You know that old saying, "The bigger they are, the harder they fall" right? Well, around here, it's - the bigger they are, the sicker they get!
Poor Tay has had a nasty cold/maybe flu for a few days now. I even took him to the Dr. yesterday, but they said no meds necessary. He's got the nasty cough, ear aches, body aches, sore throat, headache, etc.... and his fever hovers around 100, disappears for a bit, and then comes back.
So, the big boy is on the couch or in his bed 24 hours a day. He devoured a whole book yesterday (Hunger Games) and enjoyed that, but feels like... well, doo-doo. ;) He even missed his basketball game last night. :((( (Not sure he's ever missed any game, even if he felt bad)
We had a funny moment a few minutes ago. His ear is really bothering him, so I got out the baby's numbing drops to give to him. The only thing is, he's so darn tall that we practically had to stretch him out on the back of the couch for me to be able to reach and put those drops into his ear canal. Ha! I'm not sure that my words are expressing how silly it was... Guess you had to be there. :P
And while I chuckle, I am mindful again of the fact that no matter how big he is, he'll always be my baby. He'll never outgrow his love for some mama-compassion. And I am grateful and weepy about that. What on earth will he do this time next year?! Oh, I know it's all gonna be fine... HE'S gonna be fine. But of course my mama-heart thinks of these things. And prays...
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Signing Day
Today was the big day...Tay signed on the dotted line to play football at McMurry University! Hurray!!!
We went up to the school at 8:15 this morning and gathered with a few coaches, athletes, and family members to make it official and to honor and celebrate these young men for their success and future opportunities. It was a really special time.
This is our family.... minus one, plus Coach Nelms. :) The minus one... well, this blog post is dedicated to him, the Daddy. He couldn't be there this morning because he had to work. It crushed him to miss this special moment. But you know what... not one single one of us doubted for a second (least of all Taylor) that he would have given anything to have been there. I wish he could have too. But in all truth, this was only a tiny blip in the whole story.
This story began 19 years ago when I was HUGE with a baby boy named Taylor in my womb. Even then, Troy was praying, dreaming, and hoping for Taylor to know the kind of success that we are now seeing. When we were brand new parents, Troy took 24 hours one semester of school AND worked so that we could make ends meet to provide for this sweet baby... Troy held, rocked, sang to, bathed, changed diapers, woke in the night (ok, that was mostly my gig, but he was willing), drove to the check-ups, bought medicine at the 24 hour pharmacy, took late night drives and walked the floor with Mr. Colic. God only knows how many times he's gotten up before the sun to do "daddy things". He cuddled and happily welcomed Taylor the "night-wanderer" into our bed. Every. Single. Night. For years. He encouraged and pampered the baby's nervous and immature mama, making it much easier for her to make the transition to her dream in life - motherhood. He worked all kinds of crazy odd jobs, took risks, struggled, but kept trying... He finished his master's degree with a 3.8 while working full time and tending to his family. He coached little league, helped with flag football, little dribblers, and soccer, and even 6man football, and played for COUNTLESS hours out in the yard, throwing, kicking, catching, dribbling, and chasing balls. He aired up flat balls, kissed boo-boo's, wiped tears, and cheered, and cheered, and cheered. He has driven all over the state and 1/2 the country to watch his boy. No one knows how many tickets to games he's purchased or how many t-shirts he's bought. He's been at every game, every sport, every season, every year... after year... after year. He has spoken words of life, love, and dreams over Taylor. This part has not ended. It never will.
Here's Tay with his best pals, Niko and Brady. The giggling is because both of them were on their tippy-toes, trying to be taller. :D This is NOT their actual height.
Here's one last shot of us before we hugged him goodbye. We love you Taylor! Soooo proud of you! Go WarHawks!!!
We went up to the school at 8:15 this morning and gathered with a few coaches, athletes, and family members to make it official and to honor and celebrate these young men for their success and future opportunities. It was a really special time.
This is our family.... minus one, plus Coach Nelms. :) The minus one... well, this blog post is dedicated to him, the Daddy. He couldn't be there this morning because he had to work. It crushed him to miss this special moment. But you know what... not one single one of us doubted for a second (least of all Taylor) that he would have given anything to have been there. I wish he could have too. But in all truth, this was only a tiny blip in the whole story. 
