SNOW!!!!!

Today was the first snow of the season. It was really pretty outside. However, I was not going to get out in it, so....Elizabeth did not go to preschool and Lady's vet apt was changed to next week.

Lady slept in the garage last night and did really well. However, I have to say that taking our trips outside today to go potty felt like breastfeeding or potty training. It seemed like by the time I bundled up and took her outside and waited for her to do her business and put her back in the garage it was time to do it again.

It is colder however today so she may stay in our bathroom. We will see.

Elizabeth LOVED the snow and begged to go with me to take Lady potty - which of course made the process even longer but she had so much fun and was so excited I am glad I let her do it.

Attached are pics of the kids all bundled up. As you can tell Thomas was not as thrilled as Elizabeth and when she threw a snowball at him - he was not impressed.

Have a great weekend and be safe.

Thanksgiving

I am thankful for my God. I am thankful that my God sent His Son Jesus. I am thankful for Jesus' sacrifice for my salvation and so I could have life more abundantly. I am thankful for my husband, who loves me unconditionally. I am thankful for my beautiful children who give me a glimpse of the love that God has for us. I am thankful for all of my family who God picked especially for me. I am thankful for all my friends who the Lord put in my life. I am thankful that I have always had food in my belly, a roof over my head and seed to sow. I am thankful for the stars in the sky, the moon and the sun, the flowers, the grass and trees. For the birds and the bees. I know it may sounds contrived. But the fact is that I have been reflecting a lot this past year. He has drawn me closer to Him and my desire to know Him and what He wants for us. Can you imagine that He is acutely aware of every single thing, idea, thought, desire and need that we have and not just us but even the smallest creature that He Himself created. How can you not be thankful. The sad thing is that He has so much for us but some are not willing to accept it or acknowledge the truth of it.
I thank God for you everyday and pray blessing upon you and your families in the name of Jesus. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving full of love and thankfulness.

New Member

This is the new member of the Dye House. Her name is Lady. Elizabeth named her after "Lady" from "Lady and the Tramp". We got her Saturday and the vet thinks she is about 4 months old. She was given to us by one of Cody's co-workers whose dog had 4 girl pups. She is a lab mix and the runt of the litter. She is a sweet heart. When you go outside, as soon as you touch her she lays down on her back and wants her belly rubbed. She is really good with the kids and she has never barked or whined.

Not much else has happened here lately. My sister, Juli, got a new job that is perfect for her so we are happy and so is she. Cody's aunt and uncle are buying a house here to have for the winter-they just moved to CO from Maryland and I think that don't want to brave the CO winters, plus family is here and we all love to visit.

I am making invitations for my sister-in-laws graduation from Tech. Cody is working hard as always. Elizabeth just asked me today why daddy works all the time. He would be sad to hear her say that. He has started to worry about that lately. But he is such a good daddy that believe me they aren't missing out. He is so great and lets them play video games on his system and Elizabeth has gotten pretty good at Frogger - Thomas just likes to make them jump in the water. It makes him laugh. When daddy does good and saves a baby frog Thomas yells out "good job daddy!" everytime.

We are going out of town this weekend but will be back Sunday. Thanksgiving is being spent as usual and work and school will once again resume.

I wish all of you a happy Thanksgiving and remember to thank God for all He has done for us. Did you know that He has already given you everything you have or will ever have, you just have to receive it.

Love you all and God bless!!

October Pics

Here are pictures of Elizabeth & Thomas at the pumpkin patch with their friend Zach and at Halloween. Elizabeth is dressed 50's. Thomas' costume is 50's as well, but since they wouldn't be together at Tues Bible Class I dressed him as a construction worker for that - I wasn't sure people would get his 50's costume otherwise.