Tag: Family

Stop the World, I Want to Get Off!

When my children were babies, our Saturdays weekends revolved around activities where we could be assured of being home in time for afternoon naps.  At least one of us would be tied to the house for a good three hours between lunch and dinner.  Sometimes I’d sigh longingly and be anxious for the day when… Continue reading Stop the World, I Want to Get Off!

It’s a Zoo!

At least that’s how it must feel to the kindergarten teachers at the end of the year! No, wait…we really DID go to the zoo! The kindergarten classes were schedule to go to the Dallas Zoo on May 8.  Everything was all set: forms returned, money turned in, schedules arranged…and then the swine flu hit… Continue reading It’s a Zoo!

Threads of Gratitude: A no-brainer edition

Hmmm…lemme see…what am I grateful for this week? Oh, you mean BESIDES the fact that my husband no longer has CANCER? That one’s hard to top, for sure.  I have cried a lot of happy tears this week, humbled and awed by God’s mercy in choosing to heal Matt’s body.  But there is so much… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: A no-brainer edition

Debily’s Top 40

In honor of this significant milestone in my life, I present the Top 40 Things About Me, which could also probably be renamed, The Top 40 Things You Could Care Less About And Probably Won’t Read Anyway.  That’s okay, I won’t tell anyone you’re actually interested and reading. 1.  I weighed 8 lb. 10 oz.… Continue reading Debily’s Top 40

The Morning After

Well, my birthday weekend of fun continued. Last night was the big birthday bash – complete with lots of foolishness, too much food, and great times with friends.  Today was a bit more – shall we say – subdued. We decided not to push going to the 8:30 service and instead opted for the 10:00. … Continue reading The Morning After

Threads of Gratitude: Family Quilt Edition

This week we celebrated my brother’s birthday.  And sure, there are lots of stories I could tell…but I won’t.  I’ll spare him the public humiliation. But as I reflect on what I’m grateful for this week, I would have to say I’m grateful for those stories.  Each one, like the pieces of a quilt, represents… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Family Quilt Edition

Oh, brother!

Just wanted to say a big Happy Birthday to my brother, Dan!  And in honor of my very big-brotherly brother, I offer this video, which I’m sure he can appreciate. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjvaNaBV3MQ[/youtube] Happy birthday, Mr. Pull-my-finger.

Dance Fever!

It’s official – we’re dancin’ fools! This evening Matt and I went on a date.  We went dancing!  But we didn’t dance together the whole night long.  In fact, Matt went out with a younger woman.  I was escorted by a younger man.  And we were both okay with the whole thing. WHAT?? Before you… Continue reading Dance Fever!

9 Things I Love About You…

Somehow it’s happened.  That precious little 8 lb. 12 oz. bundle of joy I once held in my arms has now reached the end of his single-digit years.   Nine years!  Wow.  While I try to figure out where the last 3,287 days have gone (that includes 2 extra days for leap years, for all you… Continue reading 9 Things I Love About You…