TheSizzler’s Neighborhood

We got to see Uncle Brett, Aunt Michelle & Cousin Dove!

 

 Parr Family Time... Precious, Perfect & Exactly what we all Needed!

 

JUMPING IN THE POOL FOR THE FIRST TIME!

La Posada has facilitated two great "firsts" for Grace. Two years ago, Grace started swimming (with her float vest) on her own. This year, she gained the confidence required to jump into the pool on her own! Awesome memories!

 

We loved taking our time and enjoying a scenic route home... we feel so blessed that such a fabulous get away is practically in our backyard!

 

 

Patching walking the night before his 1st birthday!

Patching's first steps were on June 30th. He let go of Papa's knee, took two steps towards Grace, grabbed Grace's arm and kissed her!

Birthday lunch at Chic-fil-a with Aunt Alison!

 

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A wonderful 1st birthday party with wonderful friends

at Wonderland Park!

Patching's First Birthday (35)

Patching's First Birthday (34)

 

The Three Price Group Amigos con ninos!

 

 

The Prince on his "Throne"

(It's a trash can!)

Daddy & Grace on the Big Splash and Fantastic Journey

 

Partied 'til he passed out!

 

 

Perfect party ending with a visit with Porky!

Life is flying by in the blink of an eye.

Grace is now 4. Patching is days away from being 9 months old.  We are enjoying eachother more than we could have ever imagined.  God is so good.  We remain in awe of His blessings and grace.  It is beautiful to experience the joys of marriage, raising children and seeing how much love our hearts hold.

 

November 2007

Time in Taos

More to come...

 

Theoretically, it is fall yet here in Amarillo we continue to have 80 degree weather and still the trees seem to drop their leaves in spite of the mostly warm days.  The true proof of fall is school pictures and here is Grace the day of her school picture. The real picture came out hysterically... she came across very official. I will try to post it once we get the pictures.

 

Ballet Parent Observation Day!

Prepared for the big day

And... ACTION!

 

HAPPY BABY BROTHER AT BALLET

 

Dancing with Daddy

Ballet Buddies!

 

Showing off her moments of grace...

 

Hanging out with Ms Lugene and her pets

 

Life has been a little on the... INSANE side since we all landed here in The Lone Star State.

Yes, it has been TWO months now and we're still unorganized and at times feel like we're simply on some crazy vacation!  Grace daily works a comment in about how we drive "EVERYWHERE" in Texas and that in Chicago we "walked to ballet and church... why can't we walk here?" Grace complains. Then I explain that we could walk but we would need to leave about 90 minutes early and every on-looker would consider asking us if we wanted a ride.  We all miss our Chicago life. We are down right home sick for our friends.  I have managed to limit my sob sessions to a weekly verses daily occurrence.  The jury is out on if this is truly a better option as the weekly sob session tends to carry on for a few hours.

ANYWAY... here's what we've been up to the past 8 weeks other than tending to Grace and Patching (who will be 4 months old in just a  few weeks!).

 

 

 

IS THERE ANY QUESTION THAT WE LIVE IN TEXAS?

 

HAPPY  to be a Texan... Seven Week Old Baby Patching!

 

OPENING DAY ~ DOVE SEASON

AGAIN... IS THERE ANY QUESTION WHERE WE NOW LIVE?

 

Okay. Let me just say that I have eaten more dove in the past month than I had eaten (collectively) in my LIFE.  Often times I felt I could strongly relate to the Israelites when they were in the DESERT being fed only manna - Seriously.

R.I.P.

 

SWEET BABY! One of the few moments of sleep...

 

Silly face! First breakfast at Goodfellow.

 

Yes, Sunday afternoon activities in Texas are quite different from those in Chicago.

 

Patching's First Bottle

 

Patching's 2nd Bottle... given by a proud big sister!

 

BALLET!

Lovin' on Patching

OUR FIRST GUEST!

JEREMY VEENSTRA CAME TO VISIT!

 

Jeremy's First Hunt & Sam Bass Experience

The Farmer's Market

9 27 08 pumpkin

 

 

George turned 40 and lookin' GOOD!

 

Jeremy's Big Texan Experience

 

We Read for the Record to 72 Texans!

Here's Grace's class with the other 4 yr old class.

 

Chris May and his family came for breakfast!

May Family Breakfast (1)

 

HAPPY BOY! 

 

Big Sister & Baby Brother

 

Making Rice Crispy Treats for the First Time

 

So Good to See Dusty!

That's all for now...

Soon the ballet observation day and Grace's great adventure with Yaya to visit Aunt Meme in Ft. Worth will be posted!

See y'all.

 

Sweet, beloved Nate saw Grace off on her way to Texas...

 

Mama & Daddy send their Chicago born girl to the Homeland with Mimi Sharon.

 

A very sad Mama & sleeping Patching leave the day after Grace & Mimi left.

 

The family photographer was already in Texas when Daddy & Grand Daddy (Big George) departed Chicago.

 

Although rare, there is not a picture to document this.

Getting these pictures posted is long over due, but our hearts needed some time to recover from our departure.

Sweet Home Chicago:

WE MISS YOU!

The Cohens came to see us off -  Texas style!

 

 

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New Life Family

 

 

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Bye-bye, Biz - My Forever & Always Best Friend.

 

The Hungerford, Schmidt & Parr families became friends in January of 2005.

We met while "prego" with Zach, Isabella & Grace. 

Isabella was born March 9 (Grace's due date),  Zach was born March 10 (his actual due date) and Grace was born one week late on March 16. The relationship we've shared is priceless and one that could never be replicated or duplicated. The Parr family has a very special place in their hearts for the Hungerfords and beloved Schmidt family.

 

 

 

Big Girl Biz

Swinging Times with Mimi Sharon & Friends

 

Biz & Henry hanging out

Last of the Chicago Lazy Mornings

 

Last Trip to the Park with the Precious Cohen Girls

 

Zoe is free standing now!

 

Friends Since Grace's First Birthday