tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48852403969012463552012-02-16T18:38:36.892-06:00Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.comBlogger861100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-34315243207714675942012-01-03T11:33:00.001-06:002012-01-03T11:33:54.834-06:00

My dad led a family devotional the night we did Christmas. Instead of dad reading just the Christmas story from Luke 2:1-20, he read out of Luke 2:21-40. This passage gave me incredible insight into the heart of Simeon. This passage is about Jesus being taken to and presented in the temple. Honestly, I have given very little thought to Simeon. Luke wrote and said he was, "righteous and devout."

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Brayden meets Mr. & Mrs. Clause Our Elf is holding a new book and movies My 1st White Christmas From Josh

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The year is just a week and a half away from ending, and even though there are just a few days remaining I want to savor each day. I am looking forward to 2012 and what it has to offer. It has been a long year. This year has put not only me on an emotional ride, but also Brayden. I have been soaring in bliss to one of my lowest points that I have ever experienced. Through all of the joy and

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Our four sweet blessings standing in front of the Christmas tree. This Christmas, Josh and I will be having Christmas without our children. We will be so ready to see them when they each get back. Merry Christmas!!

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Brayden and I have much to be thankful for this year, but last night I wanted to see what EXACTLY he was most thankful for this year. My sister and I did a small video last night...it is the most serious I have seen him.

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Last night I was lounging on the couch, thinking about all of the going ons and staring at the television. My thought process was broken when the Victoria Secret Angels commercial came on. I glanced around the room looking for the remote since Brayden's eyes were fixated at the flirtatious angels prancing around in the commercial. All I kept thinking was "good grief...it's not even 9 o'clock."

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I’ve been asked lately, “How are things going?” My response has been, “Just peachy!” YES, I am aware that I have a “glow.” God has richly blessed my life with Josh and his three children. The last months have consisted of Josh and I being active and supportive in each others lives and in the lives of our FOUR children. We have been in the thick of blending our families. This has been filled with

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-24806992448047622272011-11-05T11:36:00.002-05:002011-11-05T11:38:49.126-05:00

This was Brayden's entry into the Compass Academey Pumpkin Contest. Wilbur and Charlotte from Charlotte's Web. Even though he did not place, I was proud of us: Brayden, me, and my mom. My mom came up with the entire idea for his entry. A picture of the entries that won. Brayden and I at the Compass Fall Festival

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My jack-o-lantern once again bounced into the car to show me his SECOND "brooken" tooth. Needless to say I did not waste any time to take a picture. The toothfairy did come see Brayden last night...and left him CASH this time:-)

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Brayden being presented with his Bible. The 1st graders of FBC Odessa sitting with Pastor Byron during morning worship.

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As many of you are aware, Brayden prefers to wear NO underwear. It's a minor inconvenience to me in the morning to make sure he has underwear on for the day. I had a funny discussion in early August regarding this inconvenience with Josh. He encouraged me to buy boxer briefs for Brayden. October rolls around and I decide it's a new month to try something new. I stroll through Target and pick up

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I took Brayden to the dentist in August and after some X-rays of his mouth the dentist told me that Brayden will be losing his top two and bottom two teeth very soon. I giggled because it made me realize his smile is about to change. Last Wednesday while I was in the parent pick-up line I saw Brayden swinging a sandwich baggie and dancing in his shoes. He bounded for the car, hopped in the car,

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This last weekend I spent some time at the Alto Frio Baptist Encampment with the singles from my church as well as other singles from Texas. I joked with the others during the retreat that at the first free moment I was writing on my blog about the experience. I’m 32 years old and my parents were on the trip. Yes, it is funny and I laughed about this excessively! My dad is the Singles Minister

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School has started for Brayden at Compass Academy. He bounded out of bed last Wednesday ready to attack the first day. Brayden has added making lunch to his morning agenda. The lunch is put together so well I haven't even had to add or take away from what he has put together for himself. On the way to school he asked if I would just drop him off. WHAT!?? REALLY!!! This is what I was thinking in

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There is an experience I have wanted to share that took place on April 5th when married to Patrick. When the experience took place I was on the phone with my parents in a matter of 30 minutes, because it shook my view…my small, small view of spiritual warfare. There are experiences that take place that are explainable but still unexplainable to a degree. I have an experience that grabbed my

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This last Thursday was the final week in my Bible study “one in a million” by Priscilla Shirer. When I started this Bible study I had pictured in my mind “my goal” of where I wanted to be in my relationship with God. Surprisingly, He had a different picture. A couple of weeks back Priscilla Shirer spoke of keeping a list of blessings. I remember sitting there thinking, “that sounds so cool…I

