CHA-CHA-CHA-CHANGES

Lots of changes going on in our household. So I've tried to catch up on my posts because I don't know how much time I'll have over the next few weeks. So what's going on with us?

We've started AWANA with the girls which has made our Sunday's completely crazy. But they are having fun. And we are all learning more scripture by doing it.

Our part-time maid is moving in with us this week. She will still be part-time for us. She'll leave during the day to go do her work outside of our home, but she'll will return to our house in the afternoon and stay with us at night.

We are in the 4th week of Fantasy Football. I'm in two 10-team leagues and I'm currently ranked #2 in both. Unfortunately, it takes a lot of time to manage those teams. I wonder if that's something I could work on my resume for future use???

And the biggest change....I'm going back to work!! Mr. D is kicking me out of the house to go earn some money. Okay...not really, but I definitely think he is happy about the extra income. I'll be working part time for Texas A&M-Qatar as a Research Administrator helping them submit research proposals and working closely with my pals back in College Station. I'll get to do some work from home so hopefully it won't be too chaotic for all of us.

Okay...I'm off to start my crazy Sunday afternoon.

July 4th Party 2008

After our trip to Indiana, we came back and stayed a few more days with Grandma and Pops.

We went to a July 4th party in Kerrville. Here are some pics:

Lil N showing off her new head attire.

Lil H with her face paint.

A video of the girls dancing:

And one more pic from Grandma's house:

Summer 2008 -- In Town Visits

Here are some random pics from visits with friends and family within the city limits:

After 100 snapshots, we finally got one decent one. This was taken in Ms. Lesley's garden.

Lil N, Lil H

A late birthday present from GrandPap and Grandma Debbie included play makeup.

Lil N, Lil H

Our friends and neighbors in Doha, The Kents, stay at a lake house when they come home during the summer. The girls had fun on their hammock.

Lil H, Lil N

We visited some friends, Greg and Cindy, and got to hang out with their horses.

Lil N

Lil N, Lil H

We went with some friends to the pool at Southwood Valley. Lots of fun there!

Lil H, Lil N

Lil N and Grayson

Lil N and Grayson again...

Summer 2008 -- Third Trip

Our third trip this summer was to Indiana. That is where my sister and her family live. We convinced Grandma to come along for the trip. Lil H held Grandma's hand on the plane because Grandma was scared. Lil H repeatedly told Grandma there was nothing to worry about.

The girls got to play with their 3 cousins, Taylor, Tanner and Kaycee. We all had a wonderful time. Some activities included: a local zoo which had some park rides, a trip to The Bear Factory, a water park, helping feed the rabbits, swinging and sliding, a barbie jeep, and a bouncy horse. Oh, and a new kitten. Lots of fun stuff.

Here are some pics:

Lil N pretending to be a prairie dog.

Lil H's turn...

Lil N building her new lamb, Bonnie.

Lil H "washing" her new kitty, Zoe.

Lil N bouncing on the horse. Look at those pig-tails go!

Lil H is not so sure about it...

Lil N, Lil H, cousin Taylor and new kitty, Rico.

Lil N, cousin Kaycee, and Lil H

Summer 2008 -- Second Trip

Our second trip for the summer was up to Arkansas. It was GranCee's 60th Birthday celebration. We all had a wonderful time. Lots of fun. Some of the activities that the girls enjoyed were the swing set, zip line, paddle boat, golf cart, swimming pool, fishing, singing Happy Birthday to GranCee, and playing with all of the other kids. Mr. D only got to stay for a few days. He flew out of Little Rock back to Houston to catch his flight to Doha. The girls and I stayed for about a week and a half. I was trying to get enough courage to get in the car and drive us all home. But the trip only took about 10 hours and we only had to stop 4 or 5 times for various reasons....not too bad I guess. Here are some pics and videos.

Lil N on the swing.

Mr. D and his girls on the paddle boat.

Lil N driving the boat with GrandDad.

Lil H driving the boat.

All the kids going for a ride with GrandDad.

Lil H's first fish.

Lil N's first fish. (That's my girl...fun to catch, but not fun to touch or take off.)

Lil N zipping down the zip line.

Not to be outdone, here comes Lil H....take note of her dismount.

And finally, the girls went off a diving board for the first time. It was a little scary at first for them, but they finally got the hang of it. Here is a video of them showing off their new skill. Lil H jumps first, and then Lil N. You'll see who is more comfortable with it. (And hear me say "Oh!" and quickly put the camera down.)

Texas Souvenirs

I almost forgot to share with you the little guys that got to come home with us. We went to eat at a restaurant with Grandma and Pops and visited the "bubble gum" machines outside the entrance. I was only willing to spend 25 cents a piece, but Grandma bumped it up to 75 cents each. (That's what Grandma's are for I guess.) Anyway, these are what the girls ended up with. We first just started out with Tom and Thomas as shown here.

Then Grandma went back later to get more.

(Yes, the pit bulls appear to be hiking a leg. EEW!)

And finally, a picture to show just how small these things are.

Can you guess what I did for most of the summer? Looked for these things once they went missing!