I don't want to feel that we left anyone out or any Christmas' out...
On the 16th of December, we had Christmas over at my Mom's house...I currently have no pictures due to a freak deleting ordeal that took place on my camera. I had a LOT of pic and they vanished someway...We had a great time over at Mom's house. Darren and Montana, my niece played a lot.
On the 22nd Zak, Darren, & I drove out to Farmersville to have Christmas with Z's Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, & God Daughter. We always enjoy being there...a family with lots of love and care.
The evening of the 22nd we drove to Zak's Dad's house and spent the night with them. Sunday morning we got up and went to Irving Bible Church, headed back over to Mike & Debbie's to go to Staci's house, Zak's step sister and had Christmas. The time went by quick...Everything was great.
Staci & Keith, your new home is nice, I can see why you like living their. We had a great time exchanging Christmas gifts with y'all.
Unfortunately, I have no pics of that occasion either, didn't take any pics if you can believe that.
That was our journey. If I didn't mention you before or have pics, you now know why. We love you all and thanks for the great time. See you in 2008.
Monday, December 31, 2007
Chillin D
December 26,2007
D's chillin' wearing his hat, his new Thomas(CHOO CHOO)house shoes,his Aunt NaNa got him reading his CHOO CHOO book.
Got Darren's attention and he's saying CHEEEEZZE.
Just thought it was cute the way he was sitting on the floor reading his book.
D's chillin' wearing his hat, his new Thomas(CHOO CHOO)house shoes,his Aunt NaNa got him reading his CHOO CHOO book. 
Got Darren's attention and he's saying CHEEEEZZE.
Just thought it was cute the way he was sitting on the floor reading his book.
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Christmas at Doug Baker's House
December 24, 2007
After leaving Mary Sue & Jerry's, we dropped our stuff off over at my dad's and went over to one of Zak's high school friends mom's house , Rene Gonzales. We were over there for about 2 hours...the time went by quick. We got to visit with Rene & his wife Amber a bit and a little with Mary, Rene's mom. Zak has always enjoyed being over there. The house was full of family, maybe 18-25 people were there. You can feel the love in the house when you enter it.
After visiting, we went back over to my dad's, spent the night Christmas Eve and had Christmas with my dad, Mary Jane, and Mary Jane's family Christmas morning. It was nice...after opening gifts & cleaning up the mess, Mary Jane & Jodi fixed breakfast: eggs, bacon, pan cakes, & chocolate chip pancakes (my fav).
After that mess was cleaned up we played dominoes, took a nap, and then headed back home to Henderson.
We had a busy schedule, but had a great time.
Good Morning & Merry Christmas kiss from Daddy to Darren.
Merry Christmas Hug from PawPaw
Rianne excited opening up her gift...I think this is her pink razer phone.
The Girls unwrapping gifts and making a mess...just what your suppose to do on Christmas morning.
I have more pics, but for whatever reason I can't get them to rotate...sorry. We had a great time and it was nice watching Mary Jane's grand kids open up their gifts.
Thanks Dad,& Mary Jane for the nice time we had. Mary Jane, thanks for spoiling me with the chocolate chip pancakes. :O)
After leaving Mary Sue & Jerry's, we dropped our stuff off over at my dad's and went over to one of Zak's high school friends mom's house , Rene Gonzales. We were over there for about 2 hours...the time went by quick. We got to visit with Rene & his wife Amber a bit and a little with Mary, Rene's mom. Zak has always enjoyed being over there. The house was full of family, maybe 18-25 people were there. You can feel the love in the house when you enter it.
After visiting, we went back over to my dad's, spent the night Christmas Eve and had Christmas with my dad, Mary Jane, and Mary Jane's family Christmas morning. It was nice...after opening gifts & cleaning up the mess, Mary Jane & Jodi fixed breakfast: eggs, bacon, pan cakes, & chocolate chip pancakes (my fav).
After that mess was cleaned up we played dominoes, took a nap, and then headed back home to Henderson.
We had a busy schedule, but had a great time.
Good Morning & Merry Christmas kiss from Daddy to Darren.
