Yet More Fun Things

Changes

Wow, this these last two months have brought so many changes and they in turn bring more change even. The kids are getting big... the year school year is nearing an end and we are going to be getting a change of scenery. More to come.....
Here are just some pics to cover the last two months.

New Beginnings

So it's a new year and new opportunities and adventures await. The kids are getting so big and are so beautiful and smart. JD looks more like Nick everyday and Lucas like Alex when he was young. Its funny. Anyway, work is busy and the kids keep me just as busy. School is great and is full of so much great information. I am loving it. Lucas just turned 5, wow!!!

Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving was awesome since Mom and Dad came. We all had a terrific time although it was short lived. Today I went and bought a Christmas tree and put up the lights. I put up all the bigger ornaments and let the kids put up the little ones. Love that Wallyworld has plastic kid proof ones. I only lost one last year! That was great! We are so excited for Christmas this year and hope that we are able to spread the Christmas spirit of charity and selflessness to all those whom we are in contact with directly or indirectly.
Oh, Barry just bought himself a great fixer upper. It is a 1973 Norton 750 Commmando. He is very excited as he stripped her down to the bare minimum and saw where he had to begin. It is a beautiful bike with a lot of potential and I know that he will do it more then justice and lots of class. He has such a passion for British bikes and a true love of their individual styles. I am so anxious to see the finished product.
May the Lord bless each one of you in your homes and in your lives. Merry Christmas!!!

The 10 Commandments

Hello All,
Yesterday for FHE we talked about the 10 Commandments. I couldn't help but think this might be a great time to review them since they needed to be "nice" and not "naughty." They loved it. We even have a dry erase board where we've spelled it all out. I hope it sticks. I asked Paulo a question and he blamed Fabi. JD stood up and told me that he was lying. His exact words were, "No,no!!! Mom, he is bearing false witness against Fabi!." Then he turned himself in for the crime. So cute. So so cute. He is very sweet!
Remember the Lord in all you do and your attitude and outlook will change. It beings rather forced and almost obligated, but as you grow to know Him better, He will become part of you in every sense. We wish everyone the best holidays and all the love in the world. Merry Christmas!

Oh my...the kids are getting so big!!!

I was looking through some of my older picture folders on my laptop and found these darling pictures. They are so cute and so small. Imagine. Paulo was just learning to walk. Yikes! Look at how young Fabi and JD look! Oh man, I hope I can get bette at this aging thing. It doesn't do well with my heart! LOL!! Enjoy!!

Pumpkin Time!

Its that time of year and we carved out three of the five pumpkins we bought. Fabiana has her still to figure out and Barry will do one this Friday night. I had a mishap though. I was cutting the top off of the second pumpkin and litterally jabbed my thumb with the knife. Blood was everywhere and I was in utter pain. I have never flet that kind of pain in my life. Trust me, you never want to be stabbed. Took me 10 minutes or so to gain my composure. I was thinking every curse word there was. I sure that the Man Upstairs understands and gives me some credit for not vocalizing them in front of the kids. Man! Wow, for a minute there I even got a little dizzy. Child labor is different. Fabi of course said giving birth had to be more painful. I reminded that at that precise moment, giving birth was nothing. Poor Fabi, she ran the boys out of the kitchen because she could see the look on my face as I told everyone to , "GET OUT!" Yikes... scary mommy tonight. Oh, and no sympathy from the boys.... "We're still carving pumpkins, right?" You gotta love 'em.