Monday, January 26, 2009
What have I done!!!
I had a few cupcakes leftover from the party and so the kids had them for a snack this afternoon. Upon seeing the cupcakes, Makenna started wailing until I finally gave her one! What have I started!
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Happy 1st Birthday, Makenna!
Makenna, you are such a joy to our lives! Your smile always brightens my day! I love you dearly!
Happy 1st Birthday!
Happy 1st Birthday!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Have you ever...
...had a day when you wonder about yourself!
Every morning after my shower I routinely reach into my draw and take a q-tip out of my drawer and clean my ears...and then look at it. (Gross, I know) Well, one particular day I did this and the q-tip was covered in pinkish mauve stuff. I was bewildered! What was in my ear? It was not red enough to be blood. A thought went through my head that it looked like makeup, but I could not figure out how I got makeup in my ear! Well, the same thing happened day after day. I truly thought I was going crazy! After about a week, I finally mentioned it to my husband...He looked at me with great sympathy..."Honey, some of your makeup spilled into the q-tip box. All of the q-tips have some on it!"
Seriously...the thought never occured to me that the q-tip went into my ear looking like that!
Hope I made you laugh today!
Every morning after my shower I routinely reach into my draw and take a q-tip out of my drawer and clean my ears...and then look at it. (Gross, I know) Well, one particular day I did this and the q-tip was covered in pinkish mauve stuff. I was bewildered! What was in my ear? It was not red enough to be blood. A thought went through my head that it looked like makeup, but I could not figure out how I got makeup in my ear! Well, the same thing happened day after day. I truly thought I was going crazy! After about a week, I finally mentioned it to my husband...He looked at me with great sympathy..."Honey, some of your makeup spilled into the q-tip box. All of the q-tips have some on it!"
Seriously...the thought never occured to me that the q-tip went into my ear looking like that!
Hope I made you laugh today!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Honesty
I believe it is the only policy.
About 4 years ago, my husband received a calling from God to go into ministry (youth ministry is his passion). When he first shared this with me, I was excited. He had been the teen leader at our church for about 9 months while the board was deciding how to fill the position. I really struggled during this time, because I very rarely saw him, as our firstborn had just been born. I was excited about the possibility of him being a youth pastor full time. I figured he would be doing what he had been doing, only it would be his only job and he would be paid for it. I guess you can say that I had a very selfish excitement. As time went on, I tried to involve myself with the teens, but it was so hard with little ones in tow. My real passion was to be a mother, and I have found it hard to do both.
Over time, my feelings have been on a roller coaster. The excitement of being called by God was overwelming (Though I was not peronally called). I was excited about the possibilities of where God was going to take us and how he was going to use us. Other times, I admit, I have been scared, frightened, and downright terrified. I have no idea how to be a pastor's wife. I have read many times that God will call us to leave our comfort zones...this is where my fear comes in. I do not feel equipped to step out and help lead others (I am sure Moses and Aaron felt the same way).
This last weekend, Josh and I attended a Ministerial Board Assessment (part of the program towards becoming ordained). One of the things that stood out to me was how every pastor was taken on a journey, and that journey involved many moves to many different places. The part of me that likes change was excited to hear that. I moved around a lot as a child (my dad was a pastor), and I think that it would be fun to live in different places. Then the majority of me, the part of me that absolutely loves our home church and friends and could never think of leaving, stiffened up and allowed fear to enter in. The thought of leaving Nampa is overwelming.
I have spent a lot of time in prayer over this calling to ministry. There are many days when I feel so lost and alone. With Josh working 2 jobs, he barely has time with us, much less time for his classes he needs to take. I desire to have a large family, yet it seems that pastors tend to have small families (please share if you know otherwise) to match their meager wages. And finally, I often wonder if God will call me as well. Will he give me a passion for teens as he has my husband? My joy comes from working with small children, and especially being home with my own. There are times when I feel that Josh and I are on different paths of life, with different goals and dreams. I do not desire this for our family, yet do not know how to change it or help it. I guess I fear that God is going to ask me to change my dreams and desires. If He does, I hope He will also change my heart.
Lord, I desire your will. Our life is in Your Hands. Please guide and direct my heart and actions according to your desires. I love you.
