Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep....

Last night David witnessed the most beautiful thing a parent could possibly witness....our child praying. He walked into Andrew's room to turn off his light only to find him sitting on his bed with his hands clasped together like praying hands, reading a prayer from his prayer book. WOW what a GREAT feeling!
I can't remember exactly how I learned to pray. I don't remember if my parents actually sat me down and taught me or if I just caught on as I watched them pray. But as I've gotten older, especially in the last year, I've often thought of how David and I would make sure that we would give the most precious gift that our parents gave to us to our boys,the gift of prayer. Well I have to say I think we're doing it and nothing feels better than that.

God, You know the thought and plans You have for my children;
Thoughts and plans for their welfare and peace and not for evil, and so I have great hope for their final outcome. Jeremiah 29:11

Happy Saturday!

Happy Saturday everyone. I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend and this beautiful weather. Here are a few pics of the boys from here and there. Enjoy!

Saturday Braggin....

Happy Saturday and Happy Fall! Another week has flown by and another week is on its way. Wow! Time flies when you're having fun. Well today I came up with my title, "Saturday Braggin" because I just love to brag about my kids, but who doesn't.
Well this week was a busy week as always. David Rey had a football game on Tuesday just like every Tuesday and played well. He's moving his way up. He now plays defense and offense. He's even caught a few passes. He's just so darn cute, but oh that middle school attitude is setting in. I might need a few pointers from my parents and in-laws on how you dealt with this. Because there are days that I look at him and think "Who are you?" LOL Last night he went to his first party hosted by a "GIRL." I have to say I was really nervous about this and he even tried to tell me it was till 12 midnight when the invitation clearly said 10. "WHATEVER!" I said, "UH no we'll pick you up at 10." It was right next to our house and luckily when we drove up, come to find out they are my sister in law's neighbor in the "cove." And we know them pretty well....whhhhh that was a close one :)
Andrew's doing really good in soccer. He made a couple of goals today and is really enjoying it. Life with Andrew everyday lets me understand why God didn't give me girls. He is my "DRAMA" boy. He turns on those water works like nobody's business and gets his feelings hurt very quickly. This week after David's game, Dave and I were asking him what we learned in RE (religious education) He is learning about sin and the story of Adam and Eve. He was answering with some attitude due to the fact that he did not want to participate in the conversation. I told him that I didn't think Jesus would be very happy with the way he was talking to us and he was probably making him very sad.....He put his head down and David told him to pick it up. He proceeded to say that we were scaring him and making him feel like he wasn't going to heaven. Yup hand over the "Worst Mother of the Year Award." He truly knows how to lay it down on me. LOL
Christopher is very smart and VERY mischievous. This guy has a mind of his own. Let's see...here are his latest abilities: follow directions, say some two-word phrases, do the opposite of what you tell him, and totally ignore you when you call his name. I know you're thinking...not that cutie putootie...but oh yes that cutie putootie. He's lucky he's so darn cute or we would have some serious problems LOL The funniest was when me, his aunt Denise and him were driving in the car. He threw something at her and she said "Christopher" in the very adult and scolding voice. Now you might be thinking, "Well maybe he can't hear well." But oh yes he can. He looked at her and then looked away, fiddling with his hands. We both were calling him and he just kept on ignoring us. Then he'd looked to see if were still watching and if we were he'd turn away again. OOHHHH Super Nanny here I come. LOL
Ok enough bragging. I hope you enjoyed my amusing moments as a mother of three boys. Love you guys!

Hello Again!

Hello again! I'm back. And with lots to update. Life has been busy. The beginning of the year is all about testing and paperwork and just when you think you're caught up parent conferences roll around. YIKES. But its all good :) I have a great group of students and I am sure its going to be a GREAT year.
The boys have started their extra-curricular activities, religious education classes have started up again and the new store is up and running. It has been a busy month, but we are finally getting into the swing of things.
So let's see where shall I start. Well as I've said already, the beginning of a new school year is always busy, but the kids are great. The new CFA finally opened up and the grand opening week was great. I am so proud of my sister and hubby. They have worked really hard, buts its all worth it. All you Austin people don't forget to stop by the new CFA in 1890 Ranch, Cedar Park.
David Rey started his football season. He made the A team and plays receiver. I am a very proud mama. I have to share a funny story though. On his first game, as we were waiting for it to start, a mom from the other team walked up and was just in AHH. She was talking to her husband freaking out. I couldn't help from over hearing her. She was at the concession stand when a group of girls walked over with her son's number painted on their arms and face. She was freaking out, but we were both laughing. But I do have to say I am not prepared to see girls with my son's number painted on them. Check out my cutie!




Andrew started soccer and I have to say he's pretty good. I got a good pic of him jumping in the air. We play every Saturday morning and so far they have a winning streak. When Andrew made his first goal, he was so excited. There was a short pause where he looked over at me as if he was thinking, "Did I do that?" He was too cute.




And well Christopher, well he is always an adventure. He is so darn cute, but sooooooooooooo bad. Here's a pic of him and his "winning" cow from one of the CFA grand opening festivities. For the first couple of days, he wanted nothing to do with "Cow" as Christopher calls him, but after a little warming up it was all hugs and kisses.


And my hubby, well he is adjusting to a new schedule, but I think he likes it. We're all up early in the morning and out the door by 6:30am. By 9:00 pm we're all in bed. This coming weekend we're having a couple weekend with some friends and my brother and sister-in-law. We are celebrating her 30th birthday. I am so excited and its long over due.
Well I hope this post finds everyone well. You are always in our thoughts an prayers. We love you and miss you. Until next time....