SPRING IS COMING--AT LEAST I THINK SO!!

It has been such a weird winter! I've been cold since November. The snows that we have had are beautiful! Reminds me of my growing up days in Colorado, but there was snow on the ground from Sept. to May! Our snows now pretty much melt the next day, but it is staying pretty cold. That's Texas for you.
Had a great WOW weekend last week. So uplifting to see all these Christian women wanting to be together. Also, just finished a great gospel meeting with Tony Mauck. We had some ok numbers, but the all that came got some great lessons from God's Word.

Stay warm, and I really think spring is coming! I'm ready to get warm again!
  • windham4life
    I am ready for spring! The snow was awesome, but now that it's gone, I'm ready for some warmth.
    by windham4life at 02/26/10 11:06PM
  • campmagicman
    Just to hear you say you've been cold since November is funny. I've been amazed at how many times you've been cold and me not: quite a change from most of our 25 years!
    by campmagicman at 02/27/10 5:20AM
  • lynnpaige
    I know what you mean!!!! It will be at least another month though before we start having some warmer days. My sister lives in the Seattle area. They have had no snow this year, which is very uncommon! Guess they got skipped and you got it all! Miss you all!
    by lynnpaige at 02/27/10 8:52AM
  • maucknot
    Actually, I never stopped. I just kept driving and pulled into the driveway just before 1 a.m. Pretty peaceful drive actually. Sure enjoyed the week and getting to know all of you!
    by maucknot at 02/27/10 9:41AM
  • maucknot
    And do come see us -- I want you all to meet Sheri.
    by maucknot at 02/27/10 10:03AM
  • pistal77
    I am ready to be warm and stay that way!
    by pistal77 at 02/28/10 8:41PM
  • juliagulia
    thank you so much ms. anita :) you are such a sweet supporter!
    by juliagulia at 02/28/10 10:00PM
  • beckyd
    Good to see you last weekend, as well! It was a lovely weekend!
    by beckyd at 03/01/10 8:48AM
  • violet
    Oct. 2nd, then off to Disney World. You are welcome to come to the wedding. It'll be here in Rosenberg. I know it'd be a long trip for you though. Love to all of you!
    by violet at 03/01/10 4:05PM
  • cabinmommajuju
    i have tried to contact chad several times, but couldn't get him:( so glad it's almost time for him to be home. i know you are, too. My mom and sister in law sure enjoyed hearing you @ WOW! i was jealous!!
    by cabinmommajuju at 03/02/10 3:21PM
  • maucknot
    I guess I will get blamed for all snowfall in Texas now!!
    by maucknot at 03/29/10 9:48AM
  • nickkrumrei
    I'm rubber you are glue it bounces off me and sticks to you. I will do anything to entertain a grand son.
    by nickkrumrei at 06/13/10 9:50PM
  • violet
    lol, thanks for understanding! Sorry we didn't get to visit more too. We have to get up to see everyone more!
    by violet at 06/30/10 2:27PM

JUST LOV'N THIS TIME OF THE YEAR!

This is a busy time, lots to do, lots of places to go, and more than anything, lots of food to eat! But, we love it around here. Parties galore, which have already started having 3 this weekend. Then next Sunday pm, the annual Kirby party, which is bunches of fun and laughs. After school is out, we are headed to Denver for vacation (with a stop in Lubbock to see the O'Banions), and so excited to get out of town for a bit. It has been snowing and cold there, but it is DECEMBER! Our tree and lights are up (thanks to Josh) and the house is decorated. Come on over! You better watch out...better not cry...you know the rest!
  • beckybaby
    You better not pout....I'm telling you why THE BEST FAMILY IN TEXAS IS COMING TO TOWN!!!! (and a part of Florida)
    by beckybaby at 12/07/09 5:33PM
  • the_mom
    Sounds like you have a wonderful holiday season planned. Hope your travels are all safe!
    by the_mom at 12/07/09 9:41PM
  • iamchriswindham
    ... or I'll give you something to cry about (atleast that's what my dad always said) :) hahaha
    by iamchriswindham at 12/08/09 12:59AM
  • campmagicman
    Did Josh do the lights by himself?!
    by campmagicman at 12/08/09 3:46PM
  • carrie326
    can I come to your annual xmas party
    by carrie326 at 12/11/09 10:42AM
  • lizzyb
    Bring your coats and long underwear!
    by lizzyb at 12/12/09 12:11AM
  • pistal77
    how did the christmas party go?
    by pistal77 at 12/14/09 4:09PM
  • ruthkrumrei
    Enjoy your family . . . your time away and have fun :)
    by ruthkrumrei at 12/21/09 9:09AM
  • oldrupert
    Have a safe trip. Don't fall in a snowbank.
    by oldrupert at 12/21/09 9:55AM

