Babies in Denver/Molly Brown

I went to Denver last week to see Brittany. Grant had to go out of town for work. So I went to visit. We had a wonderful time. The week before Kristin(Grant's sister) had a baby girl, Aspen. So I was blessed to see and hold her. She is just precious.







Then I had the opportunity to visit with Lilli (Grant's other niece). She is just full of herself. At the cute age of one, she makes us laugh so much.






Then last but not least, I got to help Brittany nanny some. The little boy, Elliot, is 6 months old. He is learning to spit, find his fingers and trying to set up.

Yes, it is funny seeing Brittany take care of a baby. She is doing a great job and loves this little boy.





On Thursday, Britt and I went downtown to "Molly Brown's house". You might know her for the movie about Molly Brown or being a survivor of the Titanic. Actually her name was Maggie but the media changed it when they made the movie. You see Maggie doesn't rhyme very well with other words for songs. (Haggie, saggie, laggie, etc) So the name was changed to Molly. (Jolly, golly, etc)
Her husband, was a great miner of silver in Colorado. When silver was worthless then he developed mining for gold. Of course, they were rich fast. She is also known for being an outspoken lady for the Irish people. These people were who she had a heart for because of her heritage. Since they had money, she tried to educate herself. Being from Mo with only an 8th grade education she desired more education. So she learned many languages and instruments. In the house, she had 2 pianos. One was for Molly to play and one was for her servants. See when she had a piano lesson she felt like she was paying for the time. So who cared how many were actually taking the lesson. (piano, languages, etc) Educating her people was so important to her and her legacy.
They wouldn't let us take pics in the house but here is one from the outside.

The week was awesome with Britt! I did miss Greg and Gizmo. I get to go tomorrow to see Parker!

Okay, so maybe our hours aren't exactly 9am-5pm, but we are employed--both of us!

On Saturday Grant and I went to Lone Tree, CO, to meet Andy of Integrity Installations at Starbucks for an interview. As I sat in a corner reading some books and making overdue phone calls to friends back in Arkansas, Grant was getting to know Andy and his business.

After an hour or so Grant pulled me back over to say goodbye to Andy, and we headed out the door. Of course the first question out of my mouth was, "So, so? Did you get the job?!?!" I was expecting him to say that it went well and that we would hear more from Andy later. But with a huge grin on his face Grant turned to me and said, "I got the job!"

This was the best news! Not only did Grant get hired, but he will be working for a company and with a small group of men that he believes in and that he is excited to be a part of. Andy and his team of four other men (now 5 ;-)), install custom cabinetry for large corporations in Denver and in the greater mountain regions. They do work for everyone from Starbucks to Microsoft. And Andy's words were "Our job is to make sure that the people who hire us are more successful and satisfied when our work is done."

The group works hard, plays hard (they go fishing when they go on jobs outside the city), and looks out for one another. Oh, and did I mention they're all believers? They all look out for each other and make sure that they all live lives of integrity at every moment: in their job, on their breaks, and at home. On top of that, Andy's goal is to see his guys do well and be taken care of in life.

You can only imagine how thrilled we are for Grant to have this opportunity. He will be working full time and taking on the role of provider for our family. This isn't just a job to get by; it's something Grant has the chance to thrive in long term. With his renovation background/skills, his warm personality and charm, and his hard work ethic, I can only dream of how fulfilling this job will be.

So we thank each and every one of you for the prayers and the support. God has been so generous, and we give him every bit of the glory! He alone could have put such a thing together.

P.S.
I'm loving both of my jobs!

pictures from ice storm

ok...if you want to see more of them you can go to my facebook page...
i am under kristia peery reynolds..
here are a few just to show you what the area looks like.

ice storm pics post 1

ok...first of all let me just say that we are all OKAY! actually we are all doing better that most people. I am so thankful that Daddy had the forethought to go ahead and get everything ready to use the generator. Just several weeks ago he had RECC (electric co) come out and he, rick and tim got the service ready so just in case, all he would have to do is flip a switch out on the pole and put the generator to the box and it runs off the tractor. (that is the very short version)
The entire county is without power. We found out that hurricane ike prepared a lot of people, they went out and purchase vent less heaters and gas logs for instances like this. so many people have some kind heat but not water...we are very very blessed.
Gaylon, the kids and I, grandma and monte are all staying with mom and dad. we don't know how long it will be. i hope we don't drive mom crazy. grandma and monte have done very well!!! please pray that it continues. mom is making monte sleep with her so she can keep him from peeing in the floor (he has started back to doing this...probably acting out) but he has not and we are thankful!!! grandma is good...she just feels like she has to be doing something if anyone is up in the kitchen. and you have to watch her cause she is fast as lightening about getting something that is not hers and putting in her purse, pocket or some place that must take a while to find :) it can be comical at times LOL!
Gaylon, Dad, Jonathan and Ricky are on the way to Union City...they(the city only) have diesel, gas and electric over there. EVERYWHERE else, including Paducah is without power. It looks like a war zone around here. (as you can see)
The pictures will be a surprising to you... it is sad but we are still grateful. no one is hurt, our homes are in good shape (just pray the pipes don't burst at our houses that don't have electric or heat) ***it will not upload right now, will send them later****

We have no phone service and no internet so we can't talk to you. Thank goodness Uncle Carl has internet!!! you can email and such, i will come back over later and check it again.

We love you all and inspite of all the changing of the scenery, we are still very blessed and God is taking care of us!

Are you Blessed?

It looks like we all have troubles but some people more than others. After seeing this I feel blessed no matter what happens in my life. Please watch this video. It is truly the most inspiring video I have ever seen. So when you think you have it so bad please remember this man says God has Blessed him. I know that God has blessed me. - http://www.4marks.com/videos/details.html?video_id=723

Thank you Mimi and Grandaddy!

Ellie turned six today and Mimi and Grandaddy got her pajamas that matched her doll "Caroline.". She was VERY excited. We celebrated with donuts this morning and the traditional yearly picture by her birthday door!

here it is...

i think this is my favorite room...
here is a picture from tonight (had 2 events there today...all went great)
my camera doesn't do it justice...but you can get the jist.
:) too tired to post more.
kris