YAY HOUSTON! Another stripe for my future black belt! So proud of him. Should get a new belt next time. Wish him luck! He's still enjoying Karate but is beginning to get into the "Ball Stage"! Paid contract through June so we'll have to juggle both! Lovin' my boys.
WOW, can't believe it's been a week since I've blogged. Time really does get away from you. We've had a very blessed and healthy week. No complaints around here. Josh was out of town with work for a few days. Luke, MK and the kiddos came over on Sunday for a surprise visit at church and we had lunch. The week has been filled with haircuts, Karate, homework and some home improvement (posts on this soon). We also spent the day with KK and Jeremy on Wednesday and had a great night at church too! It's been pretty much "the usual" for us around here and I'm so happy that I get to enjoy "the usual" with "the extraordinary" in my life! God is so good to all of us. It seems as though there have been so many, so close to us that have passed on within the last month. We never know when our day will come. Make the best of it and make things right, if you haven't, to be able to spend eternity in Heaven. No blogging there, we'll have eternity to stay in touch! Love to you all.
Levi had his 2nd Grade PTO program on Thursday night. What a cute idea! He was a fisherman! EASY costume! Had all the stuff right here at home. I am such a sentimental freak, I know, but OMG it made all the memories of the past programs rush back, and how fast it's all going by and I just can't comprehend how he's already went through K, 1 and 2 PTO programs!! He loves to fish!! So this little role, was just perfect for him! It's also amazing to see how much they have matured as a class since the last play! No running, jumping, talking, discipline issues, just quiet little kiddos enjoying their songs and lines.
Thanks to all my family who came and watched. Josh had to watch via video(out of town for work) Houston, like he had any choice-ha, MawMaw Bozeman, Dana and kiddos, MawMaw BJ, Pepaw & MeMaw, Pop & Nana and the long weary traveler KK, ha! Of course, Aunt Debbie was there for "Principal Duty" but also to watch Levi.:) Sweet little munchkins, sweet smiles on every one's faces and sweet memories! Lord, THANK YOU so much for giving me the blessing of my precious children!:)
I LOVE that he is a wonderful Father to our sweet boys. He is teaching them true love......
I LOVE when he softly kisses me on the forehead. I think that is just one of the sweetest little love gestures. He is true love....
Instead of this on your Smart Cycle, like your actually suppose to do..........
It makes you Smarter?! So says, Houston.......
Maybe Not!:)
I LOVE that he LOVES me unconditionally. Wrinkles, extra pounds, no make-up(YIKES!!). His love is not superficial. It is true love......
First off, you all KNOW that I LOVE MY BOYS!! So, please don't think I'm being selfish with the new pic and skin of the blog. I do love my boys. So much sometimes that my ONE true love gets put on the back burner. He never complains. He wouldn't have it any other way. He wants me to devote my time and life to our home and our boys. And I'm Happy to oblige. BUT anyway, he's my true Valentine, my soul mate. My everything who gives me everything! Without him, I wouldn't even have my little rug rats to post all over the blog!:) So, for the next month, you will be spooked by the new huge pic of US. Just thought I'd warn ya. No greater loves in my life than by my 3 men. This month I'm just gonna focus a little more on my "Main Man". When March rolls around, we will have been together for 18 years! Can't believe it and can't wait to spend the rest of my life with him. I Love You, honey!
"So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together let not man seperate." Matthew 19:6
Guess what?! The boys woke up just fine. A little thirsty, did have stinky breath, but still had big hugs and kisses for me when they woke up!ha Sorry, for venting, but just felt so bad! I have had melt-downs before, just not to this magnitude! Anyway, I just kept thinking I NEVER remembered my Mom just coming unglued on me. Josh said, he remembered his Mom hollering but he isn't warped!ha
Thanks girls! We're gonna be alright. SO.....not IF but WHEN you have a melt-down, YOU just remember......the Kiddos WON'T remember !! Whew!
