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Sunday, August 23, 2009

Family Portrait


We drove to Oak Harbor today to visit some friends before our movers come TOMORROW and the chapter of our life in Washington comes to a close. We had a WONDERFUL time. I wanted to post one of the great pictures she took of us. I don't have time to talk about our trip as the movers come (as I mentioned) TOMORROW! Odds are you won't get many updates from me for the next 2 weeks because of this transition. So be blessed and be praying for us please!

Friday, August 21, 2009

Oh What A Day - No pictures in this one

No one wants to see this. So I'll just tell you about it. My morning started with L helping with the laundry. He put the clothes from the dryer onto the kitchen table and then jumped down from one of the table chairs. On his way down he tried to pick up a sock he dropped and ended up jumping off a chair bent over catching the back of the chair with his eye. Blood everywhere.. thankfully he only split his eyelid open. After several minutes of profuse bleeding we were able to stop it and he laid with an ice pack on his eye.

Then off to the park to meet a friend. While the other kids where playing on the playground M decides to walk back and forth on the park bench. Just as I look over from the other side of the playground I see M lose his footing and start to do a dead drop off the bench. Unfortunately his arm caught on the table, he spun forward and broke his fall with his NOSE.

I rush over pick him up and his nose is already tripled in size and gushing blood. We spent 4 hours in the ER to be told that it is likely he fractured his nose, but there is nothing they could do about it, but since he was so swollen we would have to wait and see. Our discharge papers officially diagnosed him with a nosebleed. Really? It was a stress filled day to say the least, and I was NOT impressed with the ER staff. Grateful they didn't think he had done any damage to his brain we came home to rest.

My loving husband let me take a nap after all the emotional stress of the day. This morning L's eye looks fine, just sliced, and M's nose is purple and swollen, but MUCH MUCH better than I had expected.

Sunday, August 16, 2009

M Turned 2!

Yesterday was M's 2nd Birthday. With all the events of moving in the next week we decided to have a small family party. It was Yo Gabba Gabba themed. If you don't know what that is - it is kind of like kiddie crack. M will watch it and sing and dance and shout. He loves it! After grilling, presents, and cake we ended the night with a bonfire. I can't believe my baby is 2.
PS. The pic of M getting ready to blow out his candles is my favorite because of Dad's quick thinkin'.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

To the Source

When our nation experiences a sudden crisis, what do most people do? Flip on the TV. We want the very latest information and analysis. But do you ever find that commentators and reporters struggle for words-especially when faced with severe shock or grief?

There's nothing wrong with watching the news, but ultimately, it's not the most reliable source of information.

In dark times, the Word of God gives light, understanding, and wisdom. That's why we sometimes need to unplug, and open the Bible.

Scripture gives us perspective. It reminds us that God is our refuge. A present help in time of trouble. It gives us faith in times that are fearful. We're reminded that we don't have to fear even though "the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea."

Where do you go for true perspective? To the television, websites, or blogs? Or to the Word of God?

By Nancy Leigh DeMoss at www.reviveourhearts.org

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Naptime


The gorgeous little faces that greet me when it's over. Now I'll be honest they don't always wake up all smiles, but they did yesterday. How lucky am I. (PS. I know there is no pic of L - he was still sleeping).

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Why Aunties Are the Bestest!


Isn't our Auntie going to make such a great mama? We love her! And Uncle too!

Saturday, August 8, 2009

CHALK

The 100 degree heat has quickly returned to the Washington norm and summer has once again become sweatshirt weather. What I love about my kids, they love to wear flip flops -like their parents- all year long (they must have some of our California blood after all). Today we went for a mile long walk and came home and drew with the sidewalk chalk. Oh how I love living the simple life. :)

An update on family status. We move in 3 1/2 weeks. Jeff will go to Officer Training School (OTS) and then we are going to be stationed at Schriever AFB in Colorado. Yay! We are so excited to be going to Colorado Springs. We will all move there together the first week of January. During the time Jeff's at OTS the kids and I will be in California and my parents house.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Today's Adventure

Today we attempted to take the kids for a bike ride to the park. Unfortunately as soon as we arrived J had to potty so we had to turn around and head right back home. It was fun regardless of the time actually spent at the park. The weather here was beautiful today. The last few weeks we have had highs up into the 100's but today was a cool 77 degrees. PRAISE GOD!

We have been meaning to take a picture of this tree stump. Jeff was impressed that it naturally looked like a heart.
PS. Those goofy faces were the most cooperation I could get from my munchkins today. Those stinkers.

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Flashback 1 Year

Some shots of my kids one year ago and some taken in the last month. My how they have grown.