The newest members of the family . . .

. . . are Pixie and Angel!!

These little ladies joined our family over the weekend and they are so stinkin' cute!! Did I mention that I am SO not a cat person??

Well, all that changed when I got up in the attic a couple of weeks ago to get down the very minimal Fall decorations I have. When I got out a pumpkin that had some evidence of some chewing on it, I just about freaked out!! It totally grossed me out, made me feel nasty, violated and mad!! Maybe a little over-reaction, but eeewwww!!

I talked to my neighbor, Casey, because she had gotten two kitties over the summer to help out with the mouse population that crops up around here. She convinced me to buy into the idea of cats and her sister's cat had had kittens a while back and were free for the taking! Imagine that!!

It almost seemed meant to be!!

But I had to think on it for a while! So, I thought and thought and finally decided we'd try it. Casey says that cats are hard to keep where we live because they either run off or come to some untimely demise. So, I'm not sure how long they'll be around.

They will probably still be here when all the kids are grown and I'll be thinking, "I thought they weren't going to stay around??"

Anyway, as with all baby animals, they are CUTE!! They've finally gotten used to us, well, Scott and I, and don't run when we come outside...well, when Scott and I go outside!! The boys, in mass, are kind of frightening, but one or two calm boys are okay!!

I'll keep you posted as to whether they stay or go. And I'll try to get some more pictures, but my camera is acting up and the kitties are fast!!

Maybe next time

Scott and I had the privilege of taking Alex and Parker to the TCU-OU game yesterday in Norman, Oklahoma. It was a long day in the car and a not very exciting game, but we had a really great time.

Having gone to a small, private university that didn't actually even have a football program, it is fascinating to see how these big schools celebrate the tradition of the football game. We went early and hung out with Scott's secretary, Loretta's family and then walked over to the game, being four of very few people wearing purple. It was a little intimidating, to say the least!!

TCU didn't play their best game and, as a result, made for a pretty boring game. Of course, we were in the middle of our row, and can I just say that they totally pack you into the bleachers to where you can't move without bumping into someone. A claustrophobic person would not do well there!!

The band was impressive as they marched down the street and into the stadium. To see almost all of the 85, 100 people singing the same songs, doing the same motions, jumping up at the right time, shouting the same things...it was pretty cool!! (even if they weren't shouting for our team!!)

Maybe next time, they'll win!!

Anybody seen James??

The new school year has left little time for the bloggy world.

Sorry to my 2 loyal followers for the lack of anything!!

My sweet Luke is really tired - Kindergarten is wearing him out!!
He does the best when he goes to bed at 7:00!! Crazy!!

But tonight, I was singing as they were getting pj's on and Luke said, "Mama, sing 'You Never Let Go.'" So, I jumped into my best version of that great song.

Before I got very far, he said, "Mom, do you know that guy that stands up there and plays his guitar and sings those songs??"

Me: At church??

Luke: Yeah. I never see that guy except up there when he's singing.

Me: You're talking about James.

Luke: Yeah. I really need to find him and ask him when we're gonna sing Your Grace is Enough. But I just don't ever see him!!

For some reason, Luke and James just don't seem to cross paths!!
So, if you see James, ask him if he takes requests!!

By the way James, you do an awesome job of leading our church in worship. Your genuineness and humility speak volumes!!

Weekend Update

Well, it's come down to this . . .

Working full-time has made me take 2 naps in as many days!!

Pathetic!!

Thankfully, when I nap, I'm able to stay up a little later so I can do all the things I should have been doing this afternoon - ironing, washing floors, and baking bread!!

All in a day's (or night's) work!!

Also, will someone remind me next weekend to absolutely, positively NOT go to Walmart on Sunday afternoon?? It's a crazy place!! And because I'm a slow learner, I can't seem to remember that from week to week!!

The highlight of the Walmart trip??

Milk was a stinkin' $2.48 a gallon!! I almost shouted PRAISE THE LORD right there in front of the case!! I couldn't believe it!!

So...napping and cheap milk...it's a pretty exciting life I lead!!

Don't be jealous!!!

Growing up boys

I had the awesome privilege of taking Alex and Landry to the doctor today for a little check-up fun!! It's a great way to spend a Friday afternoon!!

And here's how it all came down . . .

Alex is tall and thin!!

Landry, well, he's just a big ol' boy!!

I paid good money to hear that!!

Actually, Alex has hit the 80 pound mark and is a very short half-inch away from being 5 feet tall!!

Landry is a pound shy of the 40 pound mark and is 40 inches. I guess that makes him a box?? The doctor also detected a murmur in Landry's heart, but given his ability to thrive in every other area, he isn't overly concerned about it. It might just be that his chest wall is "thin". Now, THAT was news to me - I wasn't aware you could be too thin in your chest wall!! He'll watch it, but isn't worried.

The good doctor predicts that Alex will grow up to be 5'11"-6'1" and weigh about 155-165.

Landry, on the other hand, could grow to be 6'1"-6'3" and weigh 210-220!!

Alex was not pleased with this news!!

Especially when Landry said, "I'm dunna be bidder than you!!"

That was worth the copays. Well, almost!!

No Labor for us!!

Our great neighbors, Kris and Casey invited us over today for a little fun in the sun.

We ate . . . .

We played some mean games of volleyball . . . .

Parker learned a new trick from Kris (here he is getting some instruction ). . . .

I almost captured it . . . a back flip!!

All in all, a great way to spend a holiday!!

And the best part?? There was no trouble at bedtime!!