Stimulating the economy with "TOYS"

Skip decided it was time for us to do our part to stimulate the economy. He got his long awaited Plasma TV and now has completed "his" phase of an home movie theater. I, on the other hand will make my contribution with my, first time ever, brand new sofa. I chose to go with a Clayton Marcus because of durability over the years. This new piece will join the new TV in our cozy sunroom. We are slowly but surely getting just the right things to make things "pop."

Also, on another note, on February 14th, the kids and I found our first geocache called tank it was so exciting and very cleverly hidden. I signed to log and left with a big smile!!!

The kids are really doing good in homeschooloing. Holly is surviving math with average B. Not her strongest subject. Straight A's on everything else. Trevor is straight A's all the time. Alice is just "straight" - straight into the couch, cabinet, tv, window, etc. Yep, she is straight "A" and actually we are now calling her the human missle.

A New Adventure To Explore

I am so excited to learn about geocaching . As soon as my husband gets the GPS figured out I will be able to search a location just a few miles from our home. I learned of this through a guy that works with Skip. He and his wife venture out every weekend and find up to 25 or so hidden treasures. He is going to teach us the "ropes" so to speak. If any of you are into this, my handle is Hollywoodmom.

What a fantastic Christmas!!!!

Three around the tree this year was amazing! H & T really racked up with their gifts. A, well, she got a sit and spin. She loves it. What she really loves are the big Mega Blocks that the kids have had for years. I got a new mountain bike and seat for A. It will be "To the hills....." when it warms up. I can hardly wait!

It wouldn't be Christmas without the birth of our Precious Jesus. I am so thankful to be surrounded by a wonderful group of friends who desire more of God and less of themselves. Our family is so blessed to have each other. We are headed to Nashville this week for our yearly Oprymills excursion. H & T have Christmas money and gift cards burning holes in their pockets.

I have a dear friend who has challenged me to a "fat detox". Now you all know that I am always up for that kind of challenge. So I am gearing up. She doesn't have near what I have to lose.

Tis' the season to wish you all a very Joyous Blessed Christmas! I am praying this is a season of forgiveness and renewed hearts and minds for the sake of Christ's precious gift He gave us so unselfishly.

Merry CHRISTmas!!!!

Love

Skip, Lisa, Holly, Trevor, & Alice

Alice walking outside for the first time...

Alice wondering what she is sitting in.
Not to sure about walking outside.
Wanting to get out of the leaves. They

are too scratchy!

Still wobbly, so she falls down.
Still determined, she gets up and says "I'm out of here!"

Alice has been walking for about 3 1/2 weeks now. She hardly took any baby steps. She just got up and took off. She is such a doll!

Merry CHRISTmas to all!!!

The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us.....

May He who is worthy

of all our praise

bring peace, hope, and love

to all your days.

Christmas Joy!

Updating my blog...

I am trying to figure out how to do this. I am new to blogging and it looks very confusing for me to set up. It looks easy on other blogs. So bear with me. I want to do a slideshow of pics, post pics, post links, etc. I want to journal life.

So stay tuned!