Yesterday was my last day at Geomap Company. I have a new job that starts Monday morning! I am definitely excited and nervous! It's hard for me to change, so this is a pretty big deal. Queen Pea is moving up! Pray for me (and the family) during this big change!
So, speaking of a big week, our baby girl is turning {FOURTEEN YEARS OLD}!!! Yes, you read that correctly! 14! I don't know how this has happened! Anne Pea is such an awesome girlie and I can't tell you how blessed we are to have her in our lives! You will see photos on her big day!
I also have a photo shoot for a sweet, special family tomorrow! I am excited to photograph this family in beautiful Waxahachie!
Last week was also a pretty big week. Abby Pea performed at another *winning* football game! The Marquettes were amazing as always! I knew they were good before, but seeing the other drill teams compared to the Marquettes...well, there just is no comparison! I was able to get a press pass and got some photos from the field. That was a pretty awesome experience! Hopefully, the pics were good enough that I'll get to do it again!
See the McKinney Marquettes website here! It has photos, information and the game schedule.
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Monday, September 3, 2012
we're back!
Our first week of school was hectic, scary and fun all at the same time. Getting our wacky schedules coordinated has definitely been a task! These peas are everywhere!
Anne Pea started her cross country practices this week. Last year she was gung-ho for cross country and this year, well, her enthusiasm is lackluster. I think it's because they lost their amazing coach after last season (even I miss you, Coach Martin!). Hopefully, once the meets get going, her competitive spirit will kick in to overdrive! Even though the meets are on Saturday mornings, early, they really are so much fun! She's also in yearbook and band this year. {She has a few actual classes, too, I think.} Overall, she's having a blast! She said she knew it would be a great year when she walked into lunch the first day and her friends were saving her seat for her from last year! :)
Abby Pea is a sophomore in high school! {Yes, you can all gasp!} Her livelihood is still dance, but this year it's with the Marquettes! McKinney High had a football game on Friday and it was so much fun to see her down on the field! They are really awesome and a great group of girlie peas! The game itself was a blast! McKinney High won their first game in over a year! I was so excited for them! My throat was sore the next morning from all the cheering! I can't wait for the game next week!
Of course, I had to take a few photos (okay, more like 100)! By the time I actually found Abby on the field, their performance was almost over! But, there are only about 10 more games left to go! :)
Here's a little pea-k!
Anne Pea started her cross country practices this week. Last year she was gung-ho for cross country and this year, well, her enthusiasm is lackluster. I think it's because they lost their amazing coach after last season (even I miss you, Coach Martin!). Hopefully, once the meets get going, her competitive spirit will kick in to overdrive! Even though the meets are on Saturday mornings, early, they really are so much fun! She's also in yearbook and band this year. {She has a few actual classes, too, I think.} Overall, she's having a blast! She said she knew it would be a great year when she walked into lunch the first day and her friends were saving her seat for her from last year! :)
Abby Pea is a sophomore in high school! {Yes, you can all gasp!} Her livelihood is still dance, but this year it's with the Marquettes! McKinney High had a football game on Friday and it was so much fun to see her down on the field! They are really awesome and a great group of girlie peas! The game itself was a blast! McKinney High won their first game in over a year! I was so excited for them! My throat was sore the next morning from all the cheering! I can't wait for the game next week!
Of course, I had to take a few photos (okay, more like 100)! By the time I actually found Abby on the field, their performance was almost over! But, there are only about 10 more games left to go! :)
Here's a little pea-k!
She's in there somewhere!
This is Lauren Em, the Captain! She's also Abby's Big Sis! We're pretty proud that out of all the girls, she chose Abby to be her Little Sis! Huge honor!
I could watch her all day! Although, I did most of my watching through the camera lens. I think I'll have Anne Pea video the next performance so I can see it later!
"New Year, New Record!" And they started it off right!
Even sitting in the stands they are in sync and precise. Very cool!
I'll give you ten points if you can find her! :)
Dancing in the stands to the band was her favorite! You could tell by the look on her face! They were having a blast! (It probably helps when your team is winning!)
See?! We won! :)
Sunday, August 19, 2012
school days are almost here :(
I don't know whether I am happy or sad that school starts in a week. These peas have been enjoying the summer and I have been enjoying my easy commute! So much has to happen in this last week before school starts, I don't know if we can get it all done!
Anne Pea has cross country coming up, and I hope to get her into tennis lessons this year. I still don't know how she's going to get back and forth from school yet; she's a transfer this year since we moved last March. We don't have the bus to rely on anymore. We always manage to work something out though! Tennis lessons will depend on the after school schedule. I don't want my baby peas to grow up faster than they are, but this is when it would be great to have another driver in the family!
Anne Pea has been our babysitting girl lately! She's a fantastic little sitter and so mature for her age. It's good and bad all at the same time. She should be the one being babysat! She's my baby! :(
*Update* Did I mention my baby pea is 5' 6 1/4" tall?!? How does one make these peas stop growing?!?
