Sneak Peek!

1st Baptist Chrismas Program...

This last Sunday was the annual Christmas program at church. As you can see, we were sitting in the balcony, so you can't see my girls- but trust me- they sang their little hearts out! See if you can find them- Sofie is in the middle row- Victoria is on the front row...We could hear Victoria over everyone else sometimes. They had food & fellowship afterwards- games for the kids- and a sleigh-ride. Should've gotten more pictures, but I did order a video of the whole thing. I just can't believe my girls didn't have any solos- don't the music teachers know talent when they hear it? ~wink~
XOXOXO
Amy

My 1st pheasant hunting trip...

Mark got invited to go pheasant hunting in Hereford this past weekend. A friend from work invited him. He has been wanting to hunt pheasant "my whole life"- his dad told him stories his WHOLE life about his hunting trips- he was so excited to go- I missed him horribly- but it's all over now. I got to help him clean the birds and put them in the freezer. YAY We are saving 2 of the 5 to have mounted. I told Mark he could put whatever dead animals he wanted in the house (in the music room only)- Or his shop outside- or in the garage- I just don't want to wake up in the middle of the night with a dead animal staring at me... they are really pretty though... I always want my husband to get to go live out ALL his dreams- It makes for a happy home... One day, I'm sure I'll want to go do something crazy, and I'm sure he'll let me- no questions asked... ~wink~wink~

Cousin Bridgett's House...

My cousin Bridgett, invited us over to her house yesterday. My brothers Matt & Jason came over. Jason's wife Shelley, and their daughter Kaylan (3)were there too. Bridgett's brother, Semie, and his son Jonathan (6)- & Bridgett's three babies- Jeremiah (2 1/2), Rachel (1 1/2), and Rebacca (6 mos). We had the best time- everyone's kids are so sweet- we are going to try and get together once a month- it's a 2 hr drive- but it's worth it...

Thank you Bridgett for feeding us!!! I love you!!!

Bowie's Annual Fall-Fest...

A few Saturdays ago, Madison took a trip to Houston with her Dad, the boys were hunting, so the two little girls & I had a FUN-DAY!!! First we made our goodies for the cake-walk. Sofie made lemon bars, and V made butterscotch-pecan sugar cookies. I let them do most of the work, & they also made little tags with their name on it & tied them to the desserts. After that, we went to Mamu's shop & I gave them both a haircut, and also polished their toenails. Then it was time to go to the carnival. Sofie won a huge german chocolate cake when she did the cake-walk. Gigee came to hang out with us for awhile too!! We stayed there for 3 hours and still had tickets left over- so the girls gave their un-used tickets to some friends and we went home. We had a great day- no melt-downs, no fighting, and no tears all day long!!! That is a day to remember...

Thanksgiving '08

What a fun day- it was so relaxed- we had merlot (my Mommy-in-law brought a bottle over)- the food was all amazing- everyone brought something- Captain Ron (father-in-law) said a beautiful grace before our meal- and it was just lovely- the whole day was filled with laughter- I feel like a stuffed turkey- sipping on eggnog with Mamu right now... I love cooking and entertaining with the china- especially when I have such a great 'helper' thank you honey ~wink~ I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving with their family and friends!!!
XOXOXO
Amy