Road Trip

We just got back from a quick road trip. We left Thursday night at 11pm and returned this morning at 6:30 am from Springfield, Missouri. We had the opportunity to go and visit Alex's grandmother. Her health has not be so great here lately so we took the trip with Alex's two sisters and my 3 nephews as well. We had so much fun visiting, laughing, eating and hearing funny stories from when they were all kids!

Even though we are exhausted and Matthew caught a stomach bug on the way home(no fun) our quick trip was a huge memory making event. My kids loved getting to know their great grandmother. We did agree that next time we will try to extend our trip out a little longer!

I am looking forward to going to bed early tonight!

I think we have good news!

First of all thank you friends for all your encouragement and prayers during the last few weeks. My Dad went to the oncologist and I think we got some great news. (Dr. Cody is an angel in my eyes)He feels that there will probly be a great outcome. He told us that the approach he has recommended has really been successfull thus far with his patients. My dad got a scan the other day to make sure the cancer has not spread and so far it has not!

I still need prayer b/c I have not had the "talk" about his salvation. I don't want to chicken out b/c I feel things are going to be okay. We go back on the 18th to see when treatments will begin. And that's the update on my sweet Dad!

Once again thank you my sweet readers and friends for your loving words. Your words truly gave me a calming over my crazy worries ! Thanks again!

I had a Bad Day....

It's been a long time since I blogged, I actually had some "mechanical" problems with my blog. So I removed my pink background and huge family picture and now everything is back to normal. Or as normal get's in my world :)

Yes as my title says: I had a bad Day, maybe actually a few bad days...

On Tuesday while we were at Splashway as a family (lots of fun for familys by the way) my Dad called me to tell me that his test results came in showing he has cancer. So I did what all take charge daughters would do, I said okay Dad what's the course we are going to be taking to get rid of it. So we went to the surgeon on Friday and truly felt like two things were going on while we were in the room. 1.) That I was a balloon and the air was being let out quickly and 2.) After he shared the grim news that he was the teacher from Charlie Brown- I'm not sure how to spell but you know- Whaaa, Whaaa, Whaaa, Whaaa, Whaaa, Whaaa he told us sugery is not an option b/c he had the surgery 10 yrs. ago and has lived past the expectancy (news to me) and that radiation /Chemo can only help him prolong his life for just a little longer. We go to the Hemotologist on Wed. to see about the chemo/radiation treatment. So yes I have a few bad days...But two things I want to share for prayer is: 1st- I am unsure of my Dad's salvation so I am praying how exactly we are going to have this conversation next week and 2nd- All the cancer stuff- healing, etc. I know God has the power to heal and I am believing that he will should this be the path for my Dad.

Anyways, sorry the post is so long!

SUMMER: What will this mean

We started our summer over a week ago and I have loved it! I like not having to be controlled by studies, projects, early bed times and all that school involves. The first day of summer we relaxed around the house, did some chores, played some games, made a few summer rules and just stayed home for a change. You know it's bad when your kids beg, PLEASE let's stay home even the 2 year old was begging. Then we stayed up late!!! The next day we all went and watched, Speed Racer. That was cool however we are a language sensitive family and there were 5 or so bad words :( The 9 year counted and kept telling the other's Oh don't ever repeat that word, it's a curse word and then the 3 year old kept repeating what he thought he heard was the word Ax. (of course that's not what was said on the movie) He kept saying it over and over and over. He would say my cousin C.J. has an ax. A really big ax. I really wondered what the people around us thought they heard. oh well....

Then we went and enjoyed the opening Free Weekend at the Pool. We had so much fun. My husband is such a big kid when it comes to life, and well... There were a few other boy's wanting to play with him. He is one of those that the lifeguard has been known to tell settle down in the pool, um sir.

We ended the weekend and started the new week off by celebrating family birthdays and Memorial Day at Lake Livingston with all the family. We had fun, we ate to much and stayed out to late. But it was alot of fun!

Then we had a Farewell Party for a precious family in our Church and community as they are moving away in the next week. We had a fun time visiting and letting the kids play in the park, however it is sad to loose them, but exciting to see what God is going to be doing in there life in the upcoming future. We love you and will miss you Alessa, Richard and Matthew!

My Dad came over for a few days to hang out with kids while I had a little bit of work to do. They had lots of fun with Papa. He loves to cook for them.

We are gearing up for VBS tomorrow. I am excited for this week to get here and to see what all God has in store for us this week. My mother in law will be joining us for the 1st few days of VBS.

Apparently I had a need to do a lot of talking (typing)... Sorry if I bore anyone, this is what's been going on in life of the Partie of 6.

Blue Bell Fun Run

I was so proud of my hubby!! He decided yesterday that he was going to run in the Blue Bell Fun Run. Some of you might not know but he just picked up running probably in May and had stayed pretty dedicated to it. He had lost a total of 35 lbs or so with exercise and diet. I'm so proud. However in November he hurt his knee and had to stop the running for awhile. He was not a happy camper. It did not take long to get out of the exercise habit and recently he stared back up again. Anyways.... He did great, we were so proud to watch him cross the finish line :) He ran in the 10 K (6 miles) in a time of 55 minutes. He ranked 130 or something along those lines out of 400 ish. He is looking forward to improving his time next year and having Joshua run it with him. So here are the pictures to share with everyone. One of the really cool things was that Blue Bell was there and shared their yummy ice cream with everyone. My kido's were in Blue Bell heaven!

Easter Fun

We had a great Easter. Our Church service was amazing that morning. This truly set the pace for the day for our Family! We reflected on the sacrifice that was made for us through Christ. We then joined some of our Friends for the afternoon, eating, relaxation for the men and children :) and lots of playing. We of course tossed in an egg hunt .... Wanted to share some pic's of our day.

Spring Break Fun!!

I'm always a little behind on what's going on with us. After looking at our pictures I'm reminded of some of the fun we had on Spring Break. It was a relaxing week of not being in the truck for long hours, not spending to much $$$, and finally just fun times together as a family. Joshua had the opportunity of attending Skate Board Camp (thanks John he had a blast!) Mariah, Timothy and Matthew went to the park several times, they had loads of Dad time and we spent the last few days in Conroe with the family. I really just wanted to share some pictures of the week. My kids always look like they have been playing in the dirt. Oh well, what do you expect their kids.