this too shall pass (literally)

We just got home from a quick trip to the ER. We had reason to believe that Bethany swallowed a small screw, and an x-ray confirmed that for us. The doctor said to let it pass on it's own, but to watch out for possible warning signs. Please pray that nature runs it's course quickly and flushes this foreign object from her body. We'll keep you posted on the "outcome". Y

NOT your typical Thanksgiving

We went to Garner State Park to start our Thanksgiving week. Pictured to the left, from top to bottom, left to right are Cayla, Josh, Joey, Anna, Emily, Bethany, Katie (and the white puff in the bottom corner is Sparky's head). We hiked up a small mountain - the kids and dogs did great, so did the grown-ups (I only fell twice). Camping is so much more fun with friends!

Pictured below is our family atop the small mountain.





















We had originally planned on having Thanksgiving dinner with Shayne's grandfather, but he had to spend the weekend in the hospital (gallbladder pains). We went to visit him, then spent the night at the ranch. We decided to head home in the morning to get a head start on our weekend to do list.









Not having anything but leftovers from the camping trip, we called around to find a restaurant that was open. We ended up having a delicious turkey feast with all the trimmings, and pumpkin and pecan pie too!









Although this may not be how one typically visualizes a memorable Thanksgiving, this one will always be special to us! Hope yours was special too!

What's for dinner?

Another busy week at the West house...
Sunday - return from Dallas, unload/unpack, breathe...
Monday - school/preschool, playgroup, doctor's appt...
Tuesday - school (G/T), Ladies Bible Class, Brownies...
Wednesday - school, dentist appt, piano lessons, church... Thursday - school/preschool (Thanksgiving Feast), errands, library, park... Bethany, what's for dinner?



I thank God tonight for giving me the opportunity to do exactly what I've always wanted to do - be a Mom! I look around my house and see a lot that needs to be done, and it will get done (hopefully sooner than later). As long as we're happy and healthy, and we have clean clothes on our bodies and good food on our table, I know everything is going to be o.k.!

Thanks Nana!

Last weekend, the girls were SUPPOSED to be with Aunt Sarah and Uncle Blake, HOWEVER, someone had other plans... we received the call late Thursday night that Sarah had gone into labor (her original due date was not until December). After a bit of scrambling and frantic phone calls, we were able to rearrange our weekend plans. Shayne and I had been planning a weekend to Dallas for quite some time. Thanks to my mom, we were able to carry on. She drove down from OKC and stayed at the hotel with the girls.

WELCOME Greyson Neal West, 5.4 lbs, 17"


RECORD-SETTING FOOTBALL GAME:
UNT (Shannon) 62, Navy (Don) 74


THANKS Nana!

November already?

We had a nice weekend at home. We've been on-the-go so much lately, it was nice to have some down time. Here's a little update on each of the girls...

Bethany's vocabulary is exploding. She's been listening and absorbing everything she hears, and now she's in playback mode. Last night I said "oh, man!" and she repeated it perfectly. She also does an excellent imitation of an emergency vehicle siren.

Anna has recovered from her ear infection and has discovered that not all medicines are yucky - this refrigerated pink bubble gum stuff isn't so bad! She and her sisters helped two of her good friends celebrate birthdays this weekend. There was a ballon artist, marching band, and puppet show. So much fun!

Katie brought home an awesome report card on Friday - straight A's! We're so proud of her! I am hopeful that her enthusiasm towards school will carry over to her sisters. She is currently reading The Boggart by Susan Cooper, but always has bookmarks in at least 2 or 3 other books.

They are all going to get their flu shots tomorrow (they don't know that yet). Pray for a not-so-unpleasant experience!

Last but not least, we'd like to wish Grandpa a Happy Birthday...