Weekend with the sisters

I had the blessing of being with my sisters a few weeks ago. My younger sister, Amanda, and I flew to San Antonio and completely surprised our oldest sister, Amy, for her birthday. Keeping it a surprise was, in itself, quite an accomplishment as we are not exactly known for our secret keeping skills.

It's difficult to express in words what my sisters have come to mean to me over the years. Simply put, I love 'em. I love what great wives they are. I love what amazing mothers they are. And I love what Godly women they are. Here are a few pics of our weekend together:

Amy in all her glory. (Come on, Amy, you knew I HAD to post it.)

My gorgeous sisters Amanda and Amy

Amanda and me

The three sisters

Blogging Blues

I have thought about many posts I want to write lately. The problem has been finding the time to write them and write them well. I've started several posts but have struggled with exactly what it is I want to say. Some of the topics are serious and some are more light hearted.

Here are a few things I have wanted to write about:

-The election and how I deeply struggled with who to vote for and how I hated that even Christians were so divided over who should be our next president.

-How my younger sister and I pulled off a huge surprise for my older sister's birthday by showing up on her doorstep in San Antonio. (MUCH fun and shopping and delicious food!!!)

-Selah's refusal to poop in the potty.

-How one of Sam's dearest friends is from Pakistan and the amazing conversations we have had with Sam following the attacks in Mumbai. (Sam has decided the peace begins with Taja and him!)

-The formal Christmas Gala our family was invited to and my fears about my children behaving themselves at an event where our table cost more than our monthly house rent.

-How I love being a mama.

-How I want to simplify every aspect of my life.

-How I laughed and laughed over a verse I found in the Bible last week about a woman who was very emotional and how she ate and felt better. (How I can relate!)

-My struggle to maintain my weight after working so hard to lose it.

There is much going on in our family right now. I want to thank all of you who still read and check up on us. I am sorry for my lack of posts. Maybe my New Year's Resolution will be to blog more. Maybe not. I don't know! But, for now, Happy Holidays!