Saturday, October 27, 2007
Happy Birthday to Jacob!!!
Happy Birthday to Jacob!!! I'll never forget the day you were born. You were sooo tiny...4 pounds 1 ounce when you came into the world. Now you're 9 years old already and growing so fast that I can't blink or I miss it! I'm so glad God blessed our family with you. You're my silly little guy and can always make me laugh and smile. I love your blonde hair that sticks up on your head and your crooked nose. I love that you love life and have so many questions to ask about it. I love who you are and wouldn't want you to be any other way! I love being your mommy!
Thursday, October 4, 2007
First yucky cold!
Thought I'd post a picture of my happy baby since she's not so happy today. She has her very first yucky cold. Poor baby! Even her brother's feel sorry for her.
I'll be having a garage sale tomorrow and Saturday if anyone wants to drop by. There's some really good stuff in it this time....toys, treadmill, lots of nice furniture, crafts, etc. Dad is being nice to come help me in the morning...thanks Dad!
Friday, September 28, 2007
Home 6 months!!!...and our last 2 weeks
We've done a lot of things in the last couple of weeks, so I thought I'd give an update...
Happy Birthday David! My oldest baby celebrated his 12th birthday! He was surprised that we actually got him what he asked for...a Nintendo DS. We thought that we'd have trouble w/him wanting to play it all of the time, but he's actually surprised us and has done really well managing his time wisely.
David has also started using his bow on the violin this week. He's excited to be able to do that instead of plucking the strings. He's can play the "D" scale, "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star", and a Folk Song.
Jacob is doing well in school. He's an excellent speller...makes an "A" on every spelling test and doesn't even have to study. He's made many new friends and seems to be enjoying the year. He's working on addition and subtraction.
We celebrated Emalee being home 6 months yesterday!!!! She has started to army crawl, clap and wave bye-bye. She's also started to sit up from a laying down position. We bought a baby gate for the stairway that Brian is installing this weekend. She's eating baby food much better and will eat Cheerios.
Tonight I'm going on a date with David and Jacob. We're going to High Street Bapt. Church to see "Bible Man Live!" The boys don't even know yet...I'm just going to surprise them. We're going with a friend of mine and her 3 boys. It'll be so much fun! Brian and Emalee are going to stay home and have have some Daddy/Emalee time. I think they were going to try ice cream together.
Happy Birthday David! My oldest baby celebrated his 12th birthday! He was surprised that we actually got him what he asked for...a Nintendo DS. We thought that we'd have trouble w/him wanting to play it all of the time, but he's actually surprised us and has done really well managing his time wisely.
David has also started using his bow on the violin this week. He's excited to be able to do that instead of plucking the strings. He's can play the "D" scale, "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star", and a Folk Song.
Jacob is doing well in school. He's an excellent speller...makes an "A" on every spelling test and doesn't even have to study. He's made many new friends and seems to be enjoying the year. He's working on addition and subtraction.
We celebrated Emalee being home 6 months yesterday!!!! She has started to army crawl, clap and wave bye-bye. She's also started to sit up from a laying down position. We bought a baby gate for the stairway that Brian is installing this weekend. She's eating baby food much better and will eat Cheerios.
Tonight I'm going on a date with David and Jacob. We're going to High Street Bapt. Church to see "Bible Man Live!" The boys don't even know yet...I'm just going to surprise them. We're going with a friend of mine and her 3 boys. It'll be so much fun! Brian and Emalee are going to stay home and have have some Daddy/Emalee time. I think they were going to try ice cream together.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Remembering 9/11
Do you remember where you were at? What you were doing? How you felt? It doesn't seem like 6 years ago that America was attacked in such a vicious, cruel act of hatred, but today marks that anniversary. I hung my flag outside this morning and said a prayer for the families of the victims and for our country. I recalled my memories of that day....
I had just sent David off to kindergarten for the day, turned on the TV to watch the TODAY Show and the phone rang. It was my sister calling to tell me that a plane had crashed into the WTC. We chatted for a few minutes as we both speculated on what had happened when the WTC had been hit again by a jet! We both knew that this was terrorism. We sat in silence on the phone as we both watched Matt Lauer and Katie Couric try to gather their wits and report on this devastating news. I remember debating on whether or not I should go get David out of school...praying again for the safety of my family and the safety of my country. Remember the patriotism that followed? Do you remember the leaders of our country gathering on the capitol steps singing "God Bless America?" All those memories and feelings have faded over the years as we've gotten back into our normal routines.
