Manolito... the "Deer" of my life!

See the buttons in front of his ears?

This one is in velvet

Cheese!

For those of you who enjoy reading "entrustedwith..." to see what Mo and Mace are up to, I apologize. It is now archery season here in KS, and this is for your husbands who are just as crazy about hunting as my "Deer husband", I mean my Dear Husband. You all know who you are too! (D.B., R.C., T.B., T.B. II, M.M. do I need to go on?!?) Manolito wanted to post this just for you! Manolito bought a Trail Camera, which he was so excited about, and here are some of this findings. Straight shootin' everybody!

Happy Birthday Joshua Shen!

Talking about the big buck that got away...

Our friend "Baby Joshua" is two today! He also just had his Dedication celebration at River Community Church last Saturday, which was a very special time for the Cryer family...
Also, our friend Shelbie Beougher is blossoming into such a lovely young woman... she is 17 today! The Munoz Family is rejoicing with these families, and we are so blessed by all of them!
The picture of Josh and Molly is the best I could do... Toddlers just do not sit very long, especially these two... Which might make it difficult for there daddies to get them to sit still in a tree stand some day!

This Day... all His Mercies are New!

Happy Sabbath day friends! I have this Steven Curtis Chapman song in my head (see blog title), and I can't help but smile whenever I sing it. Service was amazing this morning, I felt so blessed that I can worship openly and with all my heart. We also had a surprise guest this morning... Christian Music Artist Jaci Valazquez was our Special music!!!

All in all, it has been a great weekend. I am just so thankful for friends and family.

Wanted to also include pictures of the girls in some of their fall attire, as well as, their Halloween cotumes! My mother helped me a little with Molly's (she wants to be a mouse, like the book, "If you give a mouse a cookie"). Macy E is going to be a piece of candy corn, or "candy popcorn" as Molly calls it. I will continue to be in prayer for those who have asked... Glad I can bless you in this way!

Simply... Abby

Soaking Wet!

As I am typing, I am listening to the sound of water entering our sump pump. The sound would otherwise be relaxing and peaceful, but this rain is anything but! Numerous schools in the area are letting out, including El Dorado. In fact, Nana and Papi are on their way to our house to escape rising waters. This isn't the first time they have had to evacuate their home. Still newlyweds, just married 2 or 3 years, the Munoz home flooded. It was the flood of 1979, June to be exact, and Kathi was very pregnant with Manolito! He was to arrive any day, and his nursery was gone. I can't imagine being at the end of my first pregnancy, after all the nesting and stress of preparing for a baby and watching it all float away. Did I mention Manuel had to canoe to the house to get Kathi?!?!?! So, needless to say, they still get a little shook up when water creeps their way.

The girls and I had to venture out into the rain to go to the quilt shop. We needed out! My mom needed fabric, and I needed some as well for Molly and Macy's costumes. I can't wait to get the fabric washed and to start sewing! I got a new sewing machine last week... Well, it's new to me! It is my mother's Kenmore. It's the machine that made so many of my clothes growing up. Manolito got a laugh when he caught me smelling it. I love how smells can bring back memories.

Then, as I was feeding Macy lunch, I noticed that her front bottom teeth are beginning to peak through!!! I was so excited, I started to cry. What's funny is Molly didn't have any teeth until after she was a year. Then when her teeth did come in she looked like a snaggle tooth. It was precious. I know the later the teeth come in the better they are supposed to be, but it thrills me that she's getting her chompers . She will look like a Jack O' Lantern!

Ronda's Tupperware Bread and Cinnamon-ee Sweet Rolls

Today the girls and I packed up our kitchen gear and headed to Ronda's. She has taken me under her wing in so many ways, all for which I am truly grateful. It helps that she has super sweet teenagers and a wise beyond her years 5 year old, who is always good for a smile or to help feed Macy. So, we made a super secret recipe (it's really not secret, it's just so good, I am not sure if I want to share it... JUST KIDDING!), for pizza, cheeseburger, ham and cheesesloppy joe, and breakfast hot pockets. She has an old school kitchen ability that I love... A little of this, a little of that. It's like being in the kitchen with my mother-in-law. Abby: "Ronda, how long do you cook these?" Ronda: "Until they're done". Smarty pants! I am looking forward to our next lesson, so Manolito will just have to take the girls next time. I don't think he will have an issue with thisafter he eats dinner tonight. Oh, did I mention we also made cinnamon rolls. Mine just came out of the oven! I will post a picture soon...

Dear Bob and Larry... Molly loves her Veggies!

Our friends the Wheelers

Boyz in the Sink

Mommy's favorite, Mr. Lunt

Didn't I just eat mixed veggies for dinner?

"If you like to talk to tomatoes... If a squash can make you smile..."

Okay, I think you Veggie Tales fanatics get the point. The Munoz Family loves their Veggies! Veggie Tales that is! Our church had a live presentation of Veggie Tales, "God Made you Special" last Friday, and we had a blast. So, Mom went a little crazy, but I don't think it embarassed Molly, too much (Manolito, maybe). Being the sap that I am, I will admit to shedding some tears as I watched my little girl boogie in the aisles to all our favorite Veggie tunes. More to come... Here are some pics from the evening.