Devin went to church camp at Riverbend Retreat. She had a wonderful time, and is looking forward to going next year. I'll have some additional photos to post once I get around to taking her disposable camera in to be processed.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Trip to Mobile, June 2009
First picture is of me and the kids with my Uncle Eddie, cousin Melissa and Aunt Linda.
Second picture is of the kids with my Aunt Edna and Aunt Eva.
Update/Summer 2009
Wow! Where did it go?
Well, let me start by telling you that Devin made the "A" honor roll for the entire 2008-2009 school year. (yea, Dev!) She also had perfect scores on both the math and reading TAKS. We are so proud.
Deren got his first haircut this summer. Gone are the beautiful blonde curls. He also had his first (but surely not his last) "injury" -- a busted lip. Remember how your mom always told you not to run with scissors? She should have mentioned those pesky sippy cups!
Eric has been playing softball 2 nights a week. He's also done a little fishing with Will. He took Devin fishing for the first time. She caught a small perch. She also caught a "stick fish", a "gauze" fish and a "wire" fish. That's my girl...
I have been working like crazy. It's been very busy at the hospital. We are undergoing a major expansion. I've done a litte (very little) scrapbooking, but I hope there's a crop in my near future. I also found a new addiciton...FACEBOOK. I have reconnected with so many people from high school, past jobs, etc. CRAZY. But let me just say this for the record...I do NOT play Mafia Wars. And I'm not going to play Mafia Wars. That's all I've got to say on that...
We've actually made it to the movies a couple of times. Funny story...we loaded up the family to go see the new Star Trek movie (yes, Eric & I are Trekkies! And there was no way I was missing this one on the big screen) We had not taken Deren to the theater since he was a few months old (when you could strategically plan around a feeding followed by an extended nap...) So he's sitting on a booster eating popcorn (another first - which he loved!!!) by the fistful. So the movie starts. And a hush falls over the theater in anticipation of our first glimpse of the Enterprise. In the silence, you hear Deren's little voice..."Oh...wow" followed by adult laughter from the crowd. A little while later he fell asleep on my lap. On screen, someone was shouting at another character, "Give me your hand!" All of sudden, Deren threw out his arm, reaching for them. Too funny! By the way, it's a great film. Even if you're not a Trekkie. Even if you weren't a member of the William Shatner fan club for 5 years...I'm just saying.
We also made 2 trips this summer. We spent 4 days in June in my hometown: Mobile, Alabama. You think it's humid here? You have no idea what humidity is. We took the kids to the beach. No, Deren did not like the water. Devin had to be drug out of the water. Ate lots of wonderful food. Saw all my wonderful aunts and uncle. (Aunt Edna, Aunt Eva, Aunt Linda and Uncle Eddie) Saw some of my cousins, too. Did I mention the food? Homemade buttermilk biscuits every morning with homemade strawberry preserves...ymmm. Fried okra. Sweet potato casserole. Cucumber and pecan dip. We also spent 4 days in Levelland, Texas. The 4th of July would have been Eric's dad's 75th birthday. Eric played in the golf tournament, and we visited with Kay. I'm glad we had the opportunity to go and be with her.
Yes, we are officially counting down the days to the start of school. Devin has all her supplies packed into her new backpack. She has all her new uniforms ready to go. Eric? He's looking forward to football season....I guess it's time for me and Jen to start making Friday night plans.
Well, let me start by telling you that Devin made the "A" honor roll for the entire 2008-2009 school year. (yea, Dev!) She also had perfect scores on both the math and reading TAKS. We are so proud.
Deren got his first haircut this summer. Gone are the beautiful blonde curls. He also had his first (but surely not his last) "injury" -- a busted lip. Remember how your mom always told you not to run with scissors? She should have mentioned those pesky sippy cups!
Eric has been playing softball 2 nights a week. He's also done a little fishing with Will. He took Devin fishing for the first time. She caught a small perch. She also caught a "stick fish", a "gauze" fish and a "wire" fish. That's my girl...
I have been working like crazy. It's been very busy at the hospital. We are undergoing a major expansion. I've done a litte (very little) scrapbooking, but I hope there's a crop in my near future. I also found a new addiciton...FACEBOOK. I have reconnected with so many people from high school, past jobs, etc. CRAZY. But let me just say this for the record...I do NOT play Mafia Wars. And I'm not going to play Mafia Wars. That's all I've got to say on that...
We've actually made it to the movies a couple of times. Funny story...we loaded up the family to go see the new Star Trek movie (yes, Eric & I are Trekkies! And there was no way I was missing this one on the big screen) We had not taken Deren to the theater since he was a few months old (when you could strategically plan around a feeding followed by an extended nap...) So he's sitting on a booster eating popcorn (another first - which he loved!!!) by the fistful. So the movie starts. And a hush falls over the theater in anticipation of our first glimpse of the Enterprise. In the silence, you hear Deren's little voice..."Oh...wow" followed by adult laughter from the crowd. A little while later he fell asleep on my lap. On screen, someone was shouting at another character, "Give me your hand!" All of sudden, Deren threw out his arm, reaching for them. Too funny! By the way, it's a great film. Even if you're not a Trekkie. Even if you weren't a member of the William Shatner fan club for 5 years...I'm just saying.
We also made 2 trips this summer. We spent 4 days in June in my hometown: Mobile, Alabama. You think it's humid here? You have no idea what humidity is. We took the kids to the beach. No, Deren did not like the water. Devin had to be drug out of the water. Ate lots of wonderful food. Saw all my wonderful aunts and uncle. (Aunt Edna, Aunt Eva, Aunt Linda and Uncle Eddie) Saw some of my cousins, too. Did I mention the food? Homemade buttermilk biscuits every morning with homemade strawberry preserves...ymmm. Fried okra. Sweet potato casserole. Cucumber and pecan dip. We also spent 4 days in Levelland, Texas. The 4th of July would have been Eric's dad's 75th birthday. Eric played in the golf tournament, and we visited with Kay. I'm glad we had the opportunity to go and be with her.
Yes, we are officially counting down the days to the start of school. Devin has all her supplies packed into her new backpack. She has all her new uniforms ready to go. Eric? He's looking forward to football season....I guess it's time for me and Jen to start making Friday night plans.
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