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I am curious to know if any other moms or dads have a flood of memories that pour through your mind while singing Happy Birthday to your child. Last night we celebrated Brayden's 6th birthday a little early this year...two days. I can usually start with the first two words of the Happy Birthday song, but as friends and family carry on with the song my mind drifts down memory lane. I get choked up

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I have always longed for a close relationship with my sister. Last week I picked my sister up from DFW and it was the first time her and I had spent any time together. It was our first road trip by ourselves. Oh the memories made on this trip will last a lifetime! I wanted and needed this time with her. We had moments of silliness, laughter, sadness, and moments where we reflected with each other

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The last couple of weeks I have been going through a bible study at First Baptist Church Odessa entitled “one in a million” by Priscilla Shirer. I do not consider attending this study a coincidence. My journey is taking place while this bible study is being offered and while the Sunday school lessons are on the same material. There are many woman that attend on Thursday mornings that I have not

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Brayden has been taking a few classes of karate with Libby Wilhite. These classes are offered at FBC Odessa and I am very thankful for her. Last night he got his first chance to spare. I thought he did terrific! Please click on the link below to watch him in action:-)http://youtu.be/p1EPnpzxKKk

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I despise (I know this is a harsh word) cleaning bathrooms. I do. I will clean bathrooms, but I am grossed out. I don't know what it is with my son, but the yellow evidence constantly left by Brayden in the bathroom is proof that my child does not know how to go to the bathroom. I made a drastic decision on Monday that this was a battle worth fighting! He was leisurely laying in his Papa's

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The Keurig. Do I need to say anything more? It's a simple brewing system that puts a smile on my face each morning. It’s the simple pleasure of knowing I am doing something for myself. I choose my single cup flavor and I no longer have to think about wasting a pot of coffee. This morning I picked the french vanilla k-cup, placed it in the holder, pressed start, waited for the heating process to

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So many times in the last year I have thought about coming and journal more of my journey, but out of shame and embarrassment I haven't. The effect of being scrutinized by Satan himself has left me felt unworthy to even approach my Father. Sin...Satan loves when I sin, because he knows I am a child of God and he will do anything in his power to destroy my relationship with God. The fact of the

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May the word of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and Redeemer. Psalm 19:14 Brayden received his Bible and his Army Bible cover yesterday. We read and read...and read last night. I got up from my bed to wash my face and I heard him say to his imaginary crowd of friends, "the Bible is truth...and God made the flowers so the birds can eat...and Jesus

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-81989558677598355802010-07-19T14:08:00.005-05:002010-07-24T20:56:05.987-05:00

It is overwhelming for me to watch Brayden walk right beside me...looking up at me...and talking to me. He rambles on and on about the mundane things in life and all the random thoughts that enter into his mind. His hand gestures always adding emphasis to his thoughts.At night he has begun to say his prayers outloud to me. I love to hear what is on his heart...dreaming BIG with the Father.

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Brayden can remember lines from a movie just like his dad. I have seen TS3 twice and I cannot remember movie lines like these two...it's irritating funny.This morning driving over to the Sherwood Pool I had the music off and was listening to Brayden in the back seat carrying on multiple conversations with himself. He started quoting lines from various movies and at one moment Rex from TS3 said, "

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-42445234166646328042010-06-15T19:14:00.005-05:002010-06-15T19:48:55.266-05:00

We hit the pool together for the first time today. We had a blast hanging out with each other and friends! Brayden and I having lots of pool time today! The boy knows how to kick back...I just love that about him:-) Brayden and Tate...aka "Tater"

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On Friday, May 14th tornado warnings were being issued for Midland/Odessa and Kermit areas. How many times have you seen this warning and gone back to your mundane tasks? I typically look out the window but carry on with whatever I am doing...(rolling my eyes...now) A little after 2pm I received this text message...YES, during class and YES, I did look at my message during class: This was NE of

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Brayden told me this was his way of "intimidating" me! My plant that he made for me in Sunday School...2 seconds after this picture was taken...the plant was dropped all over the floor:-(

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I love my Brayden and it's GREAT to be his mom! A golden moment pressed in stoneTo bring such beauty into this home. Change forever my lifeTo give this treasure I can hold. Sparkling eyes of innocent bluePurest honest love so true.... Tammy Earhart

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-16130092337465110962010-05-03T16:54:00.002-05:002010-05-03T17:05:48.205-05:00

I captured this shot right after I yelled from the bleachers, "Get Down and Get Ready!!" He looks so professional.