This story began 19 years ago when I was HUGE with a baby boy named Taylor in my womb. Even then, Troy was praying, dreaming, and hoping for Taylor to know the kind of success that we are now seeing. When we were brand new parents, Troy took 24 hours one semester of school AND worked so that we could make ends meet to provide for this sweet baby... Troy held, rocked, sang to, bathed, changed diapers, woke in the night (ok, that was mostly my gig, but he was willing), drove to the check-ups, bought medicine at the 24 hour pharmacy, took late night drives and walked the floor with Mr. Colic. God only knows how many times he's gotten up before the sun to do "daddy things". He cuddled and happily welcomed Taylor the "night-wanderer" into our bed. Every. Single. Night. For years. He encouraged and pampered the baby's nervous and immature mama, making it much easier for her to make the transition to her dream in life - motherhood. He worked all kinds of crazy odd jobs, took risks, struggled, but kept trying... He finished his master's degree with a 3.8 while working full time and tending to his family. He coached little league, helped with flag football, little dribblers, and soccer, and even 6man football, and played for COUNTLESS hours out in the yard, throwing, kicking, catching, dribbling, and chasing balls. He aired up flat balls, kissed boo-boo's, wiped tears, and cheered, and cheered, and cheered. He has driven all over the state and 1/2 the country to watch his boy. No one knows how many tickets to games he's purchased or how many t-shirts he's bought. He's been at every game, every sport, every season, every year... after year... after year. He has spoken words of life, love, and dreams over Taylor. This part has not ended. It never will. So are we sad that he couldn't be there when Taylor signed his commitment to play college football? Yes, of course. But those few minutes hardly measure the amount of love, pride, and commitment he has in his heart for Taylor. The world groans and aches to see more daddies love their children the way that Troy has loved Taylor.
This is Tay with his Wimberley High Offensive Line Coach - Coach Saucier.
Here's Tay with his best pals, Niko and Brady. The giggling is because both of them were on their tippy-toes, trying to be taller. :D This is NOT their actual height.
Here's one last shot of us before we hugged him goodbye. We love you Taylor! Soooo proud of you! Go WarHawks!!!
Monday, January 23, 2012
Go War Hawks!
Well, there's a hint of celebration in the air around here tonight...
Taylor made the calls tonight, politely declining the offers from other schools, and then accepting his offer to play football at.................. McMurry Unversity in Abilene, Texas.
GO WAR HAWKS!!!
So, right now, the babies are tucked in bed, I'm getting some laundry done, Emily is at rehearsals for Little Women, Bailey is chilling out on the couch, and then.... there's giggling and snickering from the living room... sounds like 2 little boys... but wait, what's that?! It's not 2 little boys. It's Troy and Taylor playing Wii Olympics. 2 grown men. Teasing and talking smack. Laughing their heads off. I won't lie - I will miss these sounds when Tay leaves, but for tonight - JOY and GRATITUDE is in the air.
Earlier we gathered in the kitchen as a family and listened to Tay go over all of his decision making process with us as he asked for his dad's and my approval... (we have from the beginning said that it's 100% his decision and we will get behind it, but we are glad to guide and help him work through it all...) So, we blessed him with not only our permission, but our proud approval and then circled up to pray. Taylor praised and thanked God for this opportunity and gave it all back to the Lord. It was one of those moments... one that will never be forgotten. A jewel in the treasure box of family memories.
Every good and perfect gift is from above. James 1:17
Taylor made the calls tonight, politely declining the offers from other schools, and then accepting his offer to play football at.................. McMurry Unversity in Abilene, Texas.
GO WAR HAWKS!!!
So, right now, the babies are tucked in bed, I'm getting some laundry done, Emily is at rehearsals for Little Women, Bailey is chilling out on the couch, and then.... there's giggling and snickering from the living room... sounds like 2 little boys... but wait, what's that?! It's not 2 little boys. It's Troy and Taylor playing Wii Olympics. 2 grown men. Teasing and talking smack. Laughing their heads off. I won't lie - I will miss these sounds when Tay leaves, but for tonight - JOY and GRATITUDE is in the air.
Earlier we gathered in the kitchen as a family and listened to Tay go over all of his decision making process with us as he asked for his dad's and my approval... (we have from the beginning said that it's 100% his decision and we will get behind it, but we are glad to guide and help him work through it all...) So, we blessed him with not only our permission, but our proud approval and then circled up to pray. Taylor praised and thanked God for this opportunity and gave it all back to the Lord. It was one of those moments... one that will never be forgotten. A jewel in the treasure box of family memories.
