Everything Under the Son
Because JESUS is my everything
Seven
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Seven years ago today I experienced a miracle.
Seven years ago today, my hopes and dreams came true.
Seven years ago today, I looked into two big brown eyes, and felt a love I had never felt.
Seven years ago today, my life changed forever.
Seven years ago today, my Natalie was born.
The last seven years have been spent loving my girl...she is my little miracle. God sent her to me, and I am forever grateful!
Happy Birthday Natalie! You are growing into a beautiful girl, and I am so proud of you! I am full of hopes and dreams for you, and cannot wait to see how the Lord continues to work in your life.
Seven years ago today, my hopes and dreams came true.
Seven years ago today, I looked into two big brown eyes, and felt a love I had never felt.
Seven years ago today, my life changed forever.
Seven years ago today, my Natalie was born.
The last seven years have been spent loving my girl...she is my little miracle. God sent her to me, and I am forever grateful!
Happy Birthday Natalie! You are growing into a beautiful girl, and I am so proud of you! I am full of hopes and dreams for you, and cannot wait to see how the Lord continues to work in your life.
A Step Back in Time
Monday, March 22, 2010
We took our day trip to see my parents and visit the Log Cabin Village in Ft. Worth. What a great way to spend a couple of hours...and all for the low price of $4.50 admission.
It was fabulous. We were able to walk through several old log cabins and hear all about life as a settler. They have people stationed in each cabin to give you some great historical information. It was great because they gave interesting facts, and they gave just enough to keep the kids attention (well, Levi would have liked us to move a little faster, but he's three!).
There was one cabin that was full of stuff...all of it hands-on. They encouraged the kids to put on the dress up clothes and spend some time playing with all of the goodies. They had tables and chairs, an old rope bed, pots and pans, an iron and old ironing wood. Then in the backyard there was a chicken coop with stuffed chickens and eggs you could gather. There was also a water pump where the kids could pump water, a raised garden bed with tools (this is where Levi spent most of his time), and even grinding stones complete with corn kernels and wheat berries where the kids could grind their own flour and cornmeal.
Here are some pictures from our great day! If you ever get a chance...get yourself and your kids to the Log Cabin Village!
Levi was working in the garden...raised bed gardening to be exact!
Natalie all dressed up! She looks great as a pioneer girl..so natural.
It was fabulous. We were able to walk through several old log cabins and hear all about life as a settler. They have people stationed in each cabin to give you some great historical information. It was great because they gave interesting facts, and they gave just enough to keep the kids attention (well, Levi would have liked us to move a little faster, but he's three!).
There was one cabin that was full of stuff...all of it hands-on. They encouraged the kids to put on the dress up clothes and spend some time playing with all of the goodies. They had tables and chairs, an old rope bed, pots and pans, an iron and old ironing wood. Then in the backyard there was a chicken coop with stuffed chickens and eggs you could gather. There was also a water pump where the kids could pump water, a raised garden bed with tools (this is where Levi spent most of his time), and even grinding stones complete with corn kernels and wheat berries where the kids could grind their own flour and cornmeal.
Here are some pictures from our great day! If you ever get a chance...get yourself and your kids to the Log Cabin Village!
Levi was working in the garden...raised bed gardening to be exact!
Natalie all dressed up! She looks great as a pioneer girl..so natural.
Natalie pumping some water for the day.
Happy kids.
Happy kids.Spring Break
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
It's spring break around here and I know you are wondering what we have been up to. I wish I had some fabulous Spring Break trip to tell you about...but there wasn't room in the budget for that. Instead, we tried to make the most of being home. Now that the week is almost over, I am looking back wishing I had done better. I wish I had made better memories with my kids...that we had played more, cooked together more,...more. Instead of beating myself up for all of the ways I failed, I am instead going to focus on the fun that we did have, and try to make the best of these last few days.
