Merry Christmas!!!!!

Welcome to Bethlehem Gultch

Well, Christmas is past and we have had so many wonderful things to do. However, the most fun we have had this season is watching H and K perform in the homeschool choir Christmas production. They both had solos and were GREAT!!!!! I am a proud momma of my little songbirds. Dont they look so cute? They both played cowgirls and enjoyed dressing the part they wore their gitup for a few days after the first production. I cant wait until the spring musical!

Christmas at Nana's and Pepa's

Wow! What a fun time we all had. This was our first long stay at Nana's since Little O was born. We had a blast.

Have you ever met an angel on earth? I have! In fact I've met 2. Grandmother and Granddaddy are two of the sweetest and most loving people I know. They are always there to give sweet hugs and always seem to be so free with their uplifting spirits. Merry Christmas Grandmother and Granddaddy!!!

Here are Scooters bros family. Arent they just the cutest? The girls love to see them when we are on vacation. Not to mention Little O loves to try and pull the babies hair. They look so cute together looking at each others babyness.

And here is Scooters sis with her two love bugs. Her daughter looks just like her as a little girl and her son took on his daddy's look but his momma's sweetness. I could just kiss him until he giggles.

And last but not least Nana and Pepa. Or as they like to refer to themselves as Mr. and Mrs. Claus. I dont remember what was so funny but it sure makes for a great picture. Thanks for entertaining our troops for our extended stay. We had a great time. Merry Christmas!!!!

A Tribute to Abe

Ok...I do not profess to be an animal lover, I have a smell phobia against them, and my children seem to be allergic to the dander they produce. However, today I realized how much I owe to this wonderful dog, Abraham. As of yesterday afternoon Abe has not been doing so well. Big Papa put Abe in the back of the truck for the kids and me to take him to the vet this morning. After an examination the vet thinks that Abes kidneys and liver are failing. We had to leave him there for the night and I walked out with 5 distraught little girls. I feel hypocritical for the emotions I am feeling myself. In fact I am having to fight back tears even writing this post. I have this massive lump in my throat, and am praying that no one calls and hears my emotion over a dog. The fact of the matter is that this massive warrior has always placed himself as the protector of our family through two deployments and way too many schools and trainings to even count. His bark has kept many salesmen at their distance and has scared off many stray wild animals. His loyalty to our family is honorable.

I Love a Man in Uniform

Big Papa.....thats his name when he is dressed like a man protecting the world. However at home he is my Scooter Boo. Either way he's the sexiest man I know. Look at that face, so chiseled with combat poise. You would never know he could be melted by six little faces at home. I love this man!