He Gives More Than We Ask

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine…”  Ephesians 3:20a

Praise God that he knows what is best for us and blesses us with more than we are able to even realize that we need.  Praise Him for his perfect timing!

Baby Boy #2 at 15 weeks.

So thankful for this baby boy for David and Melissa due mid-May 2012.  Two little boys born close together means many years of play together.

Number one prayer:  for a healthy baby. 

Number two:  Lord, maybe as an infant he could be a little easier to manage for Melissa…..as in….less colic, no reflux, longer than 30 minute naps, and a calmer disposition.

Happy Anniversary to Mark and Shauna

Happy Anniversary to Mark and Shauna.  God is soooo good.  We knew you were a good match since you were teenagers and it is such a joy to watch you navigate together through life.

Praying that you will have a long and healthy life together.

A Visit to Houston

I traveled last week to Houston to visit James and Melissa.  I was supposed to help Melissa begin packing….but we just never got around to it.  We had other things to do like playing outside with James and taking him to the children’s museum.

Playing outside.

James and his little friend Lillian.

This was a cool giant “Lite Brite”.

Loved the mirrors.

Looking forward to all the kids coming for Thanksgiving!

Rangers Soccer

We recently had the pleasure of spending some time with Shauna, Andrew and Kylie over in Austin.  Mark was in L.A. working with his new exercise studio there….exciting for him!  Kylie plays club soccer and we went to her game on Saturday.  Her team, the Rangers dominated!  It was fun to see how much Kylie and her team have improved over the past months.  The have gotten so much more aggressive.  Here are some photos:

You can’t tell from this photo, but she made a goal with this shot!

Kylie is a very good athlete and really enjoys challenging herself in sports.  I hope she always loves to keep her body healthy!

Andrew is signed up for Upward basketball so we will be back to Austin to watch him compete soon.

So thankful for these healthy energetic grandkids.

11th Anniversary on 11-11-11

Happy 11th anniversary to Heather and Kevin.  11th Anniversary on 11-11-11!  The Lord has certainly blessed you.

And may He continue to bless your marriage!

Flag Football Comes to a Close

This past week was the last game this fall for Ty’s flag football team.  The Jets had a so-so season but showed  improvement and good sportsmanship.  Ty loved playing and that is the most important thing.

A couple of cell phone pictures is the best I could do but wanted to document Ty’s accomplishments this fall.

Baseball League Winners

Congratulations to Ty, Kevin and the 9U Twelve baseball team for winning the Seven Sports fall baseball league.  Ty has been playing two games every weekend for about the past 8 weeks and his team came away with the trophy.

Ty receiving his medal from his dad who is also the coach!

Twelve 9U Team.

Boys just goofing around.

Ty and Kevin with the trophy.  Congratulations to Ty (and Kevin)!

News Flash

I can’t believe that Kevin is 35!  We have seen him grow up, date and marry Heather, have kids and build a business.  We are looking forward to what the Lord has in store for Kevin in the years to come.

Kevin just loves me taking photos.  We enjoyed a nice meal and watched the World Series together with the Hodge family.  Happy Birthday Kevin!

Weekend with James

Melissa and David went out-of-town overnight without James for the first time since he was born!  They took a trip to New York City while Grammy Donna, then Nanie and Papa took care of James.  We were just a little apprehensive about how James would do without his Mommy and Daddy…..but to our surprise he did great!  Following are a few pictures from our time with James.

James loves to ride in his red wagon…

……he loves anything with wheels!

Also loves his little car!

We took him outside a lot and he loved it.

Sweet boy

Enjoys his bathtime.

And we had fun at the park.

Swinging…..

Climbing….

And sliding.

James was such a good boy for us and we thoroughly enjoy spending time with him.