Thursday, October 30, 2008
What a ham!
Just got Micah's new school pictures. These are the first pictures, posed, that have turned out good since he was a baby.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Exhausted
Today was a truly exhausting day. I am so ready for Nate to come rescue me from work so we can grab a quiet dinner together before heading home to prepare for our high school small group tonight.
Can't wait.
Can't wait.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Fabulous Weekend
This weekend was absolutely amazing! Not just the weather but everything about it. God blesses His people - it's true.
As I was sitting at work on Friday, I felt a stirring in my heart. I felt as if He was telling me to "get my house in order". Not like "get in order or else", but just take care of what I've been entrusted with. So I did just that. I listened.
On my way home, I was actually excited about the idea of cleaning my house. How weird?
I got home, I opened all the windows & got to work. Wow! I had a blast listening to music and getting my house in order. Little did I know the blessing that would come from simply being obedient.
When my boys came home a few hours later we were able to hang around and not have to worry about tiding up for our friends that were coming over later that evening.
On Saturday, we got up and headed out for a fabulous family day. It was glorious! I didn't have to think twice about doing laundry, dishes, cleaning - it was freeing. Sunday was much of the same. We played outside all morning, the weather was gorgeous, and went to church. Then a group of friends came over & what freedom came when I didn't have to freak out about if our house was presentable.
Sometimes I tend to feel righteous about having to keep my home in order. That's sounds so bizarre, but stay with me a moment. At times I feel as though it's not fair that I have to worry about keeping the home in order & my husband gets to have all the fun. He gets to be the fun one who plays ball in the yard while I'm scrubbing the toilets. Honestly I'm not sure he ever even thinks about the toilet, except when he's on it. :o) Like God punishes me by placing me in my role. How dare I? What a joy it is to know He trusts me enough to put such a weight on my shoulders. I don't have to be SuperMom (not sure I would look good in that outfit anyway) and I don't have to be like "so & so's wife", but I get to bless my family by keeping my house in order. My actions directly effect the mood in our home. When my husband is able to come home to a clean home it brings peace. Why wouldn't I want to make him feel that way everyday?
It's because I'm selfish. I want someone to do that for me. It's a heart issue. Once I get my heart right & realize God has placed me in the position of a homemaker (like it or not), peace comes. Of course I fight it with all that's in me - - because "it's not fair!" Oh man, let me just think about all the things that aren't fair. Truly, I don't deserve anything but God graciously gives me everything I have. He is faithful to provide as I humbly seek Him.
Wow!
As I was sitting at work on Friday, I felt a stirring in my heart. I felt as if He was telling me to "get my house in order". Not like "get in order or else", but just take care of what I've been entrusted with. So I did just that. I listened.
On my way home, I was actually excited about the idea of cleaning my house. How weird?
I got home, I opened all the windows & got to work. Wow! I had a blast listening to music and getting my house in order. Little did I know the blessing that would come from simply being obedient.
When my boys came home a few hours later we were able to hang around and not have to worry about tiding up for our friends that were coming over later that evening.
On Saturday, we got up and headed out for a fabulous family day. It was glorious! I didn't have to think twice about doing laundry, dishes, cleaning - it was freeing. Sunday was much of the same. We played outside all morning, the weather was gorgeous, and went to church. Then a group of friends came over & what freedom came when I didn't have to freak out about if our house was presentable.
Sometimes I tend to feel righteous about having to keep my home in order. That's sounds so bizarre, but stay with me a moment. At times I feel as though it's not fair that I have to worry about keeping the home in order & my husband gets to have all the fun. He gets to be the fun one who plays ball in the yard while I'm scrubbing the toilets. Honestly I'm not sure he ever even thinks about the toilet, except when he's on it. :o) Like God punishes me by placing me in my role. How dare I? What a joy it is to know He trusts me enough to put such a weight on my shoulders. I don't have to be SuperMom (not sure I would look good in that outfit anyway) and I don't have to be like "so & so's wife", but I get to bless my family by keeping my house in order. My actions directly effect the mood in our home. When my husband is able to come home to a clean home it brings peace. Why wouldn't I want to make him feel that way everyday?
It's because I'm selfish. I want someone to do that for me. It's a heart issue. Once I get my heart right & realize God has placed me in the position of a homemaker (like it or not), peace comes. Of course I fight it with all that's in me - - because "it's not fair!" Oh man, let me just think about all the things that aren't fair. Truly, I don't deserve anything but God graciously gives me everything I have. He is faithful to provide as I humbly seek Him.
Wow!
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Family Pictures
Our good friend, Paige Kirby, was gracious enough to snap some family pictures for us last weekend. Here are just a few of the pics she took.
The rest are on my Facebook page. Check 'em out...
The rest are on my Facebook page. Check 'em out...
Saturday fun
This morning Micah & I went to have breakfast with my mom & help her around the house. On our way to breakfast with my mom, we passed by the Temple Terrace Fire Dept, who was having an open house & knew we had to stop by after breakfast. What a great decision. We had so much fun! Micah got to climb all over a couple of fire trucks, see a couple of local bands, make crafts, eat his first sno cone - it was great. The weather was absolutely gorgeous. I'm so thankful we were able to stop in. Much better than helping mom clean around the house.
For some reason this morning (totally God), I was prompted to grab my camera before leaving the house. I went picture happy. Here are just a couple of the many pictures I took.
Friday, October 3, 2008
New Bed
My little boy is growing up. Last night Nate put together Micah's new (big boy) bed. It's a bed we have been wanting from Ikea but couldn't justify spending the money. We found the same bed on craigslist for almost 1/4 of the price & we couldn't pass it up. Nate, Micah & Nate's mom, Marsha, went to New Port Richey on Monday to pick it up (what an adventure that turned into).
Last night Nate worked feverishly to get this bed together. I think he was more excited than Micah. He never had a bunk bed growing up so he was stoked to be able to provide one for Micah. Nate finished assembling bed around 9pm last night & the fun began. Micah had so much fun exploring and learning how to climb the stairs! It took him forever to calm down & go to sleep, but thankfully he slept through the night (I was worried about him getting down in the middle of the night half awake) and got down successfully this morning.
Last night Nate worked feverishly to get this bed together. I think he was more excited than Micah. He never had a bunk bed growing up so he was stoked to be able to provide one for Micah. Nate finished assembling bed around 9pm last night & the fun began. Micah had so much fun exploring and learning how to climb the stairs! It took him forever to calm down & go to sleep, but thankfully he slept through the night (I was worried about him getting down in the middle of the night half awake) and got down successfully this morning.
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