Crazy Cousins

They love a good football game, and they love each other! We had such a good time when our nephews spent the night at our house. These boys are hilarious, full of energy, and always up for a good time! They went outside and played a long football game with Bobby....Trey and Will obviously decided they wanted to be "skins" even though it was VERY cold outside. Boys will be boys!:)

I love this picture of the 4 of them....Joey and Josh are growing up, but they still make time for their younger cousins, who adore them. Trey already misses all of them and we are counting down until their next visit. I think Josh makes me laugh harder than anyone has in a long time....Miss those Musiol Boys! :)

My Dad.....

.....is a pretty funny guy!!!!:) My parents came to visit for my birthday and as we sat down for dinner, I remembered I needed to get my Dad something to drink. So, I strategically picked out this cup for him, just so we could all get a good laugh. (BTW--Someone Bobby worked with at UNO gave him this cup....he was really well liked there!:)) Dad was a good sport as you can see, by posing so nicely for the picture....love you, Dad!:)

Happy New Year

Since I'm pretty sure I'm not going to make it 'til midnight, I wanted to wish my few readers a Happy New Year! It's always exciting to have a new year begin and feel like we can have a fresh start. We can start all over with our slate wiped clean....especially if we know Jesus! Love you all and here's to a great 2010!:)

Family Picture

Here is a picture of our family on Christmas Eve, right before we left for church!:)

Almost the new year

In 5 days, I will be 27. In a week, it will be a brand new year. I've been doing some thinking.....dangerous I know:).....about some changes/improvements I would like to make for the new year. So, in no particular order, here is my list of "new year's resolutions".

1. Exercise more and eat better. (this has to be on every woman's list)

2. Pray more and have a more consistent quiet time.

3. Stop worrying about things I cannot control.

4. Have a good attitude even during times that are hard and when things don't seem to be going my way.

5. Serve others with a grateful heart.

6. Tell those I love, that I love them because you never know when they might be gone!

7. Teach my kids more about Jesus and how great His love is for them.

8. Get organized, and keep a cleaner house!

9. Learn to cook.

10. Basically, I need to get "domesticized". hahaha.... is that a word?!

11. I could go on and on and on about things to work on....but I'm going to just start learning to accept the Grace that was so freely given and give myself a little break here!:) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year my friends!:)

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from my family to yours!  Hope everyone is enjoying this time with family and friends.  We are having a great time out here in Pawley's Island.  Even though it is only 25 minutes from our house, we feel like we are on a vacation because we've been staying at Grandma's and Grandpa's house for about a week.  Trey and Elizabeth are having so much fun with their cousins and we don't want them to miss a minute of spending time with them.  Elizabeth does her best to keep up with the big girls and Trey and the boy cousins play a mean game of kickball everyday in the driveway.  Of course, the biggest kids (Bobby, Mark, and maybe me...:) get out there and join in on the fun too!  

I love this time of year....for a lot of reasons, but most of all, it is exciting to teach my kids that on Christmas, God gave us the greatest gift of all....His son.  I know at their young age they may not realize the magnitude of this, but I pray that one day they will.  

I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!:)....and a Happy new year!!!

Happy Thanksgiving! (A little late:)

Elizabeth and Gray

My brother Drew with all of Nina and Dan's grandchildren--Trey, Elizabeth, and Gray