Visitors

My highschool friend Angie came to visit me twice, yeah, I'm happy to reconnect, can you tell? Cool thing is we still have so much in common. She loves the Lord, has two great kids, is married and likes to good food and travel. She's great with our kids, and in many ways, it's like there's been no time lost. So, thank you Ang. and Dave for visiting Chicago, we miss ya.

Baird, TX

Besides running through the Dallas airport there and back, my July Texas trip with the girls was a success.

We had all the elements; friends, animals, good food and christian fellowship. It was wonderfully relaxing in spite of toting around 4 kids in 108 degree weather. A bonus was that the kids were able to see up close most of the indigenous (and non-indigenous) animals except the diamondback rattlesnake. Luckily the four geese probably keep enough noise and activity around the house, they don't want to nest there.

Water is getting scarce so if you can add "rain for Baird, Tx." to your prayer list, please do.

Kelley took many wonderful pics and as soon as I get them, I'll post the best. My camera ran out of battery the first hour I was there. Somehow, it always happens that way.

Carys 'n Claire

Carys has a new buddy at school, Claire. She's younger than Carys and I think she reminds Carys of Helen. She's such the big sister with her and helps with EVERYTHING. The teachers are trying to encourage them to become independent without sacrificing the friendship. We are going to get together for a play date soon so they can have some fun outside of school.

Trick or Treat

Carys and Helen were CUTE in their costumes. Carys did go trick or treating with the group of kids assembled at Tiffany's house. Helen and I did not go this time, we stayed warm and snuggled in Auntie Tiffany's house.

Early Snow

Earlier this month we had our earliest snow ever I believe. Our friends were on their way to Vermont when their layover in Chicago was delayed due to windy conditions, not snow. I know they were surprised to see snow the next day but thankful that the conditions were OK for them to continue with their planned vacation.

Carys is very interested in the snow but Helen is close to being mortified. I'm not sure if it was the cold in addition to the cold white flakes landing on her. It dropped temperature rapidly while we were walking home and poor Helen cried the whole way. Mommy also did not anticipate snow or temperature drops or I would have had her in a bigger coat.

It's going to be a great winter, we are mostly looking forward to the hot chocolate.

Fairy Princesses

Carys and Caitlyn had a great time dressing up and playing fairy princess (as if they needed the clothes)



Here's a photo Caitlyn took of our fairy princess.

Lucky Girls

Carys and Dani get to ride the new carousel at the zoo. What a deal. Carys got to have lots of play time this long week-end with friends. I'll be posting more dress-up pics with Caitlyn soon.