Someone asked why I haven't posted beach pictures yet. I have 2 words for you:
Digital and Budget.
I have not gone digital therefore I have to get pictures developed then placed on a disk so I can upload and post in my spare time.
I have not gotten my pictures developed yet because of the new budget in place with my new part time job. The one that allows me so much more spare time.
Don't worry, I dropped them off today so sometime next month you will get to see the good times had at the beach.
Laine asks me daily, "can we go to the beach house and play in the sand".
He has no idea how much I want to jump in the car and go. Someday soon, little buddy. Someday soon.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
Happy Birthday Jackson!!!
I'm so behind on posting pictures, updates and thoughts. I do have a lot to share. Now that I'm part time, expect more updates. And if you don't find them....e-mail me and tell me to get to it.
These photos are actually a few weeks before his actual b-day when we were visiting Colby's family in Seattle. As you can see....the cake was a total hit. He is his mother's son, after all.
These photos are actually a few weeks before his actual b-day when we were visiting Colby's family in Seattle. As you can see....the cake was a total hit. He is his mother's son, after all.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Beach Time!!
I love the beach. I love the sand, the sea, the smells, the sun....It's safe to say I'm a beach girl. So I'm excited to be leaving tomorrow for a week at one of my favorite beaches. I've been packing for almost two hours now. Things that used to take me no time at all have taken way longer than I deem necessary. Let's blame that on the kids. I mean...seriously. This is how I packed for the beach 10 years ago....
And this is what I've got so far....and I'm positive I'm forgetting something.....
Something tells me I won't get to drink Fuzzy Navels before noon and read trashy romance novels either. Oh well...these faces are worth it......
Wouldn't you agree?
PS...Be thankful I didn't show you the bathing suit comparison.
And this is what I've got so far....and I'm positive I'm forgetting something.....
Something tells me I won't get to drink Fuzzy Navels before noon and read trashy romance novels either. Oh well...these faces are worth it......
Wouldn't you agree?
PS...Be thankful I didn't show you the bathing suit comparison.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
Obedience
It's something we want our children to learn. But how can they when we aren't living in obedience to our Heavenly Father?
Too deep for you??? Well that's where I've been the last month or so. Truth be known, it has probably been longer than that. I've felt the pull of God's hand guiding me down a path that I have been very resistant to. And I don't mean just a little whiny, "no, I don't wanna do it". I mean kicking and screaming and crying and 2 yr old tantrum type "I don't want to do it!!!!" When you look at the big picture (which is God's view...one that He wants us to consider daily but we can't seem to do so when we are constantly looking inward) it's really not that big of a deal. It's something that I will adjust to and most likely will be in the best interest of my physical, mental, and emotional health. Not to mention the positive effects it will have on my relationship with my husband and children.
Got you curious?
God wants me to go part time. Which means giving up my travel contracting and taking a huge pay cut to work only 16 hours a week. On paper, I have no idea how we will meet our monthly obligations. Most of you are screaming at me now wondering what my problem is. I'm sure many of you would love to be part time and be at home more with your family. Well my problem is pride and control. Two areas that God has been trying to transform in me and I've been very hard headed and stubborn. It is so hard for me to release the reigns on my finances. I've depended on me and me only since I was around 16 years old. To give that up and have to trust another human being with that makes me shudder with vulnerability. Who likes to be vulnerable? Well apparently, not me. But I am reminded again and again that it's in our weakness, He is made strong.
Dear Lord, Forgive my stubbornness, my pride and my control issues. You know how difficult this is for me. Bless my obedience as only you can. May your light shine through this situation that others may see your hand in my life. Forgive me for not believing that you will carry us through. Thank you......
Too deep for you??? Well that's where I've been the last month or so. Truth be known, it has probably been longer than that. I've felt the pull of God's hand guiding me down a path that I have been very resistant to. And I don't mean just a little whiny, "no, I don't wanna do it". I mean kicking and screaming and crying and 2 yr old tantrum type "I don't want to do it!!!!" When you look at the big picture (which is God's view...one that He wants us to consider daily but we can't seem to do so when we are constantly looking inward) it's really not that big of a deal. It's something that I will adjust to and most likely will be in the best interest of my physical, mental, and emotional health. Not to mention the positive effects it will have on my relationship with my husband and children.
Got you curious?
God wants me to go part time. Which means giving up my travel contracting and taking a huge pay cut to work only 16 hours a week. On paper, I have no idea how we will meet our monthly obligations. Most of you are screaming at me now wondering what my problem is. I'm sure many of you would love to be part time and be at home more with your family. Well my problem is pride and control. Two areas that God has been trying to transform in me and I've been very hard headed and stubborn. It is so hard for me to release the reigns on my finances. I've depended on me and me only since I was around 16 years old. To give that up and have to trust another human being with that makes me shudder with vulnerability. Who likes to be vulnerable? Well apparently, not me. But I am reminded again and again that it's in our weakness, He is made strong.
Dear Lord, Forgive my stubbornness, my pride and my control issues. You know how difficult this is for me. Bless my obedience as only you can. May your light shine through this situation that others may see your hand in my life. Forgive me for not believing that you will carry us through. Thank you......
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Jackson's 9 month photos
While you are waiting to hear about my vacation, enjoy some gorgeous photos of Jackson's 9 month photo session. Photography by Tammy Leker.
Don't you want to eat him up????
Don't you want to eat him up????
Sunday, March 15, 2009
vacation
Yes, I know. It's been weeks since I've written. And a busy few weeks it's been. God has really been working on my heart about a couple of very important matters. I'm on day 2 of 10 days off. Heading to the in-laws tomorrow. And can't wait. I imagine I will have plenty of down time to update you on the goings on in my life. Who knows....it might change you the way it's changed me.
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