Date with Daddy

Last Thursday, Super Dave took Sissy to the Dads n Daughters Valentine Dance at church. I'm so glad they decided to go; they had a great time. A sweet memory for both of them to treasure. What a great, handsome Daddy and such a sweet, beautiful girl. Momma Wolg

Family Pictures

Last weekend, we finally had some family pictures taken. It was a lot of fun. The photographer is a friend from church. She has a God given talent for photography. So nice to see others use their gifts.

The pictures were all outdoors and some include the hot rod as you see below. This is one of Daddy's favorite pictures. I've used others on my blog. Taking pictures can never go smoothly, especially with kids. Just par for the course. Something got into JT's eye when we were half way through. There was screaming, crying and he was all done. Well, almost. He agreed to do a few more when he saw the LARGE lollipops our friend had for the pictures. Unfortunately, no sword pictures for Daddy and JT, which would be very fitting. I stepped in for him. LOL. Maybe next time.

To see all the pictures, you can go to The Cotton Crop Photograph.
Thanks PandaMom. Momma Wolg

39 and counting

Daddy turned 39 this week. This birthday marks the end of his 30's and that he has spent more than half his life with me. Lucky Man! LOL! No sympathy cards please. LOL. Next year, I will throw him a party to welcome him into the 40's...it's about time he joins me.

In honor of this year, I listed 39 things I love about him. There are SOOO many, but here's a few. They're in no particular order.

1. His unconditional love and forgiveness for me.

2. His generous, giving heart...he will help anyone, be it a friend, relative or stranger. This is one of the reasons I originally feel love with him.

3. He's tall, dark and handsome.

4. He makes me laugh. He is so funny and fun to be with.

5. He loves rock music...one of many things we have in common.

6. He is "Mr. Fix-it"...the man can fix anything.

7. He's a great friend...to me and his many friends.

8. He's responsible, taking care of his family, obligations and home.

9. He likes to watch movies with me.

10. He's a Fabricator extraordinary...the man can build anything.

11. He's a WONDERFUL Father to our kids.

12. He loves cats, especially ours.

13. He's manly.

14. He's a hard worker...whether it's work at his job or home, he gets it done, regardless if he feels like it or not.

15. He's the leader of our home.

16. He's strong and tall...two things I am not

17. His love and knowledge of cars (and motorcycles)

18. He plays with our kids.

19. He likes spending time with me.

20. He loves mexican food and sweets...like me.

21. He'll eat my cooking.

22. He likes being organized and clean.

23. His twisted sense of humor...fits so well with me

24. He is always true to himself -- no pretending to be something or someone he's not.

25. He's a blue jean, t-shirt kind of guy.

26. He's laid back...so thankful for this, opposite of me.

27. He's a great driver.

28. He gave me two beautiful children.

29. His GORGEOUS blue eyes

30. He plays guitar.

31. He has great hair...especially loved it long.

32. He respects me.

33. He is a man of character.

34. He is SO helpful, treating our marriage like a partnership.

35. He doesn't take things too seriously.

36. His patience with me and the kids

37. His perspective

38. He takes time to teach our kids.

39. He's my soul mate, husband and friend for life.

Happy Birthday Hubby!! I love you!! Momma Wolg

Wolg's Trip to Dallas World Aquarium

On family went to the Dallas World Aquarium this week. It was lots of fun. Here are the pictures. SO MANY animals to see that I couldn't begin to capture them all. Awesome, just awesome.

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Road Trip

Over the Fourth of July weekend, we made a road trip to see Grandma Great, Uncle Miles and Aunt Dorothy. The 4th is a great time to go...small towns still let you buy and set off fireworks in town. So, we set off fireworks right in Grandma Great's driveway, like last year. This year, JT stayed outside with us and finally even did some sparklers. (Last year, he was too scared and went inside the house.) It was great to see to see family and enjoy cooler weather with all the rain.

The kids in Papa's childhood rocking chair

Sissy, JT and Grandma Great Treva
Papa's rocking chair

3 of the 6 great grand kids at church

Can not believe how much Roxxi has grown...18 months old now

Love you Grandma Great

Donuts! Well, icing at least

HAD to include this picture I took!

On the trip to Missouri, JT had an "emergency"; he HAD TO GO. We were in stop & go traffic due to construction. No exit for miles. So, we had to pull off on the shoulder, in the rain, and let JT do his business. LOL!

Sparklers while we're waiting for dark

Finally, we have them both doing sparklers.

Daddy is having fun setting off fireworks and throwing black cats.

Uncle Miles and Aunt Dorothy

Happy Fourth!

"Too loud"

Pop It's

June 2010

The end of May and June are always sooo busy for us, and this year was no exception. Of course, we celebrated Sissy and JT's birthday in June. (I'm going to do separate posts for their birthdays.) There's end of school and the beginning of summer -- pool time. This year we also had W.O.W., which is our church's VBS, the week right after school let out. I taught in Sissy's 2nd grade class. It was great fun. And, Father's Day.

