My Kids

My kids are getting so big. I had Preston at the Doctor last week and he weighs 20 lbs 8 oz.! I can't believe how big he is getting. He had ear infections again last week. This is the third time and he is only 5 months old. I have been worried about him because he has been sick so much. Tori was not sick like that and has had maybe one ear infection her whole life. I know that the Lord will touch him. Please keep him in your prayers.


Tori is getting big as well. Here is her 1st grade picture. My father in law says that she looks like my mom. I think she kind of does in this picture! Tomorrow is her Thanksgiving Feast at school. She will be dressing up as a pilgrim or an Indian (we haven't decided which yet). She made straight A's on her first report card of the year. We are so proud of her!!

This is two pictures of Tori. The first one is from October of 2007. She was a cheerleader for Upward Flag Football. Upward is a Christian sports league for children. I really like the program because it is based around Christ and the kids have a devotion at each game. The second picture is from October 2008. She was again a cheerleader for Upward Flag Football. See how much she has grown in just one year!! Time flies! Now she wants to play basketball for Upward. Basketball starts in February.

I am so excited about Thanksgiving! I love Thanksgiving almost as much as Christmas! We go to my aunts (Cathy) house for Thanksgiving at lunch time. Then we travel back to West Union to have Thanksgiving dinner at Matt's parents house. I don't get to see my family as much anymore so it is nice to get the chance to see everyone. Happy Thanksgiving to all!!

It's beginning to Look a lot like Christmas!!!

We put our Christmas tree up last week. This is the earliest I have ever put up my tree. Tori had a wonderful time helping. She carried every branch in the house, one at a time from our storage building. She had a blast and so did Matt and I. I love Christmas! It is my favorite time of year! Maybe because my birthday is the 16th, Christmas is the 25th, my Anniversary is the 28Th (12 years this year!!), or Matt's birthday is the 31st. I don't know. Or maybe its the lights, the trees, the look on the kids face on Christmas morning. Or the fact that it seems that Christmas brings out the best in all of us. We are more giving. I went to a Pastor's conference last February in Phoenix, Az. It was at Phoenix First Assembly. It was amazing! They have the biggest bus ministry I have ever seen. They bus kids and adults in every week and see lives changed every time! Anyway, every year at Christmas time they throw the biggest Christmas party ever. They bus these kids in and have toys all over the sanctuary. Bikes and all kinds of toys all over. Hanging from the ceiling...just toys everywhere! Last year one of the kids walked in the church and said to the bus pastor..."Is this Heaven?!" Keep in mind, most of these kids come from crack houses. You may think- what does giving kids toys have to with God? Jesus said, when you've done it to the least of these, you've done it to me. When we put aside our selfishness and do something for someone else that really needs it- they will see Christ through us!! So this Christmas, although the economy isn't good and I won't be giving or receiving as much as normal- I'll not complain because I am blessed. Blessed with the most amazing husband and kids that anyone could ever dream of having. The older I get the more I realize that its not all about me, its more and more about him. And, I will try to find someone who needs help and help them this Christmas season. In hopes that they will see the love of Christ through my small sacrifice and receive the greatest gift of all... salvation!!!

Happy 5 Months Preston!!!

Preston turned 5 months old yesterday! He is getting so big. He is such a happy baby. Last night Tori was playing with him and she had him laughing out loud! Now he laughs out loud all the time now, but Tori had him laughing so hard he was shacking! It was so cute! I am thankful everyday for my kids. Thankful that they are healthy. They are such blessings from God! Happy 5 months Preston. Before we know it you will be turning one! I can wait though!