Busy Beavers

We have all been extremely busy around the Pabst house, and in addition I have been extra mentally ill so put it all together and what do you get? A long blog hiatus. So, sorry folks. Let me give you the short version of what we've been up to.


Jared: He just works like a dog. He also ran a half-marathon in Seabrook this last Saturday. He will be working on some Pinewood Derby cars for the boys in the next few days. Let's face it, he'll be working on them all night just before the Derby.

Liz: I've been running around like a chicken with my head cut off except for the days I can't seem to funtion due to the insane amounts of anxiety I'm experiencing from a medication I'm on. I'm also enjoying weight gain and zits from said medication. There's no rest for the crazy. I also managed to finish the same half-marathon as J-Dawg. I am getting ready to celebrate my 32nd birthday which is also giving me anxiety. Right now I'm fearful of everything including aging.

Faith: Joined the ranks of Young Women at church. Went on her first temple trip which was really special. I got to be there with her. She has also begun babysitting and is really good at it (hint hint) She loves earning money and is dutifully stashing it away until she can afford an Ipod Touch. She's also enjoying another season of volleyball.

Ethan: He and I recently went on a 10 commandment hike with some Scouts Celebrated his 11th birthday. Earned his Webelo, Arrow of Light and Religious Knot in Scouting. He has outgrown all of his clothes and shoes. He enjoyed going with me and Faith and some friends to the Capital building in Austin over Spring Break. Okay, he really just liked the BBQ we ate afterwards.

Harris: Just spent his entire week of Spring Break in Alabama with his Grandma and Grandpa Grover and cousin Luke. He learned about fishing and managed to catch 6 fish! His favorite part of the trip was eating out for almost every meal. He is excited for his fast approaching birthday and can't wait to participate in the Pinewood Derby. He's also excited to start playing soccer this weekend.

That's all. I feel like I just typed our Christmas card. Hope all my blogging friends are doing well.

Happy Holidays.
The Pabst family

Squeef

Happy 11th birthday. Ethan is our peacemaker. On an almost constant basis he gives help to his younger brother displaying a gentleness and patience that is beyond his years. He is easy to please, always sees the positive in things, and forgives quickly and completely. He is someone I am working to be more like. I love you son.

Belated Dear Jen

Sorry this birthday post is late, I kinda suck lately.
Dear Jen,
You are one of the most unique and incredible people I know. You know those people who say they don't care what other people think? Yeah, that's what people say who wish they didn't. You don't have to say it, cuz it's just who you are, no convincing needed. You do what you think is right, all the time, whether people are looking or not. Your honesty and openness give others permission to be and do the same. You never judge others, always assuming everyone is just doing the best they can. This is good news for an oft-times selfish and bratty younger sister. I am so grateful for the time and love you pour into Harris everyday. He needs you in his life so much. So do I. I have never called and asked you for a thing when the answer wasn't "Sure!" Thank you for being...well...you. You are my favorite long-tailed nanni-o!

Dear Sarah

Thirty four years, and nothin' but progress. That straight line up is a picture of your life. Every year you are a little....no...a lot more like the Savior and it doesn't get any more progressive than that. I'll never know how I got lucky enough to have you for a sister but I thank the Lord for that blessing every day. Thank you for walking a straight line for me to follow, for being so easy to look up to. Your an essential part of everything good in my life and every moment I spend with you makes me better. I love you with all my heart. Happy Birthday to the only girl who has ever punched me in the arm and cried about it.