I added a book reading list to my side bar. One of the goals I made for 2010 was to start reading more. I love reading. I did boycott it for a little while I think it was when I was on round 3 of bed rest. I know it's silly to boycott one of the only things you can do, but I was sick of bed rest! Then after bringing a baby home well I've ceased to read anything longer than a recipe. Okay not really but ya know what I mean. I haven't read much more than picture books since Jericho's been born.
When I actually do pick up a book. I have this little problem - I don't finish them. It drives my husband crazy. I don't know why I have such a hard time finishing books. I mean I like the books I read. They hold my interest. It's just....well, I don't know it is, but I plan on changing it.That's why I've made a reading list with 2 categories, currently reading & recently FINISHED! I need some accountability, this is where you come in I need you to keep an eye and make sure that my currently reading books are going to the FINISHED position so I can start new books and FINISH them too!
My goal for 2010 is to read 6 books by myself & 6 books with Seth. I set my sights low in hopes to be able to actually accomplish it. I was going to try to do one a month but I do have a 3 month old & a 2 year old and we are still hoping to move sometime this year. So far I've finished 2 books and just started 2 more; Seth and I are halfway through our first.
Are you a reader? Do you have any book suggestions for me? Any good books to read as a couple?
Friday, February 26, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Where are my pictures?
We got this awesome wireless wifi picture frame for Seth's ordination! Thanks Deb & Greg!! I can't wait till we get it installed right - we tried but are going to have to give Greg a call so he can help us.
There is just one problem, well 2 if you count not installing it right but that's beside the point, since we tried to install it about a week ago I can't find where the pictures that I am downloading are going! We need some electronic expert help. It's starting to annoy me because I have all these great pictures of Seth's ordination & Haven's dedication that I want to show you but I can't because I don't know where they are! They are loading into my Kodak EasyShare just fine, I just can't find them when I try to post them on my blog. Ugh! So until futher notice there will be no pictures. If you can tell me how to find my pictures please let me know. Thanks!
There is just one problem, well 2 if you count not installing it right but that's beside the point, since we tried to install it about a week ago I can't find where the pictures that I am downloading are going! We need some electronic expert help. It's starting to annoy me because I have all these great pictures of Seth's ordination & Haven's dedication that I want to show you but I can't because I don't know where they are! They are loading into my Kodak EasyShare just fine, I just can't find them when I try to post them on my blog. Ugh! So until futher notice there will be no pictures. If you can tell me how to find my pictures please let me know. Thanks!
Sometimes ya just gotta rock the baby
Please note: Jericho and Haven are TOTALLY different sleepers! What worked for Jericho, being sprawled all over the crib, no binkie, but eventually finding her thumb, with music playing, does not work for Hav. I tried. I thought: it worked for Jericho and she was a great sleeper it should work for Haven and make her a great sleeper too. Wrong. Now don't get me wrong Haven is a great sleeper, because we have worked at it and because I figure out what worked for her. She likes to be swaddled, with a binkie and no music playing. Like I said TOTALLY opposite of Jericho!
With that said I can start my post.....
I've been blessed with babies that are good sleepers. Both girls from day one only woke up once in the middle of the night to nurse then would go right back to sleep. This really just happened. I did nothing to get them to sleep this well this early. It was a blessing and I am so thankful!!!
Both girls also, by 7 weeks, were sleeping through the night, 8+ hours. They both sleep well for naps too (well, Haven does, Jericho doesn't really nap any more but she has rest time. She actually rests quietly & stays on her bed!) But this
Why all this talk about sleep & babies well because even though I have some stick-to-it methods that have worked for us, sometimes ya just gotta rock the baby and forget all the rules.
Today was one of those days. Thus far both of my girls have gone in phases between being laid down and falling right to sleep or being laid down and fussing themselves to sleep. The later of the two is much rarer but it does happen.
