Crawling

Just so you know, big things are happening in Texas. Our favorite Fort Worth gal started to crawl! Lucianne, wait up!

What's Going on with the Yourees?

I know you've been wondering that, right? Staying up at night, pondering, What's new with those Yourees? (chuckle, chuckle)

At last, your wait is over. I'm finally getting around to blogging! Bryan and I have both been busy with work. I'm swamped with freelance work--no complaints. Bryan is embarking into new responsibilities and achievements in his work. But all is good and growing!

Speaking of growing, the unusually warm temps prompted us to clean behind our garage and finally set up those garden boxes. Just call me Martha--I'm planting a garden! You'll notice all the irises in the other pics. Those iris bulbs were all pulled from behind the garage. The previous owner had more than 100 iris bulbs squeezed in the ground. We gave away eight bags of bulbs and still had this many to plant! Of course, none of these projects would be completed without the help of Bryan's parents--Gary and Elaine.

They came for a few days last weekend. We had the BEST time. And they were such big helpers--fixing our light switches, helping Bryan with the garage improvements, building the garden boxes (thanks Gary!), and helping with the great iris removal! Besides all the hard work, we ate at some great restaurants (my new fav, Gradys . . . mmmm), shopped, and played fun games. And how could I forget, the Chieftains performance at the Bass Hall. We hope they come back soon . . . but we promise no projects next time!

Say Cheese!

Thanks to my generous father-in-law, I'm borrowing one of his fancy, smancy cameras. I'll confess--all the buttons and knobs intimidate me a bit. Slowly, but surely, I will master this beast! Included are my first attempts of fancy smancy camera pictures.

Yes, I know, it's the zoo again.

Busy is . . .

Us. We are busy. And I hate it. No one it to blame; it just happens during some seasons. Bryan's practice is picking up; that means later days and tougher schedules. My work is staying consistent too. After a couple of years in Texas, we are securing that social network, which means there's a thing to go to here and someone to meet for that. Not that I'm complaining. I appreciate jobs and friends and everyday life. It just that lately all that has been compounded by career decisions, remodeling queries, and learning of friends in marital trouble. Maybe what I really need is to sleep in on Saturday. . . . 

Nonetheless, we have good things ahead to help us stop the busyness and relax. For one, Bryan's parents are coming to visit this weekend. While the arrival of the in-laws may be a stressor for some, I'm one of the lucky (or weird) ones who snagged the great in-laws! My parents are the problems! Ha! And two, we are going to D.C. next month . . . nothing like a few days off. 

Yes, we are busy, but we are thankful. Thankful God gave us each other. Thankful we enjoy being married to one another. Thankful we can bless others with the blessing God gives us. Thankful for good health and sharp minds to make it through the days. Just thankful . . . and busy. :-)

Winter, Really?

As you can see from the pictures posted here, winter has not lasted in north Texas. In late January, the daffodils started emerging from the ground. Now, it looks like spring! And the temperatures are sure to match--high in the 60s and 70s for nearly two weeks. 

The flowers are not the only sign of spring. Last night we endured our first batch of severe weather. Thankfully, we only received much-needed rain and high winds with no damage. Twenty minutes to our east, people did suffer damage. 

If it's this hot and stormy in Feb, who knows what the summer will bring!