GO COLTS!
And, I know its highly unreasonable, but I'd kind of like to go the Superbowl for my birthday. Anyone want to get tickets for me? :-)
Four Cheese Ravioli
3 hours ago
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
It's a little late....but...
GO COLTS!
And, I know its highly unreasonable, but I'd kind of like to go the Superbowl for my birthday. Anyone want to get tickets for me? :-)
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Potty Training and Haiti
I'm exhausted. Not sure why I'm on here writing, except that I wanted to mark it down and share with mostly the family members that read this that Owen has been in big boy underwear since MONDAY and has been accident free for nearly three days now! This is big, big news people. I'm waiting a little bit longer before I do a victory dance, but I'm feelin' it coming. Thanks to you who have prayed and encouraged me along the potty training journey!
Secondly, my heart is heavy tonight for the people of Haiti. The earthquake has been devastating. Once again, I find myself taking stock of my life and being unable to comprehend why so much has been given to us, and others are suffering and in need. In need of things like food. Shelter. Clothing. Medicine. Not in need of things like Mac Laptops, new shoes, or new and less stained carpet for their living room. I can't wrap my mind about it. We really (REALLY) have so much. I'm praying that God will teach me and show me how to be generous in tangible ways. I'm praying that the sign I've hung in my room that says "Live Simply" will reign true in my life. Praying that God will teach me to be overwhelmed with the goodness and completeness that is my life in such a way that I will never feel or complain (even quietly!) that I am without. And lastly, praying that I can pass on an attitude of humility and generosity to my son.
James 1:27 Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.
Proverbs 22:4 The reward of humility and the fear of the LORD
Are riches, honor and life.
Secondly, my heart is heavy tonight for the people of Haiti. The earthquake has been devastating. Once again, I find myself taking stock of my life and being unable to comprehend why so much has been given to us, and others are suffering and in need. In need of things like food. Shelter. Clothing. Medicine. Not in need of things like Mac Laptops, new shoes, or new and less stained carpet for their living room. I can't wrap my mind about it. We really (REALLY) have so much. I'm praying that God will teach me and show me how to be generous in tangible ways. I'm praying that the sign I've hung in my room that says "Live Simply" will reign true in my life. Praying that God will teach me to be overwhelmed with the goodness and completeness that is my life in such a way that I will never feel or complain (even quietly!) that I am without. And lastly, praying that I can pass on an attitude of humility and generosity to my son.
James 1:27 Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.
Proverbs 22:4 The reward of humility and the fear of the LORD
Are riches, honor and life.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Gigantic Picture Post
I'm finally getting around to organizing and making some sort of sense out of our Christmas pictures! We had a wonderful Christmas...and New Years. Here are some of our best shots....but as always, I'm missing key pictures....got one of Owen and Curt, but missed getting a shot of Owen and my parents....and...the list goes on! Will I ever get it right?! Probably not. Here is our best attempt!
The best family pic that we could manage in front of our own tree. Crazy Owen! Next time we'll try to get more centered... :-)
Owen and I at Grandma Dixie's
Lightening McQueen!
Owen and my not so little anymore, cousin Adam. Why does my child look like a thug in this picture?!
The Grandma Dixie side of the family....this is my mother's side of the family...kind of :-) Don't ask me to explain! We love each other and that's all that matters! :-)
Owen in his Santa hat....gteting ready to tear into the presents!
Owen loved this! I think its called a viewfinder. We had them when we were little. They were big and red and a much less quality item...but how cool that Owen has one too!
Opening his Christmas Eve jammies at home...
His Christmas Eve toy from Josh and I
Curt and Owen (not a great face buddy...he was starting to really be over pictures at this point!)
Walking into the living room on Christmas morning....
He found his Cars bicycle under the tree!
He got some M&M's in his stocking....
And later we made Christmas cookies...pay no attention to this scary smile!
sitting on his new bike! Such a big boy! (What's up with that face?!)
Sleeping in his big boy bed for the first time on Christmas night...he did great!
We got Bailey some baby Uggs for Christmas....I was really excited about them :-)
The coveted Buzz Lightyear!
cute :-)
Bailey and Papaw kisses!
