Saturday, January 10, 2015

Pickle Serves

Even in the rain, and the cold, and when he has other things to do.  I love that this kid values serving so much that when there is a funeral and the parish calls, he goes running.

I love to see them escort the casket out.  I love our faith, and I love the time I get to pray for the deceased, and I loved watching my son serve others.

Thursday, January 8, 2015

Tired Twin

 These two go and go and go until they can't.  I love seeing where and how they crash when they do.
They must be on the verge of a major growth spurt.

Friday, January 2, 2015

Ultimate Frisbee

We had to return home in time for this event that Bear planned.  He invited the crowds from STAOP and even though it had rained until that morning, several showed up.  Frisbees were fly and so was the mud. 

We Brought Some St. Louis Home With Us




Don't be jealous!

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Headed Back to Houston




The pictures on top are from the truck, we didn't get many pictures in the van.  After the frost kept collecting and the big kids commented on how hard it would be to drive in the north we got disconnected.  The kids went another path and beat us.

Most of the luggage was in the back of Pooker's truck.  The older ones brought it all inside for us and went to sleep.  Thank you God for letting us spend our time being loved on by family and visiting all of our favorite places. (Except Italy - but we don't have family there.)  Happy New Year!

 So much my has been happening. I needed comfort. I decided to make one of my favorite meals from my youth.  My mom was not the most flavorf...