January Pictures

Above and below are pictures before they went to Father's night at school.

We went on a "hunt" one day when the weather was nice.

And we all dressed up as superheroes.

I am back

After a 2 month blogging break, I am back. The last 2 months has gone by really fast and really slow all at the same time. I have been very nauseated and exhausted from Baby Hinkle #3 which some days has made me feel like the day would never be over so I could just go to bed. But then again, I can't believe I am almost 13 weeks into this pregnancy! I am beginning to feel better and have more energy. John and Whit have seen a side of me they've never seen b/c I have been so tired. But, it doesn't matter b/c thank goodness they know how to love unconditionally! John and Whitley are so excited about the baby. John was so little when I was pregnant with Whitley that he really didn't have a clue what was going on. So, this time is a different experience for us b/c both kiddos know what is going on. It will be so fun to go through the process. We will not find out if it is a boy or girl...we didn't know with Whitley and John either and we wouldn't have it any other way. God will give us what He wants us to have and we will be happy either way. Coming up with boy and girl names, buying pink and blue clothes and having 9 months of anticipation is so much fun to us. We have been busy with birthday parties and enjoying the great weather. I will upload pictures when I can. I hope to get back in the swing of things soon.

Part time work, Week 3

Today begins week 3 of working part time!!! I love it more than the first week. I love the fact that I can have more days of just being a Mom and Wife and nothing else. I am at home to accomplish more here. We play outside every chance we get for as long as we want. I don't feel the pressure on Sundays any more of what is about to hit on Monday at the office, getting the kids up, etc. This morning we all ate a peaceful breakfast together, no rush. Whitley can take an hour to eat. She will eat every bite, it just takes her a long time and now if she wants to eat until 9am everyday except Tues/Thurs, she can. John still wakes up early, at least by 6:30, but he can relax and then eat. I am so glad to be working part time too. I like the people I work with and I am glad they gave us this opportunity. We have prayed for something different for our family for a long time and it has finally become a reality for us! Praise God. We could not have done this without His guidance for our lives!!!

Oklahoma City

Last weekend we went to Oklahoma City for the day. We went to the Science Spectrum and to a Thunder basketball game. The kids loved everything we did. They especially loved the music and everything that went on during the game. Whitley screamed when she saw the Cheerleaders, she clapped and danced the entire game and she cried when we left.

Christmas with my parents and lil sis

The plan was to head to Floydada on Christmas day after Santa came to your house. Since we were snowed in we didn't make it. So, on the 28th, Mom, Dad and Lana came to see us. I made them bring the leftovers from Christmas b/c I really needed my Mom's turkey & dressing and her coconut pie!!! Lana had to fly back to Nebraska the next day. I was so glad we were able to see her before she went back home.

Granna & Whitley opening presents.

John looks like a pro on his new guitar.

Everbody sing it with me...."Ohhhh, welllllll, you get a line i get a pole honey". HA! Dad used to always sing that song to us and he can't sing any song without starting out with OOOOOOO WELLLLL....! Mom & Dad can both play the guitar (Mom might be a touch better) I did not get any musical talent from them!!!

Whitley got a guitar too!

Dana and her family didn't get to come b/c Dana had basketball games or practice we missed them!

Pictures from Gran & Jerry's Christmas in Clarendon

Whitley & John really love their big cousin Gage. Gage is so sweet, he never said a word while they were in his lap. He just played his game and let them watch. So, when Santa brought John a "video game" he just knew he would be just like Gage!

Whitley's outfit was too fun! The tutu was made by Kami's sis n law, it even has jingle bells. The shirt was made by our great friend Erin and I just happened to have zebra tights from another outfit.

The cousins opening presents...

The cousins from left to right: Gage, Grace, Whitley, Gavin, Ethan (I think), Kira, John, Elliot (I think) and Cal. Destry was there, but not in the picture. Also, the oldest cousin, Stormi, didn't get to make it this year. We missed them!

The sun was a little bright!!

For some reason I only had pictures of the kids, no adults. I can't believe I don't have a picture of Gran & Jerry!! Once again we had a blast!!!

A VERY White Christmas and all of our December festivities!

The tractor was/is our mode of transportation b/c our cars can't get past the 3 ft. snow drifts in our drive way.

Mr. Cool! John has had so much fun making snow angels, a snowman and having snowball fights.

Miss Cool going down the slide.

Who needs a gate when you can walk over your fence thanks to the snow drifts.



Christmas Day:

Santa brought Whitley a Dora kitchen, backpack, Elmo and a toaster plus all her stocking stuffers.

Santa brought John Buzz Lightyear (he got that last year too, but he needed one that the wings actually popped out), Woody, Slinky Dog, his own jet pack to wear on his back just like Buzz, and a Leapster video game.

John was the first one up. He was very excited. We had to wake Whitley up, but she was very excited to see what was going on.

Above, the night before Christmas cookies and milk, then off to bed.

Kurt's parents live right down the road. I planned on borrowing Pam's Christmas cookie cutters, but b/c of the weather we could not get to their house, so we settled for round Christmas ornament cookies.

Kurt wasn't with us most of Christmas Eve b/c he was in the tractor pulling people out of snow drifts. He got home at 9:30 that night. Then he had to lug all of the Santa gifts from the storage building to the front door b/c we couldn't get our garage open b/c of the snow. He was exhausted! He felt so bad b/c he could not get everyone off of Hwy 287, he had to leave many families out on the Hwy to spend the night in their cars in the 12 degree weather. A lesson to all of us...when there is a winter weather advisory, listen to what they are saying, if you just have to go, take blankets and food and keep a full tank of gas.... b/c of all the people out on the road needing help my sweet husband missed his family festivities for Christmas Eve, but we are just glad that he made it home safely and we hope everyone else finally did too!

Letters from Santa arrived in our mailbox.

Christmas at my Gran's.

John's school play, he was an angel, they are delivering Baby Jesus to Mary in the pic above.

Whitley was Mary in her school play. She did great!

And finally at the beginning of December we made a gingerbread house with our friends. It was a great time.