Merry Christmas Hug from PawPaw
Rianne excited opening up her gift...I think this is her pink razer phone.
The Girls unwrapping gifts and making a mess...just what your suppose to do on Christmas morning.
I have more pics, but for whatever reason I can't get them to rotate...sorry. We had a great time and it was nice watching Mary Jane's grand kids open up their gifts.
Thanks Dad,& Mary Jane for the nice time we had. Mary Jane, thanks for spoiling me with the chocolate chip pancakes. :O)
Christmas at Na-Na & Grandpa's House
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Sunday evening we arrived at Mary Sue & Jerry's house. We dropped Darren off and Zak & I had a date at Chipolte...It was a nice quick supper.
We spent the night with Mary Sue & Jerry and had Christmas over at their house Christmas Eve morning. After we did Christmas we had Olive Garden Lasagna lunch. It was awesome. We had a nice time being there. Thank you guys for everything...you once again went overboard.
Sunday evening we arrived at Mary Sue & Jerry's house. We dropped Darren off and Zak & I had a date at Chipolte...It was a nice quick supper.
We spent the night with Mary Sue & Jerry and had Christmas over at their house Christmas Eve morning. After we did Christmas we had Olive Garden Lasagna lunch. It was awesome. We had a nice time being there. Thank you guys for everything...you once again went overboard.
School Christmas Party
Thursday, December 20, 2007
D's Pre-School had a small Christmas gathering...making Christmas cookies, unwrapping a gift (book), and doing Christmas Nursery Rhymes.
D's Pre-School had a small Christmas gathering...making Christmas cookies, unwrapping a gift (book), and doing Christmas Nursery Rhymes.
Christmas With Mr. Justin & Ms. Cassie
December 19, 2007
Justin & Cassandra came over to exchange gifts...boy, did we get a treat.
Darren: He got a Dirt Devil Vacuum Cleaner...LOVES IT. You must check out the picture I have of him the following morning with the vac.
Zak & I: We got a gift card to Lowes! That's a door we get to have installed.I am trying to get all of the inside doors replaced...we have 6 doors left. We have had 5 installed already. I was very excited to see a gift card from Lowes! :O)
Thank You Justin & Cassandra for our great gifts...hope you enjoy yours as well. Thank Y'all for being a part of our lives.
Ms. Cassie & Darren looking at the small scrapbook of special memories.
Darren hugging Mr. Justing, thanking him for the gifts.
Darren checking out his new vacuum cleaner. He was so cute...if you look closly, you can see that he is making bbrrrmmm bbbrrrmmm noises with his lips. The vacuum even has a little mini vac. D knows exactly what to do with these items. I just hope he will like to help later on in life.
That's My BOY!!! Cleaning when he gets the opportunity~
this is the pic I was referring to...this is the pic I thought I could put on line. It was so cute...when he got out of the bath Thurs. morning, he goes into his room and starts the vacuum up. I thought it was priceless. Maybe one day I can use it on him???!!!
Justin & Cassandra came over to exchange gifts...boy, did we get a treat.
Darren: He got a Dirt Devil Vacuum Cleaner...LOVES IT. You must check out the picture I have of him the following morning with the vac.
Zak & I: We got a gift card to Lowes! That's a door we get to have installed.I am trying to get all of the inside doors replaced...we have 6 doors left. We have had 5 installed already. I was very excited to see a gift card from Lowes! :O)
Thank You Justin & Cassandra for our great gifts...hope you enjoy yours as well. Thank Y'all for being a part of our lives.
Ms. Cassie & Darren looking at the small scrapbook of special memories.
Darren hugging Mr. Justing, thanking him for the gifts.
Darren checking out his new vacuum cleaner. He was so cute...if you look closly, you can see that he is making bbrrrmmm bbbrrrmmm noises with his lips. The vacuum even has a little mini vac. D knows exactly what to do with these items. I just hope he will like to help later on in life.