Random Pic...Nap Time for "the boys"

Love my babies who just turned 8 and 4; they are growing up sooo fast.

Happy Father's Day to Daddy!
We celebrated by taking Daddy out to eat, cookie cake and gifts.
I could not have asked for a better father for my kids. Daddy is an incredible father. He's fun, loving, devoted, responsible, teaches, generous, disciplines, hard worker, strong...
We love you Daddy!


The cookie cake sums it up...


Another random pic...JT played cowboy the week of WOW since the theme at VBS was a ranch.
Yee-Haw!

A few pictures from WOW

I taught with Kelli. So, it was easy for the kids to remember their teachers.

I had a great time with the kids. Teaching kids is definitely not my strong suit, but I enjoyed spending time with the kids and sharing about God.

The boys in our class with one of the teen helpers

The girls in our class with another one of our teen helpers

Sissy with her friend, Kendal, who came to WOW with her

After school let out, it was already HOT so it was time to pull out the wading pool for the backyard and head to the big swimming pool too.

Yippeee for Summer!

I'm not quite as happy about summer as the kids, or the teachers. I love spending time with the kids, but summer brings LOTS of time together, Texas HEAT, swimming suits and the outdoors, complete with bugs. I'm just not an outdoor girl. You will NOT find me camping out. A hotel is my version of "roughing it".

End-of-School Party for Sissy

Here she is with her teacher again...she just LOVED Mrs. B.

2nd Grade Friends

One of Sissy's friends who has been in her class all 3 years

More 2nd Grade Friends

March 2010

March was a fun month for us with several special events...

Sissy and I went to see *Phantom of the Opera*, which was the first time we had seen the musical. We love the movie and sound track, but it was fantastic to see it on person. I'm so glad we went since the tour of 17 years wraps up this year. You should have seen Sissy's face during the show, especially when they first dropped the curtain. LOVED IT!

Sissy was in her school's 2nd Grade Program. She's on the left, mid way up.

Other pic's didn't turn.

Some of JT's art from preschool. His 'clouds' are straight and 'rain' uniform.

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Love that kid. LOL.

Daddy went and qualified for *Pinks All Out* while they were in Dallas. He ran FAST, but unfortunately, they didn't choose his bracket for the race. At least, he can say he's done it.

We also went on a road trip during Spring Break to see my parents...see the next post for pictures.

Catching Up

"I'm back" to the blogosphere...so, now I will get to play catch up. I originally created my blog to keep family updated on what was going on with the kids. Not many family members followed it so I stopped, saving some time. However, my blog had become a scrapbook of sorts for my kids. So, I decided to start again...for my kids, but also my friends and family. I'm enjoying keeping up with everyone through FB so I'll try to tie the two together.


So, what's been happening since November...so much, so busy...where to start... It will be long so I'll post pictures for some events later.


November:

1. Well, the best news first...Sissy accepted Jesus Christ as her savior on November 23rd. Sissy and I were talking about Christmas and she was making Jesus a picture. She asked how she was going to give it to him. During our conversation, I asked if she had thought any more about asking Jesus into her heart. She said yes and wanted to go over again what she should do to be saved. We went over it and then we prayed together. Can I get a "Hallelujah"! That Sunday, Sissy went forward during worship service to make her public profession. I'm SO HAPPY for her!!
   
2. We shared Thanksgiving with my sister and her 3 kids at our house. Lots of fun with all the kids running around...we made constant trips to the parks around town to keep them busy and use up some energy. It was fun to see them and the kids had a blast with their cousins.

December:

We were home for Christmas, which is one of our family traditions, along with attending Christmas Eve service at church. AND, it was a WHITE CHRISTMAS! It was so fun playing in the snow. We spent time with my brother-in-law and his family and D's parents. It was a great time and the kids always have a blast with their cousins.

January:

1. New Years: We spent New Years with our friends -- the 2nd year of our new tradition with them to celebrate together over a fancy dinner prepared by my friend -- beef wellington. She only cooks it once a year and we feel so honored to be included. Yum! Daddy loves it, but I've already informed him that I will NOT be learning how to make it. Once a year will have to do.


2. New Part-time Job: I started a new pt job in Jan., working for a friend of mine that has her own business as a CPA. Bookkeeping and working with her...LOVE IT! I get to use my brain (a little rusty, but it does function -- thank you), have a distraction and make some income. It's right up my alley!


3. Girls Day Out: My bible study gals, the Tuesday Sisters, had a girls day shopping and eating...simply wonderful.

February:

1. My Mom's cousin, Dorothy, went to her heavenly home in Feb. after a fight with cancer. My sister and I called her Aunt Dorothy -- Aunt Doh Doh when we were little. She was a great lady...funny, generous and a good friend to my Mom. My Mom, her sister, Dorothy and her friend made up their own version of the Golden Girls. Dorothy was Blanch. I loved and appreciated her and my heart hurts for my Mom who will miss her terribly.