I'm just now noticing that when I'm in a spiritually sensitive phase and my babes are in one of their fuss themselves to sleep stages, I have a hard time with it. Normally a baby crying/fussing themselves to sleep, when I know their are tired, doesn't phase me in the least. I'm good at tuning them out till I realize all quite and I wonder how long my sweet babe has been asleep. But this is not the case when my spirit is super sensitive. I have such a hard time letting the baby cry. It's funny because it also seems like when I'm super sensitive my baby's always tend to be fussier. I wonder is it because they can sense something too? Do they need a little more lovin and reassurance? Or is that the Lord knows that it's ME that needs the reassurance, o he makes my babe a little fussier because He knows a sweet baby snug in my arms always calms my spirit. No matter what the reason I must admit I tremendously enjoy it when sometimes ya just gotta rock the baby! Today we've been a rockin!
With that said I can start my post.....
I've been blessed with babies that are good sleepers. Both girls from day one only woke up once in the middle of the night to nurse then would go right back to sleep. This really just happened. I did nothing to get them to sleep this well this early. It was a blessing and I am so thankful!!!
Both girls also, by 7 weeks, were sleeping through the night, 8+ hours. They both sleep well for naps too (well, Haven does, Jericho doesn't really nap any more but she has rest time. She actually rests quietly & stays on her bed!) But this
Why all this talk about sleep & babies well because even though I have some stick-to-it methods that have worked for us, sometimes ya just gotta rock the baby and forget all the rules.
Today was one of those days. Thus far both of my girls have gone in phases between being laid down and falling right to sleep or being laid down and fussing themselves to sleep. The later of the two is much rarer but it does happen.
I'm just now noticing that when I'm in a spiritually sensitive phase and my babes are in one of their fuss themselves to sleep stages, I have a hard time with it. Normally a baby crying/fussing themselves to sleep, when I know their are tired, doesn't phase me in the least. I'm good at tuning them out till I realize all quite and I wonder how long my sweet babe has been asleep. But this is not the case when my spirit is super sensitive. I have such a hard time letting the baby cry. It's funny because it also seems like when I'm super sensitive my baby's always tend to be fussier. I wonder is it because they can sense something too? Do they need a little more lovin and reassurance? Or is that the Lord knows that it's ME that needs the reassurance, o he makes my babe a little fussier because He knows a sweet baby snug in my arms always calms my spirit. No matter what the reason I must admit I tremendously enjoy it when sometimes ya just gotta rock the baby! Today we've been a rockin!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Walk in the Spirit
Well, I was going to write about our last 2 weeks, I can't believe it's been that long, it feels like yesterday. It went quick because it's been full - thank goodness it's been full of FUN so far or I might not have survived!
I was going to tell you how much fun we've been having. I was going to tell you about how good the girls have been and how proud of my husband I am and how nice it was to have BOTH sides of our family here and............I will tell you (hopefully) but not tonight.
Tonight I need to process.
You see I'm in that place again. It's not a bad place, so to speak, just it's a hard place, especially if I'm allowing my flesh to take over. There are some "little foxes" that need to be taken care of. Believe it our not, I like being in this place but only because I know that when I'm there it's because the Lord is calling me to the next level and at the next level there are always great rewards & blessings because I am purposely choosing to walk in the Spirit.
Right now it's just a matter of getting to that purposely choosing place. After reading this last night I too realized that it is a choice, MY choice, and I really can have the fruits of the Spirit all the time. {I also love that this just happens to be the verse we are having Jericho memorize!}
Here is what the Lord is challenging me to start doing: walk in the Spirit and possess the fruits of the Spirit ALL the time!
Now I'm not perfect and I know that there will be times that I allow my flesh to take over and the fruits of the spirit will not be visible. Just because they are not visible for a moment does not mean they are absent.
I was going to tell you how much fun we've been having. I was going to tell you about how good the girls have been and how proud of my husband I am and how nice it was to have BOTH sides of our family here and............I will tell you (hopefully) but not tonight.
Tonight I need to process.
You see I'm in that place again. It's not a bad place, so to speak, just it's a hard place, especially if I'm allowing my flesh to take over. There are some "little foxes" that need to be taken care of. Believe it our not, I like being in this place but only because I know that when I'm there it's because the Lord is calling me to the next level and at the next level there are always great rewards & blessings because I am purposely choosing to walk in the Spirit.