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How many times can you spin with your baseball glove on your head in the outfield? How much sand can your baseball glove hold? Are the bugs much more exciting than the game itself? These are the questions I am pondering as my teeball player tried to throw in the towel at last Saturday's game (game#2).Coach Wells, Coach Britton, and I watched Brayden as he ran from left field to right field to

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-89747673455494592072010-03-19T21:25:00.004-05:002010-03-31T14:53:50.906-05:00

I think I have told this story 2o times plus this last week, but here it is ONE more time!Teeball in Odessa is not what I had expected. In Odessa it's competitive and aggressive. The cost just to get started was close to $200 after fees and equipment were bought. Our pants cost us $25 dollars (each)...you know why? Our team name is Rangers...yep, the Rangers, which means we have the logo and

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It is never a dull moment with Brayden...he is always keeping me on my toes and I find myself wondering what he will do next.Yesterday as I was driving home from work, I was thinking about Brayden's behavior and how much it had improved over the last week...the threat of NO Lego's has a lasting effect on this child...and I told him we would go to McDonald's after I got my much needed haircut. We

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I woke up this morning and made the little man heart pancakes (with no syrup). Brayden has felt festive for the occasion and has been sporting his fireman hat and his "Cupid is my Homeboy" t-shirt. He is a mess:-)

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Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-26991496985321111272009-07-28T08:11:00.002-05:002009-07-28T08:31:27.951-05:00

Our boy turns 4 today! He has been counting down and sending "emails" to Russ. He came bouncing into my room this morning, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! Is today my birthday?" Oh to have his energy;-)Brayden, you are a complete joy and a perfect miracle. We love you!"Arise, shine; for your light has come! and the glory of the Lord is risen upon you." Isaiah 60:1

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-51174448915032828132009-07-18T15:03:00.003-05:002009-07-18T15:13:49.768-05:00

We have been reminded by Brayden all month that he is no longer a baby. I have cried and cried. Brayden is a BIG BOY! (I even got rid of the car seat and he is now in a booster seat...sniff, sniff) This weekend Russ and Brayden are in the metroplex where FUN is in the plans. Brayden was taken to the Rainforest Cafe and then to the IMAX--a film on bugs. EXCITING! Brayden turns 4 on July 28th.

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-47814022903990710782009-07-12T17:10:00.003-05:002009-07-12T17:18:58.562-05:00

This is NOT a basketball!Don't hide your face...Nana's Farmer...just another day in the garden.

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Just a random weekend hanging out with dad. Brayden got to see Ice Age at the movies and spent most of the movie in Russell's lap:-)

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Brayden signing his name on his Father's Day card to Russ.

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Brayden waiting "PATIENT"LY with his Papa for VBS to start. Morning Worship with Amy Kids do worship:) It felt like leaving a Hannah Montana concert...that much excitement and the music was so coooooool!

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This morning I woke up and immediately got on the blog to read y'alls posts...just remember what I said:) Brayden comes into the study and says he wants some blueberry bread. I love this next part...I told him, "go fix it yourself"--don't you love it when they get old enough to fix their own breakfast? (Background Noise): I heard the chair being pulled up to the refrigerator, I heard the

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-39174102327508171982009-05-27T17:01:00.003-05:002009-05-27T17:16:06.081-05:00

Brayden has been out of school for nearly a month and he has been playing like a boy should play. His activities are spending time outside painting with watercolors or using his finger paints, he is learning how to hit and catch a baseball, and gardening with his Nana and Papa.

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-75934395500454202192009-05-17T20:11:00.005-05:002009-05-17T20:21:41.441-05:00

So many memories are being made on this trip to the East Coast. We have traveled over 24 hours on the road. Brayden has done well with being in the car as often as we have been traveling from one destination to the next. The one really cool thing that happened today was Brayden caught his first fish! We headed out this morning to the Chattanooga River in Columbus, GA. Lots of people were out

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Mother's Day started out for me as being rough. It shouldn't have been, but gosh it was rough. It was the first Mother's Day not being married and this brings a lot of emotions. I am very grateful to have Brayden in my life and so thankful that God blessed me with this little man. He is a complete joy, he says some of the most random things at the most random times, intelligent, and such a

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-55870302105477975692009-05-07T16:32:00.004-05:002009-05-07T17:18:30.369-05:00