About 4 years ago, my husband received a calling from God to go into ministry (youth ministry is his passion). When he first shared this with me, I was excited. He had been the teen leader at our church for about 9 months while the board was deciding how to fill the position. I really struggled during this time, because I very rarely saw him, as our firstborn had just been born. I was excited about the possibility of him being a youth pastor full time. I figured he would be doing what he had been doing, only it would be his only job and he would be paid for it. I guess you can say that I had a very selfish excitement. As time went on, I tried to involve myself with the teens, but it was so hard with little ones in tow. My real passion was to be a mother, and I have found it hard to do both.
Over time, my feelings have been on a roller coaster. The excitement of being called by God was overwelming (Though I was not peronally called). I was excited about the possibilities of where God was going to take us and how he was going to use us. Other times, I admit, I have been scared, frightened, and downright terrified. I have no idea how to be a pastor's wife. I have read many times that God will call us to leave our comfort zones...this is where my fear comes in. I do not feel equipped to step out and help lead others (I am sure Moses and Aaron felt the same way).
This last weekend, Josh and I attended a Ministerial Board Assessment (part of the program towards becoming ordained). One of the things that stood out to me was how every pastor was taken on a journey, and that journey involved many moves to many different places. The part of me that likes change was excited to hear that. I moved around a lot as a child (my dad was a pastor), and I think that it would be fun to live in different places. Then the majority of me, the part of me that absolutely loves our home church and friends and could never think of leaving, stiffened up and allowed fear to enter in. The thought of leaving Nampa is overwelming.
I have spent a lot of time in prayer over this calling to ministry. There are many days when I feel so lost and alone. With Josh working 2 jobs, he barely has time with us, much less time for his classes he needs to take. I desire to have a large family, yet it seems that pastors tend to have small families (please share if you know otherwise) to match their meager wages. And finally, I often wonder if God will call me as well. Will he give me a passion for teens as he has my husband? My joy comes from working with small children, and especially being home with my own. There are times when I feel that Josh and I are on different paths of life, with different goals and dreams. I do not desire this for our family, yet do not know how to change it or help it. I guess I fear that God is going to ask me to change my dreams and desires. If He does, I hope He will also change my heart.
Lord, I desire your will. Our life is in Your Hands. Please guide and direct my heart and actions according to your desires. I love you.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Photo Meme
If you want to play along, here are the rules:
1. Choose the 4th folder where you store your pictures on your computer
2. Select the 4th picture in the folder
3. Explain the picture
4. Tag 4 people to do the same. NO CHEATING! (no cropping, editing, etc...). If you want to play, join in the fun!
Makenna was trying to eat her toes. Not the best photo, but since digital came along, it is hard to delete pictures.
1. Choose the 4th folder where you store your pictures on your computer
2. Select the 4th picture in the folder
3. Explain the picture
4. Tag 4 people to do the same. NO CHEATING! (no cropping, editing, etc...). If you want to play, join in the fun!
Makenna was trying to eat her toes. Not the best photo, but since digital came along, it is hard to delete pictures.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Living outside of the Box
Do you ever find yourself living outside of the box? Or maybe we are afraid to? Recently I have had the opportunity to do just that...though, some people think I am a little crazy! I think as moms...or parents, sometimes we are afraid to do what is considered "not normal". But, then again, WHAT IS NORMAL?? I think many of us step outside that box more than we may realize OR maybe more than we are willing to admit. Well, I would like to share with you what it is like outside of the box...it is kind of freeing...and there is much more room!
You see, I live in a pretty small house with 3 children...and all of their toys! I try to get rid of toys as needed, but for some crazy reason (or Christmas and birthdays) they keep multiplying each year (as the kids seem to be doing as well!) So, after much thinking and I admit, whining, I came to what I call "my crazy idea"! Since the inside of my box was getting rather crowded...I decided to move out...or maybe just camp out! (Are you following me?) So, after deciding exactly what I wanted...okay, so what I REALLY wanted was to be able to wish upon a magic genie for a larger home with more space, but for some reason Walmart was all out of those magic genies...so, I realized that I am VERY blessed with what I have, and I need to find a way to make it work! So, being the impulsive person that I am, I put my idea into action. Are you on the edge of your seat wondering what my crazy idea was? Brace yourself! I decided to turn my little girls' room into the sleeping room...I moved Brenden's bed into the girls' room and made bunkbeds. I then turned Brenden's room into the school/game/craft room. Katelyn loves to play games and do crafts, plus, I am homeschooling her and Paige. I had a hard time when she would do the crafts or play the games in the playroom, because of Makenna. It never failed that SOMETHING was left out...and I did not like always nagging or constantly checking to be sure Makenna couldn't get into anything...in the playroom! I also had a hard time keeping the girls focused on their school work with 2 boys (Brenden and Kyen) running around being boys! We were right in the middle of all the action.
