WEEK FOUR: Wisdoms

Oh....what fun we had with the

HUGE Wisdom family....

It's hard to believe that Jill came to visit me in NYC in January.....and now she is the "Mommy of 3"....with one on the way!!!

Jill & Dean seem to have fallen right into the groove without issue into being parents! UGH!! And their girls are soooooo fun...adorable...and just plain CUDDLY!

I can NOT wait to meet the FOURTH....what an incredible blessing...God is soooo GOOD!

Today we went to their house for lunch...and all the girls took naps (including 'Bella Kate)...and afterwards we all 'suited up' and went to the pool! Wow...what swimmers we all have.... Jill's girls LOVE the water...and are soooo brave. AND MINE...wow....'Bella Kate is getting braver and braver....she is trying with all her might to put her face in the water....swimming to and from the steps to Daddy and me! I'm sooo proud of her!!

We ended the evening with dinner at yet ANOTHER 'bout of Tex-Mex! This time - LA Ha!!!! (La Hacienda...in Frisco) We've definitely been getting our fill since we arrived in Texas 4 weeks ago!

What a wonderful time of fellowship with Jill, Dean and the girls....

Thanks Jill and Dean....we LOVED our day with you two...and seeing your girls - hearing their stories...and seeing you both parent! Wow...you have your hands full...but God is gracing your family continually. We will continue to pray for your 4th little one...and your journey this year! We love you ALL!!! (thanks soooo much for dinner....) ;) ~Deb, Russ, & 'Bella Kate~ xoxox

WEEK FOUR: Sissa & Hector...

This was our last visit with Sissa & Hector (and another stop for TexMex - this time, El Fenix...) what a wonderful time...telling stories...and hearing all that God is doing in their lives....

"LOVE YOU SISSA...."

Love this picture of Sissa and 'Bella Kate!!

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Sissa & Hector -

We loved this evening with you two...we are continue to pray for you and Hector...and all that God is doing in your lives. I know that He has an amazing plan for you two...and that it is going to be amazing celebrating His gifts with you! ~

Love you both!!

~Deb, Russ & Isabella Kate~

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WEEK FOUR: Juls & Jenna!

What a wonderful time with my old sweet friend 'Julia Rose'.... now of course, she is Julia Fellers... here she is with her new little daughter -

Jenna Grace!

We had such a wonderful time at Mimi's Cafe....

and then off to the playground at Vista Ridge Mall!!

What a blessing this was for me Juls...Thanks soo much for taking time and bringing Jenna an Grant to come and spend time with me! I LOVE YOU sooo much. You know you can call me ANYTIME...I'm here for encouragement...love...and prayer!

~ You are such a dear sweet friend...I love you, Deb~ xoxox

WEEK FOUR: Fireworks....

This babylove was pretty tired by the end of the evening....she couldn't even smile!!

WEEK FOUR: Seeing my old Friend....

Today was a kind of

'Business Day' for Mom and I.....

First we went to BarMel...to see Barry Melman...then off to lunch with Barb Roberson...and finally off to see my old friend (and seamstress) Griselda Lopez.

Griselda and I worked at Hairston Roberson, she was my sample maker...and then when I started my freelance biz...she did all of my sewing for me! What a great seamstress....and wonderful friend. When Griselda workded at HR...she's periodically would bring a one of her many children...I've known Theresa since she was about 8yrs....NOW, she's 20-something AND she has a sweet BABY!!! Griselda is a Grandma.....

Here is the new Abuelita....Alexandria...and new Mommy, Theresa!

WEEK THREE: "Spider Man Swim Birthday!!"

Happy Birthday Gavin & Garrett!!!

GAVIN....& GARRET...

What a fun birthday party!!

Aunt Leesh had it at a local little waterpark...and it was the perfect size for the little ones!

The Birthday Yummies were delicious!! Even the ice cream cake was great...even when eaten with our FINGERS!! ( or 'thing-gers...as Isabella says...LOL!)

Although it's been raining like crazy EVERYDAY practically since we've been in Texas...this morning was perfectly sunny...and about 30min. after the party was over we heard the first clap of thunder.....and out of the pool we were! Perfect timing!!

WEEK THREE: Photo shoot....

Today was fun...

Starting off we visited our old church - formerly know as "Fellowship Bible Church North" - now, Chase Oaks church...still in the old building where we married...but soon to be in their new location at Legacy and Chase Oaks...that was fun. Jeff didn't preach (for obvious reasons...LOL...we are housesitting his home...and he and his family are in Beliz...) - But...Drew Leaver did - he was hilarious as usual, we really enjoyed Ty's worship...they even did a song that Kevin Singleton and Israel Houton wrote. Made us miss MSNY!!!

Then we met Viv and Omar for lunch...and then we took them to Frisco for a photoshoot at my favorite stone gazebo across from Frisco High School...it was gorgeous....here's my favorite!

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Of course then we had to take some pictures with 'Bella. First Mimi & 'Bella...then one with Tia Bibi....love 'em!!! It was 'TEXAS HOT' - but the photo shoot was a success....

Thanks for letting me photograph you Viv & Omar...and thanks for dinner! We've loved the time we've got to spend with you both!! See you in September in NYC!!!! Can't wait!!!