A couple of weeks back there was this song that kept playing over and over on the radio and I just HAD to go get the CD (Jeremy Riddle, Full Attention). The intent was to listen to Sweetly Broken over and over in the car, but after a day of listening to the CD there was another song that spoke volumes.More Than A Friend by Jeremy Riddle:In the quietOf my soulIn the stillnessI hear Your voice

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-74755004154919071842009-05-05T19:09:00.003-05:002009-05-05T20:31:02.797-05:00

Last Thursday was the day I said goodbye to Abilene. Moving to Abilene from Houston was the most dreadest move as an 8th grader and as a 30 year old moving away fromAbilene was the hardest move to make. I hate saying goodbye to friends and only did with a few. My decision about moving was kept quiet and some are just now finding out. I just hate being apart of fanfare and goodbye parties, which I

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-37552324050614640272009-04-06T18:23:00.002-05:002009-04-06T18:28:33.845-05:00

We took a little break from the day and spent some time out in the bluebonnet field in Abilene.

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-69429266121660358732009-03-17T08:22:00.004-05:002009-03-17T08:26:31.494-05:00

The day to wear green and let everyone know they can kiss you...our sweet Brayden was in full dress for Spirit Day at St. Johns!

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-78061781161623166812009-03-16T10:51:00.002-05:002009-03-16T10:54:29.495-05:00

If you notice all animals are in a perfect row with Brayden sleeping on Curious George...why? I have no clue. The end of a great Sunday and Spring Break!

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Brayden is stoked...completely stoked about Spring Break! Russ and Brayden left Friday for the farm. I got a phone call this morning from Brayden telling me he didn't have time to talk because he wanted to go play with the goats. I did manage to get an "I love you." He loves his Bulb and Papa Ed and has talked about them all week. They are heading back on Sunday for just enough time to wash

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-29618546059276766802009-03-04T08:50:00.003-06:002009-03-04T08:57:33.028-06:00

Yesterday in Walmart I am doing a little grocery shopping with Brayden. Lately, he has become such a drama boy...hmmmmm:) He announces at a very random time, and may I add very loudly, "Boys wear underwear and girls wear diapers." I said, "No, boys wear underwear and girls wear panties." His reply, "Yea mom, boys wear underwear and girls wear anties." Here's the deal, Brayden makes people laugh.

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-51113839163632831752009-02-26T13:42:00.002-06:002009-02-26T14:01:18.074-06:00

I have been avoiding the blog world for a little over a month. I have posted a few things, but not like I should. I will try to be diligent in this for family to keep up with Brayden's activities.Brayden is very dear to Russ and I. With the upcoming changes in our lives, we will all need prayer. Brayden is on the forefront of our minds and hearts and are extremely sensitive to his questions and

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-56817225836829263652009-02-14T16:49:00.004-06:002009-02-16T08:34:23.535-06:00

Brayden has been looking forward all week to go with Russell to the farm. Every morning this last week Brayden would ask, "Am I seeing Bulb and Papa Ed today?" (With a Texan accent on the word "today"--LOL.) Well, yesterday they left for the farm and boy was he excited. Russ has sent some pictures and I will upload more of the adventure. But here is one to get the laughs going...

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-50500009553048768472009-02-13T18:33:00.002-06:002009-02-13T18:36:18.719-06:00

Our beautuful Brayden...what are you thinking?

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What can I say, my friends always sickened when I would announce, "I am only 2?? years old." Friend jabs back and forth about age...a synopsis of my fabulous twenties.1. I married Russ when I was 20. What more can I say?2. I graduated from Hardin Simmons at 22 (The only female Finance Major that semester)3. We bought our first home when I was 23. Our little home on South 19th...1224 sq.ft. Lots

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-76537495747081207522009-01-13T11:28:00.005-06:002009-01-15T16:19:34.607-06:00

As many of you know, 24 and American Idol are shows that family and friends do not interrupt while they are on-send a text. Unfortunately last night our curious Brayden found Mommy's basket that contains fingernail polishes, fingernail polish remover, sequences, and watercolor brushes. He adorned his body, feet and hands, with 4 different types of polish and proceeded to walk down the hall on our

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-14671420006096208282009-01-10T18:12:00.004-06:002009-01-10T18:19:34.804-06:00

There is nothing sweeter than to have Brayden, a very active 3 year old, wanting me to hold him. These moments have been few since he is no longer a baby...sniff, sniff.

