Posted in Site News on Mar 22nd, 2010
Our dog, Charli, has been going nuts for the last couple of nights!! We finally started locking her in the kitchen to keep her from running around at night or going crazy barking—okay so two nights ago, I awoke to hear barking and “something” growling at her!!! I knew we had a new guest, but [...]
Posted in Site News, Uncategorized on Jan 3rd, 2010
I have to admit that I am glad 2009 is over!! It was a tough year for the Rives family, but yet there were so many blessings also! Wray lost his job in January, but was able to find work in March–bad news/good news. His new job doesn’t pay much, but God has continued to [...]
Posted in Site News on Jan 1st, 2010
This was our very first year to spend Christmas in Coppell. We usually go to Houston to spend it with my family. Although we missed being with the Winters clan, we had a terrific Christmas.
Okay mom, here goes!!! I have not written in so long because they changed the format of my blog, and with my very limited technical knowledge …I haven’t been able to do it! My mom has been after me to try again so here goes—–
This last Friday night I did a babysitting fundraiser. I am [...]
Life is good at the Rives house!!! Josh and Mindy are returning from a vacation to Greece & Turkey, Wes has started his new job at the Hard Rock Cafe, and Jacob is still looking for big tips down at the Gristmill Restaurant in Gruene, Texas! Wray is still working in Dublin on a contract [...]
It’s a proud day since all of my boys have jobs! Wes started his new job today at the Hard Rock Cafe —no, not his dream job, but in this day and time–it’s a job! He is training, and the restaurant is supposed to open July 15! If your down at Victory Plaza looking for [...]
Posted in Site News on May 19th, 2009
Okay I know it’s been a while since I last blogged—I have been working on my new admiration for single moms! Two infants by myself makes for lots of feeding, pooping, and holding! We’re in a groove now so we’re hanging in!
This last weekend I hung out with big girls! My sweet friend Rebekah had [...]
Posted in Site News on May 5th, 2009
For months now we have been worried about the economy — why? Because the media kept telling us how bad things were and how things were only getting worse. Every once in awhile they would throw out a warm fuzzy story about the economy, and counter it with a dozen bad stories.
Now there is mass [...]
Posted in Site News on Apr 29th, 2009
Wray started his new job today in Dublin, Texas — population around 3,ooo! He seems to be liking the small town life so far, I’ll have to let you know in a couple of weeks! I’m anxious to go and meet some of his new friends.
Stephenville is the closest larger town (25,000+) and he was [...]
Posted in Site News on Apr 24th, 2009
After a little over 3 months of unemployment, Wray has a contract job!!! Praise the Lord!!! He will have to commute—gone Monday through Friday, but that’s a small sacrifice to be able to pay our bills! That loud WHEEEEWWW you heard, was my very loud sigh of relief!
I saw the movie The Soloist with Robert [...]