Holding on For the Ride

I started to write a post last night, but as I was picking out photos to blog they all became fuzzy and ran together in my head. So I gave up and went to go see who got kicked off American Idol instead. Then I would be able to return to my social media habit. On results nights I stay off Twitter and Facebook until I can watch the results myself. (Is this not one of the worst seasons of American Idol? My fast forward button on my remote is getting quite the work out!)

Today I am writing bullet point style. I sometimes even prefer bullet style in posts. Here it goes.

- We have been sick. Roman sick with strep and crud. I was sick for one week. Well again for the next. Then the next week I got some crazy cold that had me bed ridden for at least a day. It made me rest when I didn’t want to.

- Daniel has been working A LOT. One of the projects he has been on is called Mojo Themes. Even if you don’t know anything about what the site does – it is a cool design. He makes all the buttons work. Check it out here: http://www.mojo-themes.com

- Daniel and I have been asked to help lead all of the Missions department at church. Previously we were just over the Mission Trips arm. Now we get to be The Hub to connect ministries with volunteers. I have been working on a new blog for our missions department. Can’t wait until it is live.

- I get to help coordinate a new Women’s Mentoring Program at church too. I am super excited about this. I have been busy recruiting mentors, mentor coaches, and ladies who would like to be mentored. Love it.

- Roman turned 1 year old! I can’t believe how fast that year has gone by! He is 75th percentile in height and weight. At 24 pounds he is a bowling ball to carry around! He isn’t walking yet, but we aren’t worried. He is getting close though. I love his laid back demeanor and I can’t resist his smile.

- Annabelle is doing wonderful. She has become a night owl and I can hear her singing and playing in her room well after we put her to bed. She sleeps in too. That silly girl. Her language is growing and she is fun to be around.

- Spring is here! The sun is shining, my flip flops have claimed their rightful place on my feet, and I might even care about how my grass looks. I even love the bright colors of clothes that return to my children’s wardrobes. I have already put away their winter clothes.

- Daniel and I got to go on a date in Gruene, TX.

- The Spring Cleaning Bug has bitten me and I have been cleaning out a lot of the house.

- I have been a reading machine. I am in my 9th book of this year. More on that later!

- I spent two days in a row at La Cantera with different people. Orange Cup is good!

- We went to Fredricksberg with Daniel’s family the Friday of Spring Break.

- We will be attending our fifth dinner party within the span of 3 weekends this weekend. I love that God has been providing food for my family with community. We have had French, Hawaiian, Korean, Steak, Shish-ka-bobs, and something yummy TBD this weekend.

Can’t wait for more fun! Here are some more photos from Roman’s birthday!

Our impromptu party for Roman on his actual birthday. Our neighbors Zandi and Owen came over. Roman really enjoyed the bounce house, bubble machine, pizza, and cupcakes.

Roman’s birthday party with family and friends.

Finally, our duplicator machine worked!