Western Day

The city of Lewisville has an annual family event called Western Day. We went this year - this past Saturday. It was a beautiful, sunny day, but HOT. We had fun, even with the occasional whining. Here are some pic's.





Daddy's Hot Rod in the WD Car Show.













Sissy and JT on the "little bitty" Ferris wheel















They look so little on the barrel train...don't miss the firetruck in the back ground;JT loved that.












Bye Bye Balloon!
No, we can't get it back for you.












Taking a break...lunch & shade at Sonic

Whatever Is - Is Best

For Panda-Mom

This is a poem written in 1888 from a book printed in 1902 by a female poet. I have this book from my grandma and recently found it. I've enjoyed reading the poems; they reminded me that many of our challenges are the same regardless of the year. I know there are words I could quote from the bible with the same message, but I wanted to share this.

Much Love,
Momma Wolg

WHATEVER IS--IS BEST.

by Ella Wheeler Wilcox

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I KNOW as my life grows older,

And mine eyes have clearer sight --

That under each rank wrong, somewhere

There lies the root of Right;

That each sorrow has its purpose,

By the sorrowing oft unguessed,

But as sure as the sun brings morning,

Whatever is--is best.

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I know that each sinful action,

As sure as the night brings shade,

Is somewhere, sometime punished,

Tho' the hour be long delalyed.

I know that the soul is aided

Sometimes by the heart's unrest,

And to grow means often to suffer--

But whatever is--is best.

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I know there are no errors,

In the great Eternal plan,

And all things work together

For the final good of man.

And I know when my soul speeds onward,

In its grand Eternal quest,

I shall say as I look back earthward,

Whatever is--is best.

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