The Ussery Update

Today, we want to wish a very HAPPY 8th ANNIVERSARY to my Mom and Armando. They were married in 2001...which was quite a year for our family. We love you very much and hope that you have a great day and many wonderful years ahead. They will be going to the ranch later this week to enjoy the holiday weekend and their anniversary. May God bless and keep you! Until we meet again... John & Riley

We received this picture in the mail today that was snapped at our last Rangers game. We just wanted to share - hope your Saturday is great! Until we meet again... Riley & John

TGIF - yippee!! I am really ready for the weekend. So much so, I thought I'd list a few things I'm looking forward to this weekend. It's nothing MAJOR, but I am easily pleased and it's all about the little things in life... HELLO it's the weekend...meaning the end of another week -ready for a break! Buying groceries and running a few shopping errands tonight High School football starting in Texas Sleeping in Saturday morning and then making a yummy breakfast DATE NIGHT Going to church and serving as Worship Leader Rooting for John (#5) and the church softball team at the game Sunday night Working on ranking NFL players for our upcoming Fantasy Football draft Catching up on several things on my "to do" list around the house Phone calls to family Last, but not least spending quality time with my guys... Those are just a few things...wow - lots going on this weekend. It will be full, but fun! I hope you have a wonderful weekend. September starts next week ...

In the little hallway where our "guest quarters" are, we have a small wall of crosses. We enjoy receiving them and buying them. Each cross on our wall has a story or a special meaning - they aren't just casual purchases. The oldest one we have, I received as a gift for high school graduation - so it's about 12 years old. We love the beauty they bring to our home, but also what they symbolize - our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and the amazing sacrifice He made for us! Here is a picture of the wall... We have about 20, but hope to hang many more - all with a special meaning behind them. Our newest cross is this one is hanging on the upper left - directly to the left of the "BLESSED" sign. It's this one... This cross was handmade by dear friends, Fred & Martha Camarillo. As you can see, it is made from nails and the circle represents a crown of thorns. Isn't it amazing? It is such a treasure to have this cross made by them. Their son, Freddy, was a...

This post is about a week behind, but the weekend before this last one...Riley's Dad came to visit us. He arrived Friday afternoon and went home Sunday afternoon. We had a great time just the three of us (and Calvin too). Oh and in case you were curious, Kristin was on a trip with Aunt Karin. We ate too much (don't we always??), played games, watched the Rangers, visited about lots of things, gave him his birthday gift, toured the new Cowboys Stadium, enjoyed Starbucks, played guitar...just lots of fun! Here are a few pictures from the weekend... Thanks for a wonderful time Dad - enjoyed having you here! Until we meet again... John & Riley

Notice anything different? Well, we decided to give our blog a "facelift" and brighten it up some! We really like the new design and hope to add a few more touches to it. We hope you've had a great weekend...we sure have! We have been productive, but have had some fun as well - looking forward to a new week. Until we meet again... Riley & John

Summer is coming to a close and school will begin very soon! I personally enjoy "Back to School" time because there is a new crop of fun supplies ready for the picking. I LOVE office/school supplies....cannot get enough!! Each year after all the kids are back in school and their supplies have been bought, stores will put the rest of the supplies on clearance and that's where I come in, haha! I've actually already bought a new package of markers for $1 - whoo hoo! Can you tell I'm easily pleased? Anywho, while I could go on and on about my love for all that is "supply" related, we are actually wanting to wish our nieces and nephews a great school year ! We have 10 nieces and nephews (4 nieces and 6 nephews) and all but two of them are headed back to school...some today and some next Monday! Hillary (12th grade), Bronte (9th grade), Jacob (5th grade), Ariana (4th grade), Issac and Alyssa (3rd grade), Brody (2nd grade) and Seth (1st grade)...we hope...