Family Fun

We had a great time bowling this past Saturday afternoon. This was Henry's first time so he says, couldn't have been for someone who had several strikes. I admit we all had  more gutter balls than spares and strikes, but as Henry says,"It's all about the fun we had, not the score".

STRIKE

Harrington in motion

"Why do I have to change my shoes?"

Harrington and his boys (Malik, and Brendon)

Please, no Gutter ball!



Homework Assistant

Just had to post this photo of Harrington and BJ. Last Thursday evening we were up late helping Harrington with a class project. It was a  family affair which included the dog assisting with a school project: :)

"Move it a little to the right"

LSU on his mind....

He wanted to turn-in the project Friday to take advantage of the extra credit points. I helped Harrington mat and cut the pictures neatly. His paper cutting skills were unacceptable and in need of some assistance.  Henry assisted with the lettering. You would  think Harrington had to install a floor with the great care to details Henry was displaying.  BJ jumped up in Harrington lap as if he had something significant to contribute.

Henry

Do You Still Dream?



Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice. Justice at its best is love correcting everything that stands against love.
Martin Luther King, Jr., Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?, 1967

"The Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday celebrates the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and healing to America.  It is also a time for us reflect and evaluate our own dreams.
 Do we still dream of better life for our children and their children..Do we still believe that here and now a Change must come in all relationships... Do we still believe, enlight of  the recent tragedies, economic and social downfalls that  We Shall Overcome.
I still  Dream of a better tomrrow and Believe change will come for all!

Happy 15th Birthday!

Today is Harrington's 15th Birthday. Long gone are the days of Chucky Cheese and McDonald's Birthday parties, all he wanted was CASH$$$$.. He did ask that I make his favorite dessert(Cream Cheese Pie with strawberries).
Take a look back at last January's post and checkout how much he was grown.
Happy Birthday My Love and Many, Many, More!

Happy New Year

A New Year is here!  Let's leave the last year behind and look forward to the many Opportunities, Blessings, and Joy that await us.  Victory shall truly be ours in 2011, for we will forget about our past failures and focus on God's Promises.  I know there'll be times of sorrow and pain this year, but there's  joy in knowing  that inspite of all that can and will occur, VICTORY shall still be ours. God said it, I believe it and that's enough to substain me.
May the new year also bring you Lots of Laughter. Laughter the one thing we something fail to do. My goal this year is to laugh daily, even it means laughing at myself. It truly is an awesome stress reliver and can keep me  from doing and saying something I'll later regret.

I anxiously look forward to another year of Parenting, Loving Unconditionally, and Experiencing God's Grace and Mercy beyond my wildest expectations.

Love,



 P.S. Stop by often through out the year for a laugh or two.

Freeze Warning!



WARNING: Cover Plants and Pets

Brrrrrr! It's very cold here in the Valley of the Sun. A Freeze Warning is in effect until 10 A.M. Saturday morning. It'll be colder here tonight  than in New York City. The winter storm began Wednesday with rain showers all day and night. The lows will fall back to the 20's and 30's  the next two days.   It's soo cold here that Mr. B has only been out twice today.

Checkout the snow atop the mountains in Phoenix.  What a beautiful site!

Christmas

Once again Harrington was as anxious and excited as a five year old on Christmas morning. He walked and feed B.J. without being told (mind you at was 5:30 A.M.). When we finally opened gifts he was so excited to get an  iTouch and all the video games on his wish list. It's  amazing how the most beautiful holiday of year can bring out the kid in all of us, whether its the joy of giving or  the pure pleasure  of watching our love ones' expressions and emotions when they pulling away the wrapping paper to reveal the gift of their heart's desire.
I was happy to have Mom and Amelia here to assist with Christmas Dinner preparation. My teeny bopper niece Eboni, was suppose to make a  Red Velvet cake, but was no where to be found when it was time to bake. Amelia and I made the cake ... Eboni showed-up to lick the bowl.
My turkey was the bomb! I used William Sonoma's Apple and Spice Turkey Brine which resulted in a very moist and tasty turkey. Mom who is not a turkey eater had several slices of this succulent turkey.

Sunday  We got up early to attend the 7:30 service. We were shocked when we returned home  to see Harrington and Eboni preparing a Pancake Breakfast.  They wouldn't get high scores in presentation,  Harrington reminded me it was the thought that counted. :)

We later went out to the mall and CowTown. Amelia and Clyde are very satisfied with the comfort and style of the boots they purchased last year at CowTown, they decided to get another pair this year.  Amelia and Clyde have yet to purchase a pair of horses to go with those boots... :)

Family Joys
Christmas is filled with special joys,



And the very best of allIs contemplating those dear to us,And the memories we recall.

We often think at Christmas time

Of people, affectionately,

And we realize how blessed we are

To have you in our family.

(or, "To be in your family," or, "To be part of your family.")

By Joanna Fuchs

My mother has arrived to celebrate Christmas  in the Valley of the Sun.  After all the pleading, Daddy still didn't come...I think the real reason he didn't come was those three little great grands.   Dad has to stay busy at something...even if that means being a part-time Santa Helper :).
My sister and her family will arrive today. I'm so excited to spend some quality time with my Mom & Sister. Stay tune .....

My niece Nikki and her kids