That's My BOY!!! Cleaning when he gets the opportunity~this is the pic I was referring to...this is the pic I thought I could put on line. It was so cute...when he got out of the bath Thurs. morning, he goes into his room and starts the vacuum up. I thought it was priceless. Maybe one day I can use it on him???!!!
Monday, December 24, 2007
Dedicated to California Grandpal
California Grandpal, not Grandpa, but Grandpal, past away on the 20th of this month. We had some fun times...the times that we had were always loving and stress free, the way it supposed to be with grandparents. He became my "pal" when I was 9 and then when I was a young teenager, in the 9th grade. I didn't remember meeting him until I was 8 and that was in Ca. where he lived. My sister and I stayed with he and his wife, my Grand"mal" for 2 summers in Ca. and had the best times. Won't ever forget those days.
Grandpal bought me my first pair of cowboy boots. They were grey Justin Ropers the best shoes I EVER danced in!!! I won't forget the day we actual bought them...I couldn't believe he was spending that kind of money on me for a pair of shoes...89.99. He had spoken about getting me a pair of boots for 7 years...my mother, his daughter kept telling him NO due to my foot was still growing, so we kept holding off. I'm so glad we did, because of the wonderful memories I have "walking"/dancing in those boots. In our family we call walking dancing...we're going to go walk the floor. Anyhow, wonderful fun times in those Justin Roper Boots. Grandpal, thanks again!
In High School, my grandparents lived with us...that was cool. My grandparents came and watched me play Powder Puff Football...I played left end tackle. It meant so much to me that they, my grandparents went & I had someone in the stands. Even though we lost to the juniors, I was still so proud that they were there.
Grandpal gave me one of the best compliments ever. He and I were driving (stick shift)home from the store taking the exit Grauwyler off of Loop 12. As we were going down the ramp, he told me, you shift like I did when I drove a truck. It's good that you do that, you'll save wear and tear on your car like gears and breaks, and it's safer for others around you. I had no idea I was doing something right, but I felt very proud of myself being a somewhat new driver & doing something right.
He was a gentle man...very loving. He had the softest & cleanest hands for a mechanic. He was a world wide traveling mechanic. He traveled in all parts of the world. He brought us back stuff from China, Japan, Mexico, and other places. When he would be in the area, he would come and visit. He loved family and he loved his extended family as if they were his own. His step sons called him "POP".
My Grandpal is no longer suffering. He is now with GOD, his sister Aunt Irene along with lots of other relatives. As my mother says, he gets to watch the Cowboy game with Aunt Irene again. (I'm sure glad the Cowboys won this week.) ;) My Grandpal had been diagnosed with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, along with that he had a few heart attacks, not sure how many. He too had strokes. I'm glad that God took him where he wouldn't suffer anymore. My Grandmal took care of him like he was gold on a platinum platter. She is an awesome lady...She is definitely one of God's angels.
I could keep typing about memories & fun things, but I just wanted to share a few things that I got to have with my Grandpal. I love him and will cherish the time we had. He was 81 and lived a life of love.
Grandpal bought me my first pair of cowboy boots. They were grey Justin Ropers the best shoes I EVER danced in!!! I won't forget the day we actual bought them...I couldn't believe he was spending that kind of money on me for a pair of shoes...89.99. He had spoken about getting me a pair of boots for 7 years...my mother, his daughter kept telling him NO due to my foot was still growing, so we kept holding off. I'm so glad we did, because of the wonderful memories I have "walking"/dancing in those boots. In our family we call walking dancing...we're going to go walk the floor. Anyhow, wonderful fun times in those Justin Roper Boots. Grandpal, thanks again!
In High School, my grandparents lived with us...that was cool. My grandparents came and watched me play Powder Puff Football...I played left end tackle. It meant so much to me that they, my grandparents went & I had someone in the stands. Even though we lost to the juniors, I was still so proud that they were there.
Grandpal gave me one of the best compliments ever. He and I were driving (stick shift)home from the store taking the exit Grauwyler off of Loop 12. As we were going down the ramp, he told me, you shift like I did when I drove a truck. It's good that you do that, you'll save wear and tear on your car like gears and breaks, and it's safer for others around you. I had no idea I was doing something right, but I felt very proud of myself being a somewhat new driver & doing something right.
