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Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Monday, March 19, 2012
Multitude Mondays
Nothing amazing happening here... just the average everyday miracles :)
Lord, I don't deserve any of this- but I'm incredibly thankful for all of it!
44. raspberries blown by chubby cheeked babies
45. twitterpated birds everywhere
46. new ideas and beginnings
47. a hug from a friend
48. that 5 seconds before the room gets messy again
49. children that make the room messy
50. toddler ballerina dancing
51. four year old playing with trains while dressed in his Thomas conductor overalls
52. older girls to laugh and talk with
53. green everywhere
54. bulbs that I planted when Emily was 3 weeks old blossoming by our entry
55. enjoying the fellowship of the saints at church during our meal yesterday.
56. the consignment sale coming up on Saturday... I'm looking forward to a fun time with our oldest while we wait in line in the wee hours of the morning
57. getting the spring clothes out
58. experiencing new things with my best friend
59. clarification that brings understanding and acceptance
60. leftovers on a busy day
Lord, I don't deserve any of this- but I'm incredibly thankful for all of it!
44. raspberries blown by chubby cheeked babies
45. twitterpated birds everywhere
46. new ideas and beginnings
47. a hug from a friend
48. that 5 seconds before the room gets messy again
49. children that make the room messy
50. toddler ballerina dancing
51. four year old playing with trains while dressed in his Thomas conductor overalls
52. older girls to laugh and talk with
53. green everywhere
54. bulbs that I planted when Emily was 3 weeks old blossoming by our entry
55. enjoying the fellowship of the saints at church during our meal yesterday.
56. the consignment sale coming up on Saturday... I'm looking forward to a fun time with our oldest while we wait in line in the wee hours of the morning
57. getting the spring clothes out
58. experiencing new things with my best friend
59. clarification that brings understanding and acceptance
60. leftovers on a busy day
Come join us over at Ann's site- and if you haven't read her book yet, please do.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
A little peace...
I was so blessed yesterday to have all day to get out in the beautiful weather (it's been 80+ here for the last few days!) and be amazed at what God has given us... we have a lot of work to do on the house and property, but we hope to be here for the rest of our lives, Lord willing. So we finally do not have to feel like we're rushing from one thing to the next... we're actually able to have long term goals for our home and just enjoy it as is for the time being while working towards them. I cannot tell you how much it impacts our stress level after working for 4 years to have our old house ready to sell (at all times!) to suddenly only having ourselves to please. I think there hasn't been a day yet where we don't say a prayer of thanks to the Lord for our home, and I still cannot even believe that we live here! Seeing the girls playing horses and ponies outside in the sun while Stephen is busy helping Nate with hauling wood (adorable!) and while I'm rocking Emily on the front porch swing after doing landscaping work... amazing!!!
These photos are actually from last month when we had springlike weather. I now have a computer (that I completely adore and am so thankful for!!!)... a gracious family from church had a couple of extra computers and gave me a Macbook that is so much more than I ever could have hoped for... God bless them! So now I hope to be able to update more often for you guys so you can see the house and children!
These photos are actually from last month when we had springlike weather. I now have a computer (that I completely adore and am so thankful for!!!)... a gracious family from church had a couple of extra computers and gave me a Macbook that is so much more than I ever could have hoped for... God bless them! So now I hope to be able to update more often for you guys so you can see the house and children!
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| Look at those cheeks! |
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| I didn't get any shots of Hannah outside because she was too busy running around playing horses on the other side of the house... so here she is inside! :) |
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| Castor likes to wind his way around and around your legs until you trip |
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| Poor Einstein! Her hair is so fluffy they were able to put a bow on her! :) |
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| All done! |
Monday, February 27, 2012
Multitude Mondays
From a thankful heart that deserves none of this...
29. blue skies after a gray day
30. Infant's Tyenol
31. napping toddlers
32. reading through Understood Betsy again with the children... will I ever make it through that story without tears?
33. beans and rice
34. a working van
35. pink cheeks after playing for hours outside
36. being reminded again by my 7 year old that God even knows when a sparrow falls
37. rainbow painted fingernails
38. buds on the trees
39. the unknown of what perennials/bulbs will come up in the spring (we moved here in July, so we have no idea!)
40. playful barn cats that make us giggle every day
41. a movie night with our 10 year old... and realizing that she has the same sense of humor that I do!
42. the Amish bulk store that recently opened near us- although I admit I'll miss the scenic half hour drive to my old favorite bulk stores, this is much nicer on the gas tank!
43. an amazing house to live/pray/love/laugh/talk/sing/teach/eat/play/dance/read in.
Come join us over at Ann's site- and if you haven't read her book yet, please do.
29. blue skies after a gray day
30. Infant's Tyenol
31. napping toddlers
32. reading through Understood Betsy again with the children... will I ever make it through that story without tears?
33. beans and rice
34. a working van
35. pink cheeks after playing for hours outside
36. being reminded again by my 7 year old that God even knows when a sparrow falls
37. rainbow painted fingernails
38. buds on the trees
39. the unknown of what perennials/bulbs will come up in the spring (we moved here in July, so we have no idea!)