Playing his new fishing game with Papaw!
Decent family pic :-)
Grandma Meece and her Great Grandkids
Cars slippers from Grandma Meece
Me with my sisters in law(s) how the heck do you say that?!
All the girls
Bailey and Owen
New Years Eve with the Sharbaughs...
yep...this is what our life is like! Kids that scream and won't look at the camera! :-) Someday we will miss this!
We went to Harry and Izzy's downtown with the Sharbaughs for New Years Eve dinner...then came back to our house where we drank some very questionable alcohol, played cards and the Wii and enjoyed being able to talk to each other instead of chasing our children around the house! We made it past midnight! Yay for us! :-)
The best family pic that we could manage in front of our own tree. Crazy Owen! Next time we'll try to get more centered... :-)
Owen and I at Grandma Dixie's
Lightening McQueen!
Owen and my not so little anymore, cousin Adam. Why does my child look like a thug in this picture?!
The Grandma Dixie side of the family....this is my mother's side of the family...kind of :-) Don't ask me to explain! We love each other and that's all that matters! :-)
Owen in his Santa hat....gteting ready to tear into the presents!
Owen loved this! I think its called a viewfinder. We had them when we were little. They were big and red and a much less quality item...but how cool that Owen has one too!
Opening his Christmas Eve jammies at home...
His Christmas Eve toy from Josh and I
Curt and Owen (not a great face buddy...he was starting to really be over pictures at this point!)
Walking into the living room on Christmas morning....
He found his Cars bicycle under the tree!
He got some M&M's in his stocking....
And later we made Christmas cookies...pay no attention to this scary smile!
sitting on his new bike! Such a big boy! (What's up with that face?!)
Sleeping in his big boy bed for the first time on Christmas night...he did great!
We got Bailey some baby Uggs for Christmas....I was really excited about them :-)
The coveted Buzz Lightyear!
cute :-)
Bailey and Papaw kisses!
Playing his new fishing game with Papaw!
Decent family pic :-)
Grandma Meece and her Great Grandkids
Cars slippers from Grandma Meece
Me with my sisters in law(s) how the heck do you say that?!
All the girls
Bailey and Owen
New Years Eve with the Sharbaughs...
yep...this is what our life is like! Kids that scream and won't look at the camera! :-) Someday we will miss this!
We went to Harry and Izzy's downtown with the Sharbaughs for New Years Eve dinner...then came back to our house where we drank some very questionable alcohol, played cards and the Wii and enjoyed being able to talk to each other instead of chasing our children around the house! We made it past midnight! Yay for us! :-)
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Merry Christmas!
Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a blessed 2010!
Don't forget....its all about Jesus! I'm remembering today God's perfect provision for me (and you!) in the form of a little baby, born in a manger! Thank you Lord for grace and fullness of life through your Son!
Born on This Day
Today a child is born on earth / Today the glory of God shines everywhere / For all of the world /Jesus born on this day / He is our light and salvation / Oh, Jesus born on this day / He is the King of all nations * Behold the Lamb of God has come / Behold the Savior is born / Sing of His love to everyone / Jesus born on this day / Heavenly child in a manger / Oh, Jesus born on this day / He is our Lord and our Savior* Today our hearts rejoice in Him / Today the light of His birth / Fills us with hope and bring speace on earth / Jesus born on this day / He is our light and savation / Oh, Jesus born on this day / He is the King of all nations * Today a child is born on earth / Today the glory of God shines everywhere / For all of the world * He is light, He is love, He is grace / Born on Christmas day
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Better than the Best
You're better then the best; I'm lucky just to linger in your light.......................
