Howdy Ya'll

My Family went to Texas for a week and visited my dad's side of the family. It was a lot of fun and it was my first time in Texas. Here are some pics that we took. I think we took over 400 pics all together. ENJOY!

Stayed at Aunt Yolanda and Uncle John's house

At the Karaoke bar singing

Cousin Tommy and his son TJ w/ their long time friend.

w/ Brownie and Jadeyn. Neighborhood dogs that were dropped off a day prior that TJ and Jasmine (2nd cousins) claimed as their own

Jadyn was renamed to Spike after getting pricked by a porcupine and cactus. Don't worry my bro got all 14 spikes outs. very painful.

The Alamo

Visiting the Alamo the next day

Uncle Shorty cooking sausages

At Whatabuger aka waterburger.

Visiting our grandma

Visiting Aunt Emma and Uncle Jesse

My dad, Aunt Mary, cousin Carlos, Cousin Mary

Far far away

Angel Graduated from college on Friday. HOORAY!
Alicia came down for the weekend. It was Fun.

Yesterday we (family) left for San Antonio Texas, Arrived today. I am two hours ahead.
I'll be in Texas for a week and coming back either Sunday or Monday.

I will post up pics on my blog next week. Until then Merry CHRISTmas everyone! and have safe travels.


God Bless, Kristal

Pet Pig

Hooray! I'm posting pics of our new addition to our family. A Vietnamese dwarf pig. 4 weeks old. He doesn't have a name yet either, sad.

Possible choices:, Joey, Oly, Ziggy, Piglet, Rebel, Chance, Bacon, Pork chops. (I like cliché names). Share your thoughts, thanks!

I woke it up from it's nap

The pig's pee.

Name ME!

Yup, They get along!

The Pig likes/LOVES to be held

Do you pursue happiness?

The difference between Joy and Happiness?

1. Happiness depends on circumstances
Joy defies circumstances

2. Happiness driven by external power
Joy driven by internal power

3. Happiness cannot coexist w/ adversity
Joy can co-exist w/ doubt, ambiguity, and pain

4. Happiness is variable/temporal
Joy is constant/eternal

5. Happiness is event oriented
Joy is process oriented

6. Happiness is based on possessions
Joy is based on our identity

7. Happiness is inevitable
Joy is optional


So I ask you now, do you want to pursue happiness or want to be joyful?

The believer's joy is Christ joy. John 5:11