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT IS NOVEMBER AND ALMOST THANKSGIVING!

Since we have 100+ trees, there are leaves everywhere! Lots of reminders of fall and what lies ahead with the holidays--which I love! I try to take a second and look around to see what all I'm thankful for, but a second certainly isn't enough to even start. I'm thankful for the beauty of fall, really thankful for 3 days off at Thanksgiving and 2 weeks at Christmas as we are headed to Denver to be with our 3 kids and my family!

It will be busy, but take a second or two!
  • lizzyb
    You're coming here? Uh oh! I better get cleaning!
    by lizzyb at 11/08/09 9:41PM
  • iamchriswindham
    yay for Colorado! I hope the weather isn't quite as intense as it was a week or so ago when it snowed like crazy!
    by iamchriswindham at 11/08/09 11:14PM
  • pistal77
    Enjoy!
    by pistal77 at 11/09/09 12:25AM
  • campmagicman
    actually there are 93 :)
    by campmagicman at 11/09/09 5:55AM
  • jamiemmoon
    I sat outside today and just watched it rain down leaves.
    Nothing prettier in this whole world!
    by jamiemmoon at 11/09/09 3:34PM
  • oldrupert
    ^^ What about watching it snow?
    by oldrupert at 11/09/09 3:55PM
  • beckybaby
    Yay for the holidays!
    by beckybaby at 11/09/09 8:36PM
  • windham4life
    It has gone by super fast!!! I love this time of year and definitely have many things to be thankful for. :)
    by windham4life at 11/13/09 9:56PM
  • beckybaby
    I did mention how I was excited to see everyone though...you are included in the group called everyone!
    by beckybaby at 11/22/09 10:53PM
  • nickkrumrei
    Have a nice trip, drive safe, hugs from Minnesnowta. Will you see Corny? Oh please give her my best. And Beth too. You girls are wonderful!!!!!
    by nickkrumrei at 12/07/09 4:53AM

IT'S FALL YA'LL!

The next few days are to be sunny and nice-YEAH! It is about time. We sure needed the rain, but it will be SO nice to get some of that Vitamin A (sunshine for those who aren't into vitamins!).

Amanda is leaving for Florida on Thursday to see the big campus of Florida College. I remember my first day there, (way back in the dark ages), the A/C was out in A Dorm and this Colorado girl was dying! It has really changed since then. Amanda is so excited to see the campus, the choir room and her good friends, especially Haley!

I go to a conference in Dallas this next week. The following week, starting Oct. 25, we start a gospel meeting with Terry Slack. Looking forward to hearing a week of God's word. Sure hope you can come!

