Let Your Light So Shine Before Man...

Zoe turned the big 13 on November 21, and she decided she wanted to invite friends to ice skate at Galleria Mall. Zoe's been friends with the girl in this picture (Rina) since they were in Kindergarden together. They haven't been in the same class since then, but they ride the same bus home, and have managed to stay friends. While at Zoe's party, Rina's mom was telling me how glad she was that Zoe and Rina are friends. Apparently, some kids at school were giving Rina a hard time because she hadn't kissed a boy yet. I guess Rina and Zoe were talking about it, and Zoe told her not to pay attention to those kids because when you do have your first kiss you want it to be special. I was so glad to hear that Zoe was being an example to her friend, helping her to be the best that she can be! It really made me proud of her. It's hard to believe that she is getting so big!!!!

Ruby Red

My sweet little Ruby... The other day Jim had to reprimand her for doing something wrong. I don't remember what it was, but she immediately ran over to me and said, "Mommy, Daddy's breaking my heart!!! (boo hoo hoo)" I couldn't help but laugh, and give Jim a hard time for breaking Ruby's heart. It was the funniest thing!!!! I love having kids around... They say the funniest things!

September 28 (Belated)

I've been meaning to post this for some time now, but have just been so busy with school that I've had very little time for extra things... My birthday was back in September, and my family made me breakfast in bed. It wasn't until I was about half way through the meal that I realized I needed to document this event because it may be a while before it happens again. Later in the day Jim told me that Tristan insisted that I needed breakfast in bed. So, Jim ran to the nearest breakfast joint (Barbec's) to get the pancakes (I thought they were better than usual) and grits (my favorite), and then he and the kids made eggs (one of Jim's culinary specialties) and fruit. It was so yummy!!! And the red roses were a bonus!!! It really got my day off to a good start. In the afternoon, we went to a movie together as a family. Jim invited his family over for cake and ice cream. I decided to make my own birthday cake, German Chocolate with coconut pecan frosting, because when you buy it at the store, it's never as good as if you make it yourself, especially if it's all still a little warm from the oven!!! Makes my mouth water just thinking about it!!! I had a great day and I owe it all to my kids and the master mind behind all the love... Jim!!!