It is almost March and it finally feels like winter!
Athan had a two hour delay this morning so we got outside and enjoyed it for a little while.
Snowballs - Sledding - Snow Angels - YEAH!
Thursday, February 28, 2008
FINALLY. . .
It is almost March and it finally feels like winter!
Athan had a two hour delay this morning so we got outside and enjoyed it for a little while.
Snowballs - Sledding - Snow Angels - YEAH!
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Real Love
My dad sent me an 'Irish Blessing' this week. He got it off of e-news.net. Maybe some of you know about it.
Not only were the pictures and music beautiful, so was the message. The message expressed that a perfect life is not what he wished for me, but strength and hope. He wished for me good friends...Well, just check it out for yourself.
I would have posted it but it was to big, I think.
Have a great week!
Not only were the pictures and music beautiful, so was the message. The message expressed that a perfect life is not what he wished for me, but strength and hope. He wished for me good friends...Well, just check it out for yourself.
I would have posted it but it was to big, I think.
Have a great week!
Monday, February 11, 2008
Pictures of the Week
Bakers, bake me a 'brownies' as fast as you can - Athan made a baker's hat and apron at school and then comes home and makes his brother the same.
Aaahhh, how cute are they?!
First loose tooth! He is so excited that he is telling EVERYONE. I'm sure I'll post more about this later :)
Some horrible side pics of the birds that we are enjoying outside the kitchen window.
Does your neck hurt yet?? Do your eyes hurt??
What is left of the King Cake that my dad sent us for Fat Tuesday. It WAS really good. Thanks, Dad!!
Well, there was a peek of some of our week.
Aaahhh, how cute are they?!
First loose tooth! He is so excited that he is telling EVERYONE. I'm sure I'll post more about this later :)
Some horrible side pics of the birds that we are enjoying outside the kitchen window.Does your neck hurt yet?? Do your eyes hurt??
What is left of the King Cake that my dad sent us for Fat Tuesday. It WAS really good. Thanks, Dad!!
Well, there was a peek of some of our week.Sunday, February 3, 2008
Positives outweighing the Negatives
Some of my favorite things about this weekend. Not that this is some "special" weekend, I just happen to be pondering some things I liked about it. . . .
Watching my boys hug each other and telling the other 'I love you,'
Enjoying all the birds who have discovered my new bird feeder that is suctioned to my kitchen window,
Watching my boys enjoy the birds and feeding them with the - pine cone, peanut butter, bird seed thingy,
Seeing Athan try to remember the verse - 'Trust in the Lord...,'
Being able to leave my boys with a babysitter both friday and saturday and them really having a good time,
Alf and I going out to two diff. events and having a good time:)
Listening to Athan READ!
Playing the memory game with Aiden - ALOT!
Being able to avoid many traffic lights by taking back roads which shortened my errand run,
Enjoying some really good food this weekend
Really enjoying church today and looking forward to that day with Him!
For humor sake, things I did not like about this weekend. . . .
The mess my boys make of this house (they turned the couch into a pirate ship),
Feeling like a PIG for eating so much good food,
OK - I can't think of any more.
I will go now.
Good-bye
Watching my boys hug each other and telling the other 'I love you,'
Enjoying all the birds who have discovered my new bird feeder that is suctioned to my kitchen window,
Watching my boys enjoy the birds and feeding them with the - pine cone, peanut butter, bird seed thingy,
Seeing Athan try to remember the verse - 'Trust in the Lord...,'
Being able to leave my boys with a babysitter both friday and saturday and them really having a good time,
Alf and I going out to two diff. events and having a good time:)
Listening to Athan READ!
Playing the memory game with Aiden - ALOT!
Being able to avoid many traffic lights by taking back roads which shortened my errand run,
Enjoying some really good food this weekend
Really enjoying church today and looking forward to that day with Him!
For humor sake, things I did not like about this weekend. . . .
The mess my boys make of this house (they turned the couch into a pirate ship),
Feeling like a PIG for eating so much good food,
OK - I can't think of any more.
I will go now.
