Alive. .and Well!

Hey. .Hey!

Just a little note to let everyone know that we are still alive. .

and well!!

(I always worry about people when they stop blogging for a long time)

We are squishing all the goo out of life around here!

I have loved this little blogging habit of mine for nearly 3 years now!!

But. .

My heart isn't here right now.

I find myself on a quest. .

a quest for knowledge. .

a quest for healing. .

AND

 on a mission of spiritual growth!!

I am leading a bible study (for my first time ever) on raising responsive children. .

Our Sunday school class just started a Beth Moore study on the Book of James. .

In my commutes to Oklahoma, I am studying the book of Hebrews with James MacDonald. 

And, I continue to help shepherd between 15-20 high school kids on Wednesday night. .

It's a fabulous ride. .and the changes in me are good. .

And for the moment. .

Those studies have taken the place of my blog in heart.

I won't be gone forever. .and may even be able to pen a few things weekly. .

The kids remain busy. .

Football season is winding down. .

as parents of a sophomore;

 Jeremy and I find ourselves in the concession stand often helping the kids raise money for prom next year. 

Basketball season will be a quieter one here. .

neither high school kid here is planning on playing. They will both report to their dad after school to help mechanic in the shop. .

which will be good. .

as Grant and his dad plan on putting the finishing touches on his 1950-something pickup. .

and Tristan has become (in the last 2 days) the proud owner of a little 1984 step side custom painted, new engined- new trannied pickup (that I was advised was a veeeerrrrryyy good ebay deal!) They'll both need to be working off some expenses in that shop!!

Devin and Cami are growing. .

and I have told Cam that if she doesn't stop growing, she is not far from NOT fitting on my lap! She insists that she will keep growing. .

If she does, I will have to have someone beat the boys off of her. .

the conversation from her daily is about her "boyfriend" (who doesn't know it) and about the little boys who want her to be their girlfriends. .

As I keep telling her she is too young for boyfriends. .

she keeps saying "I know". .

and I keep getting the vibe that she KNOWS. .

but she doesn't CARE! 

Any of my gray hair that remains on my head after these boys are raised. .

will totally fall out when we get to her!!

So. .

with all that being said. .

I want everyone to know how much I have appreciated your sweet comments. .

both online and in real life. .

I hope you will come back every once in a while to check up on us. .

But most of all. .

No worries. .

Because. .

we are alive. .

AND. .

Well. .

And now. .I'm headed to pack my bag for a trip to Oklahoma City tomorrow to watch. .

THIS!!

Check mark off my bucket list!!

Have a great weekend, friends!!