Thunder Up

The first week in December , Kirk and I got to use Jeremy's floor tickets for the Thunder game.  It was an awesome experience.  I never had any idea these professional basketball players are so huge.  It was such a treat and Kirk enjoyed it so much.  Here are some picture from the fun, fun, night.  Thanks again, Jeremy!

Count Your Blessings, Bella

Two Weddings

We had two weddings this fall.  My best friend Mary's son got married. Jeff is my Godchild and I have watched as he has grown into a wonderful man.   Jeff and Tara had a true beautiful wedding near San Antonio.  Kirk and I enjoyed the wedding and seeing some great friends from Plano.

Ready for the wedding

Jeff and Tara

My great friend Mary- she helped me become a strong momma

Over thanksgiving, my friend Debra married a wonderful man, Nick.  It was such a joy to see her daughter and her grand baby.  Renee and Brooke cheered together for 6 years and now are having babies together.

Ready for dancing

The beautiful bride

We wish these two couples may blessings in their marriage:

May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

Needless to say- Kirk and I love weddings and always have an awesome time.  It is one of the few times he will dance with me.  I am thinking about giving him dancing lessons for Christmas- won't he love that!

Count Your Blessings, Bella

Trust in God

“Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.” 

― Corrie Ten Boom

I have been watching the elementary shooting coverage and am so overcome with grief.  I have such honor for the school administrators and teachers who saved the lives of many students by following their safety plan.  We just had a lock down drill at my school as we  practice our safety plan monthly.  I always become a little teary eyed as I practice these procedures.  My job first and foremost is to keep my school safe.  It is a huge responsibility that school officials take on. The principal who perished was doing her job and following the safety plan for her school.  She is a hero.  The teachers which read to their students, got them to safety, and told them they were loved are heroes as well.  There are no explanations for what happened.  There is no way to make sense of any of this.  In times like these I turn to God for comfort and clarification.  My childhood friend Annette wrote a beautiful blog this morning about time and to not put off your relationship with God and those you love.  Reach out to those you love today.

I pray for peace for the families who lost a loved one.  I pray for the children and town that will rebound from this tragedy.  I pray for all teachers that have to go back to work Monday and teach our children.  I pray for you that you will take the time to reach out to your family or friend and tell them you love them.  Most importantly, I pray you take time from this busy holiday season to spend time with those you love and give thanks for the many blessings in your life.  You never know what tomorrow brings.

Bella

Thanksgiving 2012

We had Thanksgiving in Austin this year as Abbey had the baby the Monday before Thanksgiving.  It was rather quiet this year - we only had 11 people.  My parents came in as well as Justin's family.  We have lots to be thankful for- health, jobs, family and so far two precious blessings to our family this year- Riley and Wyatt.  Brooke is due in December



Wyatt Darin



Riley Hope



  



 

Kirk and I hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful and beautiful.  We took some time to give thanks for the many blessings of this year.  For those that could not be with us- know you were missed.  We hope to have the whole family together next year.  All are welcome! 

Love this quote:

It does not matter what your circumstances are; the instant you begin to thank God, even though your situation has not changed, you begin to change. The key that unlocks the gates of heaven is a thankful heart. Entrance into the courts of God comes as you simply begin to praise the Lord.”

― Francis Frangipane

Love these pictures and this family:

Momses meeting Wyatt

Pappa meeting Wyatt

The men folk frying the turkey- apparently it takes lots of beer

Abbey and Nonna

Hudson was a fan of the Thanksgiving Feast

Justin and Connor

Bella and Hudson praying a prayer of Thanksgiving

Hudson loves the baby toys!  Notice the boots- he is obsessed about them.



 “Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving.”

Count Your Blessings,  Bella









Baby Wyatt is here!

Wyatt Darin Pelosi arrived Monday November 19, 2012 at 5:23 PM.  He weighed 7lbs and 10 oz. and was 19.5 inches long.  His momma and daddy are tired but doing well.  They are staying here for a while in our guest room as I usually stay with the girls a week when a baby is born.  Here is his birthday in living pictures:



Abbey at the Breaking Dawn Movie- hoping the movie would send her into labor 



See you in the morning Aunt Abbey with your new baby

Here he is- so beautiful

20 minutes old- so alert

Bella and Pops for the 5th time- so blessed

Aunt Brooke

1st family portrait

Uncle Connor- he waited all day then had to go to a band performance

Justin's mom- Nonna

Home Sweet Home


A baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, bank balance smaller, home happier, clothes dirty, the past forgotten, and the future worth living for.

Count Your Blessings- Bella

Brooke Marie's Birthday

We were so excited to spend Brooke's birthday with her.  After two long years she is finally close to home

and we can see her for events like this.  We went to the Gristmill in New Braunfels and had a lovely meal.  Brooke got some updated baby items that she was excited about. Here are pics for the fun night.  Happy 25th Birthday Brooke! So happy you are home!

Count you Blessings, Bella!

Con Man

So he is now a senior.  I usually am pretty tired of my Seniors by now and ready for them to go to college- but not with Connor.  I treasure the moments we get to spend together.  They are limited as he is very, very busy- what with band, school, church, boy scouts, and girlfriend. He does make time to go to the movies with us and come home most nights in time for dinner.  He is a great kid.  He recently earned his Life award in scouts and is on his way to Eagle.  Last weekend was Senior recognition night for Westwood Band.  He is so busy with band trips to Chicago and Washington DC this Spring.  I am just not going to think about graduation yet- I am just not ready.  I am so honored and blessed to be his mom and I thank God for the special gift of Connor.

Loving on his nephew at the WW game

Senior Night- if you look real closely the drum sticks are pink- the pink out game- in honor of my Cousin Cheryl who leads a valiant fight against breast cancer daily!

Doing what he does best!

Life Award- his momma and daddy are so very proud!



Count Your Blessings, Bella