Hi All! Maybe I can get this post published but I haven't had much luck so far!
It is nice and cool here--perfect fall weather. If it weren't for the mosquitos it would be great to be outside. We have finally taken all the red paving stones up and replaced them with white ones and I think it looks a lot better. Your Dad still isn't too certain, but if, over time, he doesn't like them we'll replace the red pavers. I'll take a picture and try to post it! (Good luck on that one!) We put two plants on plant stands and one of our chairs on the front porch and it looks really nice. You can't get in the door but it looks nice.
Dad went to the optomitrist this AM and will have cataract surgery--one on October 13 and the other one on November 11. The process is supposed to be pretty simple. Your Dad is really ready to get it done.
PraiSingers sings with the chancel choir this Sunday as Kirk Cameron is our guest speaker. That should be a lot of fun.
Der played with a group over in Richland Hills at a B-B-Q place and really had a lot of fun. I went to a Bible Study at church--should be interesting as it is on the "Ascent" Psalms--120 to 134. These were the songs the Jews sang on pilgrimages each year.
Love,
Mom n Dad
e enjte, 28 gusht 2008
Cookes and Rowells at Joe T. Garcia's
My pictures aren't very good, but I thought I'd share them all with you all anyway (spreading my pain around, perhaps...? I dunno...). We had a such a wonderful time with the family (depleted by one-quarter, of course, but don't think we didn't talk about how much we missed you, Heather... by Sunday morning, it was starting to get a little maudlin, actually...). It was all too short, as always. When Catherine and I were driving to Wichita Falls along Jacksboro Highway, we passed (as we always do) the exit to Newark (Texas, of course). And every time we pass it, we wish that there truly was a wormhole from just across the river in New Jersey to just northwest of Fort Worth so that we could be only an hour away from you all.
We love you all and can't wait to see you all again!
Barry and Catherine
We love you all and can't wait to see you all again!
Barry and Catherine
e shtunë, 16 gusht 2008
Thank you Aunt Heather and family!!
Here are pictures of us with our Olympic shirls on. We think Chinese people are a bit smaller than we are. What do you think? Pretty sure we won't be drying these shirts. : p
e martë, 5 gusht 2008
e mërkurë, 30 korrik 2008
Hannah, Heather and Alan
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Sam says, "I miss you Momma and Daddy. I can't wait to see Baby Hannah. I love you. Bye."
Grandma and Grandpa say you are in our prayers daily and at every moment we think of you. Hannah is definately her own person. And you are wise to hold her and love her and just let her be. That is good that she is getting in bed with (not really "on") you. That will put her closer to Alan, too. Dad says, he knows that Alan is a little hurt because she won't go to him, but it is not surprising because all Hannah knows is women. Her little world has not had a lot of men and certainly not for any length of time. But what a joy she has in front of her! By the way, does she like ice cream? Remember how you longed for the boys to talk? And then when they began to talk you almost wished they wouldn't? Better enjoy the same with Hannah. Remember those pictures of her in the orphanage? I feel pretty sure that when she gets her comfort level up, you aren't going to be able to keep up with her! She has definately shown that she likes to explore and that she likes other children. You are wise to be a patient as you are. You have waited this long to get her and your patience will be rewarded in this area when she begins to blossom. And it WILL happen!!
On the home front, the boys miss you. We are playing a lot of basketball, UNO Attack, and watching TV and playing on the computer. Today, we decided to go to the Children's museum as Karen's family is coming around 6 pm tonight. Thursday, we'll go to the Tree House and Friday, Andrea and her children are coming around 9 AM and staying through lunch. Grandpa and I are going to Dillards Close out sale. So we have a busy week planned.
Jacob says, "I miss you Mom and Dad. Jacob really liked Thomas and he liked riding Thomas the very best. He got to ride in the front with the driver of a 1945 French Fire Truck--that was an original Freemont fire truck. Sam liked the Fire truck ride and he liked the Thomas ride. He says he likes to play UNO Attack with Grandma, but that is just because he always wins!!!! He helped water the new grass this morning and then he shot a few baskets. He is getting pretty good with his dribbling and he likes to try to steal the basketball!
China sounds really fascinating! Hope you are getting a lot of good video. You are getting some really good photos and we are really enjoying them.
Gotta go. We are off to the Children's Museum.
Love,
Mom and Dad
Sam says, "I miss you Momma and Daddy. I can't wait to see Baby Hannah. I love you. Bye."
Grandma and Grandpa say you are in our prayers daily and at every moment we think of you. Hannah is definately her own person. And you are wise to hold her and love her and just let her be. That is good that she is getting in bed with (not really "on") you. That will put her closer to Alan, too. Dad says, he knows that Alan is a little hurt because she won't go to him, but it is not surprising because all Hannah knows is women. Her little world has not had a lot of men and certainly not for any length of time. But what a joy she has in front of her! By the way, does she like ice cream? Remember how you longed for the boys to talk? And then when they began to talk you almost wished they wouldn't? Better enjoy the same with Hannah. Remember those pictures of her in the orphanage? I feel pretty sure that when she gets her comfort level up, you aren't going to be able to keep up with her! She has definately shown that she likes to explore and that she likes other children. You are wise to be a patient as you are. You have waited this long to get her and your patience will be rewarded in this area when she begins to blossom. And it WILL happen!!