2. My niece, Lyndsey, celebrated her 4th birthday...another Wolg Family Get-together.
3. In Feb., my dear friend found out that cancer had returned and she had surgery to remove it. Following that, she started chemotherapy, which is still ongoing. My heart hurts to watch my friend suffer and know there's nothing in my power to help her heal or understand why. I pray to my heavenly Father for complete healing for her. I'm so touched by her faith and testimony through it all; she's such an inspiration to others and ME. I miss our time together...shopping, coffee, parks, gym, date nights etc..

March:

1. Sissy and I went to see The Phantom of the Opera. LOVED IT! I'm so glad we went. We love the movie and sound track. It was great seeing it in person, especially with the tour closing in November after 17 years.


2. During Spring Break, the kids and I went to New Mexico to see my parents. Its been way too long since we had seen them. And, to add to the fun, my friend, her 3 daughters and new puppy went on the road trip with us since her parents live close to my Mom. The road trip went well, better than we thought it would. In fact, it went well enough that we might do it again this summer. The time with my parents was great. The kids had a blast and both my parents enjoyed seeing the kids. They've grown up a lot since we last saw them last year.


3. Daddy raced his '66 Chevelle for Pinks All Out while the show was in Dallas. They were good qualifying runs, but they chose a different time bracket from Daddy's. He had a blast though and can now say "he's been there, done that."


4. The kids and I went to our church's Easter Eggstravaganza, as we do every year. My sister-in-law came with her 3 kids. They all had fun getting eggs, I mean candy, candy, candy and playing together.

April:

1. We celebrated Easter of course...church, easter goodies, egg hunt, dinner. Thank you GOD for giving your only son to die for my sins! And, thankful the easter candy is gone now...


2. The Kitties turned 2 years old (13 in cat years).
3. On April 17th, the women's ministry at church had a women's expo event. After much work by the committee and myself, it was great to see the event come together. I think it went well and pray that it blessed the women who attended. I felt lead to chair the event and feel blessed to have been a part of it. I felt stretched at times, but that's how it is when we're doing God's will.

May -- so far:

1. My nephew, Zachary, turned 2 so, another Wolg Family Get-together. Fun and Food of course.
2. Making good on a promise to JT, we went on a train ride as a family. D's parents and 2 cousins joined us as well. JT LOVED IT and was ready to get back on the choo-choo as soon as we got off. Apparently, an hour is not long enough.
3. On Sunday, May 2, Sissy was baptized!! I was touched and proud of her. She told her Daddy "that was easy." On Monday evening prior, I had asked her if she had thought any more about baptism, and she said was ready. What? Really? Asked again Tuesday evening. Again, Yes, she was ready. Wed., after school, the first thing Sissy asked was "Did you call Wayne-O?"(children's minister -- who she wanted to baptize her) "Grammy & Papa?" Yes.

I'll probably missed a few things...but it's been awhile and I'm getting old. In fact, I need to go now...my back hurts from sitting here, heartburn from my afternoon coffee, nature is calling and I need a nap (jk). Hey, I'm starting to sound like an old fart. LOL!

More to come later, including some recent pics. Much love, Momma Wolg

Week In Review

This past week...


1. Daddy was really sick with pneumonia. He doesn't get sick often. I told him when he does, he goes all out. Daddy has been sick for two weeks and spent this past week off work to finally get over it. I knew he had too many days at home when he commented that the kids show "Phineas & Ferb" was really funny. Happily, I can report that he's doing much better and got out of the house this weekend and back to work tomorrow.


2. Sissy lost another tooth this week...finally. This tooth has been hanging on for quite some time. She finally let Mom help pull it out. More blood than I was hoping for, but she was eventually happy, especially with a visit from the tooth fairy.


3. We went to the park for a bit Friday afternoon and then went out for Mexican food. YUM! Our favorite! It hit the spot, especially after a couple weeks of being home a lot. Beautiful weather.


4. On Saturday, Lewisville had its annual Western Day that includes a parade and car show. Daddy showed his hot rod of course, and his friend, Will, brought his truck too. The kids had a great time, although their Mommy was melting in the heat. Of course, it had to get hot on the day we were outside for hours.


5. Today, it was nice to have all of us at church and getting back to normal, if there's such a thing.


Off to another week and hoping for fall weather to return. Enjoy the pic's. Momma Wolg

Another one bites the dust...

Daddy's Red Hot Rod
Will's Cool Blue TruckLots of bounce houses, including this obstacle course

BIG Slide!

Pony Ride

Petting Zoo...too fun

(& smelly & dirty...but that's just me...so not a cowgirl)

Boogie Woogie Choo Choo...one of JT's Faves of course

"I wanna be a cowboy" as the song goes

JT's "Football" that he had painted on his hand got transferred to his face...He was mad at Mommy for laughing and taking his picture...but, it was funny -- looked at a black eye

Fire Truck...Woo Hoo!

Cattle Drive during the parade...Mooooo!

Sissy's Face Painting...she chose to have hers on her face from the beginning :)