I came across this video of my sweet Abbie. This Christmas was one that I will always remember as a favorite. Honestly, it was such a calm time. I don't remember any of the inevitable squabbles, any financial hardships (although I am sure there were plenty), or any frustrations. I just remember loving my kids, loving the look of the Christmas tree as we walked down the stairs, loving the sweet little baby in my tummy, and loving my Lord.
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Saturday, November 3, 2012
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Happiness is...
NOVEMBER 1ST!!!!!
As a kid growning up, we were not allowed to sing Christmas songs until the day after Halloween. I think it was my mom's attempt to keep her sanity. Not sure it worked, but I digress. As an adult, I have not adopted this rule. We sing Christmas songs all year. We watch Christmas movies in the heat of July. I am a rebel. But, no matter how old I get, I still wake up on November 1st with a little bit of extra joy, because deep down in...
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
The Earth is Yours
One of my favorite passages in the Bible is Job 37. I love that in the midst of Job's troubles and trials, he is reminded of the awesome powers of his Lord. So, when I heard this song for the first time, it made my heart smile.
Your voice it thunders
The oaks start twisting
The forest sounds with cedars breaking
The waters see You and start their writhing
From the depths a song is rising
Now its rising from the ground
Holy, Holy
Holy, Holy Lord
The earth is Yours and singing
Holy,...
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Pretty Pink Princess
I must admit, I never thought having a girly, frilly, fru-fru, princessy girl would make my heart feel such sweet things. My Gracie girl adores all things girl. When I put on my make up, she hollars out, "Me tooooo, I unt sooommmee! PEEAAASSSE". She loves to walk around in my heels. Her favorite girls are "Pin-AHS" ...
Thursday, September 20, 2012
How to enjoy the ride:
This made me smile...and laugh...and figure out when I can next get to an amusement park.
Keep your Cheery Side Turned. :D
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012
To do:
I get a kick out of how type A Abbie is. She has to have EVERYTHING planned to a "T". When she wakes up each day, she has to know exactly what is going to happen in the day. I worry, at times, that Isaac is going to struggle being a leader. Abbie loves to lead. As you can tell...she is not her mother's daughter. ...
Rain on a Pumpkin....
I can add this to the list of things that make me feel....aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh.
I don't have a pumpkin outside, but it did rain a lovely, fall rain last night. The world around me seems to be quietly whispering, "Fall is coming!"
Happy Happy!...
Forgetfulness...
One really awesome thing about having an ADD like mind, you forget...A LOT! You forget where you put your keys, you forget you have laundry in the wash, you forget that your favorite shoes are air drying outside when it starts to rain, you forget movies were due 10 days ago, you forget to get toilet paper at the grocery store, but best of all: You forget unpleasant circumstances.
I have found myself forgetting what happened 12 months ago. Forgetting the nastiness. While...
Monday, September 10, 2012
Sometimes...I feel like this:
Today, I really don't like homeschooling. I am so incredibly tired. The battle of a certain daughter's attitude is waging like a 10 year war. A lovely little one year old is enjoying making a mess of every room she enters. The sound of my children's voices are no longer sweet...they are grating on my ears like a fork on a...
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
See...I did learn!
Brian comes home with some crushing news. The kind of news that just kicks all wind out of you and makes you ponder your calling in life. My first thought was to get sick and then start crying. My second thought was, really, what good is that going to do? My third thought: what is the response that God wants from me? My fourth thought:
Philippians 4:6-7
Be anxious for nothing,
but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let
your requests be made...
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Ickies=Ickies
At first, I thought I would write about how horrible it is to have the flu/cold on Labor Day weekend. Then, I realized that there has to be something of charm and grace in the ickies. Right?
1. You get to stay in PJ's and no one cares.
2. You can take a nice long shower and not feel guilty that you are in longer for the normal 5 min. Afterall, you are clearing your sinuses!!!
3. You get caught up on all your favorite tv shows.
4. You now know where everyone...
Friday, August 24, 2012
Apples Apples Apples
Today, the simple joy of picking apples from our apple tree in the backyard, lightened my heart. Simplicity is beautiful. There was no fee, no getting dressed in special picture taking clothes, no making sure we had the diaper bag packed, no packing a fancy lunch...just picking and singing. Isaac, the monkey of the family, did...
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Humans are not my God.
Yup...I just deleted it. I have learned that when I am tired and frustrated...I shouldn't talk or write. I should just keep quiet, pray, and sleep for awhile. Things always look better in the morning. After all, tomorrow is another day! ...
Another Go
Life has been filled with so many ups and downs over the past year. Honestly, some were just too unbelievable to even post. It has been long enough since I last wrote on my blog, that the format has actually changed. What a nice surprise to come to this fancy page to write!
Some goals for this week:
- Fill out Menu for next week
- Grocery shop
- Pick up house
- Vaccum
- Wash Kitchen Floors
- Pick up sticks in yard
- Clean bedroom
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