All This And Heaven: May 2016

Monday, May 30, 2016

Our next door neighbors are a family with 3 young boys and a young girl. Our twins are in heaven with playmates right outside all the time. Their boys love that Jumba is willing to play with them and Bear will even let them climb into his super cool truck every now and again. We feel so blessed to have such fun neighbors right next door.

We lined up the cars and that was a blast. Look at all those cars. Racing own our street might just be a problem.

We Have a Few Gators in the Hood

No joke. We thought it was but as it turns out we have seen him or her a few times.

I would say that it is time to move north, away from gator territory; but everyone laughs at me when I say I want to move north. BUT GATORS, really in our neighborhood pond.

Friday, May 27, 2016

More Bro. Matthews

After my hubby learned that I love Bro. Matthew art, he started collecting them for me. Here is a picture of the latest ones. I do love the Mother Mary ones the best!

Gabby's Visit

It rained almost her whole visit this time. The meet was canceled because of rain the weekend she was here. She was a witness to the garage door. This poor girl will probably be afraid to ever visit our crazy home again. She is always welcome!

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Mom and Dad Out on The Town

We clean up good!

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

My Insane Children - They broke the garage door

So while mom and dad were with Princess at the Doctor, my crazy children destroyed the beautiful garage door. The story goes something like this:

Sugar was driving the golf cart, as they were trying to show Gabby our new neighborhood. Adorable was on her lap. Bagel also sitting on the front seat tried to close the garage door. The sound startled Adorable. She jumped off Sugar's lap and hit the accelerator. They ran into the garage. Bear and Pickle, in trying to help, took the entire door off.

Later that night Pickle was taking out the trash and fell onto the panels. Until that moment we needed only one panel replaces but by the end of it, the entire door needed replacing.

God Bless those kids.

My new house destroyed! it didn't take the little buggers very long!

Princess Heads to Allergist for Testing

We took princess to see an allergist to determine what was causing her breathing issues. It was discovered that she had a deep infection in her nasal cavity, but that should not have caused her issue with her breathing. More testing while we take care of that issue, poor girl - no major allergies but a lot of little ones.

Blood test confirm that there are no major issues.

Princess doesn't like the needles.

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Otter(s) Of The Week

Sugar's FaceBook Page

They all had a great week. I was so impressed. Way to go swimmers.

Monday, May 23, 2016

Mom's New Ride

Being mom of a big family I have driven a larger than normal vehicle for too many years. I love that I had those large cars to drive but I wanted something smaller. For many this huge SUV isn't smaller but to me it is much better than

I think this will fit the bill.

I had to go back to the dealer and these kiddos helped me.

Adorable - Beautiful

Saturday, May 21, 2016

Otters Vs. Sharks

Welcome to Otter Pond!

The coaches with our New Ollie the Otter Mascot. She was a big hit! We all love her!

Adorable with Bear

Coaches leading cheers.

Final score ORN-825 SHEN-634! GO OTTERS!!

These faces are too cute on all of my kiddos.

We then had a coaches rely with the other team.

Everyone gets as close as they can to cheer on their favorite coaches!

What will I see here?

Take a peek into our life as a big family in Houston, TX. Welcome to the electronic journal for the Texas T family. This blog was created to share some moments of our life with you. Often having 11 children (including twins), homeschooling, and being incredibly active in our Catholic faith we are asked “How do you do it?” We invite you to look around, sign up as a follower, and peek into the answer to that question. Remember we are not a perfect family; but I won't post the bad stuff.

Thanks for visiting, Neen

The Nicene Creed

We believe (I believe) in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, and born of the Father before all ages. (God of God) light of light, true God of true God. Begotten not made, consubstantial to the Father, by whom all things were made. Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven. And was incarnate of the Holy Ghost and of the Virgin Mary and was made man; was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate, suffered and was buried; and the third day rose again according to the Scriptures. And ascended into heaven, sits at the right hand of the Father, and shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead, of whose Kingdom there shall be no end. And (I believe) in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of life, who proceeds from the Father (and the Son), who together with the Father and the Son is to be adored and glorified, who spoke by the Prophets. And one holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. We confess (I confess) one baptism for the remission of sins. And we look for (I look for) the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help ~ Pray For Us!

Immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of God and Mother of the Church you are also our Mother of Perpetual Help. With hearts full of love for you we consecrate ourselves to your Immaculate Heart so that we may be your devoted children. Obtain for us true sorrow for our sins and fidelity to the promises of our Baptism. We consecrate our minds and hearts to you that we always do the Will of our heavenly Father. We consecrate our lives to you that we may love God better and live not for ourselves but for Christ, your Son and that we may see Him and serve Him in others. By this humble act of consecration dear Mother of Perpetual Help we pledge to model our lives on you, the perfect Christian. So that, consecrated to you in life and in death we may belong to your Divine Son for all eternity. Amen

St. Joseph ~ Pray For Us!

NINE-DAYS NOVENA TO ST. JOSEPH (Note: This prayer was found in the 50th year of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Sometime during the 16th century, it was sent by the Pope to Emperor Charles when he was going into battle. It is said that whoever shall read this prayer or take it with them, shall never die a sudden death or be drowned, nor shall poison take effect on them; neither shall they fall into the hands of the enemy, or shall be burned in any fire or shall be overpowered in battle.) Say this prayer for nine days for anything you may desire. Then let go and let God. Trust that whatever is the outcome of your novena is truly what is best for you in accordance with the will of God.) O Saint Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires. O Saint Joseph, assist me by your powerful intercession and obtain for me from your Divine Son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, Our Lord; so that having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers. O Saint Joseph, I never weary contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me, and ask Him to return the Kiss when I draw my dying breath. Amen O Saint Joseph, hear my prayers and obtain my petitions. O Saint Joseph, pray for me. (Mention your intention)

St. Bernard of Clairvaux

St. Bernard of Clairvaux wrote to a couple that had a miscarriage. In response to their question, “What is going to happen to my child? The child didn’t get baptized,” St. Bernard said, “Your faith spoke for this child. Baptism for this child was only delayed by time. Your faith suffices. The waters of your womb — were they not the waters of life for this child? Look at your tears. Are they not like the waters of baptism? Do not fear this. God’s ability to love is greater than our fears. Surrender everything to God.”

St. Jude ~ Pray For Us!

(Novena say this for 9 days) Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally, as the patron of difficult cases, of things almost despaired of, Pray for me, I am so helpless and alone. Intercede with God for me that He bring visible and speedy help where help is almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations, and sufferings, particularly - (make your request here)- and that I may praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, O Blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor granted me by God and to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you.

St. Anthony of Padua ~ Pray For Us!

Holy Saint Anthony, gentle and powerful in your help, your love for God and charity for His creatures, made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word, which you were always ready to request for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore you to obtain for me (request). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle. Even so, you are the Saint of miracles. Gentle and loving Saint Anthony, whose heart is ever full of human sympathy, take my petition to the Infant Savior for whom you have such a great love, and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Amen.