New Rain Gear for Work

ALL I wanted was a rain jacket for work, so I made a production out of how much I needed one at work. I mean really, I'm outside 6 hours a day for work and we are in HOUSTON, for crying out loud. So I got my wish. Only, not really, the only approved store was the Tractor Supply Store. They didn't have anything except MEN's gear - and the only colors were yellow, ugly green, or lime green and they all came with pants! I took a deep breath and bought the yellow rain gear. When I got back to the office and showed off what I had bought - everyone began to laugh. Rose (our awesome code enforcement officer) insisted that I try the whole outfit on and then she pulled out the camera! Needless to say I will not be asking for anything for a very long time!

Layton Killebrew

Layton Killebrew was born yesterday afternoon - 7 pounds - 19 inches long - Congratulations Adam & Cindy - I can't wait to meet the little guy!

School can wear my kids out!

Ashley's Baptism & Birthday Party

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August 22nd Ashley Paige Kirchner turned 8 years old - in our church when someone turns 8 years old they are old enough to choose for themselves if they are ready to be baptised. Ashley met with the Bishop and choose to be baptiszed on September 5. My mom made the baptism dress for Rachel all of my girls will be able to wear this special dress that is all white. When you are baptised you wash away all of your past sins. After the baptism you are confirmed a member of our church. We were so happy to see so many family members be able to come to Houston for this special time. The Honshtein Family, Aunt Carieann and the boys, Aunt Kathy, Momo & Pappa, Johns sisters Aunt Patty, Aunt Paula & Aunt Barbara, & Aunt Cindy & Todd.

The Kirchner and Wall kids!

There were many family members that could not come and we really missed them but we understand that several people could not get away, Adam and Reagan were sick, and Uncle Todd had to work.

After the baptism we went to Mary Jo Peckham park for hot dogs and fun. Ashley wanted her party to be in purple and she wanted a musical note for a cake and so I worried for weeks on how to pull it off, in the end she loved it.

Thank-you, Thank-you, to all of our friends and family that came to the baptism and the party!

Girls Camp

I had the privilege of being able to be Girls Camp Director again this year - it is my absolute favorite calling in church! This was Kaitlyns first year and I really enjoyed being there with her - we had so much fun! The camp was in Conroe - it was a Girls Scout Camp and was beautiful - Rachel had the opportunity to hang out with the older girls and really was able to make some new friends. Our stake had some really great ideas that made camp even better than I have even seen. First - they had the 1st thru 3rd year girls sleep as a ward the 4th, 5th, and 6th year girls all slept with girls in their year groups. Then one night they had the Singing Tree which was where every ward choose a song and then sat as a ward in groups - each ward took a turn and turned on their flashlights, stood up and sang their song - it was really awesome! The last night was Bishop night - each ward had their Bishop come up to camp and we found a quiet place to sit and have Family Home Evening with the Bishop being in charge. After the lesson the girls were given the opportunity to bare their testimony - we had a total of 13 girls so it was sweet and personal, not too long and just perfect. We had a great week!

August 24th First Day of School

My baby is in Kindergarten - I will not cry (where other people can see me)

Ashley - is in 2nd grade

Kaitlyn - is in 7th grade

Rachel - IS A FRESHMAN IN HIGH SCHOOL (I am Sooo old) Still not crying!

This is how our mornings work now - Rachel and I get up at 5am - she is at Seminary at 6am - I

make sure Kaitlyn is on the bus at 6:40 and run to pick up Rachel from Seminary at 6:50 - Drop her off behind the school at the athletics entrance so she can get ready for basketball practice at 7:30. John has to get Ashley and Rylee on the bus at 7:50 while I am on my way to work!

This is what my mornings will look like for the next 6 years then I get a small break before Ashley gets into High school!

(It was a foggy day so the pictures had some issues)

Where did the summer go?

I 'm not sure what happened to the summer - with me working full time again it just seemed to fly by! The girls went to the community pool at least 4 days a week, we went to Fort Worth for July 4th, we saw the circus and the girls stole the camera several times. I received some very funny pictures from the girls taking my camera but I also lost the pictures of them at the circus. I was very angry - for a while - but when you get pictures like the ones below - you don't stay mad for long!

Rylee's new hair style created by Julia Ortiz

Rylee showing everyone how to look so sweet Daddy will buy her a sno cone.

Ashley loves to Karaoke

Rylee and Julia painting at the kitchen table

There are more pictures that I can not post - Kaitlyn looking "sexy" - and then they found it funny to take pictures of Rachel when she was walking to her room in a towel. The girls found these very funny - Rachel did not!