It's HALLOWEEN

It has finally made it, Halloween.We do allow the boys to go get candy but other than that, it is just another day.

 

It has been a great week here at my job in that I have been able to help several students with their research. It is always satisfying for me to know that I have given a student credible resources that are going to take their topic in the direction that they want it to go.

I managed to get another wall textured in Thomas' bathroom. Just a few more small sections and then it will be time to paint. It will probably take two coats because I can see the first coat being absorbed by the texture compound on the wall. Will be glad when it is all done and then move on to the next project which is painting Thomas' bedroom burnt orange. Well, just three walls and the other one white. Please remind me that I love doing this!

Thomas' Bathroom

 

I am in the process of renovating Thomas' bathroom. I did not know that texturing walls was so gruelling. I am going to paint the walls white and decorate the room in UT. Samuel has Africa, Thomas can have UT.  I am hoping I can get this done by the time of the musical production next week. We have company coming in. It is CRUNCH TIME!

Here it is Tuesday, October 30. Boy, this month has gone by so fast. I can't believe that in less than 2 weeks, Thomas and Samuel will be in the musical, "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" Samuel is playing Benjamin & Thomas is playing Gideon. I am excited for them both as they use their God given talents to entertain others. Performance dates are November 10, 11 & 12.

WOW, been a long time

Well, my last post was in May of this year. It is just hard for me to remain consistent with posting on this blog.
A lot has happened since my last post.
I had the whole month of June off from my job.

2 of the HIGHLIGHTS:

1. I managed to finish the painting in my foyer and den at home.
2. My boys participated in the National Talent Expo in Hurst, Tx. Even though only one son placed in one event, I am so proud of both just for participating, which more than I have the guts to do.

July HIGHLIGHTS:

1. On Staff once again at Lost Pines Camp in Warda, TX.
2. Thomas' Birthday
2. Was a voting delegate at the SWTX Pentecostal Church of God Convention in San Marco, TX.

August HIGHLIGHTS:

1. Fall Semester began at HPU

September HIGHLIGHTS:

1. Paula's Birthday

October HIGHLIGHTS:

1. Fall Break

Bragging on my Sons

So proud of my youngest son, Thomas. He received several awards today at the end-of-the-year assembly.

Music Award
A-B Honor Roll
Citizenship Award
President's Award
Runner's Club Award
Robotics Award

Very proud of my oldest son, Samuel who has completed his lifeguard certification training and is a substitute lifeguard at the Country Club pool. He will also be the lifeguard at our church camp this year down at Lost Pines.

I am one very blessed Father.

My Mom & Dad

Just thinking about my Mom. Her birthday will be coming soon on March 8th. I really miss her, I was expecting her to live as long as my granddad which was 88 but she died at 68. Sometimes I feel like I was robbed having her gone out of my life so soon, and to not have my Dad, who died when I was 18, leaves me with all kinds of wonderings. Would our relationship have gotten better over the years or would time have driven us farther apart. I do imagine that he would have been proud of my boys and would have travelled to see them as often as he could. My Mom, I only wish that she would have wanted to be with the boys more but she had a new husband to take care of and pay attention to. I love and miss them both and can't wait to see them again on the other side. Hoping that my Dad accepted Christ before he died, but definitely knowing that Mom is over there waiting for me.

Happy Thursday!

Two days after Valentine's Day! Hope everyone had a good one with someone special. I did. Paula & I have been together for 22 years and this time of the year is always special. It is even more special since we have our 2 boys to share it with.
It has been awhile since I have shared anything on here. I am not an avid blogger. My life is just so busy. For example, I started reading a book 2 days ago and I have not made it past the first chapter. I am a very picky reader because I have to have it absolutely quiet. It is aggrevating when my wife or kids interrupt me. When it happens, I have to go back and re-read the previous paragraph. If I do make it through a book, it is a major accomplishment. I have heard that it is good to have about three or four books going. Usually, I try to have at least, 1 fiction, & 1 self-improvement going on.