1st Annual Girls Night Away

This past weekend, the Ladies Bible Study that I'm part of had our first annual girls night away. Yes girls, we are doing this at least once a year. :)
We had a great time getting away for a day to fellowship, relax, eat and shop together. Lots of laughter. We were all tired and went to bed early. Kind of reminds us that we're getting older...LOL.

Here's 7 of the 9 of us at the restaurant Friday night.

Look at those Hot Mommas!

I feel very blessed to be part of this group. Love ya Girls!

Here's Bethany and Allyson with their fan; they needed it to sleep...something about being hot or the sound. Either way, it was hysterical to see 4 of us walk into a nice hotel carrying a fan, pillow and my clothes on a hanger. We looked like some rednecks in from the country. Right though the lobby, looking like we don't get out much.

More pictures to come. My camera died on me so I only got two pictures. I'll put more when I get them from the others.

Thanks to Shannon for being our "travel agent" and teaching us unrefined ones about a hotel Concierge.

Momma Wolg

Give Thanks

"You are my God, and I will give you thanks..." (Psalms 118:27)




When you are a child or senior, you see life a little simpler than when you're in the middle so busy and stressed...work, raising kids, yada, yada.

My 6 yr old reminds me when she prays to see and be thankful for the things God created...simple, wonderful things. Like, "Thank you God for the birds, trees, the sun.." or "Thank you God for my Daddy, my brother, my Mommy, my friends and thank you for ME" or "Thank you for juice, food, candy.." or "God, thank you for everything." You get the picture...


This reminded me of a road trip I took all through the state of New Mexico when it was in my sales region. My Mom went with me to keep me company and get out for awhile. I believe I drove more than 900 miles in 4 days. As we drove, my Mom would notice things, like birds, clouds, mountains, sunsets, flowers and exclaim "Oh, how beautiful." She said it so many times that it started to be annoying but then it just got funny, especially the way my Mom says it. It was such a reminder to STOP, LOOK, LISTEN and BE THANKFUL. Everything God makes is BEAUTIFUL.

"God, to quote my daughter, thank you for EVERYTHING." Momma Wolg

First Day of Preschool

Well, my little one, JT, started preschool yesterday. He's going to our church twice a week. Even though JT goes to childcare at our church other times, it was kind of hard taking him...my baby, so little. But, I didn't boo hoo and neither did he. JT did great, of course. He needs this interaction -- my extrovert.

Here's JT with his backpack, ready to go.










Here's JT with one of his teachers, Ms. Dessie, which we already knew from church childcare.

It was funny when we got there. Lots of people in the hallways. JT just barreled through them like he knew where and what he was doing. He had a look like "what's all the hub bub about?"

JT acted like his was ready to pack up and go back today. NO... Mommy gets you today, all day. :)

Love you little one! Momma Wolg

Into Everything....

Not the kids, but the kitties!

I now have 4 kids into everything and tearing up the joint, instead of 2.

The kittens are INTO EVERYTHING.

...in our bed

...in our laps

...in the bath tub

...in the chairs

...in the dishwasher

...in the pantry

...in the space behind the washer and dryer



...in the infant Bumbo seat









...in the wagon









...in the plants (seek & destroy)












...in the basket










...in the window









...in the pot











...in the kitchen, on top of the cabinets -- used to be Dutch's favorite spot








...in the kitchen, over the sink, watching Mom








...IN OUR HEARTS
We love them!!! Captain Hook and Peter Pan are definitely part of the family. /Momma Wolg

Labor Day Weekend

Friday, Sissy fell asleep on the couch; she was all tuckered out from the first week of school. Saturday, we went to a car show for a bit -- too hot! Can you say "Sonic...Cherry Limeade"? Then, we went to the pool. We had a blast. JT had fun sitting on the fountains that spray water up in the shallow end. Sissy did great swimming around with "river" with just a life jacket on. She getting more confident in the water. I swam with her...don't know how many laps we did that afternoon. I didn't need to go walking that night. Sunday, we went to church and I baked a cake that afternoon, which the kids helped with. See pics below. I let them lick the beaters and bowl when we're done making it. You haven't lived as a child until you've licked the beaters. I still remember my Mom giving my sister and I a beater each when she baked -- good memories, sweets :). On Monday, my Dad (Grandad) came into town. The kids were so excited to see him. It has been way too long. See picture below.

And, yesterday, Paw Paw was in town for business and took us out to eat for mexican food. YUM! The kids were so excited to see their Paw Paw too...in the same week. They wanted to know who was showing up next...Grammy? Mimi? Not this week.... LOL, Momma Wolg




Before cake...chocolate















After cake...looks much the same













Grandad, Sissy and JT

Happy Anniversary Hubby!

Running a little behind, but Daddy and I hit our 11th anniversary Saturday, 8/30. 11 years married and this weekend will be 18 years together. Given all my special "traits", give this boy a medal!

I can not believe we've been together so long, yet, I can't remember life without him. I knew after 3 months that he was the one...my soulmate. If I was a cat, I would spend all 9 lives with him. He is an incredible man, husband, friend and father. His actions speak volumes on a daily basis of his love for me and his children. God is my rock, but Daddy is my earthly rock. His strength has helped carry me through each day, especially the difficult times.

Hubby, thank you for all your love over the years...the love, respect, understanding, patience, support, laughter and friendship. I love you and will always love you and stand by you. Happy Anniversary!!

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