Pizza and Movies Might Be Delayed a Bit...

 Super Bowl-themed Pizza and Movie Night starts in 44 minutes and this just happened. I’m thinking kick-off will be delayed due to good riding weather.

And I am A-OK with that. Shared hobbies are to be celebrated.

#RidingWhileTheSunShines

#ManCrewCycleClub

#Hercules

#Dakenzie

#PattyCakes

#MarkyMark

Dastroyah's Grom Has Been Stolen!

 Local Friends:

Please keep an eye out for this motorcycle. It was stolen from Dastroyah’s yard today. The police have been informed so if you think you see it, please contact the police.

Farther Away Friends: please pray that it is magically returned or that the police find it. Thank you!

PS. I share this for two reasons. 1. To get the word out, people to pray, and for people to be on the lookout. 2. Some people believe that my entire life is sunshine and roses, and I like to keep it real.

Zipping By

Hey there friends and neighbors! Greetings from perpetually warm NM! It was so warm today, (you all in IL should hold on to your hats) that Dan and I went motorcycle riding...and it was wonderful! We explored ruins of an abandoned army outpost nearby, had dinner in the Chile capital of the US (or so they say) and generally had a wonderful time. It's the middle of the night here and I am just home from work, but I wanted to stop by and say hi and share my fun day. I will try to post another one tomorrow and add pics and such, but I was bubbling over with JOY from today and HAD to share it! Goodnight all!
Kristy

My Baby is Growing Up...*sigh*

*sigh*...Derek is growing up way to fast for me...He just took his first motorcycle ride with Dan. Don't freak out....just around the block, barely moving...but it about broke my heart. He was a bit nervous, especially about the noise, but insisted on a ride and sat proudly in front of Dan...holding his ears the whole time...hee hee. He about had a fit when Dan said it was Pat's turn...he wanted to keep going.He also started sleeping in his big bed this week...which is always a fun challenge keeping them in it...LOL! Ah, such is the bitter-sweet nature of motherhood.

Onward and upward! We have been busy this week...paying off soem debt and repairing vehicles. Yes, our stimulus check has arrived...it had paid off the van, put a new radiator in it, helped repair the motorcycle, taken us to the movies, bought groceries, a desk chair and a few frivolous items and paid back some friends that we owed. Oh, it aslo bought a few new resources for homeschool via e-bay....100 new reading books and 2 of the fantastic Usborne Internet Linked books...the boys are really enjoying those!

David and Pat are finally closing in on the end of school and are quite happy about that! They are enjoying picnics in the park each week, studying as little possible, making crafts and enjoying the hundred plus weather we are having for the past 3 weeks. They found a baby bird in the park today and were able to pet it...boy were they thrilled!

Dan has decided that he really likes the racetrack here in Cruces and we are starting to make a habit of going each week...the kids like it also. So, I suppose all in all, life is good here in NM. WE are anxiously awaiting the arrival of company in July, Dolli's baby coming next week and the birth of Titus and subsequent arrival of the Starnes entourage. Life is full, GOd is good and I am content...see below. Lost boys, Mama K loves you! Future daughter in love...same for you!

Blessings to all,

Kristy and the Man Crew

Alec, the Boomerang Boy!

On Tuesday, Alec...our very FIRST visitor, came to town. He has said all along that he would be the first...and he is! We have enjoyed him greatly and Karen is in love with him. We have played Guitar Hero, watched Spinal Tap, been to the huge wooden park to play Hide and Go Seek Tag, and rolled down the sand dunes of White Sands National Park. We have had a BALL! The only problem is...he won't go home! We have taken 4...count them 4, trips to the El Paso Airport now, only to find that the flight was full and he got bumped, it was rerouted, or cancelled due to the current snowstorm. He finally got a confirmed seat on Sunday's flight out, so one more time we will go! We have had many enjoyable chats to and from the airport and Dan has gotten to know him a bet better also...good times!! Oh, Pat got a cycle ride this week, too, although we had to practically force him to get on the first time...we're great parents! He loved it once he got used to the noise...that was what scared him...it was too loud...LOL! We love and miss you all so MUCH...come and visit!
Blessings,
Kristy and the Man Crew