40. playful barn cats that make us giggle every day
41. a movie night with our 10 year old... and realizing that she has the same sense of humor that I do!
42. the Amish bulk store that recently opened near us- although I admit I'll miss the scenic half hour drive to my old favorite bulk stores, this is much nicer on the gas tank!
43. an amazing house to live/pray/love/laugh/talk/sing/teach/eat/play/dance/read in.
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| Part of our school area in the addition |
Come join us over at Ann's site- and if you haven't read her book yet, please do.
Friday, February 24, 2012
These are a few of my favorite things...
I get another chance to win that set of messages if I tell you about my favorite Vision Forum product, which isn't hard, because I like all of them! Except, I'm a little afraid of all the older boy weapons... :) Hands down, we love the videos from Vision Forum... we're in the middle of watching Into the Amazon as a family right now, and Nate and I are starting the Entrepreneurial workshop this weekend, Lord willing.
The children all received the X-scope for Christmas and LOVE them. Katy's Liberty doll is still going strong, and just as pretty as ever. So... I guess you can say we like the Vision Forum products! :)
The children all received the X-scope for Christmas and LOVE them. Katy's Liberty doll is still going strong, and just as pretty as ever. So... I guess you can say we like the Vision Forum products! :)
A giveaway that I think is amazing...
Kim over at Life in a Shoe is hosting a giveaway of a series done by Vision Forum on Babies, Adoption, and Family Logistics... good stuff! These are messages that are so timely for my family and may be for yours, too... so enter the drawing for a chance to win them!
http://inashoe.com/2012/02/giveaway-and-round-up-of-baby-posts/
http://inashoe.com/2012/02/giveaway-and-round-up-of-baby-posts/
Monday, February 20, 2012
Multitude Mondays
Gracious Lord, thank you for showing me love throughout the day... please help me to exercise love the way that you do!
12. The songbirds singing in the morning again (!)
13. The dog singing with the harmonica as the kids play "band"
14. The way my babies always twirl their hands and feet when they're excited (Emily is doing it all the time now!)
15. Running water after a power outage
16. Baby drool
17. Erin doing the dishes for her sister just to be kind
18. Folded blankets on the arms of couches, ready to warm the next cold body
19. Eager hands doing chores
20. The smell of the Pastor after he's been chopping wood... pines/chainsaw/fresh air
21. Finalized garden plans and lists
22. Hannah Bear's smiles after acing a quiz in Latin
23. Katy asking to hold Emily and hearing baby giggles as I'm doing chores
24. Bekah lifting her arms to sing the "Hallelujah Chorus" almost daily (her other favorite song)
25. Late night talks about perceived failures and encouraging hugs from the Pastor
26. The roaring fire on a bleak day
27. Stephen building airplanes and spacecraft out of Duplos and telling me in great detail how he is fixing them... I love having a 4 year old boy!
28. Older siblings reading to the little ones for fun... so precious!
Come join us over at Ann's site- and if you haven't read her book yet, please do. You will be better for it.
"Practice
love diligently. It is one of those graces, above all, which grow by
constant exercise. Strive more and more to carry it into every little
detail of daily life. Watch over your own tongue and temper throughout
every hour of the day,--and especially in your dealing with children and
near relatives. Remember the character of the excellent woman: "She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue" (Proverbs 31:26). Remember the words of Paul: "Do everything in love" (1 Corinthians 16:14).
Love should be seen in little things as well as in great ones. Remember, not least, the words of Peter: "Love each other deeply"; not a love which just barely is a flame, but a burning, shining fire, which everyone around us can see. (1 Peter 4:8) It may cost pains and trouble to keep these things in mind. There may be little encouragement from the example of others. But persevere. Love like this brings its own reward."
Love should be seen in little things as well as in great ones. Remember, not least, the words of Peter: "Love each other deeply"; not a love which just barely is a flame, but a burning, shining fire, which everyone around us can see. (1 Peter 4:8) It may cost pains and trouble to keep these things in mind. There may be little encouragement from the example of others. But persevere. Love like this brings its own reward."
~ J.C. Ryle
12. The songbirds singing in the morning again (!)
13. The dog singing with the harmonica as the kids play "band"
14. The way my babies always twirl their hands and feet when they're excited (Emily is doing it all the time now!)
15. Running water after a power outage
16. Baby drool
17. Erin doing the dishes for her sister just to be kind
18. Folded blankets on the arms of couches, ready to warm the next cold body
19. Eager hands doing chores
20. The smell of the Pastor after he's been chopping wood... pines/chainsaw/fresh air
21. Finalized garden plans and lists
22. Hannah Bear's smiles after acing a quiz in Latin
23. Katy asking to hold Emily and hearing baby giggles as I'm doing chores
24. Bekah lifting her arms to sing the "Hallelujah Chorus" almost daily (her other favorite song)
25. Late night talks about perceived failures and encouraging hugs from the Pastor
26. The roaring fire on a bleak day
27. Stephen building airplanes and spacecraft out of Duplos and telling me in great detail how he is fixing them... I love having a 4 year old boy!
28. Older siblings reading to the little ones for fun... so precious!
Come join us over at Ann's site- and if you haven't read her book yet, please do. You will be better for it.
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