On the home front, the boys miss you. We are playing a lot of basketball, UNO Attack, and watching TV and playing on the computer. Today, we decided to go to the Children's museum as Karen's family is coming around 6 pm tonight. Thursday, we'll go to the Tree House and Friday, Andrea and her children are coming around 9 AM and staying through lunch. Grandpa and I are going to Dillards Close out sale. So we have a busy week planned.
Jacob says, "I miss you Mom and Dad. Jacob really liked Thomas and he liked riding Thomas the very best. He got to ride in the front with the driver of a 1945 French Fire Truck--that was an original Freemont fire truck. Sam liked the Fire truck ride and he liked the Thomas ride. He says he likes to play UNO Attack with Grandma, but that is just because he always wins!!!! He helped water the new grass this morning and then he shot a few baskets. He is getting pretty good with his dribbling and he likes to try to steal the basketball!
China sounds really fascinating! Hope you are getting a lot of good video. You are getting some really good photos and we are really enjoying them.
Gotta go. We are off to the Children's Museum.
Love,
Mom and Dad
e hënë, 28 korrik 2008
Welcome, Hannah
We have been wearing out the computer waiting for these pictures and now they are here! We are all excited about our newest granddaughter, Hannah Grace. She is a beautiful little girl and we are anxious to get her home. Grandpa said he didn't think he would spoil her very much--right!
Sam said to tell Hannah he loves her and he misses Mom and Dad. Jacob said he is happy to have a baby sister and is looking forward to seeing her. Der and I are thrilled to death, Heather! What an exciting time for all of you. Hannah is such a precious little girl. And what a voyage of discovery the three of you are on. I am really glad you have these two weeks to get acquainted and begin to learn about each other. Sure hope she learns to swallow watermellon! The three of you are in our prayers.
We wrote a comment on your blog, Heather, but somehow it didnt work so we came over to this one. Hope you can read it.
Our other granddaughter is celebrating a momentous time in her life--she just registered for her classes for her senior year. And it seems like only yesterday that she was Hannah's age, sitting on her grandpa's lap and getting spoiled. What a beautiful young lady she is!
Sam and Jacob are doing fine. They are helping Grandpa water the new grass around the court and I'm sure they aren't getting wet! We went to church on Sunday and Alan, you were right, the preacher was truly outstanding. He used an outline for his sermon on prayer! No doubt one of the best sermons I've ever heard. We sat in the balcony and will sit there again next Sunday--but higher up. I did tell Jacob that when Mom and Dad come home he will probably NOT sit in the balcony. But what the heck--we're grandparents. The boys have also enjoyed the pool and I am afraid Sam has become addicted to oreos. We are fine here and just awaiting the arrival of Mom and Dad and Hannah.
Love,
Mom N Dad
Sam said to tell Hannah he loves her and he misses Mom and Dad. Jacob said he is happy to have a baby sister and is looking forward to seeing her. Der and I are thrilled to death, Heather! What an exciting time for all of you. Hannah is such a precious little girl. And what a voyage of discovery the three of you are on. I am really glad you have these two weeks to get acquainted and begin to learn about each other. Sure hope she learns to swallow watermellon! The three of you are in our prayers.
We wrote a comment on your blog, Heather, but somehow it didnt work so we came over to this one. Hope you can read it.
Our other granddaughter is celebrating a momentous time in her life--she just registered for her classes for her senior year. And it seems like only yesterday that she was Hannah's age, sitting on her grandpa's lap and getting spoiled. What a beautiful young lady she is!
Sam and Jacob are doing fine. They are helping Grandpa water the new grass around the court and I'm sure they aren't getting wet! We went to church on Sunday and Alan, you were right, the preacher was truly outstanding. He used an outline for his sermon on prayer! No doubt one of the best sermons I've ever heard. We sat in the balcony and will sit there again next Sunday--but higher up. I did tell Jacob that when Mom and Dad come home he will probably NOT sit in the balcony. But what the heck--we're grandparents. The boys have also enjoyed the pool and I am afraid Sam has become addicted to oreos. We are fine here and just awaiting the arrival of Mom and Dad and Hannah.
Love,
Mom N Dad
Still Learning
Hi All
Still learning about blogging! Kelly is teaching me. Can't seem to sign in on Heather's blog.
Will see if this works.
Mom N Dad
Still learning about blogging! Kelly is teaching me. Can't seem to sign in on Heather's blog.
Will see if this works.
Mom N Dad
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