Additions to the Family

We have gone from a household of four adults to five adults and a 6 year old. Yes, Stephanie and Kara are back in the house and have caused us to get out of our ruts. In one way that is a good thing, and in another way, I was happy in my rut!

The good thing is that I happen to love those two girls very much and am glad to see them daily. The not so good thing is that there are now five women under one roof. Yikes!!! Poor Harry?

The living room has been a bedroom several times during the course of our living here, and once again it is a bedroom/living room. I do thank the Lord that the room is very large and long and can be divided somewhat. I am also very thankful that the supply from the Lord is never ending and rich. He gives me His wisdom in dealing with life's changes.

Anyway, while it was summer, there was no hurry to go to bed, etc, but with school starting next Monday, I have a feeling we will all be "punished" to our rooms so Kara can get to sleep at a decent time.

Stephanie is applying for jobs and looking for an affordable apartment in the school district she wants, so the "plan" is not for an extended stay here. The Lord knows what we all need is for all of us to call on His name!

Today, we spent the day rearranging the living room/dining room. It doesn't look too bad. We have been able to find a place for everything and everyone, ha ha.

Phil and Donna are empty-nesters and Mike and Sally are empty-nesters. My hatchlings keep returning to the nest...I've decided to enjoy the moment and count my many blessings.

Good night dear family where ever you are. May the Lord bless you all with His mercy and grace, amen.

Family Day

Today the house was filled with noise. We had family from New Orleans. Vicki, Jennifer, Jimmy, and Jordon. From Baton Rouge came Mike, Deanna, Heather and Joseph, Alex and Bayleigh. Stephanie and Kara were here, but Melissa had to work...

Harry bar-b-qued for the crowd and I made a big potato salad. Fun was had by all.

We were happy to see them come, and we were happy to see them go!!

We are a household of adults with a 6 year old. We are not used to lots of talking. And talking we did! By the end of the visit we all needed naps, haha.

I know Mom and Aunt Vicki enjoyed visiting with each other. I don't know if they got enough talking in since it was so loud during the visit. I guess next time we will take Mom to N.O. to Aunt Vicki's house. Less competition.