Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
addison road
Seriously. I can listen to their music all day long. This entire album is amazing. A couple other of my favs are Always Love and What Do I Know of Holy.
lips
Saturday, December 27, 2008
christmas time
Summing up Kyle's year... skateboarding doctor.
Ready for Santa!
Whew! Santa did stop by afterall...
Embry's highlight... the Woody doll he received on Christmas Eve. After that, he wasn't interested in anything... not even Santa's goodies the next morning.
We love TJ and Auntie! It was so fun hanging out with them. I even got some one on one sister shopping time in!
Papaw made Ellie this precious baby bed. Minnie made the bedding. This will be cherished forever.
Grandma and the girls... most of them anyway. It was so good to see everyone.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
on my mind
In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2(This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3And everyone went to his own town to register.
8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. 12This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
13Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."
15When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about."
16So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.
19But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
Monday, December 22, 2008
looking back
Friday, December 19, 2008
christmas train
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
little gym superheroes
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
baked rigatoni cake
Sunday, December 14, 2008
new little friend
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Friday, December 12, 2008
on my mind
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.
Luke 16:13
No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money."
Luke 16:10
Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
well, is ya or ain't ya?
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
advent conspiracy
worship fully
spend less
give more
love all
What a concept. I discovered Advent Conspiracy through Jane Anne at Gravity of Motion and can't stop thinking about it.
Let it sink in... it would take $10 billion to fix the world's water problem forever. Forever. And Americans alone spend $450 billion on Christmas each year. So basically, over 3,000 children a day could escape death from water born illnesses in exchange for Americans not getting as much stuff under the Christmas tree.
I don't know why this is affecting me so much now, but I'm glad it is. I hope it does you too.
$10 would give a child clean water for life. If you want to donate you can go to Advent Conspiracy's partner Living Water International.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
hijack
And yes, I know it's wrong. -kw-
Monday, December 8, 2008
tis the season
Friday, December 5, 2008
read me a christmas story
Thursday, December 4, 2008
which one of y'all pooped?
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
chocolate goodness
Hewood has some new pictures if y0u are interested.
chicken and biscuit casserole
*Lightly grease a 9 x 13 baking dish.
*In a large skillet, melt butter over medium high heat. Cook and stir the garlic, onion, celery & carrots in the butter until tender. Mix in the flour, sugar, salt, 1 teaspoon dried basil and pepper.
*Stir in broth and bring to a boil. Stirring constantly, boil for one minute, reduce heat and stir in peas. Simmer 5 minutes, then mix in the chicken. Transfer mixture to the baking dish.
*In a medium bowl, combine the baking mix and 2 teaspoons dried basil. Stir in the milk to form a dough. Divide the dough into 12 balls. On floured surface, flatten each ball into a circle. Place on top of chicken mixture.
*Bake for 30 minutes. Cover with foil and bake an additional 10 minutes. To serve, spoon chicken mixture over biscuits.
Monday, December 1, 2008
tick in my couch
"Why did you scream Mom?"
"Because you scared the patooty out of me Hayes!"
"Do I look like a tick?"
"What's a tick?"
"You know, the bug you don't like that drinks your blood."
Uhhh... not the first thing that came to my mind. But ok, a tick.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
happy birthday mom!
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
thankful
I'm thankful that I have been blessed with three healthy children. Being a part in the shaping of these little people is truly amazing and I don't want to ever take it for granted.
I'm even thankful for the days my kids drive me crazy. Those trying times remind me that I am the one who gets to stay home with them day in and day out, nurturing and disciplining them... not someone else.
I'm thankful for our families. I can't even put into words my appreciation for what they have done for us. I'm thankful for their love and giving hearts.
I'm thankful for music. I can't imagine a world without it. A song can completely change my mood. I love that music is an outlet for my husband. I love hearing my kids sing and watching them dance to music. I'm thankful that I can turn it up really loud in the car to drown out the whining.
I could go on and on... a place to come home to, a car to get around in, friends, my camera, photoshop, air conditioning, hot showers, internet, online shopping, ipod, contact lenses, spanx, diet coke, sunbutter, ener-g egg replacer, modern medicine, sippy cups, washable markers, kandoo wipes, grocery stores (can you imagine trying to fit growing your own food into your daily schedule?), student loan deferment, life church messages online, mexican food, vacation... ok, ok I think you get my point. No matter how down or unfortunate we feel at times, we really are truly blessed. I am going to try and be better in thanking God for all of his blessings, big and small.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Be Thankful
Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don't know something, for it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations, because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge, because it will build your strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you're tired and weary, because it means you've made a difference.
It's easy to be thankful for the good things. A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks. Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles, and they can become your blessings.
Monday, November 24, 2008
so long sucka
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
thanksgiving break
I guess we should be thankful at this point that he still has a place to work. Kyle said something last night that stuck with me. He said he can't let himself worry about the hospital drama, he can only focus on the things that are certain... like taking boards in December and improving his surgical skills.
I'm tellin' ya, God has really been working on our faith in the last year. How liberating it is to turn your worries over to him and trust him with your future. How comforting it is to have a husband who reminds me of that when I let the worry begin to creep in.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
happy birthday dad!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
here kitty, kitty
When Kyle left this morning at 6, I heard meowing in the garage. Sure enough, Mr. Cat managed to get back in. Poor guy is probably hungry... or cold... or lonely. I'm hoping he didn't belong to the people that just moved out next door.
He was hanging around to greet Embry, Ellie and I when we got back from dropping Hayes off at school today. This is how much my kids have been around cats... they were scared and running away and then became brave enough to offer him leaves. You know, like the hungry caterpillar.
Please cat, go back home or find someone who can take you in. I don't know how much longer I can not feed you. Kyle would shoot me if I did!
Friday, November 14, 2008
seriously paula?
I don't know, maybe I shouldn't knock it until I've tried it but it makes my stomach hurt just thinking about it.
my little girl
when she runs. If there was ever someone that ran like a girl, it's Miss Elle.