Got any big plans during the fall time other than work or go to school? Me neither, but I love this fall weather-when it finally gets here!
  • campmagicman
    Beat me to it...getting ready to take Amanda at 1:30. You were up late!
    by campmagicman at 10/15/09 5:43AM
  • jamiemmoon
    I am getting all choked up just thinking about Amanda and FC.
    I have this feeling that she will not want to leave there this weekend.
    by jamiemmoon at 10/15/09 7:43AM
  • oldrupert
    I hear the flapping of wings trying to leave the nest.
    by oldrupert at 10/15/09 8:51AM
  • cabinmommajuju
    how is your boy Chad? i texted him over the weekend but didn't get a reply! hope he's doing ok....let me know! miss you guys!
    by cabinmommajuju at 10/15/09 9:08AM
  • littlebit
    Terry who? Just kidding :-)
    by littlebit at 10/15/09 11:57AM
  • iamjane
    aww.. thanks ;) I know that Amanda will have fun at FC!
    by iamjane at 10/15/09 4:34PM
  • the_mom
    The difference between A dorm of the 70's and the condos that the girls have now is unbelieveable. They have an exercise room! We used to get our exercise going up and down the stairs to 3rd floor! Of course, they have elevators now :)
    by the_mom at 10/15/09 6:45PM
  • beckybaby
    I thought we got Vitamin D from the sun???Maybe I'm making things up?
    by beckybaby at 10/15/09 6:59PM
  • oldrupert
    ^^ Correct. I think A has been in the sun a bit too long! :)
    by oldrupert at 10/15/09 8:20PM
  • anutty
    Ooops!! Got the wrong letter!!!
    by anutty at 10/17/09 11:19AM
  • lizzyb
    Amen, Aunt Anita!
    by lizzyb at 10/18/09 5:38PM
  • cabinmommajuju
    i texted chad back and forth for a while on friday and encouraged him to worship in altamonte springs which is actually a little closer to orlando; then i got in touch with my brother who actually worships at that congregation there; he is going to hook him up with another couple or two who also live in daytona and make the drive to worship in altamonte! whooop!
    by cabinmommajuju at 10/20/09 4:16PM
  • lefthanded
    That's a good one too. Although I think the Great Pumpkin is a bit creepy.
    by lefthanded at 10/21/09 9:54PM
  • littlebit
    My lips are sealed ;-)
    by littlebit at 10/30/09 12:42AM
  • cabinmommajuju
    Tyler 22 on the 13th! yikes!
    by cabinmommajuju at 11/03/09 2:36PM

Mixed emotions

We all have people in our lives that have made a tremendous impact on us. There was a wonderful lady in my life as a young girl in Denver, that I looked up to more than anyone else. She was there for my family during good and bad times. She knew the Bible and lived her life like a Christian should. She would stand at the back of the church building after services and no one left without her giving you a hug and asking if there is anything she could do for you. All of us kids knew exactly where the Oreo cookies were, as soon as we went into the house. I had "my" bedroom at their house, and spent the night there at times. I wanted to be just like her when I grew up and had a family.
She passed away last night. I know she is in a much better place as her health has been bad for several years but it is hard knowing that she is gone. I will hang on to her memories and am so thankful that God placed her in my life. I can see her smile, hear her laughter, and feel her hug.
Her favorite song was Peace Perfect Peace. She certainly is in peace now.

A reminder to us all, that we are influences on those around us. I will never live up to who she was, but I'll strive to be better. Heaven is full of such wonderful Christians, I don't want to miss it, and don't want you to miss it either.

I'll see you later Estelle! Thank you!

  • windham4life
    awe, that is sad but such sweet memories.
    by windham4life at 10/08/09 9:10PM
  • jamiemmoon
    Nothing seems the same when wonderful
    people leave our world. I think she did
    her job with you, my friend!
    by jamiemmoon at 10/08/09 10:04PM
  • pistal77
    what an example to look up to.
    by pistal77 at 10/08/09 10:27PM
  • beckyd
    I'm so sorry for you loss, but rejoice that she's with our Creator. What a fine example for us all.
    by beckyd at 10/09/09 9:01AM
  • the_mom
    That's a beautiful tribute Anita. Steve and I were in Searcy, Arkansas, for Steve to preach in a gospel meeting Sunday-Wednesday.
    by the_mom at 10/09/09 4:57PM
  • campmagicman
    A well written piece about a wonderful lady written by a wonderful lady.
    by campmagicman at 10/12/09 5:32AM
  • quincysmom
    I have similar memories in my childhood! There are not many of those special people in this world that touch our lives as a young person. I hope that we can give other young people a similar memory of us. Great memories!
    by quincysmom at 10/12/09 8:38AM
  • jamiemmoon
    I am so excited for your girl. I know it marks a special time for you and J as well.
    by jamiemmoon at 10/12/09 10:30PM