The Spring Break Adventure

So the one thing I didn't mention in my spring break blog from yesterday was the little extra adventure...A broken wrist!!!
   That's right! The 2nd day in Louisiana Makayla fell off an electric scooter and broke her wrist. It had been a beautiful day,we went to dinner with one side of the family and went back to our Memes house and we were all outside talking and visiting and the kids pulled out the electric scooter and the rest is history! She barely even cried, in fact she cried more about the road rash on her leg than her arm. I didn't even take her to the ER right away, that's how little she complained. However, about two hours later the wrist started looking really funny and swollen. Off to the ER we went! (thanks to my mom for hanging out with us)

Here we are at ER still in good spirits

The x-ray confirming the broken wrist

All wrapped up and ready to go home.

The next day we saw an orthopedic in Shreveport who looked her over and put a plaster cast on it to get us home....

Day 2

We saw our doctor as soon as we got back in town and he sent us to a pediatric orthopedic. The good news is it doesn't need to be set or any surgery! YAY! Praise God. It is broken all the way through so she will spend about 6 weeks in a cast and maybe 3 more in a brace. She is doing really well, she has little pain and is adjusting to not using her right hand.

On Monday we marked week 2 with a new purple cast!

Spring Break 2012

We had a wonderful Spring Break. We went back to our hometown. I have not been home in almost two years! I cant believe it had been that long.  The kids and I left Amarillo on Friday at noon  and headed to Dallas to meet my dear friend  and her girls. The first thing the kids did was hit the pool!

The next morning Lego Land and the aquarium.

Lunch at The Rain Forest Cafe

We headed to Shreveport that night, where the spoiling began.

Making cookies with meme..

Painting with meme at Arts On Fire

Girls Night Out at Painting With A Twist

This game  is called Wah Hoo, James family is playing playing it for generations.

Of course we played tourist. Doesn't he look like a big guy holding that gator?

We had to bribe James Henry to touch it and as you can see, he touched it with one finger!

The Lorax (that's a big group)

We spoiled our nephews by taking them toy shopping!

We went to my Dear Friend Ashley's house and the boys fished.

We enjoyed the view

We loved the family time and memories made

Going home this trip was so different for me. I really wanted it to be about spending time with the people I love. It was very nostalgic. I grew up there, survived there, Fell in love with and married James there, moved away, sought refuge there, and I love so many people there. Louisiana holds many memories for me and it was so good to go back and reflect on what God has done for me. It was nice to set back and see God's beauty, Louisiana is so beautiful. I thank God so much for carrying me through my life and for ultimately being my refuge and my light. I thank him for giving my kids so many people that love them. 

Awesome Weather Sunday!

Yesterday, the weather was beautiful! It was just an all around beautiful day! So what else are my guys to do after a long cold winter?
   Target practice!!!

He is really cute isn't he??!!

Girl Scout Sadie Hawkins Dance

James and Makayla had date night last Friday. They went to the Girl Scout Council's Sadie Hawkins Dance. They had so much fun and went to dinner afterward. I am so lucky to have a father for my children that takes them to stuff like this! When they go out on a "date" he opens doors for her and talks to her about how a good man would treat her. I love that!

                                                   

Here they are leaving.....

                                                 

Makayla dancing.....

the two of them at the dance

Boy Scout Blue & Gold Banquet

Last Thursday we went to Christopher's Blue and Gold Banquet. The Blue and Gold Banquet is a Boy Scout tradition where the pack gets together and celebrates the years' accomplishments. Above, is Christopher getting his Tiger Cub badge. Below is the cake we made for the dessert auction, all the money raised went back into the pack.

The boys did a skit and Christopher did an amazing job!

All the leaders of pack 187. Christopher really loves Boy Scouts and it has made a positive impact on his precious little life. We are blessed with a fantastic pack!

                                                     

Extreme Home Makeover: Lis Family Edition

So back in December two days before we were supposed to leave for our cruise, our washer machine decided to die!! It not only died, it flooded the house! Even in the spin cycle and the off position it was still filling up with water! Needless to say, an insurance claim quickly took place and a new laundry room was in the making.
     Our good friend Robert came to our rescue and taped, textured, painted, trimmed, made a door, and last but not least built me a custom pedestal for my new washer and dryer simply from a picture I showed him.
Here is the laundry room on the first day of work, the first coat of mud is on....

James putting the first coat of paint on the walls....

I know I chose a bright color but I spend alot of time in the laundry room, so shouldn't it be a cheery place?

My little guys ready and eager to help Robert....

My favorite new item! My custom vinyl wall decal...

My custom built pedestals!!!!!

I was so excited when I found these baskets from Hobby Lobby with the embroidery already on and 50% off!

I love my new washer and dryer.

Robert actually cut the hole and made this door. Before, the hot water heater was hidden behind sheet rock and we found out the hard way, in order to get to the hot water heater you had to remove an entire panel of sheet rock. Never again!

I am so happy with the remodel!

Valentine's Day 2012

We had a wonderful Valentine's Day this year! James and I went to a banquet at church the Friday before ( sorry, no pics)and out for dessert with great friends.

This was the Valentine's Christopher and James Henry took to their Friends.

I made this for James and left it out by his sink to find on Valentine's morning.

We have both been using it alot! It is an awesome thoughtful gift.

James Henry loved his puppy that we got him, he is even sharing his breakfast with him.

These are the teacher gifts I made this year.

Christopher's class had a cookie decorating party, it was a ton of fun! They are always so sweet to James Henry.

We really had a great day, it really wasn't about gifts this year but more about making each other feel special!