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Huber Family

Friday, August 31, 2007

Not the drinking kind :)

Imagine the mental picture that would form in your mind as you're driving down the road, your day planned...it's going to be a fun one! You've had a great music rehearsal, now headed to football practice, perhaps fit in some book store shopping, meet up with your sister-in-law and then head out for an evening of fun with some friends...you get a phone call, it's Mom. Probably wanting an update on how the afternoon is progressing, how sweet of her to check on us...no wait...something is wrong. The distress in her voice the panic to get a hold of us, this is not good. I hear Katherine saying, "OK Mom, we'll head home right now". No wait I say, we can't go home. The boys have practice, we have tickets for tonight, what's going on? Katherine hangs up the phone. (Now back to the mental picture thing)...an enormous part of the lower level of our house is flooded. Oh not your usual flooding due to rain/refreshing water fight type clean up. Are you kidding? The septic...you've got it...water from you know where...not a good thing! We headed straight away to pick up the guys from football. Anthony was able to stay at practice due to the generous offer of Zack Clark to come with us and help (I still don't think he was in his right mind when he spouted off the idea of lending us a hand). All the way home we imagined what awaited us...what would this water look like? Just laugh I told myself, you have too or the scare of the possibilities will get the better of you. I actually went kind of over the speed limit to get home...remember we purchased tickets for our night on the town...non-refundable. Got home in pretty good time...man was it wet...everywhere. The actual water didn't look bad but the thought of where it came from and what its operating function had been was killing me! Here's how our whirl of activity went for the next hour and a half... don our armor (change into clothes that definitely didn't matter and gloves...thanks guys for stealing them all, (the sandwich bags were a delightful substitute), sop up water with towels, ring towels out, reapply the wet towels to the puddles, move everything out that touched the water (this included toys, chairs, plants etc.), sterilize everything, wash all the floors, disinfect door handles from our touching them to go in and out. We were practically rolling on the floor as we discarded of 5 pound rolls of toilet paper, chucked bags of potatoes in the field (that had been soiled by you know what), the accidental splash of bleach water on clothes, the smell that followed Dad's digging a hole to the septic system, the thought of drying out our waterlogged wrapping paper and using it in spite of of it's smelly "history"...ooh gross.

Anyway, it was a joy ride! We survived and even made it back to town in time for the evening's activities! We still can't get over how generous Zack's offer was to help...what a guy...you are our hero (temporarily anyway). It could have been worse! At the least it was an interesting experience that might come in handy someday...who knows :) and...we got a clean house out of it!

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Happy 4th Birthday Kaylianna

Well, we're late once again on a birthday post...Friday the 24th, we commemorated the birth of our little princess, Kaylianna Jane. Of course her birthday table was decked out with lots of her favorite color pink and she couldn't stop talking about the pink cupcakes her sister Kristalyn and friend Heather made for her. We were blessed to have our dear friends with us to help celebrate...Mrs. Laurie Schmidt and three of her children, Cody, Heather and Hope. As well as part of the Clark clan, Zack, Max and Jacqueline...Kaylianna was thrilled to say the least!

Here's a quick description of our little lady:
Of course, all who know her recognize that she is the "human version" of the Energizer Bunny. There is no end to her stamina. When she gets tired, winding UP is the direction she takes :) What a joy it is to see her bounce about with a smile on her face...may the Lord ever use her energy to further His kingdom.
Kaylianna's imagination is beyond description! I am forever thinking that someone is playing with her when in reality it's just the many voices of herself. If you can catch a glimpse of her when she's not looking and listen to her various voice inflections, you will surely be entertained!

We love you girly...XOXOX from all of us :)

(Thanks for the sweet pictures Max!)





Wednesday, August 22, 2007

"Smile"

After a brief storm this evening, Anthony and I went to downtown Floresville and had some photo fun :) The camera was only a "pocket digital" but it gave me some good practice none the less.

Here's a few...









Saturday, August 18, 2007

O Happy Day...

