Still Here

We are still here. The holidays were busy for us as they are for everyone, but the next few weeks should be just as busy.

We spent Thanksgiving with Paul's family in College Station and then hosted the Rinehart Christmas in mid-December. Paul's folks were back a few days later for Ella's school program (I think her program is my new favorite Christmas tradition).

My grandparents had to cancel their trip to TX after my grandfather had a minor stroke. My mom spent time with them in MS the wk before Christmas. We hope to have them here for Chad's wedding in February.

My sister and her boys came for 2 weeks. Ella had a blast dragging the boys around Mamaw and Pop Pop's house. Naomi got sick while they were here - both ears infected and bronchitis. She recovered quickly, thank goodness. It is no fun to see such a little one so sick.

With the new year came new responsibilities. I resumed bookkeeping duties for our church. This usually takes only a few hours a week, but we are in the midst of EOY tax duties, staff changes and bank changes, so it is quite busy. Paul is joining the Advisory Team for the church. And we will resume hosting our home group in about 6 weeks.

We are looking forward to Chad and Shawna's wedding next month. We are so excited they are getting married. It will be fun to celebrate with them. They are having a small outdoor ceremony - pray for a warm dry day!

That is my stream of consciousness explanation of why I haven't been blogging and why I may not again for a while. I hope to get pictures uploaded soon!