My Third Grader

My sweet third grader has been busy at school. Besides all the holiday stuff at school and the winter class party, the third grade had their school musical program. This year was "How the Penguins Saved Christmas", which is ironic if you know Daddy's parenting story about little penguins. Amazingly enough, I got no calls from the school. Whew! Made it through that.

Sissy made an adorable penguin. Here's her long-time buddy. They have grown up so much since Kindergarten. Unfortunately, my camera was not cooperating and I didn't get many good pic's. It was such a cute program. Great job third graders and Mrs. Irick.

Sissy also had a presentation at school for being chosen as Student of the Month for her class in October. Her Daddy and I are so proud of her! The criteria to select the students are: putting forth their best effort, the qualities of trustworthy, responsible, respectful, fair, caring and a good citizen, and sets a good example for others. Great job Sissy!!

On honor roll too

Giving Thanks

There is so MUCH that I'm thankful for this year. The entire list would be far too long to post, BUT here's a few.


I'M THANKFUL FOR:

• Daddy...my hubby. What would I do without him? I don't ever want to know. Enjoying growing old together, laughing along the way.


• Sissy...my sweet girl. She adds so much to my life...like flavored creamer in my coffee. I hope we are always close as we are now. So proud of the little girl she is.


• JT...my little buddy. I enjoy all the time we share together. He makes me laugh -- so funny and so cute!


• My kitties...love and enjoy them so much. Cat Lover indeed!


• My Girlfriends...I treasure my friendships and would not feel complete or content without them. For women, I believe girlfriends are necessary and by God's design.


• Tuesday Sisters...my special circle of friends. What a blessing to have these sisters to study the bible with, laugh with, cry with, pray with, live life with, count on.


• My Church & bible study class...I love my church and our class. They are HOME for me, Daddy and our kids.


• My Job...I am enjoying working part-time doing book keeping for a friend with her own company. Such a good fit for me in so many ways. Blessed.


• *Facebook...it's great to stay in touch with friends and family that otherwise I couldn't. You just can not email or call everyone to stay caught up. It's nice to see what's happening and who needs prayers, not to mention the humor.


• My health...I feel and look OLD, but in general, I'm healthy and hope to get fit in 2011. I did okay in 2010, but fell off the 'get fit wagon' for several weeks. Back again and hope 2011 is a good year.


• My friend, 3 Boy Mom, getting better and treatment working.


• My God and his unconditional love and forgiveness...I'm not worthy and continue to fail time and time again. But, I know He is there no matter what.

Momma Wolg

Thanksgiving 2010

Well, I'm running behind posting pictures and blog posts since Thanksgiving. This is just a busy time of year. I can not believe Christmas is less than a week away!

We went to Grammy and Papa's in Lubbock for Thanksgiving. AND, Daddy's Uncle Faun, Yolanda and Ethan came too. The kids had such a great time playing with their cousin. Everyone had a great time, great food (thanks Grammy) and great time away.

I made a quick trip over to New Mexico to see Mimi, who had surgery on her wrist. I got to see Dad for dinner also. It was great to see them both. I'm happy to report that Mom is doing well! My sister and I got Mom a Keurig coffee maker for Christmas. I took it to her for an early so I could set it up and she could start using it while in a cast on her Right arm. She likes it (I liked it - jealous).

So much I'm thankful for, but I think that will be a separate post. :) Momma Wolg

Grammy had a fun activity planned...decorating 'turkey' cookies.

Ethan is getting a little help from Yolanda.

Here's JT with his cookies. Mom even helped make a 'batman' cookie.
Sissy, the big girl, doesn't need any help. :)

The chocolate icing was good!

The gang for Thanksgiving dinner

The weather was so nice we got to spend some time outside playing.

Beautiful Fall Trees in Grammy & Papa's yard

Buddy, 1 of Grammy's 3 cats. He is by FAR the biggest!

Buddy Budah

Here's Clyde, the lion

Gracie, the beautiful black cat, is people and camera shy.

Random

Just a few random, fun pictures from the last week or two. My family! They always keep me laughing.

JT is an Indian for Thanksgiving.

I refrained from posting the full length shot. Let's just say his Indian name is "Wear No Pants".

Rainbow out front.

But, it's not a double rainbow that bright & intense. (*youtube) LOL!

*Hedbanz Board Game
VERY funny playing with the kids.
They don't quite get that you're not supposed to help the other person win.
Hysterical every time.

Field Trip

A few weeks ago, Sissy had her 3rd grade field trip to Elm Fork at UNT. It was a fun science field trip. Sissy and her classmates had a great time. They kept saying this is an "awesome" field trip. It was fun. I enjoyed it and feel lucky as a SAH Mom that I can go on most of her field trips. I did skip the bus ride this time (instant headache).
Here are the few pictures from the trip. I just can't believe how big Sissy and her friends are getting, especially the ones I've watch grow up since Kindergarten.

Halloween

Halloween was fun for the kids as always...as it should be. Well, fun for us parents too. Daddy and I think we might need to dress up next year too.
As we've done in the past, our family went to our church's Family Funfest. Lots of friends there and our friends, the Sass girls, went with us. They got LOTS of candy, only to go trick or treating in our neighborhood that evening to get MORE! Daddy and I have helped them reduce the load of candy. It's the least we can do.

JT was Batman this year...of course! 2010 is the year of Batman.

Sissy wanted to be a pirate. No glam'in it up this year, but she makes a really cute pirate.

The kids at funfest with their friends...they are ready for Trunk or Treat.

Adorable Cohen...a friend of JT's at church
Here are some friends from Bible Study Class; they are giving out candy for our class. PandaMom is looking so HIP.

Reckless Housewife is looking tough. Don't mess with this Roller Derby Queen.

Mr. Veazey is looking...um...hip and nerdy.

Most likely, this is the last year for Sissy to have a pony ride. Not far from the weight limit.

Sissy with her BFF, Kendal...funny how they ended up dressing alike.

The whole gang for trick or treating!

Too Fun!