Every good and perfect gift is from above. James 1:17
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Friday, January 13, 2012
Wedding Video...Hilarious!
http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/clip-board/201201/grooms-bieber-tribute-bride-surprisingly-great
I have no idea who these people are or anything about them, but I thought this was soooo funny. And cute. And romantic. And memorable...
At first I thought how fun this must've been for the adorable bride. And then I kept imagining the groom and all his buddies putting this together and practicing and the giggles just kept on coming.
It makes me think about that young, fresh, pure, sweet, new love. You know how in the beginning it's so full of laughter and fun things? How is it that so many lose that along the way? We get caught up in the daily things... sometimes stressful, difficult, and painful ... and forget to laugh.
One time in some family gathering... I don't know if it was a holiday, or just dinner around the table.... (doesn't matter - my mom never needs a "reason" to encourage - she just does it!) Anyway, one time in front of all of our family, my mom was affirming and building up Troy (every man should be so blessed to have a mother-in-law who does this) and one thing she said was that Troy knows how to have FUN. And you know what? She's right! He brings such joy, fun, laughter and sometimes silliness to our everyday life that things are NEVER ho-hum.... And I am so grateful. Honestly, I can be a little "serious" and a little "responsible"... To the point that sometimes I lose perspective... So I LOVE when Troy "mixes" things up a bit. :D
Okay, Troy has never done a Bieber song for me.... but he does do a mean Hulk Hogan impersonation... :D Ha! Hope ya have a great day!
I have no idea who these people are or anything about them, but I thought this was soooo funny. And cute. And romantic. And memorable...
At first I thought how fun this must've been for the adorable bride. And then I kept imagining the groom and all his buddies putting this together and practicing and the giggles just kept on coming.
It makes me think about that young, fresh, pure, sweet, new love. You know how in the beginning it's so full of laughter and fun things? How is it that so many lose that along the way? We get caught up in the daily things... sometimes stressful, difficult, and painful ... and forget to laugh.
One time in some family gathering... I don't know if it was a holiday, or just dinner around the table.... (doesn't matter - my mom never needs a "reason" to encourage - she just does it!) Anyway, one time in front of all of our family, my mom was affirming and building up Troy (every man should be so blessed to have a mother-in-law who does this) and one thing she said was that Troy knows how to have FUN. And you know what? She's right! He brings such joy, fun, laughter and sometimes silliness to our everyday life that things are NEVER ho-hum.... And I am so grateful. Honestly, I can be a little "serious" and a little "responsible"... To the point that sometimes I lose perspective... So I LOVE when Troy "mixes" things up a bit. :D
Okay, Troy has never done a Bieber song for me.... but he does do a mean Hulk Hogan impersonation... :D Ha! Hope ya have a great day!
Monday, January 9, 2012
Bug is 3!!!
Joshua by his birthday gift from Emily and Bailey - a soccer goal! :)
3 big brothers... At the party we only had 2 other families, both with three year old boys - AND - they both have little brothers just like Joshua. So we had 6 little boys! How fun and adventurous!!!
Bug and Tay shooting hoop.
Here's big sister Bailey helping Joshua and his friends make a birdseed craft. It's a bagel with peanut butter and birdseed. You set it out for the birds and squirrels.
Troy had way more fun than the little guys.
Not sure why they are all so frowny, but thought it was cute anyway. This is Kelley, Tay's girlfriend.
Yay!!! Cupcakes!!! Need I say more?
The man of the hour.... Joshua the Great! Who is unwilling to smile for his sister Emily (the photographer for the party).
Opening presents... he got some great ones!
He got a drum set with all kinds of fun rattles, shakers, and tambourine-like things inside of it. Remember me telling you how he yells out "high school band!" all the time?... now we have our own.
3 big brothers... At the party we only had 2 other families, both with three year old boys - AND - they both have little brothers just like Joshua. So we had 6 little boys! How fun and adventurous!!!
Bug and Tay shooting hoop.
Here's big sister Bailey helping Joshua and his friends make a birdseed craft. It's a bagel with peanut butter and birdseed. You set it out for the birds and squirrels.
Troy had way more fun than the little guys.
Not sure why they are all so frowny, but thought it was cute anyway. This is Kelley, Tay's girlfriend.
Yay!!! Cupcakes!!! Need I say more?