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Merry Christmas to our Family and Friends,This has been a great Christmas Season and we just wanted to share with you a few stories.Christmas Eve:1. Candlelight Service at FBC Abilene-Singing Silent Night at the end of the service with only candles lit. Absolutely breathtaking! Brayden made it through the first 10 minutes like a big boy, but I ended up taking him out of the service during the

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-29188356132672516262008-12-23T19:42:00.006-06:002008-12-31T19:54:00.721-06:00

Happy Birthday, Russ! We've seen everybirthday since you turned 22. Wow, you aregetting old, excuse me... older anddistinguished. The funniest thing I have everdone to Russ, I have done a lot over theyears but he is getting smarter. The best practicaljoke is the watermelon patch story. If you haven't heardI will personally do a video and post it to YouTube.I crack myself up sometimes. Love ya

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-42585960386150497932008-12-20T21:50:00.007-06:002008-12-20T22:14:07.537-06:00

Last weekend "the club" went with my parents to Post, TX and had a blast. So you might ask yourself, what do you do in Post, TX? They do have some quaint shops downtown, and a museum that is filled with nativity scenes from all over the world, but the main event is Ragtown. A gospel theater in the middle of nowhere. I would have to say I was blown away by the theater. The music and theater

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-46951426126277731092008-12-18T17:25:00.003-06:002008-12-18T17:34:20.751-06:00

This was a realization for me (Karri) on Wednesday night at Brayden's 3 Year Old Choir program at FBC Abilene. For someone that sang out of my mothers womb, logic would tell me Brayden will be the same. Brayden sings in the car and at home...all the time. Sometimes he answers back in song. When it comes to programs, where is my performer? I always wanted my child to sing the loudest and do the

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-38557489775349520292008-12-14T19:27:00.002-06:002008-12-14T21:34:52.263-06:00

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-74966732648440107532008-12-12T13:36:00.004-06:002008-12-13T09:19:04.353-06:00

We realized the other night we had not shown/told Brayden how Santa gets in the house. Brayden does remember Santa coming to our home last year and saying (down the hall in a booming voice), "Ho, Ho, Ho Merry Christmas!" Believe me...I started believing in Santa. Santa did an amazing job and seeing Brayden's face was priceless. This year, Russ has shown Brayden the chimney. The chimney is the way

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-80431557272781807702008-12-07T08:09:00.003-06:002008-12-07T08:25:57.722-06:00

I know many of you will echo the frustration of trying to get your child to smile for the perfect Christmas card picture. You know, and then in the end, your just yelling "SMILE, be happy!" We didn't get to this point this morning, but I was nearly there and I stopped. The faces of a child when you have taken more than enough pictures.

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-19320677988596045972008-12-03T08:04:00.003-06:002008-12-03T08:24:54.281-06:00

I cannot remember when we started going downtown as a couple to the Christmas Parade, but I remember it was early in our marriage. For my friends at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church, you will remember the late Reggie Bowman making chili and we would eat out on the downtown streets and lots of laughter and storytelling...Last night I thought about these moments and thought about all that has

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-60718063942331649222008-11-26T22:02:00.005-06:002008-12-13T20:52:07.463-06:00

Happy Thanksgiving!Our 3-year old says it how it is...a new You Tube video awaits for viewers to watch a 3-year old boy say what he is thankful for this season.

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-75910758629995826602008-11-24T10:31:00.003-06:002008-11-24T10:36:44.448-06:00

The day finally arrived and our kitchen is 90% complete. We just need to touch up the cabinets, repaint the ceiling, add a new vent hood, and add new light fixtures. What a transformation! I love it. Many applauses go to my dad and hubby...Hip, Hip, Hooray:)

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-43657259249824247352008-11-18T07:53:00.003-06:002008-11-18T07:56:05.146-06:00

The day has arrived, my own version of a "Food Network" show is now appearing on the blog. I am thrilled to make my family and friends laugh. There will be more to come and for those that are new...I have a camera man that has to get a sentence in every now and then.If you would like to be a guest on the show, please email, comment, write or call and we will schedule you in for the next show.

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-23611528847348739272008-11-15T21:11:00.006-06:002008-11-15T21:32:05.410-06:00

My table was adorned with a black tablecloth, silver chargers, wedding china, silver, crystal glasses, black napkins with hot pink tulle tied in a bow, cut glass votives, and "ice." My centerpiece idea was given to me by a friend and I ran with the idea. Hot pink boas hot glued to Styrofoam balls and hung to curly willow that I spray painted metallic silver for 2 days. I thought the table was

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-7422707607113603062008-11-15T20:47:00.008-06:002008-11-15T21:08:46.108-06:00

So as you may know, I have a secret motto of "Go Big or Go Home." We had some friends come in over the weekend for an Abilene wedding and they stopped by this morning to say hello and to see our new house. We had an allotted time of 45 minutes, because I had Table Grace at the church this morning. The house was set for a small film that should have been taped for a Short Film Festival.