Abby Pea seems like she's already in school! She's doing summer homework and dancing every day. I think once school starts, she should just pack up and move into MHS! I wonder if she could fit inside her dance locker....
I took a beautiful picture of my girls this morning on our way to church. It was just with my phone; nothing fancy. I just love these sweet peas so much!
Anne Pea has cross country coming up, and I hope to get her into tennis lessons this year. I still don't know how she's going to get back and forth from school yet; she's a transfer this year since we moved last March. We don't have the bus to rely on anymore. We always manage to work something out though! Tennis lessons will depend on the after school schedule. I don't want my baby peas to grow up faster than they are, but this is when it would be great to have another driver in the family!
Anne Pea has been our babysitting girl lately! She's a fantastic little sitter and so mature for her age. It's good and bad all at the same time. She should be the one being babysat! She's my baby! :(
*Update* Did I mention my baby pea is 5' 6 1/4" tall?!? How does one make these peas stop growing?!?
Abby Pea seems like she's already in school! She's doing summer homework and dancing every day. I think once school starts, she should just pack up and move into MHS! I wonder if she could fit inside her dance locker....
I took a beautiful picture of my girls this morning on our way to church. It was just with my phone; nothing fancy. I just love these sweet peas so much!
{Blessings to you all from us!}
Thursday, August 16, 2012
abby pea's amazing dance photos
I do not take credit for any of these photos, though I wish I could! I didn't order any (yet) thinking, "I can take dance photos of her!" But, these turned out so good that even this photographer mom pea is probably ordering some! Gasp! It's a first since I started my photography! It's a Kodak moment! Pun intended. Hardy-har-har, that was a terrible attempt at a joke. On to the pics!!! {Don't worry! Anne Pea will have her turn as cross country is coming up soon! Eeek! I love cross country meets! Much better than football games, but don't tell the older pea!}
Abby Pea's Marquette photos
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
a little shout out
I just have to recognize some of my favorite people in the whole world. Today is my father-in-law's birthday! I want to wish Tim a blessed birthday! He's such an awesome person. I wish we were closer to our Tim and Paula because we just adore them!
A few days ago it would have been Grandpa Jack's birthday. (Jon's grandpa, Tim's dad.) Jon and I miss him and all our grandparents that we have lost so much. We think of them daily and strive to be the kind of amazing people that they were and are. We're still so blessed to have some of our grandparents with us!!
It was also my awesome sister-in-law's birthday! Kaley is such a sweet person and awesome momma! I love her dearly!
Jon's Uncle Brian also celebrated a birthday yesterday, I think. (Sorry if I have the wrong day! They're all kind of running together!)
On top of all this, it was my parents' anniversary on the 2nd! I can't believe they've made it 38 years! Pretty amazing for a couple of high school sweethearts!! I am so blessed to have them as parents! They are truly an example of love and perseverance! I love you so much!
I pray blessings overflow for each one of these special people in our lives! We would not be who we are without you and can't imagine our lives without you in them! Thank you so much for being you!
A few days ago it would have been Grandpa Jack's birthday. (Jon's grandpa, Tim's dad.) Jon and I miss him and all our grandparents that we have lost so much. We think of them daily and strive to be the kind of amazing people that they were and are. We're still so blessed to have some of our grandparents with us!!
It was also my awesome sister-in-law's birthday! Kaley is such a sweet person and awesome momma! I love her dearly!
Jon's Uncle Brian also celebrated a birthday yesterday, I think. (Sorry if I have the wrong day! They're all kind of running together!)
On top of all this, it was my parents' anniversary on the 2nd! I can't believe they've made it 38 years! Pretty amazing for a couple of high school sweethearts!! I am so blessed to have them as parents! They are truly an example of love and perseverance! I love you so much!
I pray blessings overflow for each one of these special people in our lives! We would not be who we are without you and can't imagine our lives without you in them! Thank you so much for being you!
Saturday, August 4, 2012
brace face
This summer is flying by, but we're not up to too much. Jon and I are working like crazy (as always) and the girls are enjoying their summer for a few more weeks. Yikes! School will start before we know it and our busy lives will just get busier!
Anne Pea has been hanging out with so many of her friends. She got her wretched Herbst appliance out of her mouth (a little linky-poo for your convenience). Next step is braces!
Speaking of braces, we have a new brace face in the house! Abby Pea got braces on and actually kind of likes them. I think the novelty will wear off soon!
Anne Pea has been hanging out with so many of her friends. She got her wretched Herbst appliance out of her mouth (a little linky-poo for your convenience). Next step is braces!
Picture courtesy of Abby's phone :)
They're really cute and she has bright pink bands on them.
Other than mouth-metal news, we don't have a lot. Which may be a good thing!
