The Williams Six

I have the nicest friends in the world.  When I write a short, quippy thing my kid said on Facebook, my very nicest friends will say, "I can't wait for you to write a book." I sort of feel like people are American Idoling me....you know, encouraging me to do something I'm passionate about even though I am not really good at it---never thinking I would actually have the audacity to pursue it---but then they're in too deep with the lie....but even so, those comments make me feel good.  (Which is kind of weird, possibly narcissistic, because it's actually my kids being entertaining, and not my words.  Yet I press on.) I wrote for 31 days straight in October, and I discovered maybe I am not so good at writing more than 2 sentences at a time.  So I decided maybe writing a book wasn't in my future. But then I spent a lot of time thinking during November and realized that, even if no one reads what I write, I think it would be really fun to put into words w...

I plan to blog about my trip to MO soon.  My kids and I went for 11 days, and it was just such a good, much needed trip.  I've had a really hard year (nothing major, just a lot of pruning and weird happenings), so going "home" was so refreshing.  My everyday life is so good and I love the life I've been given.....but a break from the everyday-ness of it was really nice. This is the longest I've spent away from Brett in a really long time.  It gave me a lot of time to think and pray.  The last two dates Brett and I have gone on, we talked a lot about hopes and dreams....so my mind was already sort of in that mindset. One area of life that has been really stirring in me is the desire to adopt.  This has been on my radar for a very long time, but it's becoming more of a thought.  Since my child bearing years began, this is the longest I've ever gone without a baby.  But I don't think this longing is a case of baby fever.  I am actually very ...

When traveling, I always feel this (unnecessary) desire to completely catch up on my life.  Before any trip, I exhaust myself with the most pointless tasks that I feel like much be accomplished before leaving.  I LOVE leaving with nothing on my to-do list!  And it's wonderful coming home to a reasonably put together life. Today, in preparation for my trip, I did the following: - laundered every dirty item - used up as much food as possible - finished creating CDs of our home videos (I had four hours of Chloe making videos on her own....playing with her toys, making videos for her fictitious YouTube channel, doing gymnastics, etc) - set parental controls on all of our electronics (this needed to be done for awhile now) - cleaned my entire house - downloaded ebooks for Caleb to read on the plane - paid bills and balanced checking accounts - got my mail held - cleaned out my car - returned clothing items that didn't fit - touch up painted my homeschool room (tha...

Chloe doing my hair at Caleb's game (I love when she plays with my hair!) A turkey I made for my moms group! A letter to Chloe's penpal: "I have a friend in Texas.  Her name is Leah." Chloe plans a new party every single day and asks me to buy party decorations every time I go to the store! Artwork.  Two boys and one girl.  Obviously. Caleb's grammar work.  Hilarious.

Caleb played football and Chloe cheered this year in Upward Sports. It was a GREAT season, and we all enjoyed it! At the beginning of the school year, I felt like we needed to keep a light schedule.  This was perfect because they each had practice and games at the same time (or back to back).  The coaches were fantastic, and it was just a really fun experience!! Luke is in a stage where he runs away when I try to take his picture.  Which is why there are none of him :)

My sweet friend, Jennifer, at Grace Glimmers nominated me for the Liebster Award.....showing some blog love.  Thanks, Jen!! It is Monday morning, and I have a full day ahead....so I will write 5 random things about myself....and nominate friends later (if I remember, haha). Five Random Factoids: 1.  I can walk on my hands.  At our CrossFit gym, I can walk on my hands farther than most any member...and I am one of the oldest members with definitely the most kids....so this always catches people off-guard.  I've been able to walk on my hands for as long as I can remember. 2.  I don't drink coffee, but I love Diet Coke.  In Kansas, all of my friends drank soda....but I have met hardly anyone in Florida that drinks it.  I know it's not the best thing, but it's my one thing.  I eat healthy and exercise, so it's my splurge.  And I enjoy it.  I love the smell of coffee....I don't like milk, though, so I think that's the only way to mak...

We love going to the Boca Christian Fall Festival.  It's always so fun!!  Levi stayed home with Brett, because he was exhausted and needed a nap! Luke won't take a picture with me!  So that's why there's not one of him :)

Chloe decorated the table, on her own!!  Precious. Levi, the Hulk Chloe set up a spa for me.  It was so fun!

Happy Halloween!! We had a fun day celebrating Halloween!! In the afternoon, Chloe had some friends over.  We made some Halloween crafts, and they played. Chloe was supposed to be a Power Ranger but decided to change outfits at the last minute. She put this together herself, and I thought she was so cute! Boca Christian had a football game, so once the game was over, we all went trick or treating....then came back to our house for a candy swap and dinner. Rosa brought all of the kids fun treats!! Halloween is my fave!!  I enjoy it so much, and our kids have a blast!!  We are so grateful for our sweet friends!