The man of the hour.... Joshua the Great! Who is unwilling to smile for his sister Emily (the photographer for the party).
Opening presents... he got some great ones!
He got a drum set with all kinds of fun rattles, shakers, and tambourine-like things inside of it. Remember me telling you how he yells out "high school band!" all the time?... now we have our own.
This is Chris (worship leader at church), Will (his son), Troy, Joshua, Bailey and Taylor breaking it down in a little "joyful noise" fun... Woooohoooo! A good time was had by all. Happy Birthday Joshua!!! I love you with all my heart.
State Champion Parade
On Saturday our community celebrated the State Championship all together at a little parade in the town square. I knew it was going to be great, but had no clue how special it would be... or how weepy I would get. :) It was a great way to wrap this all up though... The Championship game was on Friday Dec 16th. Because it was in Cowboys' stadium with a game immediately after ours we never really got to celebrate as a community. Then it was Christmas holidays.... So, this was so nice to all join together one last time (tears) to rejoice and share the amazing gift of this season.
Over the siren/speaker, the sheriff's deputy announced: "THE 2011 STATE CHAMPIONS, THE MIGHTY WIMBERLEY TEXANS!!!"
The band remains one of our favorite parts of this whole experience. I already miss them. They were top notch and Joshua still runs around the house yelling, "HIGH SCHOOL BAND!"
Here's Coach Nelms in a convertible corvette. Very cool. And also very funny. He looked a little out of place. I was relieved when he actually made a joke about it later and admitted how funny it was for "this old country boy to be riding in a corvette". By the way - he was the epitome of humility. His wore his heart on his sleeve when he spoke, unashamed to let the tears flow about what this had meant to him. He gave credit for the championship to his coaching staff, the community, and to the hard work of the team.
Here's #79 waving like a maniac to Joshua. That's his buddy and running back Dennis Smith next to him.
Here's our Mayor congratulating the team and introducing others...January the 7th was declared Wimberley Texan Day. We had a couple of county commissioners present, the entire school board, principal, superintendent, and our State Rep Jason Isaac. Mr. Isaac presented Coach Nelms with the flag that flew over the State Capital the day of the game.
Here's the big trophy... notice that the UIL misspelled Wimberley. :D
Here's Tay and good buddy Nico Alana. Arguably one of the best middle linebackers in the state.
Tay and the Lambert boys Brady (qb) and his little brother West that got moved up to varsity for the playoffs and was the leading tackler for special teams (he's only a freshman).
Over the siren/speaker, the sheriff's deputy announced: "THE 2011 STATE CHAMPIONS, THE MIGHTY WIMBERLEY TEXANS!!!"
The band remains one of our favorite parts of this whole experience. I already miss them. They were top notch and Joshua still runs around the house yelling, "HIGH SCHOOL BAND!"
Here's Coach Nelms in a convertible corvette. Very cool. And also very funny. He looked a little out of place. I was relieved when he actually made a joke about it later and admitted how funny it was for "this old country boy to be riding in a corvette". By the way - he was the epitome of humility. His wore his heart on his sleeve when he spoke, unashamed to let the tears flow about what this had meant to him. He gave credit for the championship to his coaching staff, the community, and to the hard work of the team.
Here's #79 waving like a maniac to Joshua. That's his buddy and running back Dennis Smith next to him.
Here's our Mayor congratulating the team and introducing others...January the 7th was declared Wimberley Texan Day. We had a couple of county commissioners present, the entire school board, principal, superintendent, and our State Rep Jason Isaac. Mr. Isaac presented Coach Nelms with the flag that flew over the State Capital the day of the game.
Here's the big trophy... notice that the UIL misspelled Wimberley. :D
Here's Tay and good buddy Nico Alana. Arguably one of the best middle linebackers in the state.
Tay and the Lambert boys Brady (qb) and his little brother West that got moved up to varsity for the playoffs and was the leading tackler for special teams (he's only a freshman).
Now... these last 5 pics are my very heart.
I should turn this one into a postcard that says... "Welcome to Wimberley, where the beauty of the Texas hill country abounds, championships are won, and the 5 most beautiful children in the world reside"... It's not a bad idea.
I should turn this one into a postcard that says... "Welcome to Wimberley, where the beauty of the Texas hill country abounds, championships are won, and the 5 most beautiful children in the world reside"... It's not a bad idea.
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