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-63355324959864976672008-11-11T20:31:00.003-06:002008-11-11T20:52:12.969-06:00

Last week I took Brayden to get his haircut at Kool Cuts for Kids, which if anybody has been, Kool Cuts is a cool shop but pricey. We went right after school and he was dirty...I mean dirty. Sweat and dirt mixed on his face to make mud streaks. Dirt all in his hair and shoes. All I thought was geez...We went into the salon, which by the way what do you call a kids haircut store?-Comment back...

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-21111711168209866682008-11-10T08:02:00.002-06:002008-11-10T08:10:46.174-06:00

Family and Friends, it is official, The Leavenworth Family Christmas Tree is up and shimmering through the front windows. I love this season! This year I have decorated with pearl drops and chunky, sequence, gold pears and apples. The topper is to complicated to describe, but it is big, bushy, and gold. I am going to add some "stuff" just haven't made up my mind.The one thing I noticed is since

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-15948010035254972082008-11-05T07:55:00.003-06:002008-11-14T08:35:30.620-06:00

Last night I took a break from the FOX News Election Headquarters and scrolled through the TV guide. I came across this reality show called Redneck Weddings on CMTV. WhaHoooo! There are some rednecks and they are not all in Texas. I laughed so hard and I also gut disgusted.I made my top ten list of "You Might Be At A Redneck Wedding:"10. Toasting to the bride and groom are done with Budweiser.9.

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-27024116345551733602008-10-29T08:42:00.003-05:002008-10-29T14:16:00.015-05:00

He is so adorable and amazing to us.

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-27658732847660374912008-10-28T13:15:00.008-05:002008-10-28T16:45:17.097-05:00

So my family knows over the holidays I typically do a version of a Food Network program. I told a close friend blogger (Marsha Hamilton--give it up, all clap) I was going to video myself in my kitchen doing a mock Food Network program. To my laughing friends and family...Look forward to this in the future. In the meantime I have cut and pasted a recipe.Don't toss those pumpkin seeds! Toast or

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-39671507296768138912008-10-25T17:09:00.003-05:002008-10-25T17:16:54.127-05:00

Vote McCain! We went as a family today to participate in the Early Voting process. Brayden was excited and received an "I Voted" sticker.

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-27484901160690961132008-10-24T08:29:00.005-05:002008-10-25T17:43:27.290-05:00

This little man is the sweetiest little boy. Look at his outfits! (This is Mike and Kate Norris' son--my brother and sister-in-law).

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-25375116256886107492008-10-23T08:24:00.004-05:002008-10-25T17:29:48.586-05:00

YES! Brayden did wear a jacket and had gloves on this morning. As a mom, I have learned "weather" or not you think it is cold put a jacket on your son. The looks of overprotective mothers is not worth the hassle.

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-58091411964992603412008-10-22T09:57:00.001-05:002008-10-22T09:58:59.180-05:00

Brayden is normal, average. Yeah, for normal!

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-27654924073010596122008-10-20T11:08:00.002-05:002008-10-20T11:14:54.367-05:00

Yesterday in Sunday School we were all sharing prayer request, etc... Our class is made up of early 30's to mid-40's. All very polished and professional individuals in this class (Hmmm--We are now considered Median Young Adults-How scary!) We were about to pray and one of the football coaches from HSU raised his hand and said, "my daughter is turning 12 and her "friend" visited for the first time

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-78401548999173151522008-10-19T18:04:00.003-05:002008-10-19T20:56:15.077-05:00

Yippee! We have arrived to the world of blog. I am excited my brother helped me out getting this blog created and showing me a few things. For those that do not know, I am confident in a lot of areas but technology is a foreign language. I barely can text 5 words in a minute, so if you send me a text wait a few minutes so I can compile an intelligent sentence. (Hee, Hee!)Brayden is at St. John's

Karrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03833862550736385680noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885240396901246355.post-50137992622397810002008-10-06T10:20:00.000-05:002008-10-06T10:21:48.396-05:00

“The most wasted day of all is that during which we have not laughed.” Sebastian R. N. Chamfort

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