Everything Under the Son
Because JESUS is my everything
July already?
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Where has the time gone? It seems like just yesterday I was looking forward the the summertime and having the kids home from MDO. Now, summer is more than half over for us, as Natalie starts Kindergarten in about 6 weeks! My baby girl is growing into a young girl, ready to learn.
So much has happened over the last few weeks, and the craziness continues. We are in our new home, but not settled yet. Life is still going on so we unpack when we can, and try not to sweat the small stuff. It is frustrating to still be searching for things, not knowing exactly which box they might be in. Slowly but surely, right? We love the new house and are making it more our own each day. Hopefully soon I will find myself in a place where I will be comfortable having others over to see the new home, but I must put my personal touch on it first :)
We endured the 100+ weather on the Jones Family camping trip. We spent three days with Nathaniel's family, camping and such, and there was absolutely NO BREEZE! That make the 102 degrees feel even hotter, especially inside the tents. We survived, and are back home where we can sleep comfortably, and without the swarms of flies who found us each meal time. YUK!
Natalie has also had swim lessons, and next week she will attend art camp. I thought it would be fun for her to be able to spend a week painting and making art...expanding her right brain creativity!
Natalie and Levi were once again in the July 4th parade just outside of town. Last year, Natalie placed first on her tricycle, but this year, Levi was old enough to participate too! Dressed in their adorable matching outfits, Natalie pulled Levi in the wagon...they were too cute! This year, they placed second...we were proud, but Natalie made it very clear that it was Levi's fault she did not win first place again! Crazy girl! Pictures coming soon!
VBS was a success, with numbers around 250 each night. Soon I will post pics and you will be able to see for yourselves that there is nothing we won't do to help our children to love Jesus! Enough said!
This week has been a little out of the ordinary for us. My dear friend T has a 7 year old son in the hospital. She and I are hoping that we will be in-laws someday, as Natalie and "K" are such fun and super cute when they are together! Anyway, in an effort to relieve some of her stress and give the rest of her family some much deserved rest, I have taken the night shift at the hospital with her a couple of nights. The first night, I slept on a bed that is sure to be exactly like the beds they have in hell, so as "T" said, "Get right church!" The word uncomfortable doesn't even begin to adequately describe that 'bed'. But I was there, and honestly, we weren't sleeping much that night anyway...maybe 2 1/2 hours at most. "K" is doing better, and we can see that little personality coming back loud and clear! Can't wait to get them home and enjoying summer once again!
Whew...I am sure there is more but my brain is tired from thinking today. I will leave you with a picture of what happens when you leave your children 'painting' unsupervised for 30 seconds.
What would be a good caption for this photo? Come on, give me your best ideas!
So much has happened over the last few weeks, and the craziness continues. We are in our new home, but not settled yet. Life is still going on so we unpack when we can, and try not to sweat the small stuff. It is frustrating to still be searching for things, not knowing exactly which box they might be in. Slowly but surely, right? We love the new house and are making it more our own each day. Hopefully soon I will find myself in a place where I will be comfortable having others over to see the new home, but I must put my personal touch on it first :)
We endured the 100+ weather on the Jones Family camping trip. We spent three days with Nathaniel's family, camping and such, and there was absolutely NO BREEZE! That make the 102 degrees feel even hotter, especially inside the tents. We survived, and are back home where we can sleep comfortably, and without the swarms of flies who found us each meal time. YUK!
Natalie has also had swim lessons, and next week she will attend art camp. I thought it would be fun for her to be able to spend a week painting and making art...expanding her right brain creativity!
Natalie and Levi were once again in the July 4th parade just outside of town. Last year, Natalie placed first on her tricycle, but this year, Levi was old enough to participate too! Dressed in their adorable matching outfits, Natalie pulled Levi in the wagon...they were too cute! This year, they placed second...we were proud, but Natalie made it very clear that it was Levi's fault she did not win first place again! Crazy girl! Pictures coming soon!
VBS was a success, with numbers around 250 each night. Soon I will post pics and you will be able to see for yourselves that there is nothing we won't do to help our children to love Jesus! Enough said!
This week has been a little out of the ordinary for us. My dear friend T has a 7 year old son in the hospital. She and I are hoping that we will be in-laws someday, as Natalie and "K" are such fun and super cute when they are together! Anyway, in an effort to relieve some of her stress and give the rest of her family some much deserved rest, I have taken the night shift at the hospital with her a couple of nights. The first night, I slept on a bed that is sure to be exactly like the beds they have in hell, so as "T" said, "Get right church!" The word uncomfortable doesn't even begin to adequately describe that 'bed'. But I was there, and honestly, we weren't sleeping much that night anyway...maybe 2 1/2 hours at most. "K" is doing better, and we can see that little personality coming back loud and clear! Can't wait to get them home and enjoying summer once again!
Whew...I am sure there is more but my brain is tired from thinking today. I will leave you with a picture of what happens when you leave your children 'painting' unsupervised for 30 seconds.
What would be a good caption for this photo? Come on, give me your best ideas!
posted by Anne, 3:48 PM
6 Comments:
You are a good friend for sleeping on a hospital visitor, bed/couch/chair. I have slept on them for weeks in a row and I can say my back was not happy with me.
I can just here Levi in his precious little helpful way "Look Momma,I help, I paint da wall!"
Thanks for taking care of my cousins this week!
Thanks for taking care of my cousins this week!
I will not tell these ladies what all you have done besides sleep in the chair from hell. I think instead of "going to hell in a handbasket" we should use "going to hell in a hospital recliner" It it more of a suitable size. Ha Ha.....I just am not planning to share the oxygen closet with anyone!
Wonderful friend of mine....thanks for the stash of goodies, meals, daily visits and the ..... well you know...green and lacy item. That makes you family for sure!
Wonderful friend of mine....thanks for the stash of goodies, meals, daily visits and the ..... well you know...green and lacy item. That makes you family for sure!
As for the picture: "Is it my color?"
I can't believe Natalie is beginning Kindergarten! Big changes. Seems like yesterday with my girlies.
I think Levi's caption should read...
"Look, Momma! Isn't it pretty?"
Love you.
I think Levi's caption should read...
"Look, Momma! Isn't it pretty?"
Love you.
I am still waiting for the call to come by & see the new house!! I am dying to see it! Since I saw it from the beginning, I know the transformation will be incredible. I also know I will hate you for your organizational skills. HA!! I really do need you to come to my house. I am awful at that.
As for the picture...how about "What is everybody staring at? Do I have something on my face??"
How sweet of you to take the night shift at the hospital. For anybody that has spent a night on those torturous contraptions, we feel your pain! You are a true friend. =)
Call me soon when you have added your personal touches on the house. I also need to come get my sign! I keep forgetting!!!!
As for the picture...how about "What is everybody staring at? Do I have something on my face??"
How sweet of you to take the night shift at the hospital. For anybody that has spent a night on those torturous contraptions, we feel your pain! You are a true friend. =)
Call me soon when you have added your personal touches on the house. I also need to come get my sign! I keep forgetting!!!!
