The Year of the Ox

As the 2008 Chinese Lunar Calendar is coming to a close and we begin the year of the Ox, I have a lot to be thankful for. Each year we have our closest friends over for a feast made homemade eggrolls, fried rice and red envelopes. It is a time to reflect on the previous year and look forward to what lies ahead. I am not quite sure that an American drinking game is part of the New Year, but who said we can't have traditions of our own. What is a party without a little alcohol, even if it was on a Sunday night. This is one of my favorite get togethers each year. The list continues to grow as each of our families are growing. Happy New Year, can't wait to see what the Year of the Ox will bring for my family and friends.

This picture is of Chance 21 months and Emerson 6 months. I think they are the exact same size even though their is a 15 month difference in age...... Aren't they precious!!!!!

One of MY Proudest Moments

On Friday I had the privilege of being a part of MY dad being inducted into the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame. It took part in Waco. When he got the phone call in late October to explain that he was being inducted, I was proud, but to see him behind the podium, I was speechless. My father does not like to be the center of attention, but his speech was SO heartfelt. My brother and I both sat there so proud thinking to ourselves, "that is our DAD". Getting inducted into the hall of fame is not something that happens to many people. My dad has been coaching/teaching for 43 years. If anyone deserves this amazing honor it is him. He had so many family members and old players come, it was a true testament of his hard work and dedication and I am proud to have him as MY DAD. I will post pictures later.