I love Shamu and I have always been so fascinated with these huge mammals. When I watch these beautiful creatures perform I am literally glued to the show in total amazement. I think this story on the news today is devastating. It really makes me question:

1. Why is the same whale who has already killed 2 others even allowed at Sea World?

2. Should I support Sea World?

There is a reason they are called "killer" whales.

Read the story.

foundation pouring

I'm going to try and post pictures of the house build when I can or when I have pictures. We have a great realtor and of course Keith's parents live up there so we have been able to get lots of updates and pictures!

Yesterday the foundation was poured. It's so fun for us to see this project finally moving a long. We've already been in our rental house for 2 months and I find myself longing to be in our new house and new community more and more every day. I definitely feel like "home" is anywhere Keith, Caroline, and Will are, but I sure do miss all my pictures and my everyday junk that I normally have around the house. Enjoy. :)


View from above 2 pics are back left of the house looking out at the street

Driveway

Houses across the street

elegant party

Hi blog! I'm so glad you found me.

Caroline enjoyed her "elegant party" this week at school. It's a fun party that her preschool does every year where the kids dress up in their best attire, make hats, and the best part is that mom and dad get to come for lunch!

Our best attempt at a family photo!



Best buds-Caroline and Ruby

This picture really says it all. If you will just look at this picture for a few minutes and ask yourself these questions:

1. Does this child have a mom or dad anymore?
2. Is this the father or just a stranger that found the baby?
3. Will this baby have any food?
4. Will this baby grow up and have hope?

This challenges me to be thinking about what I can be doing to make a difference in the life of a child like this. We have an obligation to care for children like this somehow. You can help by sponsoring a child, go on a mission trip, or even take a bold step to adopt.

"Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think." Ephesians 3:20

We are moved!

Updates-

1. We are moved into the rental house now.

2. Closing on our house on the 30th.

3. We officially have a contract to build a Highland house in Prosper.

4. Caroline tested positive for the seasonal flu today. We think she has had it since Fri. We are keeping our fingers crossed that by Wed she will be fever free. Poor baby.

5. I still have 4 people that I have NO Christmas presents for!

Merry Christmas and remember that Jesus is the reason for the season!!

Ho Ho Ho

Our neighborhood does a hayride every year to take you around to look at the Christmas lights. Santa just so happened to be at the hayride this year. Isn't it great when you get to see Santa and not have to go to the mall to wait in line? We were so proud of Caroline this year b/c she actually went to see him. She was a little timid, but managed to tell Santa that she wants a "princess playset." I think Santa is still deciding if she's been naughty or nice. :) We went with some of our friends that live in our neighborhood. Caroline and Natalie have become good friends. Natalie is in our playgroup and Caroline's ballet/tap dance class.





Caroline is in Will's jacket-size 12 months!

Caroline had her dance class Christmas party on Saturday. She had so much fun watching the older girls dance on stage. She said she wanted to be a "pink ballerina" several times. Towards the end she was able to get on stage with her class and dance around for a few minutes.

SIX MONTHS

Will turned SIX months on Dec 4th. Here are some fun facts about him:

1. He loves to roll from tummy to back and back to tummy. If you leave the room he rolls

2. He sleeps from about 7pm-6am and he sleeps on his tummy (hey, whatever works)

3. He has a GREAT personality. He smiles at about anyone who looks at him.

4. If he's sitting on my lap on the floor and I am supporting his upper body he stands up from the ground all the way up. When he stands up he has an expression of "look at me!"

5. When I pull a onesie off over his head he giggles

6. He's doing a tripod on the floor. He can sit on the floor by himself without support for a good couple of seconds

7. If he's fallen asleep in the car and I stop at a stop sign or red light he'll start crying

8. We've started solids. He decided he didn't want rice or oatmeal so we went straight for the good stuff. So far we've tried applesauce and peaches. He wants nothing to do with sweet peas.

9. He has at least 2 teeth already. We've entered the drooly stage for sure. I would say on average about 4 bibs a day!

10. Caroline can make him laugh like no one else. I love this one the best!