Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Last Post 2009?

Seeing how I have been such a frequent blogger the last month. NOT! This will probably be my last post of 2009. As I look back on the year, I think of all the changes that have happened in our life.

Episode 1: Wrapping up things in Germany...That took the first part of the year. I never thought we'd miss it like we do, but we do!!! I think mostly it's the people we hold dear to our hearts. We are forever grateful for each of the people God placed in our path during our 4 year German adventure! I know for a fact we do NOT miss stairwell apartment living. Nor does Travis miss the drive along the B-50 every day. However, we'd still like to try to go back for one more tour in Europe...one day before Travis is done serving in the military. I guess we'll have to see what God has in store for us!

Episode 2: Transition to Texas! That took up the 2nd part of the year! ha! I still can't believe we're 1st time home buyers! We just love our little house in our cozy little cul-de-sac. There are some improvements we'd like to make over the next few years. But, all in all, we are so happy here. God has richly provided yet again! I am finding it hard to believe we just celebrated a White Christmas in Texas! I don't think we have had a white Christmas in quite a few years! I was hoping Texas would be warmer in the winter than it is this year...Ask me again in July when it's 110 outside! lol
Episode 3: Transition Home-school! (or as I like to call it: LIFE UPSIDE DOWN!) I am braving something I NEVER thought I'd do. I'm still not so sure it's going to be a 'forever' deal for me. But, we are learning and growing...A LOT! I think I am having more learning experiences than the kids...lol! There are so many of you who have prayed and encouraged me along the way and I am so grateful for each of you. Thank you! It makes all the difference to our family.


I guess that last note of thanks goes out to each of you who reads this blog. We are so thankful you take the time to keep up with us. If you have a blog yourself, we are thankful to be included in the little glimpses of life you give us! I love reading each of your stories. It helps me to feel not so far away, not so lonely on some of the days where I sometimes forget I am never alone. My God, my creator is always with me. However, He has given me an angel in each of you to keep me company as an Earthly reminder of His love. Thank you so much for being a part of our life. Our friends, our family, our Brothers and Sisters in Christ. We love you!
Here's to a Happy and Healthy 2010! Be blessed my friends!

Thursday, December 24, 2009

White Christmas

Looks like it will be a White Christmas in Texas!!! I can't believe all this snow! There are more/better pics, I'll post later...

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Christmas Memories

It was the perfect night to go caroling. A bit of a frosty feeling in the air here in TX. We were off in the Minivan Mafia Attack Line to go spread Christmas Cheer at a few of the local nursing homes and some of the widows homes from our church. We got to the first Nursing Home. Sang our first set, and went on to the next room for set 2....We put Ashlynn in the front row although she was reluctant: A bit shy, a little tired from her nap still, she stayed put right where we set her. And we begin...."Hark the Herold....." silence....Someone from the front says, "umm Mary Beth, Ashlynn threw up!" Let me just say she was fine. She said, "I had a nervous belly for the people." A 3 y/o with stage fright....hmmmm...Anyhow she's fine and kicking this morning! I felt so bad we left such a present for the people in the nursing home. One of the gentlemen that lived there said, "I think someone left something behind." It was so funny! This is definitely one memory for all of Ferguson Christmas history!