Scivally Family Campout

November 15, 2008


We used to always do a campout or vacation or something together, but it has been a bit harder since Memaw hasn't been in good health for the last few years. But this year we decided to go back to our fav...Lake Murray. A good time was had by all, even Memaw and we played the usual dominoes and enjoyed the campfire at night. No major problems(like plumbing) this year, just relaxation. It's always nice to get away and not have to really think about anything!! We should be sure to do something like this every year.






The boy's favorite thing was the slide, and Indigo finished some Nancy Drew books, then put on her spy cap for some exploring. They love the snacks with no rules time. And of course the roasting of marshmallows for s'mores...YUM!

 
The most beautiful and talented kids...the only year all three could be in the children's Christmas musical together. They truly enjoyed it and did a great job! Indigo is a natural on the stage, Elijah discovered he really liked being in the spotlight too and AJ loves singing the songs and helping out, and always has a smile!! They also got to bless some elderly people at a couple nursing homes in North Richland Hills.

New Year

Hey there, well it's definitely been longer than one night since the last post, but hey at least I'm back. We certainly enjoyed the holidays, getting to see lots of family and eat all kinds of yummy desserts!! The kids were quite happy to have gotten a Wii to share, thanks to help from Mimi for Christmas. My brother was in town after working in Puerto Rico for about the last year, and brought with him his new girlfriend. Also spent time with my big sister and her family all Christmas week, which was unusual and wonderful. Then they headed off to Arizona for a contract job, that was a blessing. So we won't be seeing them for another few months. We missed my other sister as her and her family went to the Florida Keys for Christmas this year with their three kids. Swimming with the dolphins on Christmas day...sounds fun and warm!!

We also had a few other things happening in our world in the last several weeks. First Alan was laid off the week before Christmas, so we then decided to jump head first into the screen printing business we had been considering, but now sounded even more appealing. We received our money from XTO for a mineral lease, which was a huge blessing and should sustain us for a bit. Ended up gathering all the equipment and supplies we needed for about half of what we thought it would cost...thank you God! Now just waiting on one more small part coming in the mail, and it's time to get busy!! We have had alot of family time and really enjoyed it. The kids are excited to get started with us...AJ is asking every day or two, "Can we make a shirt today?" So Lord willing, we'll make a go of this and hopefully bless others in the process! God has been good through everthing, and it has become a little easier to trust He will somehow work it all out as we've seen His provision over the years. If nothing else, we certainly learn alot as we go!

Then tonight Alan had an indoor soccer game, as usual on Tuesday nights, and they won and had a great time! Good way to start the season!

So until next post, we hope you have a great year and see God's hand moving on your behalf also!! Blessings