January 1 2011 - Keeping up

I can't believe the last post was February of 2010!

And when I read it? I remember why I originally wanted to blog -

LOVED reading what all was happening in February 2010 -

with Dara

what I was reading

hearing Wade preach

so I want to commit to blogging this year

for me - to remember and reflect and be really aware of this journey

for my family - to keep in touch as much or as little as you (family) would like

for others - there is something about learning from others on this journey!

January 1st - came to the MOXLEY home with Dara and Mike and me watching the celebration in downtown OKC with Mike being proud that he had stayed awake for the whole movie and all the way til midnight while Dara and I both dozed during the movie (but woke up for the end!) and then slept until about 10 til midnight - so Dara and I were pleased that we were awake at very important points of the evening!

Today - we plan to work on the puzzle Mike got for us, enjoy a home cooked breakfast (a rarity in our home!) and then later ham/black eyed peas - from a recipe that Papaw found/potato salad - and THE FIESTA BOWL!!! Maybe a game or two -

While my agenda is to get REGIONAL RALLY certificates started

Two friends signed up in Rodan & Fields

and phone calls to friends in PREMIER about REGIONAL and our Monday night meeting

Looking forward to church in Lexington on Sunday morning - and thats NEW!!! Looking forward to church! MISS REFUGE! Hope we get to do that again soon!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

and here's to a fun adventure experiencing all that happens in 2011!

Cherri

a new weekly blogger

the week of February 22nd - 28th

What a fun week!!!

It started out by driving up to Tulsa and visiting with Melody as she is helping me for the next 6 weeks or so - in a big push in my jewelry business. We then went to Tahlequah and got to sit with Rachelle in Buddy and Michell's church and listen to Wade preach.

Wade is amazing in his presenting of truth as he keeps it personal and very passionate.

Got to keep Ace, Kyle & Aaron on Tuesday while Dal and Megan had a day together. Ace is talking up a storm and Kyle & Aaron are going everywhere FAST!!!

Dara got to go with Zack to Bible Study in Zack's car. It was amazing to see her transfer by herself into the passenger seat of the car and watch them drive away and then come home about 9pm - pull into the garage and get out on her own while Zack got the wheelchair ready for her.

I'm reading GAME OF THRONES - a fiction fantasy book that Ty recommended and I'm LOVING IT!!!

Terri and I were supposed to do a race this weekend but she has been sick with bronchitis and so we are postponing our first walk - until the Oklahoma Memorial Run on April 25th which will be the day after her recital at Claire's at 5pm on April 24th. CAN'T WAIT for that!!! And Terri insists we will be ready to walk the 1/2 marathon - so mama here has got to up her 2 to 3 miles walking QUICKLY over the next 6 weeks.

Chase came over on Saturday and helped me for about 3 hours work in our storage closet and garage plus helped get materials ready for the coming few weeks in Premier.

Mike got to talk with Ryan and he is coming back to Oklahoma for a couple of days in about 3 weeks. Plus we finally got to see the pictures from Ryan & Kayleen's wedding. Great Great pictures!!!

A full week
Rich in relationships
Satisfying in activity
and preparation for next week

I am blessed!!!

Cherri

JAUARY 24, 2010 - LIFE IS GOOD!!!

Got to catch up with Ty today and hear about the Cowboy game that he went to down in Texas a couple of weeks ago. He sounds REALLY good and gave me some tips on fighting my own addiction with food.

LOVE the pictures that Megan has posted online of the boys. Speaking of - I MISS THEM!!! It's been almost 2 weeks and going to be another couple of weeks before we can keep them.

Terri and Gabriel are back to teaching and working with people on their music and I look forward to walking the cowtown 5 K with Terri Feb 27th.

Dara went for a walk today and enjoyed the outdoors and it's funny how she can tell us when rain is coming because her wrist and shoulder ache so bad.

Mike is the same way with his hips. Poor guy has pretty bad arthritis but is managing it with some medication and possibly will feel better eating for his blood type as well.

Chase is looking for part time work and is thoroughly enjoying working in a research project while going to school.

Ryan and Kayleen are surviving and adapting to the cold up in North Dakota and we love the updates on Kayleen's sister's blog - they've been without power and depending on generators for the last few days.

That's about it for the motley crew around us Moxleys
Looking forward to what 2010 has to bring.

January 10 - the BOYS are coming today!!!

I cant believe it's almost been a month since I've posted last. And it seems the time I think about posting is around keeping the boys. There is SUCH a joy in keeping Ace, Kyle and Aaron. The pure innocence and open curiosity - the energy - and now watching as Ace is learning to express himself in words - WOW!!!

We all had a GREAT Christmas - after a week of being sick (me) and almost 3 weeks of sickness (Mike) I THINK we are both almost back to par - then the OKC blizzard of Christmas Eve 2009 - 14 inches of snow with winds of 40 miles per hour. Sunday - FINALLY - our family Christmas - we missed Ryan and Kayleen - but Chase, Terri & Gabriel, Ty, Dal & Megan - Ace, Kyle & Aaron, Dara, Grams and Papaw gathered around the Christmas tree.

What is it about children at Christmas that bring the joy to a whole new level. LOVED seeing the gifts we gave each other and how we all gave from our heart and our loves to their likes and desires - so FUN!!!

New Year's Day - quiet and uneventful - enjoyed watching OU finally win a bowl on New Year's Eve - a fire and a movie at home. The day after - we had plans to go out with friends but Mike wasnt quite well enough.

