January 2011 from Sam and Ally

This is Samson here. Just wanting to let you know what's been going on around this house. Well, you know,  I spend my days sleeping, playing, sleeping some more, laughing, eating and--oh! did I mention sleeping? These past few weeks have been a little rough at the Vann House. First, we moved.Then, I started school. Then, we all got sick. However, I would like to say that I enjoy my room and can't wait to get out and mess everything up! I've been working on my acrobatic skills. For example, when I go to bed at night, I push my feet against the crib and turn in circles. Also, I am a PRO at rolling over! I do it so much that I now roll over in my sleep. Mom and Dad find me on my belly in the mornings. I do like to sleep you know! OH! And another favorite of mine is eating. I now eat 2nd and 3rd foods. I will eat 2 entire jars, plus some milk, plus some rice. For snack, I have a biter biscuit. It's more like a cookie and helps me with teething. I don't have any chompers yet, but I will soon! Give me a week and I'll bust my tooth through for you! I am a growing football player, you know! I'm only 6 months old and am wearing 18 months clothes. I am 30 inches long and 20 pounds. My big sister was that height and weight when she was 1--I got her beat! At my school, there is a really REALLY cool jumper play set. Let me tell you, I LOVE jumping. I have one at home too. You think I'm about to take off because I can jump so good in it. It's great. Well, you know I hd the flu and all and was sick last week, but I am finished with my medicine now and am feeling great. My big sister--isn't feeling so great.


Alyssa here. I'm under the weather. I haven't been feeling good this past week and my Daddy took me to the doctor. They said I had the flu. Well, I started the medicine, but then got a really high fever so Daddy took me to the ER. We sat there all night long and they said I have RSV. I have some medicine that I have to take and an inhaler with a little mask to put over my face to help me breathe the medicine. Mommy and Daddy have taken turns holding me and trying to help me feel better. I do like the "benefits" of being sick: popsicles, all my favorite movies (over and over and over and over) and LOTS of cuddling. My fever comes and goes, but I stay cooled down with medicine, special snacks, and lots of juice/water. I hope I feel better soon. The weather is so nice and I want to play in my big yard! Well, I'm going to go rest-now to find my pillow/Daddy :)

As for Bobby, he is enjoying getting settled in at Maple Baptist Church as the student minister. He did a lock-in last Friday night and has been working diligently on his lessons and getting to know the youth. Right now, the youth have sunday school and evening worship on Sundays, The Upper Room on Monday nights, and a more informal Wednesday night study also.

Virginia has settled into her job at KRA. Right now, we are trying to recruit for the program since it's very new to the area. My case load is expected to be in the 50's range and right now I have about 20. I very much enjoy my job. I am classified as a "Career Agent" which looks just like a guidance counselor except we have contracts with various businesses to help provide job experience for the youth we are working with. My biggest challenge that I have been working on is preparing cirrirculum for our workshops on subjects like: time-mangement, public speaking, finances, career planning, interviewing, communication, attitude, etc. I am excited about teaching, but nervous for now.

We are excited about being in Conway and look forward to getting to know others in our community!