We DID laugh! We have gone for ice cream, we went out to see some rattlesnakes, we have played Guess Who?, and we have watched High School Musical (don't judge me!). We have eaten Nathaniel's homemade granola bars, cleaned out both of their rooms (though tomorrow you won't even be able to tell!), and we have been on a picnic. We have been to the zoo, and almost got a little lesson in the birds and bees from the giraffes...YIKES! We have cleaned out the car together (my kids love to use that vacuum thingy!), and then we even drove through the car wash to clean the outside...a super treat! We have played outside, and we have eaten in front of the TV...again, don't judge me! I've made a moss wreath, and I have put plans together for Natalie's family birthday dinner at my sister's house...Pink Cowgirl's Rule!
One day soon we are taking a day trip to see Maw Maw and Paw Paw. It will be a long day, but I think we will have lots of fun. We are visiting an old village, much like Little House on the Prairie, where the kids will be able to touch and play with all of the goodies in each cabin and store, learning about life in settler times. Sometimes I think I was born in the wrong time period. As much as I love many of the modern conveniences we have now, I long for simple. I long for wide open spaces, for home and family. I want to ride in a wagon, and feed the chickens, and grow our own food. I want to milk the cows, and pick wildflowers, and bake fresh bread every day. Maybe someday Nathaniel and I will be able to homestead...wouldn't that be grand?! I'm not sure who is going to have more fun tomorrow, me or the kids?
I am sure while we are there we will get to eat out, and maybe even do a little shopping. Of course the highlight will be spending time with my parents..Maw Maw and Paw Paw. The kids always love spending time with them. It's funny how much Levi is like my dad...scary, but funny!
I am sure we will also try to squeeze in a little more fun and laughter before we head back to school. What about you? What have you done? What memories have you made?
We DID laugh! We have gone for ice cream, we went out to see some rattlesnakes, we have played Guess Who?, and we have watched High School Musical (don't judge me!). We have eaten Nathaniel's homemade granola bars, cleaned out both of their rooms (though tomorrow you won't even be able to tell!), and we have been on a picnic. We have been to the zoo, and almost got a little lesson in the birds and bees from the giraffes...YIKES! We have cleaned out the car together (my kids love to use that vacuum thingy!), and then we even drove through the car wash to clean the outside...a super treat! We have played outside, and we have eaten in front of the TV...again, don't judge me! I've made a moss wreath, and I have put plans together for Natalie's family birthday dinner at my sister's house...Pink Cowgirl's Rule!
One day soon we are taking a day trip to see Maw Maw and Paw Paw. It will be a long day, but I think we will have lots of fun. We are visiting an old village, much like Little House on the Prairie, where the kids will be able to touch and play with all of the goodies in each cabin and store, learning about life in settler times. Sometimes I think I was born in the wrong time period. As much as I love many of the modern conveniences we have now, I long for simple. I long for wide open spaces, for home and family. I want to ride in a wagon, and feed the chickens, and grow our own food. I want to milk the cows, and pick wildflowers, and bake fresh bread every day. Maybe someday Nathaniel and I will be able to homestead...wouldn't that be grand?! I'm not sure who is going to have more fun tomorrow, me or the kids?
I am sure while we are there we will get to eat out, and maybe even do a little shopping. Of course the highlight will be spending time with my parents..Maw Maw and Paw Paw. The kids always love spending time with them. It's funny how much Levi is like my dad...scary, but funny!
I am sure we will also try to squeeze in a little more fun and laughter before we head back to school. What about you? What have you done? What memories have you made?
For My Sister
Monday, March 15, 2010
Not long ago, I stumbled upon a great craft online that really got me to thinking. Aren't those the best? The ones that really get your creative juices flowing?! Anyway, I have no idea where I saw it, so if you have seen this idea out in blogland, let me know so I can give credit where credit is due. Otherwise, just know that I am not the brains behind this little craft...I simply took their idea and made it bigger!
Without further ado, let me show you the mega-initial I made for my sister's front door.
