Puppet Show

Last Saturday we took Lydia to the Kids Crazy Christmas Show at church.  She loved it for about 15 minutes, then daddy's shoe was more entertaining.  I was impressed with the stage, props, and cute songs.  It will be fun to bring her back as she gets older and can pay attention longer!

I've been tagged

8 shows I watch:  The Office, 24, Project Runway, Desperate Housewives, Law and Order, King of Queens, CSI, Tim Gunn's Guide to Style

8 favorite restaurants:  Collinas, Chic-Fil-A, Taiko, Guadalajara, Perry's, nameless place in Florence (thanks for remembering, Jac!), Hungry's, Vic and Anthony's.

8 things that happened today:  Lydia took a long morning nap, I avoided a traffic accident on 610 using side streets, I saw family (Christina, Brett, Josh, Matt, Jeremy, Amy, Cole, Brian, Lauren, Emily, Lizzie, Stephanie, Jon, and mom) in the Woodlands, I made Cole laugh for several minutes, I made paper angels, I had gumbo at Brian and Lauren's,  I finished reading "Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time," I drove from the Woodlands to my house in 41 minutes

8 things I look forward to:  having all my family together for Christmas, helping the nieces and nephews perform the Christmas Nativity, opening my Christmas gifts, getting new carpet, seeing Dan this evening, warmer temps tomorrow (it's 34 degrees today, burr!), more children, vacation

8 things I wish for: spring, God's blessings for my marriage and children (that's a big one!), a few good friends, more time in the evenings with Dan, to take Bible classes, to write a book, to always be close (relationally) to my sisters, and to be close (physically) to my sisters!

Prayer for Lizzie

Lydia and Lizzie playing under the coffee table.

Today at 1:30, the court will decide if Lizzie can continue to stay with Brian and Lauren, and if they can continue to pursue adoption.  Lizzie has been with Brian and Lauren for almost a year now, since she was 8 months old, and is part of our family.  Her birth mother has not tried to get her back, but the father of her two half brothers desires to keep the children together.  While this is a difficult decision, we deeply desire for Lizzie to be raised in a loving, stable, Christian family...the only family she knows at her young age.  Please pray for wisdom for those involved in the decision making and for peace and understanding for Brian and Lauren during this stressful and emotional time.   

A First...

I just brought Lydia outside to see her first...snow!  Can you believe it?  Snowing in Houston...and yesterday it was 78 degrees.

Here's Lydia crawling after Cooper.

Play Group Christmas Party

Jake and Georgia Borbidge hosted our play group's Christmas Party last Saturday.  Georgia made a delicious lunch of lasanga, salad, bread, cheesecake, and fudge!  The kiddos played on the floor and had a gift exchange.  We included the dads in this fun event, and I think they enjoyed seeing the kids play together.  Lydia's favorite part was crawling after the Borbidge's little dog, Cooper.  Her second favorite part was eating a piece of lasagna!  Here are some pictures from our party.

Our host and hostess, Jake and Georgia Borbidge

Grayson Borbidge (he's so photogenic)

Grayson, Lydia, and Katie

Michelle Rigo and baby Asa

Amy & Katie, Me & Lydia, Georgia & Grayson, Sarah & Crawford

Ellie Easter opening her gift

Ellie and Lydia tag team a gift

The babies

my little family

New Blog Header

Did you notice my Christmas-themed blog header?  I want you to know I made it all by myself.  I was crafty and creative!