Thanksgiving Visit

We had guests during Thanksgiving week.  Sheri’s parents and her grandmother joined us.  As in the past, we had a number of projects on the house – repairs and the like – that Sheri’s father, Rick was willing to tackle.  I had most of the week off, so I was able to join him in some of the work.

For Thanksgiving dinner, Sheri tried a couple of new recipes: one for stuffing and another for mashed potatoes.  Both turned out great. 

They also had an opportunity to hear me preach on Sunday, the 29th. 

Thanks for the visit and thanks for all your help!

Halloween 2009

Yea, I know its days past Halloween. I'm finally putting some pics up. This year, Emma was a fairy and Abby was a cat. One thing we did different this go around is that we handed out candy out our house from the driveway and not at the door. We brought our fire pit from the back yard and had a good fire going - for light and for heat (it was a pretty cool night for late October in way-South Texas.)

Once the girls got back from trick-or-treat, they sat with us and helped hand out candy. And it seemed as if they enjoyed handing out candy more than going out and getting it. There is a life lesson in there somewhere.

First Baby Tooth...Gone

A few minutes ago, that tooth Abby’s been moving and pulling and messing with finally came out. Now…what will the tooth fairy bring??!!

Happy Seventh Birthday!

Abby and Emma turned seven yesterday. No party…yet. That will happen on Saturday. We did go out for dinner at our local Mexican establishment.

On Thursday, they did open up some gifts from Grandma and Grandpa Petering. Notice something different about them in the photos below? Both of them have new glasses.

Camping Trip 2009 Photos

Last weekend, we returned to Garner State Park for an extended camping trip. But it was just us this time, the Dippels could not go. We reserved a site in a different area of the park. It was in an area called “Pecan Grove” - right up against the face of the hills and near the point where the Rio Frio is slowed by a dam.
Our weather was not as nice as last time. It was warmer, but it was cloudy most of the time and threatened to rain (and actually rained a little.) We had another close encounter with a skunk (walked right under Sheri as she was sitting in a chair). But if you ignore them, they will eventually walk away. Our first morning there, we climbed up unto the hills. Sheri and Emma went along this time. But we lost the trail. Apparently, we weren’t the only ones – other people we talked to had the same problem. I think that particular trail has lost some of its markings.

It was a good trip, and it was good to get away. Enjoy the photos below!

Camping Trip 2009 Photos

Updates Coming

We have a couple of news items coming soon: photos and recap from our latest camping excursion. Plus, a loose tooth! Stay tuned.