General Life Update

So, seeing as how I only have about 3 people that even read this blog, I am just not very motivated to post very often. I apologize to all 3 of you ;) However, I did feel the need to update you guys on our life, as my latest post was from before Christmas, and Easter is almost upon us. School is going well for Josh and I both. And Sadie. Luke is enrolled at CHA for Kindergarten next year, although I remain in denial about that fact . . . and tuition. I am still watching my 3 wild hooligans, but I am losing the almost 2-year-old, Logan, sometime this summer. He is getting a baby brother, and my car simply does not have seats for that many children. In related news, I called this morning to schedule an appointment to visit with Miss White (the elementary headmaster at CHA) to check into possibly working at the school next year. With our stage of life - both kids in school - and tuition being what it is - more than our house payment - it just makes sense. So, the first step is going and visiting with her to see what might be available. Please pray for us as this is a HUGE step for me, and change is hard for my brain to process - not to mention it would mean giving up my extra kiddos that are nearly like my own. I've had my Sarah since she was 4 months old and she's now 3, so it would be a major life change in several lives.

Let's see . . . what else is new? Oh, Sadie got new glasses and Luke got his first pair last month. Very exciting. And I went to Girl Scout Troop Camp Training last weekend. What a blast We were almost blown off the map, and then frozen to our sleeping bags, but we learned a lot and laughed a lot. It's amazing that I have camped almost every summer of my life, and there are still so many things to learn!!! I learned some very cool and handy knots and some excellent ways to cook in the rough. It really made me want to take my kids on a backpacking trip when they get older. I guess that is about all for now. I know - nothing really exciting, but at least it's a new post, and now the 3 of you know what's going on here in Oklahoma "where the winds come sweeping down the plains!"

Zhu Zhu Pets for Christmas!!!

Hello again!! I know, I know . . . I just blogged yesterday, but I'm so excited I just had to share! My dear friend Christi (also Sadie's Girl Scout leader) called today with some fabulous news. Her friend at CVS called and they recieved a shipment of Zhu Zhu's this morning. I didn't really need another hamster, but . . . she called and said they had two each of the NEW COLORS!!!! Yip-ee!!! They weren't supposed to be available until after Christmas, but here they are! She grabbed a pink one for Sadie and she's going to be soooooooo excited!!! Isn't she cute??? Awwwwwwwwwwwwww.

Trying Again

So, evidently it's been quite a while since I've done this - and, according to my Aunt Tammy and my sweet cousin, Tamra, I need to start again. So, here I go. We've been very busy around here. I'm teaching three year olds again, with a great friend, Ashley. We have a crazy bunch of hooligans this year, but we're doing good. Luke is in his very last year at First Learning, and I can't believe he will start Kindergarten in just a few short months. Sadie is thriving in the 2nd grade. She has a super teacher, and she just loves school. Hope we keep that for a few more years!!!

Josh and I are both in school at the community college. Josh is studying Petroleum Engineering, and since he survived Calc 2 this semester, he's on to some other ridiculous math class next semester. I, however, am pursuing the much more managable Literature degree and am plugging right along. I only need 9 more hours, and I'm off to OU to finish my Bachelors. Hopefully, I'll finish before Sadie does!!

Well, that's pretty much the update since my last post. Had a great weekend at Women of Faith with some girl friends, followed by an even better Hubbart Girl's weekend with Mom, Aunt Tammy, and my favorite cousin, Tamra - not to mention Kay Arthur, Beth Moore, and Priscilla Shirer. Good times! Now Christmas is now upon us, and I am so excited to spend some great family time in Amarillo. We'll be there for almost two weeks, and I can't wait. So many friends and family that I never have time to see! If I can just finish my shopping . . .

Fun Summer

Our family is enjoying the summer. No vacation for us, just normal days packed with fun stuff!!! Hope you enjoy the pics of our summer days!

Kiddos fishing at the wildlife refuge.

Sadie on top of Mt Scott.Luke listening to last minute instruction!Me and my girls on a road trip!!! Yep, that's Cadillac Ranch!Most defining moment of the summer - meeting Beth Moore at a restaraunt in Alberqurque!Swimming with friends - Sarah and Hanah Luke loves to swim!Zoo with friends - Cooper, Chloe, and Ms AshleyThese crazy kids love to sit on the animals!

Sadie's Birthday Cake

I have the most awesome friends ever. I really do. I wanted to just post these pics of Sadie's birthday cake so everyone can see them. I'll get some party pics up eventually. hehe

My friend Ashley made Sadie's cake. It's the American Girl, Kit Kittredge and her treehouse. Ashley - you are truly amazing!!! I love ya!

The "tree house" is the actual cake. The tree itself is a coffee can, and the branches are Rice Krispie treats covered in icing. The branches were eaten at the party. Kit is made from Rice Krispie treats covered in icing and sculpted to look like the doll. Can you believe Sadie ate her???

He's Here!!!

Timothy "Dax" Hubbart

I'm here to share to fabulous news that Timothy Dax is here! Okay, so most of you know that already, but I just had to put it up here, with the pics that I have!

He arrived at 8:37am on Thurs May 21st. They started Riane's pitocin at 5:30, and 3 short hours later, he was here! He weighted in at 7lbs, 1 oz and he's 19 1/2" long. He's got a head of curly dark hair, and is nursing and sleeping and pooping well!!! Hooray!

Congratulations to my Sadie!

Every month at school, the kiddos at CHA talk and learn about a different character quality. At the end of that month, at least one child per classroom is selected to be recognized as having demonstrated that particular quality. My litte Sadie was recognized at chapel this morning for this month's character quality. You'll never believe which quality it is . . .

Thriftiness

I know, I know. You are all shocked and amazed. The quality is described as "spending less, and saving more" For those of you who aren't familiar with my girl, she saves her $ that she earns/receives for whatever special thing she has decided to save for. She has purchased an American Girl doll(she actually had $175 for that one!) and also a swimming puppy toy - very cool, but more than Mommy was willing to spend on a toy. I'm so proud of her. As we received the info on this, I was informed of a bank here that rewards kids for making a deposit every month for 12 months, and actually matches part of their deposits. They also receive a greater % interest. I think we're gonna have to check that out!

Oh, I should mention her attire today. I was unaware that she would be receiving this recognition this morning, or I would have fought her harder on her outfit. She typically dresses herself, and I try to persuade her to match, but it doesn't always work. My philosophy is, if it's in dress code, it's all good. So, she was wearing a white, black and purple shirt, a brown suede skirt, rainbow colored, striped fuzzy "house socks", and shiny, black dress shoes. I wish I had a picture. Or maybe I'm glad I don't. Anyway, at least she fit her award today!

Congratulations to my girl! May you always remember the lessons you are learning now!!! Oh, that I would have learned them years ago!