Joshua's Quote of the Day

"Girl football is for pregnant ladies."

Your guess as to what the heck this means is as good as mine.

Turkey Day at the Drinen's

We had a lovely Thanksgiving. Celebrated a couple of days late. Abby worked on Thursday and Friday so we had family over on Saturday to enjoy a Southwestern Thanksgiving meal. John made a turkey but shredded the meat and put it enchiladas! John also made his famous chile rellenos! For sides we had Mexican cornbread, rice with cilantro, southwest bean salad, queso fundido and tomotillo salsa. After all that cookin' we opted for store bought cookies for dessert. John's parents, Gordon and Karen joined us along with John's sister Amy, John's sister Molly, her husband Daniel, John's brother Paul, his wife Amber and their precious new baby Anamarie! With our beautiful weather we ate outside by the pool. We were having so much fun we forgot to take a picture! Shame on us! Well, you will have to use your imagination.

Joshua's Quote of the Day

"Mom, does God bite His tounge sometimes?"

One of the Sweetest Sounds

I FINALLY got to hear the baby's heartbeat in the doctor's office this morning! I don't know why my kiddos hide from the doctor's Doppler. For those who don't know, 8-12 weeks pregnant is normal to hear a heartbeat and I am 15 WEEKS! I heard Jesse's around 11 weeks but Joshua hid until 16 weeks! Who cares? What matters is, my boys are here and healthy and we now know this baby is in good health as far as modern medicine can measure. Ultrasound is in 3-4 weeks and we do plan to find out "blue or pink". I don't want to find out the sex and keep it a surprise like we did with Joshua but it's sheer torture for John. He let me have my way last time so, I figure it's only fair. More baby news as it comes................

Joshua's Quote of the Day

Today, Tuesday, is Mom's first day alone in the house because the kids are in school! On the way to drop Jesse at his school and Joshua at his pre-school Mom and Joshua had this conversation:

Mom: So guys, Mom is going to be all by herself this morning because you will be in school! What do you think I should do?

Joshua: Whatever you want Mom, you are a grown-up!

Yes, I am! I think I'll put my feet up, watch daytime TV and eat bon-bons! I believe I've earned a morning off in the last 6 years. I'll think about housework tomorrow..............

Jesse's First Day of School

Jesse attended his first day of school yesterday. He was very excited in the morning to get going. It was quite strange to have him gone all day! Josh and Mom didn't know what to do with all that time! When I picked him up at 2:55 his face was glowing and shining! He had a huge smile on his face BEFORE he saw me. His teacher said he had an excellent first day. Jesse fit right in to the classroom she said. On the way home Jesse verbalized more than I've ever heard him before on what went on in his day. He told me he went to PE and kicked a ball in the net. He said he made two friends, Wesley and Coby and that they played Superheroes together. And he told me he listened to tapes of books. Jesse said he liked school and he wanted to go back tomorrow. This has been a tough, emotional transition for Mom but it makes it so much easier that he is so happy! School is a hit! God, once again, has taken care of Jesse and blessed him with exactly what he needed when the time was right. Not that we expect any less from our loving Heavenly Father. Amen!

Fall in Flagstaff

John had to travel to St. Louis on business the last week in October so Mama and the boys went to Flagstaff to see the beautiful Fall colors. We had a wonderful time with Grandma and Grandpa! The boys had fun raking leaves, riding bikes, going to the park and watching "March of the Penguins" snuggled up with Grandpa at night.