Texarkana

We have arrived in Texarkana with our 4 dogs, 3 rabbits, 2 fish and 1 gecko.  It was quite a trip with all the animals but we are settling in nicely.  We have a nice walking trail down the street from our house and have used it almost everyday.  The kids are liking living in town where they can ride their bikes around.  

We are going to start school today.  The moved delayed our school a few weeks but I am confident we will catch up quickly.  The only problem is our books are packed so it is off to the store to buy a few notebooks and the library.  

Jenelle auditioned for the Texarkana Youth Symphony last week and made 1st Violin 5th chair.  She has her second rehearsal tonight.  They are working on Christmas music so I am in heaven.  Derek will have his first cub scout meeting tonight which challenges me logistically since Jason is out of town.

I am nervous about meeting the home school group this week.  I think I have a few philosophical differences and am worried that I will not fit in.  Hopefully this is unfounded. I can't believe I am so worried.  Perhaps it is because this is a small town with limited home schoolers so I feel like we are either going to make it or break it.  There are two home school groups in the area.  One of the groups bylaws turned me off immediately so all my eggs are in one basket so to speak. 

Texarkana Wins!!

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We have chosen a home in Texarkana.  It is close to the youth symphony and all the things we are involved in.  We close on our new home September 14th and we are excited to move in and hit the ground running.  Thanks for all the prayers and support during this process.  We know God has a great plan for us and we are excited for our future.  I will post photos soon.

Texarkana or Hope

We went to Texarkana last week and looked at homes.  Our dilemma is whether to live in Texarkana or Hope.  Jason's work in in the middle of both towns.  Our other quandry is do we want to live in a rural or urban setting.  We have always thought of ourselves as country people.  We have dreamed of having acreage, horses, garden and  the quiet of a farm.  (Granted we have 5 acres now and looking for a 2+ acre lot.)

 But with active kids would the drive to town be a burden?  Would we truly enjoy getting up and doing chores and having to plan what to do with animals when we go on vacation?  Would we rather have friends nearby to play with?

Maybe we are city people and didn't know it.
Maybe we always dream of what we don't have at the moment.

We are truly blessed to be able to choose the life we want.  We are so grateful to have choices and options.  I keep you posted on our progress.

Hobbits's Don't Like Adventures but Adventures Like Hobbits's

We are off on a GREAT adventure.  Jason and I have moved often during our 19 year marriage and we are off again!  There is no one I would rather go with than him and our children.  Jason has been offered a position near Texarkana, Arkansas.  It is a good opportunity for him and I am proud of him.  

We now begin the process of looking for a new home and finding new friends.  Everywhere we have lived we have made friends and I can't say we have been disappointed in any community we have been a part of.  I know the future will be the same.  We look forward to what God has in store for us.  I will keep you updated on our move!

Welcome First Day of Summer

       Welcome 
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   Summer!!!!


We started our Summer Celebration with a plate of blueberries pancakes.  The official opening day of summer deserves a celebration.

We will hit the pool after lunch to lounge and soak up the sun.  Then to top off the day we are going to make homemade sundaes with lots of ooey gooey toppings. 

Do you have any special plans to mark the First Day of Summer?

Nineteen Years

Nineteen years ago I married my best friend.  I was only seventeen at the time and had just graduated high school.

 I have spent over half my life with Jason and he is a man of integrity.  I am blessed to be loved by him.   When we were first married we were so broke that a night out was Mcdonald's cheeseburgers for 59 cents and $2 in the motorcycle gas tank to ride around the lake. 

We have experienced the birth of three great kids!  We have grieved the death of 5 grandparents and 2 great grandma's.  We have lived in three states.  We moved to Dallas when our second born was 6 weeks old.  We have owned a machine shop.  We have purchased 4 homes.  We have traveled to Las Vegas, Gulf of Mexico, Black Hills, and the East Coast even though we could not afford a honeymoon.  

Each sunrise brings a new day to share with Jason.  In honor or our nineteen years I will share nineteen things I love about him.

1. Smile
2. Work Ethic
3. Beautiful Blue Eyes
4. Generosity
5. His Famous Toast
6. Laugh
7. His cards and love notes
8. His sound technician ability
9. How he holds my hand when we pray
10. He can fix ANYTHING
11. Only he grills a steak the way I like it everytime

12. My knight (he's got my back)
13. Listens
14. Sense of Humor
15. Great Daddy
16. Supportive and Encouraging
17. Sexy
18. Always leaves the toilet seat down
19. Loves me the way I am as we grow together

Recital and Wedding

My daughter Jenelle had her Spring Recital June 2nd.  She is talented and we are very proud of her.  She loves the violin and enjoys fiddle music.  Here is her teacher.

 Miss Celia is a joy and we love visiting with her at lessons.  She is also our fiddle player at Cowboy Church.

 

My baby sister married her true love on May 28th.  Here she is pictured with our Grandma Norma.  I was almost 16 when she was born and she is a great blessing.  I wish her and Jason many, many years of happiness.  Below is my niece Reagan showing off her new baby sister. Reagan is wearing the dress Jenelle wore at her Mom and Dad's wedding.