Good-bye
Sunday, January 27, 2008
So Cool Dude!
Check out http://myspace.com/impactawards
My space chose to award an organization that helps to reach those in poverty. Compassion International was nominated in the top three and eventually won! Yipee! If you click on the address I showed you then there is a quick video you can watch with Rebecca St. James.
I believe in this organization. Alf and I joined Compassion only about a year after we were married. We thought it would not only be a way to impact a life of a child, but to also 'keep in check.' Poor us...we were seminary students with only one car, in a one bedroom apt. and would barely eat out. The fact was, we still had more then most people in the world. To play a part in someones lives miles away, to tell them in a letter how much I am proud of them and that they are loved has been an awesome privilige. These children need HOPE and JESUS.
Several years ago our church chose to partner with Compassion (after researching other organizations, C just fit our doctrine and our goals - engaging the body in missions more) and I was asked to help facilitate it. I've always wanted to do more with Compassion and here was my opportunity. I was able to go to Ecuador and see first hand some C projects. It was my first experience in a third world country.
Alf and I felt really strong about wanting to go visit our child that we have been sponsoring now for about nine years. He will be graduating soon and didn't want to miss the opportunity. Thanks to my brother and sister-n-law (who will be watching the boys), and diligence in saving our money - we will be going to the Dominican Republic in early March.
Another blessing has been to sponsor a little girl in Peru that is the same age as Athan. He is actually the one that corresponds with her. It has been neat to see how much they have in common. They both love to draw, both have little brothers, both love hide and seek, etc.
Anyway, if you are still reading this I hope that you have enjoyed it and maybe even feel compelled to sponsor a child :)
Peace out-
My space chose to award an organization that helps to reach those in poverty. Compassion International was nominated in the top three and eventually won! Yipee! If you click on the address I showed you then there is a quick video you can watch with Rebecca St. James.
I believe in this organization. Alf and I joined Compassion only about a year after we were married. We thought it would not only be a way to impact a life of a child, but to also 'keep in check.' Poor us...we were seminary students with only one car, in a one bedroom apt. and would barely eat out. The fact was, we still had more then most people in the world. To play a part in someones lives miles away, to tell them in a letter how much I am proud of them and that they are loved has been an awesome privilige. These children need HOPE and JESUS.
Several years ago our church chose to partner with Compassion (after researching other organizations, C just fit our doctrine and our goals - engaging the body in missions more) and I was asked to help facilitate it. I've always wanted to do more with Compassion and here was my opportunity. I was able to go to Ecuador and see first hand some C projects. It was my first experience in a third world country.
Alf and I felt really strong about wanting to go visit our child that we have been sponsoring now for about nine years. He will be graduating soon and didn't want to miss the opportunity. Thanks to my brother and sister-n-law (who will be watching the boys), and diligence in saving our money - we will be going to the Dominican Republic in early March.
Another blessing has been to sponsor a little girl in Peru that is the same age as Athan. He is actually the one that corresponds with her. It has been neat to see how much they have in common. They both love to draw, both have little brothers, both love hide and seek, etc.
Anyway, if you are still reading this I hope that you have enjoyed it and maybe even feel compelled to sponsor a child :)
Peace out-
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Body Scrub, anyone?
For those that have nasty, dry skin like I do (especially in the winter time,) and for those that are'nt afraid of trying something new...
Gingerbread Body Scrub
3/4 cup brown sugar
1tsp ground ginger
1tsp cocoa powder
1T olive oil
Mix all the ingredients really well. Put in a sealed container (mason jars.)
Use in the shower. You know what to do -
Feel free to add or take away ingredients to your liking. It also go's great with Bath and Body Works Brown Sugar and Fig lotion.
Enjoy!
Gingerbread Body Scrub
3/4 cup brown sugar
1tsp ground ginger
1tsp cocoa powder
1T olive oil
Mix all the ingredients really well. Put in a sealed container (mason jars.)
Use in the shower. You know what to do -
Feel free to add or take away ingredients to your liking. It also go's great with Bath and Body Works Brown Sugar and Fig lotion.
Enjoy!
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