Merry Christmas 2009

Merry Christmas everyone. It is Christmas night and the boys are in heaven with all their new stuff, and Jeff and I are content in having spent a wonderful day with all our children and grandchildren. Texas had its first white Christmas ever, and with the exception of icy roads, it has been one of the most beautifully memorable Christmas' ever!

Have a safe and happy new year!

Thanksgiving, Birthday and concert pictures

Merry Christmas/ Happy Belated Thanksgiving

We had a beautiful Thanksgiving dinner, just us with Miranda and her family. Jeff and I actually worked as team in the kitchen, of course it helped having a huge kitchen where we didn't bump into each other. Miranda and David moved into their home the first week of Dec and we celebrated Skye's 10th b-day...wow my final baby is 10! We put all our Christmas decoration up following thanksgiving and we are all set for the big day. I think this will be the boys biggest year, and I mean that in the literal sense, I am wrapping some big boxes! I updated some pics to the right, and one is of Skyler had his Choir concert. I was kind of shocked when he asked to join, he has always been rough and tumble, but he truly loves to sing! He goes to practice every week and the choir put on an exceptional performance singing 5 songs! Way to go Skye! Chase has been taking art lessons every week and he is so gifted. Miranda has an awesome career she loves, wonderful husband, beautiful children and a new home. I couldn't be more proud of my children! I started watching the lil' one 2 weeks ago, and she came to me in the beginning stages of potty training, and I am proud to say with the help of mom, dad, and great=grandparents she is almost completely trained. Way to go Devon!

Happy holidays to all my family and friends ~ stay safe, healthy and warm~
We love you all!

Happy Halloween

This is my alltime favorite time of the year and my favorite holiday. I always got a kick out of haunted houses and scary movies, still do as a fact. This year Jeff got to spend halloween with us for the first time in forever, and he even wore a costume and posed outside our front door holding the candy! He was Angel of Death or something...and he scared the beejesus out of a few kids last night..lol! Devon went trick or treating with her uncles Chase & Skye and she had a blast. We have settled into our corner of the world quite nicely and every night we go to bed with a sigh of contentment for living the good life.

I had two losses last month, my stepfather Archie and my step-grandmother passed away in the same week. I flew to my mom's at the beach and spent 4 days with my family, the first time we have all been together in about 5 years. It was a sad occassion but it felt great to see everyone.

Miranda and David have found a house and as fate would have it it is only 4 blocks from our house. Wow, we certainly got lucky there!

Birthday shout-out was for my stepfather Archie who unfortunately passed away right before his 89th birthday, but knowing him he had one helluva party in the afterlife.

Jeff and I celebrated our 12th year of marriage, and I think we finally got a handle on how it works! Thank god we stuck it out to reach this point. We love everyone and wish everyone well.

Halloween 2009

Autumntime

Autumn in texas isn't really any different than spring in texas, things are still in bloom, the weather is unpredictible and generally warm to hot. We do not get to see the leaves change to gem-like colors and feel a slight brisk to the air, so to those of you who live in areas where autumn is evident...enjoy!

September is such a full calendar month, so if I forget any shout-outs Iam truly sorry!
Katelyn Renee Croucher turned 1 on August 28th :)
Devon Alyssa Barhydt turned 3 on September 3rd :)
A heartfelt prayer is being said around the world for those lost souls of 9/11/01
Jimmy Brown turns 47 on September 12th ~ Happy Birthday Bro :)~
David & Miranda Barhydt celebrate their 4th anniversary on Sept. 24th
David Barhydt turns 28 on September 30th :)