Have you ever just had a "Mommy Melt-Down"?! Oh my goodness, tonight I did. I had been pushed to the limit. They were not fighting or fussing, they just would not settle down!! I sent them to bed without even a drink or brushing their teeth!! Oh I can't believe I did that. They are now all snuggled up to each other and sleeping so sweet and innocent. I just want to go crawl in the bed with them! No water, no brushing, no vitamins, no bedtime story, no "what a good day this has been talk". I have never done this before and I hope it's the last. I can't go to bed for the guilt. Josh thinks I'm crazy. He thinks there was absolutely nothing wrong with sending them on to bed. It was 8:15, getting close to time, but not our usual bedtime ritual. Anyway, I guess I'm writing for some justification, if any. What do you think? Did I over react? Is this a normal melt-down?ha Have you ever had a melt-down? I have renewed the importance of my role as a Mommy, while having actual silence to think and I'm not gonna let myself be pushed to that limit again. I hope they're not warped now!ha Josh is such a man. "Honey, tomorrow will be a new day. They will have forgotten all about it." Now, why can't I think like that?!ha
**P.S. Please do not contact DHR!
Can you believe another six weeks has come and gone? Which means another report card has rolled around too! Congrats to my Levi!! ALL A'S!!! "1" in Conduct! He is having a great year and we couldn't be prouder!! It's hard to think he is half way through the 2nd Grade. Please slow down, My Sweet Baby.
My child is such a mess. Laying around enjoying some down time. Just jumped up in the bed, snuggled right in, and let a big one on me!! Of course, he thinks it is the most hilarious thing in the world. I ask him why he saved that one for me?! He replied, "Momma, a man gots to do what a man gots to do." Like I said, he is such a mess! I LOVE little boys, and even all the odors that come with them!heehee
What a night!! It was awesome!! Our house was full of laughter, screaming, and FOOD!! We had a great time watching the game. Mom was not feeling well, Dad was actually at the game. Pop and Nana came. Jimmy, Dana and the fam made it. David, Susan and the Grzala youngins' were here. Along with my sweet family of four. So much fun! I got in lots of trouble for "Bless His Heartin'" so much but I just couldn't help it. I think of the load Gilbert must have felt and how if that were Levi and Houston, how bad I would feel for them. "But this is Alabama football Angie, No place for Bless his heart!" 
Couldn't be prouder of the TIDE!! ROLL TIDE BABY!!!That's all we got around here. Just enough to excite the boys. We played out for about an hour. We were all soaked and cold. Thank the Lord for a warm place to call home!
"Momma, Momma, guess who?"
Not much snow at this point. But they would not wait for it to accumulate!
In the midst of our crazy December, as I'm sure yours was too, I missed a couple of posts. My sweet Houston received another stripe on December 22, 2009 and my parents celebrated their 36th Wedding Anniversary on December 20, 2009. I hate so bad I didn't posts these at their proper time. I had great intentions but didn't get the time to sit down and post. Our Christmas celebrations began on December 19, 2009 and then it was off to the races. SO, sorry Houston, Mom and Dad. You know you are loved!!
GOOD JOB HOUSTON!!
It's so amazing, that the older I get, I seem to look more like my Dad and act more like my Mom. To me, that's a privilege. In Houston's words, "You are the bestest Momma and Daddy, I've ever had!"
"Momma did you hear that, the wind shield is going to be 5 under 0!!" Funny! They've never experienced weather this cold in their short lifetime. We have family who live in Wisconsin and they had snow on the ground from Nov. til April last year! Can't imagine. But isn't God's handiwork just amazing?! CANNOT be losing power for the Bama game,though. I told Josh that we would have to travel to a roach motel for a TV and heat if necessary!heehee Stay warm!!
I just cannot imagine their pain. I feel so helpless in these situations. No words or gestures can even start to comfort them like our Saviour can. So, I like so many, turn to prayer. Let's never forget that life is a vapor and our family, like the Feltman and Lowery's , can be affected so unexpectedly too. May we never lose sight of our goal. Not get to attached to this world, but always strive to live so we can make it to the other side. Where we will be reunited with our loved ones, see Jesus and NEVER shed another tear. I know Jamey and the rest of the family can rest in that comfort. Let's continue to lift these families up in prayer. Our God is the God of all comfort. And if I haven't told you lately.... I LOVE EACH & EVERYONE OF YOU!!
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalms 34:18. Aren't you thankful for this promise?