He was a gentle man...very loving. He had the softest & cleanest hands for a mechanic. He was a world wide traveling mechanic. He traveled in all parts of the world. He brought us back stuff from China, Japan, Mexico, and other places. When he would be in the area, he would come and visit. He loved family and he loved his extended family as if they were his own. His step sons called him "POP".
My Grandpal is no longer suffering. He is now with GOD, his sister Aunt Irene along with lots of other relatives. As my mother says, he gets to watch the Cowboy game with Aunt Irene again. (I'm sure glad the Cowboys won this week.) ;) My Grandpal had been diagnosed with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, along with that he had a few heart attacks, not sure how many. He too had strokes. I'm glad that God took him where he wouldn't suffer anymore. My Grandmal took care of him like he was gold on a platinum platter. She is an awesome lady...She is definitely one of God's angels.
I could keep typing about memories & fun things, but I just wanted to share a few things that I got to have with my Grandpal. I love him and will cherish the time we had. He was 81 and lived a life of love.
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Unforgettable Experience
Hello to all...for whatever reason I am going to share this personal experience with you. It is my(Stacie)experience, not my families. Last night I was reading Proverbs 3 & 4 and found myself really in tuned in what I was reading. It was a great feeling. I hadn't had that feeling in sometime~I miss it a lot. With all the stuff that has been going on in my personal life since I've come back from Africa, I have allowed myself to fade away(not go away) from the most important thing in my life. Why, I don't know...I know most of us are guilty of doing this. When I got back home in Sept. 04, my mind became very occupied with a lot of stuff: new love in my life :), and then coordinating our wedding, getting pregnant the day we married, which wasn't a pleasant pregnancy, moving 5 times in the last 3.5 years, and being a stay at home mom, which I am very thankful for. With these great gifts God has given me, I unfortunately let these things come first in my life and that is not the way it is suppose to be. Now, don't get me wrong...I still pray, occasionally go to church, (we are still searching for a "home" church)I read the bible every so often, I have been reading Darren's little bible books to him, but I don't feel that I have been as obedient as I know down deep inside I can be and know I should be. When I became a Christian in 2002 my entire life was lifted and Life was grand with the Holy Spirit. It was the best feeling I think anybody can ever experience. Having that freshness, adrenalin going, the ad ease feel, the unconditional love, secure feel of life itself...it was really an awesome time of my life. I am so grateful to know what it feels like. I would like to get that back...I know God has given me many gifts. I too believe that he wouldn't do so unless he felt that you deserved them...God has made me a very proud person, I want to make him proud. Again, I am not sure why I wanted to share this very personal emotional, but I have...I feel it is something that I needed to do.
I have opened my Daily Walk Bible to James and in it's intro it is very interesting...it says, " FAITH without works isn't really faith. It is dead, and a dead faith is worse than no faith at all." (Take a moment and really think about that.) "Faith must work; it must produce; it must be visible. Verbal faith is not enough; mental faith is insufficient. Faith must move into action. Throughout his epistle to Jewish believers, James integrates true faith and everyday practical experiences by stressing that true faith "works" because it produces doers of the Word.
I have opened my Daily Walk Bible to James and in it's intro it is very interesting...it says, " FAITH without works isn't really faith. It is dead, and a dead faith is worse than no faith at all." (Take a moment and really think about that.) "Faith must work; it must produce; it must be visible. Verbal faith is not enough; mental faith is insufficient. Faith must move into action. Throughout his epistle to Jewish believers, James integrates true faith and everyday practical experiences by stressing that true faith "works" because it produces doers of the Word.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Happy 2nd Birthday Darren
December 8, 2007
Choo Choo Looks Who's 2
Thanks to all of you for all the great gifts! Grandparents...Darren loves his new climbing equipment. I have a feeling he will be spending a lot of time on it...thank you for going in together and getting this for his birthday and Christmas gift.