Everything has a beginning, a birth, a start...everything that is except for God. Babies are so sweet, so fresh, so new. We ooh and ah about everything they do. Each step of their growth is a marvel and wonder, watching them never gets old. Yesterday we celebrated the anniversary of such a beginning...a beginning that continues to bless each of us in countless ways. Each life is a story that is being told, a history being written. Our family is blessed to take part in a very special young man's story. The years have flown by since his birth and though we wish to bottle up the precious moments of childhood we are delighted to see our "baby" blossom into an incredible young man. One who is sensitive to the Lord and is such a servant in our home. One who's heart of love is as wide as the ocean and at least as deep. Who's smile wipes away all sadness from those who see it...and those dimples, couldn't get enough of 'em! Ever ready to care for the baby even in the fussiest of moments, he is fast becoming Justin's favorite!

HAPPY 9th BIRTHDAY BRENTON! We cherish your life and thank the Lord for you!





Friday, August 17, 2007

Ah...Refreshing!

It is truly astonishing the amusement that can be found in water...both in and out of doors :)








Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Let the Season Begin!

If you happen to be at the Huber house anytime between now and November, I can safely promise you that one subject will dominate our table talk...a certain word will be used numerous times...if you don't know much about this particular subject you will leave this house better informed on the matter and if you happen to already be a big fan, you will fit right in. FOOTBALL! Yep, you got it. The season has begun once again. Brandon is on the Varsity team and Anthony on the JV team. Jonathan is assisting the coach with whatever is needed for drills and such everyday. All three guys are working hard...way to make us all proud :) They successfully completed their first week of practice...were a bit sore and not good for much else the first couple days. Monday-Wednesday this week they are putting in eight hours a day at camp. We are looking forward to watching them give their best in the games this season...stay tuned for updates on wins vs. losses and such.

These pics are of their first day of practice last week.







Saturday, August 11, 2007

"Sweetie Man"

Justin was dubbed with that nickname by Anthony and boy does he live up to it! Such a precious little peanut...everyone is "fighting" over who gets to hold him all the time. What a joy his smile adds to our home. Below is your dose of "cuteness" for the day...enjoy!








Thursday, August 09, 2007

"Can you do this like Daddy?"

Sunday morning while we were all getting ready for church, Christian came and tugged on my skirt saying "do this like Daddy...Kae, do this like Daddy." At first I was confused. "Do what?" I said. He had a pencil in his hand and kept rubbing it on his head. Then it hit me...when Dad studies, he always keeps a sharpened pencil propped on one ear to replace the one in his hand when it becomes dull. Christian wanted to be like his Daddy. Funny how that is, we all seem to have a twinkle eyed view of our fathers and want to please and be just like them. It hit me that we as Christians often neglect that same passionate desire to become like our heavenly Father. It is He who gave us life, breath and a purpose for being. Saved us from our eternal damnation and in return gives us an eternity with Him. Striving to be holy as He is holy is a daunting and often times exhausting task, yet with His power all things are possible.

Enjoy the pics of an adorable moment...





Monday, August 06, 2007

A Happy "belated" Birthday Nikkae!

Yes, indeed we are a little bit late on a birthday post ... but not for long. We definitely couldn't skip out on our "faithful blog writer's" birthday. Last week on July 29, Nikkae Marie turned the ripe old age of 23 :) I don't know where to begin except to say what a joy she has been to me as a sister and to the whole family. She is definitely a ray of sunshine daily and keeps the family focusing on the beauty of every moment or as she puts it "find the wonderful in today". Just to give you a glimpse of what keeps this young lady busy let me give you a brief overview of her "job description". I truly don't think she has ever complained of being bored :)

Nikkae is our:

Music teacher, music director, music coordinator, ensemble coach, food coordinator, shopper, school teacher to Jonathan and Kristalyn, potty training coach to Christian, story teller and book reader to Kristalyn, Brenton, Benjamin, Kaylianna and Christian, teaches all of us to love and enjoy history and literature, party coordinator and activities director, missions coordinator, church and family secretary (shared with me) a team member of the laundry, dish, and bathroom brigade, an awesome chef (creates out of practically nothing), English Country dance instructor,encourager to all (especially the young men of our family) family photographer, blog writer and gmail "CHATTER", and Mom's and my best friend. Of course those of you from a large family know that there is so many more miscellaneous things that were not mentioned just in day to day life.


Nikkae, I am truly blessed by your sweet and honest friendship. Thank you for being a ray of sunshine in my life. It's been wonderful to look up to you as a great example. Thanks for leading the way. :) You have been a special gift from the Lord. May you find wonderful fulfillment this year as you continue to serve God and others. I love you Nikkae, and thanks for being you.

Love, your grateful sister,
Katherine