Right now it's just a matter of getting to that purposely choosing place. After reading this last night I too realized that it is a choice, MY choice, and I really can have the fruits of the Spirit all the time. {I also love that this just happens to be the verse we are having Jericho memorize!}
Here is what the Lord is challenging me to start doing: walk in the Spirit and possess the fruits of the Spirit ALL the time!
Now I'm not perfect and I know that there will be times that I allow my flesh to take over and the fruits of the spirit will not be visible. Just because they are not visible for a moment does not mean they are absent.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
February is Full!
Today we attended an in-service seminar at the church that is going to be taught by Stacy Cline. He taught a lot of the book he just wrote, Suffering Loss: Discovering the Blessing of Change, Growth, Healing & the Hope of a Beautiful Life. The seminar was very good and I can't wait to read the book.
Tomorrow we are having our first ever Chili Cook Off at Outbreak (name of our youth group) at our Superbowl Party! I can't wait, it's going to be fun. If you have teens and live in the area send them on over! The only thing that would make it better is if the Packers were in the Superbowl.
Mon-Wed 8-10 I will be in GA. Seth is in Jeanne Mayo's Cadre and they are doing a "ladies only breakaway" for the wives. So, early Monday morning Hav and I are heading to GA! What's cool about this is that Jeanne Mayo was my youth pastor. I look forward to it. Plus, I just found out that I WILL get to see my brother! He lives a few hours away from where I'll be staying and he's going to be able to come see us one night!
Wed 10 - I get home from GA and have volleyball.
Thursady 11-we don't have anything PTL! But we gotta get things ready for our families. I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to do some grocery shopping along with some fun shopping (but I'm not telling ya what for yet, it's a surprise!)
Friday 12 - Seth's family gets here & we are going to spend the day in Buffalo. It sounds like we are going to see the beautiful Niagara Falls and check out the Aquarium (we might wait till Monday we'll see)
Saturday 13 - my family arrives along with Seth's "Fair God Mother." Once everyone gets here we will have our special Valentine's breakfast (Seth's mom makes everything red!) That night Seth is getting ordained! (I'm so proud of you babe!)
Sunday 14 - Haven is being dedicated. It's Valentines day! Not to mention our half anniversary. Happy 5 1/2 years to us! My family will head home after a nice lunch together. Oh and of course we have Outbreak Sunday night.
Monday 15- we will either hang out with Seth's family here or in Buffalo before they head home that night.
Tuesday 16 - Haven has a doctors appointment, my sweet girl has to get shots. That night we are having an all girls cadre Valentine's/Lia Sophia party at our place. The girls are bringing there mom's it's going to be fun! My sis is just getting into selling Lia Sophia so if ya wanna host a party let me know, I'll get ya in contact with her.
Wed 17 - Seth and I are having our Valentine's date night! Hooray for an Aunt that will be staying a little longer that will babysit :)
Thur 18 - NOTHING PTL! and NO, I can't do anything so please don't ask :)
Friday 19 - Casting Crowns concert!! I can't wait!
Saturday 20- Leader's Night Out at our place. (Happy Birthday to Colleen!)
Sunday 21 - Church in AM, welcome Luncheon after church & Outbreak in the PM as usual
Monday 22 - Hanging w/friends and having an early dinner then home for Cadre. Out of 8 girls in my cadre 6 of us have birthdays in 6 weeks (Jan 26-March 5) Now that's what I call cRaZy! So to celebrate we are having a birthday party for Everyone!
Tue 23 - NOTHING PTL! Things are starting to slow down a little.
Wed 24 - Volleyball for me.
Thur 25 - Dinner & games at our place w/friends
After that life slows down.......for a week a WHOLE week......and then starts back up again, but more on that later.
So if ya don't here from me over the next few week you know why....
February is FULL!
Tomorrow we are having our first ever Chili Cook Off at Outbreak (name of our youth group) at our Superbowl Party! I can't wait, it's going to be fun. If you have teens and live in the area send them on over! The only thing that would make it better is if the Packers were in the Superbowl.
