Thanks, Carol!
Friday, December 14, 2012
12-12-12
My birthday was this past Wednesday, 12-12-12, and a friend of mine got a great picture of us as we were leaving the house and heading for dinner. I just wanted to share it!
Thanks, Carol!
Thanks, Carol!
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Asiatic Lilies
I know a lot of people, including my husband, don't love these flowers because they only bloom once, but they are one of my favorite flowers. Their colors are so bold and pretty, and maybe because they only bloom once, it's something to look forward to and enjoy for just a short time.
My lilies bloomed this week, and I intend to enjoy their beauty while it lasts!
My lilies bloomed this week, and I intend to enjoy their beauty while it lasts!
Friday, April 13, 2012
Friday the 13th
I know a lot of people have superstitions about Friday the 13th, but it's a special day in our family. My parents were actually married on Friday, August 13th, 1976, and Todd and I met on Friday, September 13, 1996. We always try to celebrate these days, so we hope everyone has a wonderful Friday the 13th!
Saturday, March 31, 2012
March - A Look Back
I've noticed other people doing monthly reviews in their blogs, so I thought that might be good for me to do too. At least that would make me write something once a month! We'll see how it goes.
I can't believe how quickly March has flown by, and it's really been a wonderfully mild month, especially in terms of the weather. All of our trees are blossoming, and I can see the little beginnings of my lilies and hostas. Hopefully this mild end of winter does not mean we'll have a scorching summer. But I intend to enjoy the nice weather as long as it lasts.
We signed Jack up for baseball for the first time this year, and his practices started last week. Even though I think 3 baseball practices/games a week is a little much for five-year-olds, I hope he enjoys it and that it doesn't overtake our entire lives. He usually excited about his practices, even though he spends most of the time playing in the dirt. I don't mind that so much as long as he's not putting dirt on other kids' heads (like he did last practice)! But when he's paying attention, he can actually hit, throw, and catch the ball. So we'll see how the season goes and if he wants to do it again next year.
Most of our month was pretty normal and close to home. February was busy, and April and May will be also, so I guess it's good that we got a break in there. Opening Day and Easter are coming up next week, so let the craziness begin!
I can't believe how quickly March has flown by, and it's really been a wonderfully mild month, especially in terms of the weather. All of our trees are blossoming, and I can see the little beginnings of my lilies and hostas. Hopefully this mild end of winter does not mean we'll have a scorching summer. But I intend to enjoy the nice weather as long as it lasts.
We signed Jack up for baseball for the first time this year, and his practices started last week. Even though I think 3 baseball practices/games a week is a little much for five-year-olds, I hope he enjoys it and that it doesn't overtake our entire lives. He usually excited about his practices, even though he spends most of the time playing in the dirt. I don't mind that so much as long as he's not putting dirt on other kids' heads (like he did last practice)! But when he's paying attention, he can actually hit, throw, and catch the ball. So we'll see how the season goes and if he wants to do it again next year.
Most of our month was pretty normal and close to home. February was busy, and April and May will be also, so I guess it's good that we got a break in there. Opening Day and Easter are coming up next week, so let the craziness begin!
Sunday, January 29, 2012
James
"Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing." James 1:2-4 (NLT)
Oh, how I long to be perfect and complete. But I am far from that right now! I have just started a new Bible study at my church on the book of James, and I have a feeling that it's going to get real personal real quick. And that's a good thing. I have never really liked the opening verses of James, and I can't say that I love them now, but I am trying to live them out nonetheless.
In our study last week, we were asked to think about a personal struggle or "opportunity for joy" that we are currently facing. It actually took me awhile, but when I realized what my biggest struggle is right now, it hit me so hard how important it really is. I am a stay-at-home-mom, and although there are many days when I don't see the significance of what I do, I know that my influence in my children's lives is powerful and also a little terrifying. My struggle right now is teaching my son to be respectful while showing him that through my life at the same time. And there are days when it is much easier to tell him what to do than to show him what to do. And, sometimes unfortunately, my actions give him a clearer picture of what not to do.
I love my children dearly, more than words can say, and I want them to grow closer to the Lord because of my influence, not further away.
So I am trying to consider this an opportunity for joy and a time for my endurance and patience to grow. I am also praying for wisdom (another command James gives us), and I know that someday God will complete his work in me in this area.
Oh, how I long to be perfect and complete. But I am far from that right now! I have just started a new Bible study at my church on the book of James, and I have a feeling that it's going to get real personal real quick. And that's a good thing. I have never really liked the opening verses of James, and I can't say that I love them now, but I am trying to live them out nonetheless.
In our study last week, we were asked to think about a personal struggle or "opportunity for joy" that we are currently facing. It actually took me awhile, but when I realized what my biggest struggle is right now, it hit me so hard how important it really is. I am a stay-at-home-mom, and although there are many days when I don't see the significance of what I do, I know that my influence in my children's lives is powerful and also a little terrifying. My struggle right now is teaching my son to be respectful while showing him that through my life at the same time. And there are days when it is much easier to tell him what to do than to show him what to do. And, sometimes unfortunately, my actions give him a clearer picture of what not to do.
I love my children dearly, more than words can say, and I want them to grow closer to the Lord because of my influence, not further away.
So I am trying to consider this an opportunity for joy and a time for my endurance and patience to grow. I am also praying for wisdom (another command James gives us), and I know that someday God will complete his work in me in this area.
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