Friday

 The day began with some great thoughts and reflections on Jared and the growth I've seen in his life this year! Wow - 14.

The girls sent text messages (a definite bonus over the tracfone LOL) when they got on the plane to Seattle and again on their way to WA. They called tonight (free after 7 p.m. ::snort::) to talk to Jared on his birthday.

I miss them. How the nest can feel empty and overflowing at the same time is beyond logic. ::snort::

I spent time on produce co-op. We are in the process of beginning a new co-op which will order through United Foods so that took time with phone calls and such.

I took Arielle, Mom and Stacia to visit Heather. Nice new haircuts. This was Stacia's first REAL haircut though "someone" cut it earlier. It was either Stacia, Zander or CECIL - the naughty t-rex!



She sat perfectly still and somber through the whole ordeal. ::snort::


and was rewarded with a lollipop (wow those things have shrunk over the years!)


Pizza and movies, more phase 10, visiting.....tomorrow Mom and Dad fly out.

I Forgot to say Goodbye to my Lover....

Yesterday was another bittersweet day for our family. BITTER to say goodbye to the girls once again as they head back to WA and Master's Commission. SWEET as we know that they love God wholeheartedly and are following the path He has set for them.

No matter how slowly you walk eventually you enter the airport. LOL

 

Zander refused to look up

We circled up, prayed, and it was time for them to go.




I took the kids to breakfast at McDonald's - a RARE event in our household...but loved by the littles. During the fun play Zander came up to me and sadly stated, "I forgot to say goodbye to my lover!" I was glad we had the new phones. We text messaged the girls and he was able to say goodbye. I saved their sweet reply messages for instant replay whenever needed. The big boys went out with friends. The youngers, Mom and I went to check out the BIG Walmart on the other side of town. Stacia needed to upgrade from a 3T - 4T wardrobe (Yes, she is barely 2 years old), all needed jackets or coats. Arielle bought some pants besides sweats to wear. They really liked the PLAY ROOM at this Walmart....hmmmm...it may be worth it to drive across town from now on.
  Mike suggested Dairy Queen in the evening. Meanwhile, the girls had a longer than expected wait in Dallas. I think, if I have it right,  an airplane in Denver had problems and never made it to Dallas. They were put in a hotel over night, given meal vouchers and flew out early this a.m.