He has played with and has watched everything and likes it all. He's not real sure about the Tickle Me Elmo...he comes to me to turn it on & then he tells it bye, bye. It's cute. You guys don't mind very well. I told y'all not to worry about getting him stuff...and you did it anyways. We appreciate your thoughtfulness!! It was great having all of you over, thanks for coming and helping us celebrate Darren's 2nd birthday.
Choo Choo Looks Who's 2
Thanks to all of you for all the great gifts! Grandparents...Darren loves his new climbing equipment. I have a feeling he will be spending a lot of time on it...thank you for going in together and getting this for his birthday and Christmas gift.
He has played with and has watched everything and likes it all. He's not real sure about the Tickle Me Elmo...he comes to me to turn it on & then he tells it bye, bye. It's cute. You guys don't mind very well. I told y'all not to worry about getting him stuff...and you did it anyways. We appreciate your thoughtfulness!! It was great having all of you over, thanks for coming and helping us celebrate Darren's 2nd birthday.
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Visiting Darren's New Friend
December 5, 2007
We once again attempted visiting this big man covered with red and white...and succeeded!! Ms. Cassie went with me to help me out with Darren. As we waited in line, we watched the other boys & girls on Santa's lap. Santa once again, came to the line and played with the boys & girl along with some parents. When it was our turn, Darren sat on Santa's lap with NO hesitations...I started getting teary eyed. Santa spent some time with him. He read D a book and gave him more candy canes. Darren gave Santa "five", hugged Santa, and gave him a kiss. My sweet boy. He loves "HO HO".
We once again attempted visiting this big man covered with red and white...and succeeded!! Ms. Cassie went with me to help me out with Darren. As we waited in line, we watched the other boys & girls on Santa's lap. Santa once again, came to the line and played with the boys & girl along with some parents. When it was our turn, Darren sat on Santa's lap with NO hesitations...I started getting teary eyed. Santa spent some time with him. He read D a book and gave him more candy canes. Darren gave Santa "five", hugged Santa, and gave him a kiss. My sweet boy. He loves "HO HO".
It was so cute...The lady was trying to get D's attention and said cheese and Darren said CHEEZ...It was so cute. The lady said smile and Darren said SMML. That is what got me to going to the flood gates. It's his first time to do that. What a neat experience to have while sitting on Santa's lap. Well, I thought it was neat.
Monday, December 3, 2007
Back in Commission
Well, I'm feeling pretty well these days!! :O) I am so thankful for that. Getting around, doing a little shopping at Wal-Mart, starting to do house work, and I even put some decorations up around the house for Christmas. I haven't driven yet...going to try that today I think. The rule of thumb going back to "work" is no pain killers in your system and if you can slam down on the break without your stomach hurting. Well, I haven't had any killer meds in me for over a week (even though there have been times I've wanted them.)...now I need to test out the driving situation. I'm really hoping it's all good, I think I might go NUTS if I have to stay in the house much longer. Over all, I feel good, I just have to remember I'm still in the healing process and not to over due it, especially in the stretching areas. Thank all of you for your thoughts, calls, & prayers.
This past Saturday, Cassandra drove Darren & I to the M-A-L-L ~Mall to visit Santa. I felt Darren wouldn't be to partial sitting on Santa's lap this year after seeing his reaction when he saw Sir Topham Hatt at meet Thomas the Tank and Friends at Rusk County Railroad.
I thought if we visited with Santa a couple of times or maybe a few before his birthday(8th), he would feel more comfortable with this big man with a lot of white hair he's not real sure about, but hears mommie talk about and sees in the stores.
He didn't too well on Saturday at the Tyler Mall. Santa was real patient and wasn't rushing us at all. The pictures we got were so sad! We ended up having a picture taken with Cassandra, myself on Santa's lap & Darren on Cassandra's lap with the saddest face you ever saw. It would be your typical 2 year old Santa Picture...I didn't purchase it, but may by Christmas eve.
Thank You Ms. Cassie for all that you do...it's a lot and we appreciate you!!
