Family

Family is a funny thing. As the holiday season approaches, I have had many thoughts about what our first Thanksgiving and Christmas will be like here in Texas. I have had many emotions. I am EXCITED beyond belief that I get to share in Zack and Sophia's FIRST Christmas ever! But, I have been sad that I might not get to share it will all of my family. And, I don't just mean my blood relatives. I am talking even about those who I have chosen to have as part of my family. I think God models that for us in the Bible. Afterall, He is my Father!

I know Gina Marie will be here with us FOR SURE praise Jesus! But, Wanda and Don, Allie, Heather, Rona, Amy, Jessica, Liz and the many others we know and love won't get to be here with us, and we won't get to be there with them. (tear)

There is a chance, however, that my mom, Victoria (sis), Anthony (BIL), and Torie (3 month old niece) will be here in time for the holidays! Mom's house has been on the market for a few months now, and she is starting to get some action. She has a couple pre approved buyers coming through for second looks this week. Please pray that the Lord's will be done. Mom is a big part of the reason we moved out here. We want her to have a nice home in which to retire without the stress of a high CA payment. She deserves to enjoy her life after raising all eight of us, and now putting some finishing touches on her "adopted" daughter, Gina! LOL

Mom wants nothing more than to spend time with her grandkids and to serve at a local church where she can use the talents God has given her. I'm hoping this will happen soon! Sophia is more than ready to hang with her Babushka during the day. Babushka taught kindergarten for 20 years and would surely enjoy teaching Sophia to read.

Texas weather right now is amazingly great! It has been in the low 70s crisp and clear with the sun lighting everything up so bright. At night, it gets down to around 50 so it's chilly out for us transplanted Californians.

The pic above is the family at Hume Lake Christian Camp where we spend our annual family vacation. This year, we may need to find something new, but hopefully it will include all of the family!!! Yep, sing it with me, "We are family...."

So how about you send me a card????? I love to get mail. Hint, Hint. Amy, Rona, and Wanda sent me a card a few weeks ago. Feel guilty????? LOL If you would like to receive a picture and a Fall card from Zack and Sophia, please email me (dmrgirl85@yahoo.com) your address.