Mon-Wed 8-10 I will be in GA. Seth is in Jeanne Mayo's Cadre and they are doing a "ladies only breakaway" for the wives. So, early Monday morning Hav and I are heading to GA! What's cool about this is that Jeanne Mayo was my youth pastor. I look forward to it. Plus, I just found out that I WILL get to see my brother! He lives a few hours away from where I'll be staying and he's going to be able to come see us one night!
Wed 10 - I get home from GA and have volleyball.
Thursady 11-we don't have anything PTL! But we gotta get things ready for our families. I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to do some grocery shopping along with some fun shopping (but I'm not telling ya what for yet, it's a surprise!)
Friday 12 - Seth's family gets here & we are going to spend the day in Buffalo. It sounds like we are going to see the beautiful Niagara Falls and check out the Aquarium (we might wait till Monday we'll see)
Saturday 13 - my family arrives along with Seth's "Fair God Mother." Once everyone gets here we will have our special Valentine's breakfast (Seth's mom makes everything red!) That night Seth is getting ordained! (I'm so proud of you babe!)
Sunday 14 - Haven is being dedicated. It's Valentines day! Not to mention our half anniversary. Happy 5 1/2 years to us! My family will head home after a nice lunch together. Oh and of course we have Outbreak Sunday night.
Monday 15- we will either hang out with Seth's family here or in Buffalo before they head home that night.
Tuesday 16 - Haven has a doctors appointment, my sweet girl has to get shots. That night we are having an all girls cadre Valentine's/Lia Sophia party at our place. The girls are bringing there mom's it's going to be fun! My sis is just getting into selling Lia Sophia so if ya wanna host a party let me know, I'll get ya in contact with her.
Wed 17 - Seth and I are having our Valentine's date night! Hooray for an Aunt that will be staying a little longer that will babysit :)
Thur 18 - NOTHING PTL! and NO, I can't do anything so please don't ask :)
Friday 19 - Casting Crowns concert!! I can't wait!
Saturday 20- Leader's Night Out at our place. (Happy Birthday to Colleen!)
Sunday 21 - Church in AM, welcome Luncheon after church & Outbreak in the PM as usual
Monday 22 - Hanging w/friends and having an early dinner then home for Cadre. Out of 8 girls in my cadre 6 of us have birthdays in 6 weeks (Jan 26-March 5) Now that's what I call cRaZy! So to celebrate we are having a birthday party for Everyone!
Tue 23 - NOTHING PTL! Things are starting to slow down a little.
Wed 24 - Volleyball for me.
Thur 25 - Dinner & games at our place w/friends
After that life slows down.......for a week a WHOLE week......and then starts back up again, but more on that later.
So if ya don't here from me over the next few week you know why....
February is FULL!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Dear Gracie,
Happy 5th Angelversary Gracie!
I hope you had a wonderful day today. I know you did! Can you really have any other kind up in Heaven?! We had a pretty good day. Hav wore your outfit to day, she looked so cute. She is getting so big, she's almost 3 months old. Her smile could light a place up and her eyes get bluer by the minute. I got some pictures of Haven in your outfit. I'm a little sad though, I forgot to get a picture of her and daddy together, maybe next time I have her in it I'll take one but I don't know that it will be the same as if I'd taken it today.
I was not able to get your precious moments today either. They only had a brown haired one and well, all your other precious moments are blonde because we're pretty sure you would have been blonde. So hopefully we'll get it tomorrow. Ya know it's funny from day one I always thought you'd would have been blonde but both daddy and I have brown hair and so did Gideon. I started thinking I was crazy for thinking you might have had blonde hair and then Jericho came along blonde hair and blue eyed and it put me right at ease. Now that I see your sister you very well could have been blonde!
Speaking of Jericho, your sweet sister woke up from her nap throwing up. I bet your glad you never had to worry about that. Doesn't sound like much fun does it. Watching her afterward you never would have know that anything was wrong thought, she's such a trooper!
I had a volleyball game. We didn't do so hot, we lost all 3 but it's just a game right. There are more important things in life.
Okay, so maybe we didn't have the best day today. It was a little rough. I'm kind of glad that everything was a little off today because life seemed a little off today, yet it's as it should be as we're missing you.
Can't wait to see you,
Mommy
p.s. Don't forget you'll always be my Glory Baby!
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