Enjoyed taking Ty to the AmTrack train station going to Ft Worth where some of his friends are picking him up and heading to the COWBOY game.

Got to go with Grams to my cousin Skye's wedding "crockpot" shower and seeing some family members - catching up and LOVED seeing Rachel's family, Sarah's family, Ruth's girls and then my aunts Starley and Jenny - and always get a kick out of Grandma Cherry who seems to worry about wearing her hats which I personally find delightful!!!

Today we get to see Ace, Kyle and Aaron again - getting things set up for the week so I can totally focus on these new human beings -

REALLY enjoying 2010 so far
and HOPE those around me are as well -

Cherri

December 14 2009

Ace is ALMOST asleep-11pm and it has been a good evening with all three boys. Ace is saying tons of words and creating 3 and 4 word sentences. He is doing REALLY good in not touching the Christmas tree and points to it and says Christmas Tree - then touches his eyes and says eyes crying (because Grammy told him NO TOUCH - just LOOK with your EYES!!!) so Ace's eyes are crying (Ace's words - no actual tears). I LOVE how Ace is using his words.

Aaron and Kyle are scooting everywhere and the whole family looks GREAT in their family picture with Santa which is Grammy's new keychain picture!!!

Dal and Megan were surprised how cold it was up here in OKC - apparently the cold front had not made it through Ardmore before they left this afternoon heading to Santa in Norman and then Grammy's in OKC.

Dara, Mike and I had a GREAT GREAT weekend performing our Christmas program Saturday night and Sunday morning after dress rehearsal Friday night and then the icing on the cake was the concert last night with one of Dara's favorite singers, the new Veggie Tale's movie AND our childrens choir getting to sing!!! WHAT FUN!!!

Christmas Cards and Newsletter - Fri Night with Grams & Papaw, Christmas Wassail, Wrapping & Visiting parties at the house Sat & Sun then our family Christmas Tues the 20th then keeping the boys until Christmas Eve topped off by Christmas at Mike's parents and a movie on Christmas day. Busy Busy 10 days - but can't beat it - filled with family, friends and neighbors!!!

Merry Christmas Season!!!
Cherri

November 30th - Thanksgiving Reflections

What a GRAND week we had last week as we celebrated Thanksgiving with family and friends cooking (Cherri) and cleaning (Mike and Dara) on Monday then gathering for an early Thanksgiving meal Tuesday night.

Nothing like 3 little boys to keep the energy going all night around Turkey and Dressing and all the accoutrements. We missed Papaw, who had surgery on his hand - and Terri and Gabriel, who had rehearsal and performances, but sent a loaded plate home with Grams for Papaw and got to see Terri and Gabriel on Thursday. Really missed Ryan and Kayleen but glad to hear they are in their home up in North Dakota close to Kayleen's folks.

Chase, Troy and Christie, Fern and JoJon along with Grams and Ty, Dal and Megan and the boys joined Mike and Dara and me for a fun evening of food and fellowship.

Mike, Dara and I had a blast with Ace, Kyle and Aaron Wednesday and Thursday when Ty, Dal, Megan, Terri and Gabriel rejoined us on Thanksgiving Day for leftovers with a roast chicken, corn bread salad added. Megan added a delicious white icing cake to the pies and cookies and the hit was a new recipe for fresh cranberry harvest relish.

The guys spent the afternoon watching football while us gals played games. Dal and Megan headed home with a loaded car of boys and food so that Dal could get to work for the evening. Mike headed over to the Moxleys for a Thanksgiving supper coming back to watch more football with Ty and Gabriel while Terri, Dara and I watched UP - the movie. The first 10 minutes of this cute cute story was very moving. THANK YOU, Terri, for bringing the movie.

Grams and Papaw gave each of us their Christmas picture card with them holding Ace, Kyle and Aaron....already one of my favorite pictures!!!

Terri and Gabriel got to stay the evening heading back fairly early on Friday and all was quiet again at the Moxleys. After an afternoon nap Mike, Dara and I enjoyed a game night with Rick and Cindy and their grandson Steven. Mike was the grand winner of Phooey and we couldnt forget the birthday call to Dal catching him JUST before he went to work. Dal is now 24 growing up fast being a responsible husband and dad.

We are blessed with family and friends and look forward to more good times this holiday season.

Grammy Cherri

Megan's Birthday - Nov 15th

We had a BLAST with Megan, Dal, Ace, Kyle, Aaron, Grams and Papaw here at the Moxley house. Megan's birthday dinner was baked chicken, sweet potatoes, green bean haystacks, rolls and vanilla cake. After eating lunch together we played with the boys and visited while Grams took pictures and then Megan and Dal left to have an afternoon together.

Dara, Mike and I LOVED playing with the boys until Megan and Dal came back about 9pm and stayed for a few minutes watching some football.

Ace is saying some sentences and we all marvel at the words he is saying and repeating. Dal learned the hard way that little ears hear EVERYTHING and is gonna have to watch what he says at some of the referee calls. Nothing like a 2 yr old repeating some choice words!!!

Kyle and Aaron are getting around all over crawling army style and getting up on their knees and rocking back and forth. Aaron sat up maybe 4 or 5 minutes by himself until reaching for a toy he went on over onto his stomach.

GOOD GOOD boys!!! Megan and Dal are doing a GREAT job raising and loving on these three boys and Grammy, Pops and Dara LOVE giving Momma and Daddy break time!!!

Looking forward to next Tuesday when most of us will be together for an early Thanksgiving celebration here at the Moxley home.