Don't know how I lived without you Cuz everytime that I get around you I see the best of me inside your eyes
(lyrics courtesy of Uncle Kracker, Smile :-))It will shock none of you that Josh and I are crazy(as most normal parents are) about our kid. He is our biggest blessing, bar NONE. I could start to go into all of the ways he is awesome and why we are so blessed, but I think I've covered most of that in previous posts. Bottom line: Owen has been God's greatest gift and most perfect provision for us. We are better people because he is our son. And ...........our biggest aspiration is that we can help grow him into a person that loves Jesus and follows hard after Him!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
My Thankful List
"If you want to turn your life around, try thankfulness. It will change your life mightily." ~Gerald Good
“Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude.” — Denis Waitley
Here are a few (big and small) things that I'm really thankful for this year:
1.Owen and Josh. They are my family...my two best boys.... two of the greatest loves of my life. Being a wife and mother is no easy thing. Josh and I are DAILY trying to figure out how to love each other better and to just....get it right! Its hard! (but worthwhile of course :-)) And parenting...we are in the thick of toddlerhood...which means discipline. Yuk. Most days are wonderful, but I have moments that I just want to cry about it all! Praying that consistency pays off down the road! At the end of the day...I'm doing what I dreamed about doing for years. I'm a wife and I'm a mother. I can't ask for much more than that!
2. Sweet Tea! (its probably rotting my teeth, but I still really love it and the favorite part of my work day is walking over to get my sweet tea at McDonalds :-))
3. Our church and small group. We love, love, love College Park. Its taken a few years, but we are finally feeling like we have found our groove in ministry....and if we get there early enough, we can find people that we know and love to sit with during service! We love our new Pastor, who speaks truth and brings it HARD every Sunday. So thankful for that! Our small group meets twice a month and they have become some of our closest and dearest friends. So thankful to share the journey with others who walk similar paths!
4. Good music, candles and cooking! I love to turn up some John Mayer, light a few candles and try a new recipe. I've really gotten into baking and cooking this past year.....I'm set on being the mom with the best chocolate chip cookies! (which won't happen because I've shared the recipe with too many other people now! :-)) Its ok....sharing is better! :-)
5. Grace. I mess things up in my life....a lot. I am immensely grateful for a loving and personal God who COVERS my life in mercy and grace. I am in constant need....and the more grace I receive the more I know that I have to pass it on.
So many things to be thankful for this year. It is so good for my soul to sit down and really think about how we have been provided for and graciously given more than we need in the past year. I hope you have a beautiful Thanksgiving and enjoy your time with friends and family!
“Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude.” — Denis Waitley
Here are a few (big and small) things that I'm really thankful for this year:
1.Owen and Josh. They are my family...my two best boys.... two of the greatest loves of my life. Being a wife and mother is no easy thing. Josh and I are DAILY trying to figure out how to love each other better and to just....get it right! Its hard! (but worthwhile of course :-)) And parenting...we are in the thick of toddlerhood...which means discipline. Yuk. Most days are wonderful, but I have moments that I just want to cry about it all! Praying that consistency pays off down the road! At the end of the day...I'm doing what I dreamed about doing for years. I'm a wife and I'm a mother. I can't ask for much more than that!
2. Sweet Tea! (its probably rotting my teeth, but I still really love it and the favorite part of my work day is walking over to get my sweet tea at McDonalds :-))
3. Our church and small group. We love, love, love College Park. Its taken a few years, but we are finally feeling like we have found our groove in ministry....and if we get there early enough, we can find people that we know and love to sit with during service! We love our new Pastor, who speaks truth and brings it HARD every Sunday. So thankful for that! Our small group meets twice a month and they have become some of our closest and dearest friends. So thankful to share the journey with others who walk similar paths!
4. Good music, candles and cooking! I love to turn up some John Mayer, light a few candles and try a new recipe. I've really gotten into baking and cooking this past year.....I'm set on being the mom with the best chocolate chip cookies! (which won't happen because I've shared the recipe with too many other people now! :-)) Its ok....sharing is better! :-)
5. Grace. I mess things up in my life....a lot. I am immensely grateful for a loving and personal God who COVERS my life in mercy and grace. I am in constant need....and the more grace I receive the more I know that I have to pass it on.
So many things to be thankful for this year. It is so good for my soul to sit down and really think about how we have been provided for and graciously given more than we need in the past year. I hope you have a beautiful Thanksgiving and enjoy your time with friends and family!
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