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.

January-February 2010

I'm still playing catch up and still doing things backwards. Sigh. Here are some pictures from Jan. & Feb. of this year. Enjoy...more to come.

Sissy's Art was featured for her school at the LISD Elementary Art Show.

She's still quite the artist...amazing some of things she draws.

SNOW...We got more snow in January; it was so fun playing in it!

Aren't they cute?

Last year, we started a tradition of getting together with friends for New Years. The kids get pizza and a movie. The adults get Beef Wellington made by my friend, who is a fantastic cook. We feel so privileged to get to have this fancy and tasty dinner.

At Christmas time, there's a model train exhibit. We went on New Years Day to miss the crowd. Yeah! And, it was great. JT did not want to leave...as you can imagine if you know how much this boy likes trains. We all enjoyed it and voted to make it a tradition.

Christmas 2009

Here are some pictures from December 2009. Unfortunately, they're not in the right order, but there's just too many to move around. Sigh...

December was a great month of course. Christmas time is my favorite time of the year.

LOVE IT!

We spent Christmas Day at my brother-in-law's house. The kids had a blast playing with their cousins and seeing Grammy & Papa.

The kids spent some time outside; unfortunately, the snow melted off quick.

Here's Daddy getting some exercise.

The big girls are ready for their ride. They were almost dragging the ground.

Daddy and Uncle Paul played LOTS of Big Game Hunter. (Snore)

We had our first WHITE CHRISTMAS together as a family. It started snowing Christmas Eve and we woke up to a white Christmas. We went outside as a family to play in the snow Christmas morning before it melted off. Where were all the neighbors? They missed it.

We had a blast having a snow ball fight. The snow reminded me of all the great times I had as a child playing in the West TX snow and the NM/CO mountains.

Little snowman for a little boy

We had Christmas morning at home, which is our family tradition to be home for Santa Claus and Christmas Eve service at our church.

Winter Party at Sissy's School

Sissy and her teacher

Little brother was there of course

Look Mom! Red Icing

Thanksgiving 2009

Last Thanksgiving, my sister and her 3 kids came to our house. We had a great time, especially the kids who always have a blast playing together. With 5 active kids, there's LOTS of energy so we spent A LOT of time at different parks letting the kids play. So fun to see how all of the kids are growing up and their little personalities...the apple doesn't fall far from the tree on some things. LOL. Dee and I aren't sure how we did it, but we make really cute kids. :)

Baptized

Sissy was baptized in the name of the Father

and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit

on May 2, 2010.

First Baptist Church Lewisville

by 'Wayne-O', Children's Minister

So proud and so thankful --

for her decision in November and her obedience on Sunday.

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