I have been slow on blogging...why...real life. Normally life goes on and is busy, but we have been in crisis mode. Church has had two major crises this week that both intimately involve our family. Late nights (which is usually my blogging time).
Paul did have a happy birthday. He got to eat an ice cream sandwich cake which is one of his favorites. He had asked for several kitchen gadgets and new polo shirts. I even found XLT in the pique polo that he likes (and on incredible sale). I was quite proud that we managed to carve out an hour of birthday celebration in the storm.
Even while typing this short post...had to deal with several texts. All that to say...short on blogs until we are through the crises.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Prayers Needed
The junior high youth pastor at the school where our kids go is just a fantastic guy. I only know his wife through her blog, but I really resonate with a lot of what she writes. However, her family could really use prayers now. Her little brother has been fighting cancer for a long time, and is just having a really hard time right now. You can check out the following link for more information about JD...
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jdtaylor2/journal
PS I wasn't sure before what to think about Bob Sanders, but now I know for sure. He is a man of character (even if perhaps a bit fiery on the football field for my tastes).
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jdtaylor2/journal
PS I wasn't sure before what to think about Bob Sanders, but now I know for sure. He is a man of character (even if perhaps a bit fiery on the football field for my tastes).
Monday, September 14, 2009
Sweet Moments
God has really allowed a lot of teaching moments this last week. Bethany has two boo-boo ow-ow's that she loves to show. We kiss them better, pray and ask Jesus to heal them, and sometimes put bandaids on them. If we forget to pray...she makes sure that we do.
She has also really been enjoying songs with actions, so we learned the B-I-B-L-E song. She has just loved it and asked to sing it again and again.
Finally, today, I was looking at this website for an unrelated reason. I came across this video.
http://www.indyvineyard.org/worship.html
As we watched (three times) each time Bethany would lift her hands and worship God. I would ask her if mama could worship too and she would say "OK". We sat on the computer chair with her on my lap worshiping the Lord. It brought tears to my eyes because it was such a sweet time.
She has also really been enjoying songs with actions, so we learned the B-I-B-L-E song. She has just loved it and asked to sing it again and again.
Finally, today, I was looking at this website for an unrelated reason. I came across this video.
http://www.indyvineyard.org/worship.html
As we watched (three times) each time Bethany would lift her hands and worship God. I would ask her if mama could worship too and she would say "OK". We sat on the computer chair with her on my lap worshiping the Lord. It brought tears to my eyes because it was such a sweet time.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
No, No, No
That seems to be the theme for the day.
Wildcat walked out this morning in his Peyton Manning jersey and sweat pants. I reminded him that it was chapel day. He came back out in a dress shirt and sweatpants, and asked if that was ok. No, no, no! He was a cutie though!
We can't find our camera. NO, NO, NO!
Kapooka has started to mimic us. She says " No, no, no" right before she does something she isn't supposed to do. It is kind of nice to have an early warning system!
I also made all kinds of doctors appointments for Skye. When she hears (especially about the fillings), I am sure she will be saying NO, NO, NO!
Oh well!
Wildcat walked out this morning in his Peyton Manning jersey and sweat pants. I reminded him that it was chapel day. He came back out in a dress shirt and sweatpants, and asked if that was ok. No, no, no! He was a cutie though!
We can't find our camera. NO, NO, NO!
Kapooka has started to mimic us. She says " No, no, no" right before she does something she isn't supposed to do. It is kind of nice to have an early warning system!
I also made all kinds of doctors appointments for Skye. When she hears (especially about the fillings), I am sure she will be saying NO, NO, NO!
Oh well!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Teenagers
I love mine. However, I think it is a bad sign that she has senioritis already. I think this could be a long year. Insert a big sigh here. That's all.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Animals
Today we went to the zoo. We had tried to go see the Komodo dragons a few weeks agon, but it was a torrential downpour. The dragons leave on Monday, so Grandma and Grandpa were gracious enough to try again (they hold the membership). Anyway, we got to see the dragon. It was asleep, but very large. However, the rest of the visit was much more exciting. We got there early, and it was cool. The animals were very active. We got to see a Zebra eating and making all sorts of horse like noises. Kapooka would not let Grandma leave her side and would yell "MA" when Grandma would try to move away. Finally, we could wave bye-bye to the zebras.
Next we saw the giraffes. This was particularly special because the newest baby giraffe (2 weeks old) was out. We got to see the baby jump and run (nothing I had seen a giraffe do before) and drink from mama. The other giraffes were fairly active too.
Our next stop was the rhinos. Normally they look like big rocks that stink. However, they were up, walking and eating hay. One even walked halfway across the enclosure to get a drink right by us. He had a very large tongue.
The baboons were having a fight. Wildcat thought that was funny. The elephants were holding their trunks up in the air. We don't know why, but Kapooka and Grandma had to wave their arms like elephant trunks and make elephant sounds. Kapooka, plain as day said "Hi elephant", but of course only once, and wouldn't say it again.
We capped off the day by playing on the playground and riding the carousel. Both of those were a big hit with both of the kids. You can check out my dad's facebook page for some video of the carousel if you want.
To finish up our animal theme for the day. Tonight as we were reading a book, I pointed to a horse. I asked Kapooka what is that, and she made the horse sound. That is the first time she has made an animal sound without copying someone first.
One the Wildcat front, he got to go to a paint your own pottery place today. We seem to have misplaced our camera, but hopefully we can get some pictures of his complete piece. He had saved up reward points from this summer and then waited until our friend from church, Miss Harriet, could go with us. We had a lot of fun, and he did a great job!
Next we saw the giraffes. This was particularly special because the newest baby giraffe (2 weeks old) was out. We got to see the baby jump and run (nothing I had seen a giraffe do before) and drink from mama. The other giraffes were fairly active too.
Our next stop was the rhinos. Normally they look like big rocks that stink. However, they were up, walking and eating hay. One even walked halfway across the enclosure to get a drink right by us. He had a very large tongue.
The baboons were having a fight. Wildcat thought that was funny. The elephants were holding their trunks up in the air. We don't know why, but Kapooka and Grandma had to wave their arms like elephant trunks and make elephant sounds. Kapooka, plain as day said "Hi elephant", but of course only once, and wouldn't say it again.
We capped off the day by playing on the playground and riding the carousel. Both of those were a big hit with both of the kids. You can check out my dad's facebook page for some video of the carousel if you want.
To finish up our animal theme for the day. Tonight as we were reading a book, I pointed to a horse. I asked Kapooka what is that, and she made the horse sound. That is the first time she has made an animal sound without copying someone first.
One the Wildcat front, he got to go to a paint your own pottery place today. We seem to have misplaced our camera, but hopefully we can get some pictures of his complete piece. He had saved up reward points from this summer and then waited until our friend from church, Miss Harriet, could go with us. We had a lot of fun, and he did a great job!
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