All This And Heaven: November 2019

Saturday, November 30, 2019

Frozen II, Movie Time With J's Family

Remember extended family was in town so we decided to get the big group together and head to the movies. We saw Frozen II, the boys were thrilled but played nicely and watched with us.

When you feel overwhelmed or stuck in life, just take the next right step.

Family time is the best time.

Twin Friends

I love the way these two interact with each other. Often if one is sad the other will cheer her up. If one is mad the other will calm her down. They do fight and not longer want to dress a like. Here they are in different colors.

I see this all the time. I love it. They can be separated but they are often together. They want to be. They are good friends. I loved watching them during soccer they met other people and made friends but at the end of the day they were still tight. I love this.

Sometimes I wish I had a twin!

Friday, November 29, 2019

'Be Lazy' Friday Until We decorate

We start our Friday being very lazy, a movie here and some food there.

Even the dogs were being lazy. The only excitement the day started with was the very cool advent calendar that Sticks' mom got for the twins.

After more napping and food something happened to the kiddos.

They found some energy and decided to get the Christmas Tree out and decorated. I loved that we had Goobers here and she was a big help getting the mess into looking like Christmas decorations.

So happy that we still had Mary B with us.

Sticks was there to help as well.

It is starting to look a lot like Christmas around here and that warms my heart!

Thursday, November 28, 2019

Thanksgiving Dinner

Happy Birthday to Pickle, Happy Thanksgiving. My goodness these meals are so much fun. I love the meals. I love my family!

Thanksgiving Brunch

The day started when I was texted this picture. My heart sore. My Bear was captured in a photo at early morning Mass by the mother of another seminarian.

Then the day got better when Goobers got into town.

We knew that Pooker would be spending Thanksgiving with JavaJava's family and Bear was sticking around in OKC.

We invited my mom and brother over to start the holiday.

The breakfast food was delicious and then we also celebrated Aunt Michelle's Birthday!

Happy Birthday and Happy Thanksgiving.

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving was the next say so we spent the evening having a meal at Nanny and Gramp's house. All of dad's siblings were in town for dinner, and most of the grandkids. Most of them, not all of them were there.

Family time is always so fun.

The conversations, the giggles, and the food make for a fun dinner.

We ended the night playing games together. Thisis what really family time is all about!

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.