King Pea is liking his job, even though it has taken him to Irving every day for about the last month. We supposedly only have a week left of it, but let me tell you, Queen Pea is not a happy camper with this situation! Especially when the restaurant he is supposed to be at is only about three minutes from our house. Three minutes vs. an hour? An hour on a good day? Yeah, he knows my displeasure because I remind him of it about every fifteen minutes! Pray for our sanity and pray this is the last week of this mess stress!
Sweet G.G. is hanging in there like a real trooper! I will have better news on her soon. King Pea and Anne Pea are going to see her on Monday and Tuesday this week.
Abby Pea has tryouts for the elite squad for her drill team this week. It's a group of the really good dancers that get to do special things within the Marquettes. Which means momma and daddy will be shelling out more dough! Abby's on the hunt for a part time job to help with some of the cost of her drill team endeavors. She's just about old enough to start helping out!
Driver's ed is over and the practice driving has begun. She does very well, but I feel like I need a drink after every one of our sessions! Nothing wracks my nerves like my baby behind the wheel!
Once school starts, the craziness will resume! We are looking forward to Friday night football games complete with Marquette performances (you will see pics). Also, early Saturday morning cross country meets will soon start up again (you will see pics of that too). I love fall and can't wait for the craziness to begin! I wish it would never end.
How do I make these peas stop growing up? I can't think about it because it makes me cry. Yet, I wouldn't trade a minute of it for anything in the world! Our blessings truly abound!
Sunday, July 22, 2012
sweet g.g. pea update
Today is G.G.'s 81st birthday! It's so hard to believe it's been a year since her amazing surprise birthday party. If you haven't seen those pics, go to my "Pea Family Photos" page and scroll down. It was such an amazing, wonderful, happy weekend full of precious memories!
Our precious G.G. is still hanging in there, being a trooper! I spoke to her on the phone today. She is speaking well and loves to hear from friends and family via the phone. She is hooked on watching our Texas Rangers! She never enjoyed baseball that much until this summer. She and Mammy (Jon's mom) are watching every game possible. We have to find her a jersey, probably needs to be a button-up, that she can wear during the games. Help me be on the lookout for one! :)
I received a precious picture of her, in her wheelchair (she's been bed ridden for months now). It was so awesome to see her sweet smile. She was rolled into the kitchen (her favorite place in the house). She loves to look out her kitchen's bay window onto the golf course and watch the players. I will always picture her there, at her table watching the golfers with her telly running sports programs!
Brian (Jon's uncle) surprised her with a short visit from Austin this weekend. She got flowers and a laptop for her birthday from the sweet Freidell family (Brian, Kim and cousins, Chase and Brandon). She can use it while she's laying in bed. Maybe it will give her a change of scenery. She said she's getting a little tired of looking at her fireplace!
She has a lot of spirit and hope. She talks about her sweet kids, grands, and great-grands and is so thankful and blessed to have been such a huge part of their lives. She said she hopes she's walking next year on her birthday. I told her I would be happy just to have her for her next birthday! :)
Her hospice aide (I don't know her actual job title), Katherine, is becoming very close to the family. She's been wonderful and we hope to have her around for a long time. G.G. is very comfortable with her. I know it is a huge blessing to have a caregiver that every one loves.
She continues to need prayers. She has good days and bad days, of course. We're just so happy to have her in our lives! Thank you for all of the love and prayers! It is appreciated more than words can say!
Our precious G.G. is still hanging in there, being a trooper! I spoke to her on the phone today. She is speaking well and loves to hear from friends and family via the phone. She is hooked on watching our Texas Rangers! She never enjoyed baseball that much until this summer. She and Mammy (Jon's mom) are watching every game possible. We have to find her a jersey, probably needs to be a button-up, that she can wear during the games. Help me be on the lookout for one! :)
I received a precious picture of her, in her wheelchair (she's been bed ridden for months now). It was so awesome to see her sweet smile. She was rolled into the kitchen (her favorite place in the house). She loves to look out her kitchen's bay window onto the golf course and watch the players. I will always picture her there, at her table watching the golfers with her telly running sports programs!
Brian (Jon's uncle) surprised her with a short visit from Austin this weekend. She got flowers and a laptop for her birthday from the sweet Freidell family (Brian, Kim and cousins, Chase and Brandon). She can use it while she's laying in bed. Maybe it will give her a change of scenery. She said she's getting a little tired of looking at her fireplace!
She has a lot of spirit and hope. She talks about her sweet kids, grands, and great-grands and is so thankful and blessed to have been such a huge part of their lives. She said she hopes she's walking next year on her birthday. I told her I would be happy just to have her for her next birthday! :)
Her hospice aide (I don't know her actual job title), Katherine, is becoming very close to the family. She's been wonderful and we hope to have her around for a long time. G.G. is very comfortable with her. I know it is a huge blessing to have a caregiver that every one loves.
She continues to need prayers. She has good days and bad days, of course. We're just so happy to have her in our lives! Thank you for all of the love and prayers! It is appreciated more than words can say!
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