"Wash my car...What a nice idea!"

There was this....Yay!!!

And then there was this at my front door...Uh Oh!!!

Raising Sons!

Mr. T is helping Daddy mow the grass. His helpful side is huge! When I think of how God programmed the male it really does astound me. I was gushing kind and astounded words at the small boy that held the door for me the other day in the store...astounded because you don't see this much anymore. Raising a husband can be both wonderful and worrisome. I marvel at the things Trevor picks up from his Dad, what a great influence Trevor can drink up-Dad! Trying daily not to squash the enthusiasm of a spongy 4year old mind is sometimes a struggle. As Mr. T is "helping" me cook in the kitchen I am thinking,"His wife is going to love this someday" while tyring hard not to be disturbed by the mess he is making as the ingredients he is stirring is flying all over the kitchen or while helping his damsil in distress mommy "load" the groceries in the cart saying to myself again "Really, I am raising a hero here" while worrying about the sound of "clean up on isle nine" as eggs could any minute be crashing to the floor. "I will not squash his enthusiasm, I will not squash his enthusiasm..." Wife, wherever you are, HE is the potter, Trevor is the clay!

Off to make an egg sandwich for the little hero now...gotta keep him growin'!

Saying Goodbye to Rocket

Allyson had to say a sad goodbye to her little rodent friend the other day. Rocket had been in her life for 2 years and it was apparently time for his little life to be over (hamsters don't live very long). He was a good little hamster and loved to play with Allyson, be carried on her shoulder and make his way through the many obstacle courses Allyson and her friends set up for him. This is the first thing Allyson has had to say goodbye to and she was sad and said she would really miss having her little companion in her room. After a quick burial in the back yard and a few nice words from Allyson (and a few little tears too), we said goodbye.

A Girl and Her Horse

Cory and I bought Jenna her first horse about 2 months ago, her name is Tara. We knew the time would come for this purchase since the girl eats, sleeps and breathes horses. I had always admired this horse from afar, but never thought we would be her next owners. Jenna is in love and would live out at the stable if we would let her. Tara is a thoroughbred with lots of strength and spirit, just like Jenna -they are a pair now...a team really. I know how it is to love horses, I have loved them all my life, it is a sweet bond. Tara and Jenna remind me of times gone by with my horse...what great memories! I am excited that Jenna will be making memories of her own with her new horse.

Beginnings 2

OK, I thought I would just try out this blog thing. I was thinking it might be neat to keep family and friends updated on our family, especially our children. Plus, I thought it would be a good place to write down some memories and to have a little "K" space. We will just see how it goes. When Cory gets home I will make sure I am securing it properly - otherwise my beginning may well be the end, hee hee.