Zak took us to the Longview Mall yesterday, yip, I had the privilege going to 2 malls in 2 days. See, I am doin' good. Wore me out, but I'm doing fine. We visited with Santa, or I should say, Santa visited with us...he was an AWESOME Santa. We never went in line...I just wanted to go, so Darren could see Santa and see other boys & girls visit with Santa. Planting that Seed in Darren's head. Santa came up to Darren several times to talk with him, to give him 5, even asked Darren to come get a candy cane when other boys & girls were on his lap...when we left, Darren gave Santa a hug & blew him a kiss. I started crying...as I am right now...it was a touchy moment for me. Anyhow, we didn't stay, the line was about an hour long and we weren't ready to see Santa. I'm hoping us visiting Santa will help Darren feel Warm & Cozy when it's time to get that "magical" picture with Santa.
This past Saturday, Cassandra drove Darren & I to the M-A-L-L ~Mall to visit Santa. I felt Darren wouldn't be to partial sitting on Santa's lap this year after seeing his reaction when he saw Sir Topham Hatt at meet Thomas the Tank and Friends at Rusk County Railroad.
I thought if we visited with Santa a couple of times or maybe a few before his birthday(8th), he would feel more comfortable with this big man with a lot of white hair he's not real sure about, but hears mommie talk about and sees in the stores.
He didn't too well on Saturday at the Tyler Mall. Santa was real patient and wasn't rushing us at all. The pictures we got were so sad! We ended up having a picture taken with Cassandra, myself on Santa's lap & Darren on Cassandra's lap with the saddest face you ever saw. It would be your typical 2 year old Santa Picture...I didn't purchase it, but may by Christmas eve.
Thank You Ms. Cassie for all that you do...it's a lot and we appreciate you!!
Zak took us to the Longview Mall yesterday, yip, I had the privilege going to 2 malls in 2 days. See, I am doin' good. Wore me out, but I'm doing fine. We visited with Santa, or I should say, Santa visited with us...he was an AWESOME Santa. We never went in line...I just wanted to go, so Darren could see Santa and see other boys & girls visit with Santa. Planting that Seed in Darren's head. Santa came up to Darren several times to talk with him, to give him 5, even asked Darren to come get a candy cane when other boys & girls were on his lap...when we left, Darren gave Santa a hug & blew him a kiss. I started crying...as I am right now...it was a touchy moment for me. Anyhow, we didn't stay, the line was about an hour long and we weren't ready to see Santa. I'm hoping us visiting Santa will help Darren feel Warm & Cozy when it's time to get that "magical" picture with Santa.
HOHO
Being Silly with our Santa Hats...Darren has a cute little move when he wears his Santa Hat...I'll try and get it on video for all of you. D loves to dance....one of the cutest things I have ever seen in my life. I just love it when he dances.
We're learning who Santa is and trying to get him comfortable with Santa, so we can get a good picture with him this year. He calls Santa HoHO. Darren loves HoHO, but very reluctant when he sees him close up in person.
Conductor Darren
Isn't our little conductor a cutie...CHOO CHOO...he loves wearing his
Thomas hat.
I wish I had remembered buying these
overalls last year on sale...darn it. It
would have been perfect for him to have
worn them when he went to visit Thomas
(CHOO CHOO) in Oct. Oh well...
He was so cute prancing around the
house with his railroad getup...
he rocks our world.
Sunday, December 2, 2007
He's Not Hurt!!
Koonie "OUR" Cat
PPPRRRR...MEOW... Poor Koonie he gets left out so many times.
We all love him, even though some don't want
to admit to it (Zak)...he's pretty easy to love.
My mom even loves Koonie. We've (I've) had Koonie
for a while...4 years. Poor guy just gets left out in
our every day activities. He's been great to cuddle with
during my recovery. Isn't he a handsome kitty kitty.
Our Little Turkey
This is one of Darren's art projectshe did in school.
He was so cute wearing this turkey
bandanna around the house.
Darren flapping his "turkey wings"
acting and trying to sound like a turkey.
He is a turkey...
Hope Everyone had a wonderful Turkey Day!! Gobble Gobble
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