accept it. I am learning the hard way.This weekend our dear friend Rebecca came over the help us paint the baby's room. Before she even appeared on our doorstep, I thought I would try to help my husband clear … Continue reading We will be humbled

A new niece

This picture was from a sonogram on Wednesday. The very next day, she made her appearance as my sister had an emergency C-section. The new addition to our family was 5 lbs. 6 oz. and 19 inches long. Both baby and mom are doing fine.Pictures of my niece after her birth will be coming soon … Continue reading A new niece

Remembering 9/11

On every network, at every church, at schools and even at work, there were remembrances of the tragedy that happened on 9/11. I really didn't want to watch any of the programming on TV because I know how emotional I can get. But I could not tear myself away from a program on NBC that … Continue reading Remembering 9/11

Better directions in life

Joe trying to figure out how to put the stroller together.No need to put the car seat together, but we definitely needed better directions on putting it into the car.Sometimes I wish life came with directions. Then I purchase something that says "Some assembly required" and I realize, even if life came with directions, I … Continue reading Better directions in life

Its a cricket day

House Cricket Photo, James H. RobinsonHave you ever had one of those days that just annoyed you? It could be because you aren't feeling well. Or you have too much work to do and not enough time. Or, it could be because you are tired from lack of sleep.Whatever the reason, we all have those … Continue reading Its a cricket day