I guess I wrote this as reminder to us all to pray for our nation. We are so blessed to live in a country that believes in freedom and opportunity and we should take the time to thank God for it and to ask Him to guide our leaders as they make decisions affecting our nation as well as the rest of the world.
2Chronicles 7:14
...if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
I had just sent David off to kindergarten for the day, turned on the TV to watch the TODAY Show and the phone rang. It was my sister calling to tell me that a plane had crashed into the WTC. We chatted for a few minutes as we both speculated on what had happened when the WTC had been hit again by a jet! We both knew that this was terrorism. We sat in silence on the phone as we both watched Matt Lauer and Katie Couric try to gather their wits and report on this devastating news. I remember debating on whether or not I should go get David out of school...praying again for the safety of my family and the safety of my country. Remember the patriotism that followed? Do you remember the leaders of our country gathering on the capitol steps singing "God Bless America?" All those memories and feelings have faded over the years as we've gotten back into our normal routines.
I guess I wrote this as reminder to us all to pray for our nation. We are so blessed to live in a country that believes in freedom and opportunity and we should take the time to thank God for it and to ask Him to guide our leaders as they make decisions affecting our nation as well as the rest of the world.
2Chronicles 7:14
...if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Sweatin' With A Smile On!!!
Earlier this month our church had Vacation Bible School. As we were driving home one day in 100+ degree weather Jacob said to me..."Mom, I'm sweatin'." Then after a few seconds I heard him say, "But I'm doin' it with a smile on!" I said, "Why are you smiling?" He said, "'Cause I'm mad about it, but I don't want to be mad, so I'm gonna smile!"
Out of the mouth of babes! How many lessons we could learn from our children if we just take time to listen. It's taken me a few weeks to mull over this conversation with him. I've just started studying the book of James and interestingly enough in chapter 1 vs. 2 it says, "Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials...."
I have a very good teacher/friend at my church that has taught me to be deliberate in my thinking. I think that is just what Jacob did that hot summer day. He could have been mad about his situation, but he made the deliberate choice to take control of his emotions. He "considered it all joy" instead. I hope that the next time I encounter a trial I can remember to apply this lesson.
Out of the mouth of babes! How many lessons we could learn from our children if we just take time to listen. It's taken me a few weeks to mull over this conversation with him. I've just started studying the book of James and interestingly enough in chapter 1 vs. 2 it says, "Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials...."
I have a very good teacher/friend at my church that has taught me to be deliberate in my thinking. I think that is just what Jacob did that hot summer day. He could have been mad about his situation, but he made the deliberate choice to take control of his emotions. He "considered it all joy" instead. I hope that the next time I encounter a trial I can remember to apply this lesson.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
My Tribute & FYI
Hats off to my fabulous sister, Laura, who knows exactly what to do in order for my blog to run smoothly! She helped me get my pictures where they're supposed to go so that you all don't have to scroll to the bottom of the screen anymore! Yeah!
FYI, it has been brought to my attention that dryer sheets such as Bounce, clean soap scum from shower walls. I've not tried this yet, but thought that I'd give it a whirl next time I clean. I do know from personal experience that Mr. Clean Magic Erasers do a marvelous job at cleaning soap scum from the tub and shower walls as well. Happy cleaning!!!
FYI, it has been brought to my attention that dryer sheets such as Bounce, clean soap scum from shower walls. I've not tried this yet, but thought that I'd give it a whirl next time I clean. I do know from personal experience that Mr. Clean Magic Erasers do a marvelous job at cleaning soap scum from the tub and shower walls as well. Happy cleaning!!!
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
School and Court
The boys started school Monday and absolutely love it! They wear uniforms to school and were so handsome. I took their picture and a picture of them with our neighbor kids that also go to school with them. Anyway, they LOVE their new school and I think we're off to a great start to the new school year.
David will be playing violin this year. He's really excited about that and has his first class in violin today. Guess who gets to be his private teacher????? : )
Today is our first court hearing regarding our adoption of Emalee. It's our official "Petition to Adopt" her. From what I've heard the Judge just verifies with us that we do want to adopt her. It looks like she'll be "officially" adopted sometime in February. That's when she'll become a U.S. citizen too. We'll be so happy to have all of this over with soon.
David will be playing violin this year. He's really excited about that and has his first class in violin today. Guess who gets to be his private teacher????? : )
Today is our first court hearing regarding our adoption of Emalee. It's our official "Petition to Adopt" her. From what I've heard the Judge just verifies with us that we do want to adopt her. It looks like she'll be "officially" adopted sometime in February. That's when she'll become a U.S. citizen too. We'll be so happy to have all of this over with soon.
David and Jacob
David and Emalee
Jacob and Emalee
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