Sweet faces

I've promised the girls some kiddo updates, so these slideshows are dedicated to all out-of-towner family. We miss you and looking forward to hugs in person very soon! xo










Thanks Loralee for your expertise! xo

Princessa Haley Mae

Bubba Cash

the Tman

March is Feb and Feb was March

It has been chilly here the last few days and yesterday we got a well-needed 3-4 inches of rain! It feels like February and in February it looked and felt like March.


Popcorn is popping on Texas trees!

We have many pics of Todd in the daffodils as they were always his flower - blooming for his bday! This year they snuck up in Feb setting off an early alarm for birthday season, but were hearty and gorgeous nonetheless.

Daffodils send a strong message of hope, perseverence and pushing through in adversity! Funny how nature always speaks to us!

good morning mr. lincoln

after years of talking about it, I finally dragged myself to the steps of lincoln to see the sunrise over the capitol. 

 

it was a beautiful spring morning, but of course happened to be the one day the reflection pool was drained.   

my telephoto lens was happy to be out of the box and made my camera even more fabulous!

MXperts!

Happy to report the racers finished safely and did very well!

Andy's goal was to be in the top five

and he took


FIRST PLACE
Todd wasn't sure what to expect

and he took

FIFTH PLACE

and Justin was happy with 24th!


Dad and I, both at different places, had pounding hearts at 2:30 race time! Knowing the tenacity of our boys, I always worry about that first corner with 40 riders all vying for the hole shot...oh boy...scarey place! I figured Justin placed himself on the end to stay out of the dirt fight, so wasn't too worried he'd get taken out - just the other two had my heart skipping a beat.
Pretty proud of their first race in many years - brings back the memories! Woo hoo!

Look out circuit - THE BOYS ARE BACK! xo

Economy Boost

We offered a generous contribution towards boosting the economy today and made one Honda dealership very happy - two cars! As much as Chris fought buying a van, you can't help but cave into it's mom-friendly features! It was so much fun watching them all snuggle in and drive off in their first new 'family' car! Pure joy!

I do love my Pilot too! It has EVERY spoil-me feature Honda makes and even tho Heather doesn't think white is very creative, I love it! (maybe the pinstripes will win you over!) Texas and white pair well together ... third white car in a row!
Thanks Andy for working us two smokin deals! xo

Fruits of my labors...

Whew! Productive day! Morning swim class, mowed the weedy acres, went shooting with da boys and then put up these 29 containers of raz freezer jam! (Fresh, but hardly healthy ~ 30#s of raspberries to 24# of sugar - wo!)

Tonites slice of heaven off the top balcony ...



We will never approach godliness until we learn to love and lift. Indifference to others and their plight denies us life's sweetest moments of joy and service.
~ Marvin J. Ashton ~ The Measure of our Hearts ~

Happy Valentines - spread some love today! xoxo .....

Chocolate Lava Cakes

Chris had a great enrichment cooking class better than on tv, because this was complete with girlfriends to eat the goods and idea share! So fun!


Here's a good belly shot!

Chris is a dedicated chef in search of the best flavor, so after 8 batches or so and a significant investment in chocolate, the perfected recipe would be 4 oz semi sweet chocolate with 4 oz. unsweetened if you like it dark and rich. For the sweeter tooth, go 6 oz. semi and 2 oz. unsweetened. Follow the rest of this recipe and eat em hot! Oh boy!