A Feast of Fests

We had our dear friends come for a visit and we enjoyed going to our preschools pumpkin festival. Then we headed to a cupcake Fest and then on to a Dogtober Fest after that. Of course we listened to Feist on our Feast of Fest Day!




Spooky Story time


The cutest Rapunzels on the block


Pumpkin decorating time


Two on the pony ride? Sure!


At the cupcake festival enjoying the parachute


Hey you got a ladybug panted on your face too.



My princess with a princess on her cheek.

Pretty pretty pretty Princesses

Momma has been busy sewing and sewing and being the "Cinderella before the Fairy Godmother" around here. But I have to say when you have 3 cute subjects to sew for, it is a joy!!!



Wet heads after bath. Momma wanted clean princesses to try on the new dresses.


Cheese!


Holding her dress and spinning


Belle, and Cinderella


Rapunzel Of course.


I know you can go to any store and pick up a princess costume (thank you Disney marketing department), but I just wanted to do it. I guess it's was a personal challenge. But let me tell you about pay back. You see when I was a little girl, I had a momma that sewed. That's a joy for the girl and can be a challenge for the momma. I guess you could say I had "opinions." Now I have a little girl who likes things that are made for her. But can you add more pink momma. I like this momma can you make it for me? No momma, I want this too. So yes payback. And my mom has the nerve to laugh!


I guess I'll get my turn in a few more years.

The Second Act

I was going to title this "the beginning," but really it's not. It is a continuation of the next chapter- a change scene if you will. It's the snoball offices in Austin.
It was the first day in. Desks set up and put in place. Most things found, if not found a permanent place yet. I look at these pictures and I see chance, choice, and change. All three working together with love and prayers mixed in.





I prayed over the office that day. That the work that is done there would glorify God. That the money raised by everyday people giving just small amounts would be multiplied and grown. That lives may be changed and the hurting be restored to Jesus.


That this man would be protected, trusted, and change hearts.



That these little snoball flurries would grow up to say, "My Dad helps people, help people."

Check out snoball for yourself

Come Like the Fall

Ahhhhh the breath of fresh air that has blown in is a joy to my soul.
It also helps that today was a school day for all three little people.
Have I told you I'm potty training the twins again? I guess you didn't know I stopped. I first tried in July. The day after I started I found out we were gong to move. I stopped.
Now, we live in a apartment. Not my carpet. And since before we signed the lease we knew we would be forgoing the deposit- thank you carpet in the dining room- stains just don't worry me any more. So potty training times two take two is back on. I'll spare you the dirty details ( pun totally intended), but it's going well for two two year olds learning how to put the stuff where it's supposed to go. And while we're at it- take a moment to thank your mom for teaching you a very very helpful life long skill. Thanks Mom! It's the little things that mean so much.



Ill leave you with is picture we took the other day downtown:


Only in Austin.

Pecan Street Festival

Lego Zone!



They were a little unsure of the shark. But the were impressed with the Legos



Daddy had a great time!


We all built a farm


Fun times!

First Day times 2!

Elizabeth and Cosette got into preschool! We were so excited. They both are so ready and LOVE school. We had our first day last week, and had already planned on going out of town for the next day. So today is really only their second day, but they both said, "Bye Momma.". And went right to work playing in their new room.




Two little pumpkins ready for school.



Big sister showing them how to do it.



Two piggy tails please.


Silly Face!



Soooo big. And what do I do? Hmmm I hear there are pumpkin spice lattes around...

One Month

We have been in Austin one month. But this picture is older than that. I forgot to take our camera on our adventures this weekend, but we found a beautiful park right by Lake Austin (the River) and we saw some swans swimming of course.




We are finding our way around. The "new" is not as hard. I'm still the starter and continuer of new conversations, but I got a slurpee yesterday so all is not lost!
I remember a Mary Englebright quote that helped me when we moved to College Station 11 years ago-" Bloom where you are planted." Tender roots are shooting forth, and hope is forming seeds. Check back next Spring for the bloom.