Cute, yes?
Super easy, and the best part, super CHEAP! I got everything I needed at the Dollar Tree. I love that store! I am forever finding things in there that I can use to get my crafty fix. Dollar Tree, I'd be happy to talk with you about an agreement! If you give me free stuff, I'll make it fabulous and showcase it here on this little blog! Interested?
But I digress...you are wanting to know what I did? Here is a photo tutorial, and if you have questions, feel free to email me.
The cast of characters:
glue gun, bag of moss, sharpie, foam board, craft knife
Draw your initial on the foam core. Don't worry about being exact or perfect, and feel free to make corrections and adjustments. No one will see it in the end, so mark away!
Cut our your letter with your craft knife. I put the sharpie on top for this picture so you can get an idea of the size of my letters. Side note: I know some pictures show a "B" and some show a "J". I made both letters from one piece of foam board, and thought the "B" was so cute, I had to have a "J" for myself.
It won't take long before you see your initial begin to take shape...and you will be so excited to finish.
Don't you love it? I plan to take a piece of fun ribbon, and thread it through the top of the B to make a hanger. I'm thinking this would super cute hanging on her front door!
Start to finish...less than an hour.
One your mark, get set, get to the Dollar Tree and start craftin'! If you make one of these, let me know. I would love to see your spin on this fun moss initial.
Without further ado, let me show you the mega-initial I made for my sister's front door.
Cute, yes?
Super easy, and the best part, super CHEAP! I got everything I needed at the Dollar Tree. I love that store! I am forever finding things in there that I can use to get my crafty fix. Dollar Tree, I'd be happy to talk with you about an agreement! If you give me free stuff, I'll make it fabulous and showcase it here on this little blog! Interested?
But I digress...you are wanting to know what I did? Here is a photo tutorial, and if you have questions, feel free to email me.
The cast of characters:
glue gun, bag of moss, sharpie, foam board, craft knife
Draw your initial on the foam core. Don't worry about being exact or perfect, and feel free to make corrections and adjustments. No one will see it in the end, so mark away!
Cut our your letter with your craft knife. I put the sharpie on top for this picture so you can get an idea of the size of my letters. Side note: I know some pictures show a "B" and some show a "J". I made both letters from one piece of foam board, and thought the "B" was so cute, I had to have a "J" for myself.
Once your letter is cut out, just start gluing the moss all over the top. Make sure you get the moss right up next to the edges so you cannot see the white foam board. This is a fairly messy little task, but so worth it! I would put some hot glue on a little section of the letter, and then cover it with moss. Then just move over to the next section and repeat. Be super careful not to burn your fingers...that hot glue is HOT!
It won't take long before you see your initial begin to take shape...and you will be so excited to finish.
Don't you love it? I plan to take a piece of fun ribbon, and thread it through the top of the B to make a hanger. I'm thinking this would super cute hanging on her front door!
Start to finish...less than an hour.
One your mark, get set, get to the Dollar Tree and start craftin'! If you make one of these, let me know. I would love to see your spin on this fun moss initial.
Check us out
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Hop on over here to see a little something Nathaniel and I are going to be working on together. We are so excited! And who knows, maybe someday we will be published! :)
Sick
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
I know I haven't posted in a bit. I have been working the childrens consignment sale, which is tons of fun, but many hours of work on top of my other jobs. Today, my sweet Natalie woke up with a fever and sore throat. My suspicions were confirmed after a trip to the doctor...she has strep throat again. I feel so bad for her...I have had strep many times and it is miserable. Thankfully, I got her to the doctor quickly this time and she has already started medication, so we are hoping to head it off at the pass. Bless her.
I'll be around again soon, but for now, I am going to spend some time snuggling my sick girlie, and disinfecting everything I can get my hands on.
Be well.
I'll be around again soon, but for now, I am going to spend some time snuggling my sick girlie, and disinfecting everything I can get my hands on.
Be well.
