IN ALL THINGS, WE ARE TO GIVE

THANKS

Thanksgiving was spent in our new home in Flower Mound this year. We just love our homey fireplace and await the cold nights this winter when we can use it.

New Adventure to wrap up 2011

Our new home in Flower Mound, Texas
The HUGE UHaul that carried our load

The boys hard at work

Just some of our stuff

Just about it...

Jason and I have always seemed to have a close walk with the Lord and it seems to reflect in our marriage and every day life. We have been so blessed to see His works in our lives and just amazes us at what He is able to do. As the Summer ending, we were not expecting the Fall season to bring us. How wonderful our God is. Jason and I both received offers to transfer out of Houston to the Dallas area at the same time with our very own companies. How often does that happen? Only when the Lord is in it, right? Much prayer was sought and direction asked over several weeks. Many prayer warriors joined in prayer for His will to be shown. Over the course of the following weeks, we could see His work at play. Everything had just falling into place. There are still some instances that we are waiting to come to an end, but we know if He could work everything else out so far, what's left is easy as pie and not to worry. So here we are...moving day...November 20, 2011

Teeth Pulled

On Friday, I had teeth and a wisdom tooth pulled. I was feeling down and couldn't eat much at all. My best friend and her family came to the rescue. Victoria came with homemade soup and lactose free ice cream. They stayed to keep us company as we played a few hands of cards.

This is Ollie, Victoria's new baby

New Me

A new me has transformed. Since my surgery in December, I have lost a total of 30 pounds. Maybe more but with muscle gain, this is a new me. I am now training for my first 5K race. Never would have thought that my neck and back would ever allow me to participate in a race of this nature. No, it's not a marathon, but from what I have been through, it is close...lol...With the weight loss, I have discovered that I am lactose intolerant. Dairy makes me sick now. The Dr. is doing a trail and error test and if the dairy free diet eliminates the nausea, then we are good. If not, then further testing will entail and gluten-free will be the next option. All in all, my latest obstacle is not getting me down!~

My newest find and love ~

Back to Schlitterbahn and Canyon Lake

After being to Schlitterbahn 2'wice this summer already, it was time to go back and take Nan. Nan and Grandad help out so much over the year with helping us with our precious boys while we work to supply for our family. They love it! As a reward this year, we took Nan with us to New Braunfels and showed her around Schlitterbahn. Her and Dad went with us a few years back and she was ready to go again. This was her vacation! While we were there, we took her to Canyon Lake. It was so peaceful. We had such a nice time.

Nan with her boys in front of CL

And we are off...

Andrew chillin after walking with Dad and Alex over the dam
Our family in front of CL

BBQ and Washer's at the Taylors

We had a wonderful time on the 4th over at the Taylor's enjoying some BBQ chicken. They introduced us to the game of washers. It was a lot of fun!

Mrs. Bobbie and Andrew

Jason playing Washers

Here I go

Bobbie, Andrew, Alex, and Souka

July's Events

Happy July 4th everyone. Today is the celebration of our country's start. Today, we live in the "free" country most of the time not thinking about what is to come or what is going on around us. Not a care in the world as Alex expresses that here in this picture. To be a child all over again and live life freely. Today, tomorrow, next week or even next year, enjoy the moment in life that we have as free b'c it will one day not be this way.

We had a great BBQ at our house this year for July 4th. Had some close friends and family over to enjoy some burgers and dogs along the side of peach cobbler and Blue Bell. Thanks to the Morris, Gilliam, and Addis Families for coming out for some fun!

The Morris Family

The Addis Family

My parents, The Gilliam Family