Well, the sleeping arrangements are slowing working out (I can't expect miracles), but I love the new room. In the mornings, Katelyn and Paige have much more privacy and seem to enjoy the less distractions. I have also found that all the toys now stay in the playroom rather than floating from the playroom to Brenden's room to the living room. There is more space in the playroom (I added toys, but took away the book shelves and school stuff), and the kids tend to play in there more, rather than bring stuff out into the living room. I also feel very comfortable with Makenna wandering in there...it is very kid proof!
I know that this may go against the norm or expectations, but I think it is working well! I have found that when you only have one or two children, it is easier to live inside the box, but I desire more and so I need to be creative...until I can get a bigger box!
You see, I live in a pretty small house with 3 children...and all of their toys! I try to get rid of toys as needed, but for some crazy reason (or Christmas and birthdays) they keep multiplying each year (as the kids seem to be doing as well!) So, after much thinking and I admit, whining, I came to what I call "my crazy idea"! Since the inside of my box was getting rather crowded...I decided to move out...or maybe just camp out! (Are you following me?) So, after deciding exactly what I wanted...okay, so what I REALLY wanted was to be able to wish upon a magic genie for a larger home with more space, but for some reason Walmart was all out of those magic genies...so, I realized that I am VERY blessed with what I have, and I need to find a way to make it work! So, being the impulsive person that I am, I put my idea into action. Are you on the edge of your seat wondering what my crazy idea was? Brace yourself! I decided to turn my little girls' room into the sleeping room...I moved Brenden's bed into the girls' room and made bunkbeds. I then turned Brenden's room into the school/game/craft room. Katelyn loves to play games and do crafts, plus, I am homeschooling her and Paige. I had a hard time when she would do the crafts or play the games in the playroom, because of Makenna. It never failed that SOMETHING was left out...and I did not like always nagging or constantly checking to be sure Makenna couldn't get into anything...in the playroom! I also had a hard time keeping the girls focused on their school work with 2 boys (Brenden and Kyen) running around being boys! We were right in the middle of all the action.
Well, the sleeping arrangements are slowing working out (I can't expect miracles), but I love the new room. In the mornings, Katelyn and Paige have much more privacy and seem to enjoy the less distractions. I have also found that all the toys now stay in the playroom rather than floating from the playroom to Brenden's room to the living room. There is more space in the playroom (I added toys, but took away the book shelves and school stuff), and the kids tend to play in there more, rather than bring stuff out into the living room. I also feel very comfortable with Makenna wandering in there...it is very kid proof!
I know that this may go against the norm or expectations, but I think it is working well! I have found that when you only have one or two children, it is easier to live inside the box, but I desire more and so I need to be creative...until I can get a bigger box!
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Happy Birthday Brenden!
I cannot believe that my little boy is 3!
Brenden, you are such a dear little boy. I love your sweet and compassionate spirit. You always bring a smile to my face! I love how you pay attention to details. Your imagination is amazing. You are definitely ALL BOY...and you love to PLAY! I am so proud of you and I am excited to see what God has in store for your future. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful, silly, cuddly, little boy!
1 week old
1st Birthday
2nd Birthday
3rd Birthday
Brenden, you are such a dear little boy. I love your sweet and compassionate spirit. You always bring a smile to my face! I love how you pay attention to details. Your imagination is amazing. You are definitely ALL BOY...and you love to PLAY! I am so proud of you and I am excited to see what God has in store for your future. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful, silly, cuddly, little boy!
1 week old
1st Birthday
2nd Birthday
3rd Birthday
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