Catching Up: July, Belated Birthdays.

I am not exactly sure about this blog. I really want to keep up with what's going on but I don't. I look at the previous post and all the that has past. I feel guily for not posting again and overwhelmed about what to post. I don't want to pass up the important things that have gone on. So here goes with a catch up post. This is from July when Big Sis turned 9 and The Bub turned 2.

Big Sis and I talked about what kind of party she would want for her day. I like to give the girls friend parties. Josh and I talked about how the children have so many things (read toys) and they don't need a lot of gifts from us. We would rather spend money on a nice party for them. Big Sis and I decided for her day we would go to a tea room for a tea party followed by mani-pedis for her, one friend, one cousin and of course Little Sis. She loved the idea and so did I.

We met at the tea room. There we ate our lady like food and drank tea (or other beverage)from our own tea pot. Okay, I didn't get my own teapot, but all the girls did and I was okay with that. We had a yummy cake sampler and Big Sis opened the gifts from her friends and Nana (who came along with us) We had a good time.

The tea pary girls:Little Sis (in back), Cousin C, Big Sis, Friend J.

Big Sis opening presents.

Then we headed to the nail place and got our pampering on. My mom and I got pedicures only while the girls got the works. The were in girly heaven. The nail tech took time to give the girls flowers on their finger and toes with little rinestones on them. It was fun to see them enjoy their first pedicure experience.
Cousin C. She was a little hesitant but enjoyed it after it got going.


Big Sis and Little Sis got the special Kid pedi chairs with DVD players. So Fun!!!


Friend J

It's fun to watch my girls grow up, but a little sad too. Big Sis is getting so big right before our eyes.


I know I did a post on The Bub's birthday, but I wanted to share how we celebrated. We had a little party at home. My mom and dad came over for cake and presents.

The Bub opening gifts.


My lovely off-roading truck creation. Hey, he's two. He loved it!!!

The 4th day of 4th grade (and 2nd grade too)

I was checking up on FB this morning. Lots of friends and family have kiddos starting school today and they had pics up almost instantly. Made me feel just a tad guilty, nothing like a little mommy guilt to get you going. So I thought I would post some pics of the girls from their first day which was on Monday. Actually for a procrastinator like me 4 days late is really not that bad.

Since we bought a new house the girls had to go to a new school this year. We LOVED our old school, but we've heard lots of good things about this school too. I have been praying for the teachers these girls would have and that they would make some really great friends here. They were both a little nervous but mostly excited to start the year.

Photo session on the front porch:




In front of our new school:


Big Sis and her teacher:


Little Sis and her teacher:


The Bub ready to spend the day alone with mom.

An unwanted absence.

My darling son broke our Internet and it took us over two weeks to replace it. I've missed everyone.

Need to post another bday.

I really need to write a post about Big Sis' birthday, her's was the day before Bub's. I want to post pics as well and I'm being too lazy to upload them to my computer. Plus, my mom actually took some so I need them emailed from her too. So basically what this post is all about is the fact that I am lazy and a procrastinator. Now you really know the real me. Stay tuned, hopefully I'll get it done before her next birthday.

The other woman.

Is she thinking of him today?

It's been two years since she first saw his face, heard his cry. Did she hold him close and kiss his little cheeks. Did she think, "He looks like me"? Did he wrap his tiny fingers around one of her own? Did she cry? Did she tell him of her plan? What was going through her mind that day he was born?

Today, on this anniversary of his birth, I'm thinking of her. I have an ache in my heart for her. I know she loved him, she had a plan for him. Does she still feel the weight of his tiny body in her arms? Is she aching today too? May God give her peace, knowing he is growing, thriving. He is so smart and stubborn and funny and loving. Part her, part me.

Today I will give him two hugs at bedtime, an extra one for the woman who can't put her arms around him. Two kisses on his chubby, still baby-like cheeks. Two snuggles when he falls and gets a bump. I will push the trucks and throw the ball for two extra minutes, spending time playing when I have other things I could be doing, because her time is over. I will rock him a little longer, even though I know he's trying to get too big for rocking, I will rock him today for her. Because, she let him go on that day so I could have him in my arms. My son.

What God is teaching me these days.

I always know when God is trying to tell me something. The theme of my Bible study, the message at church or a song I hear all seem to point me in the same direction. Funny, these days, even "friends" facebook statuses remind me over and over.

Lately, my messages from God have been about pursuing a relationship with Him. Laying aside all of my failures, prejudice and guilt and seeking him. Putting my all before his throne and letting Him take it up for me and making something beautiful out of it. It is amazing how many times I've heard this idea over and over in the past few weeks. I hope God won't give up on me before I finally learn it. I know he won't. I appreciate the fact that He is so patient with me and how LONG it takes to get something through my head and heart.

What has God been teaching you lately?

Number 7.

My baby girl turned seven years old this past Sunday. I can't believe how big she it getting. So grown up. Her plans were originally to have a Christmas themed birthday. I kept hoping she would change her mind about that. Thankfully she did, and we proceeded to plan a Candy Party. It ended up being very fun. Here are a few pics of the day. In some pictures you can see the blank walls, an empty dining room and a pile of pictures that need to be hung. I'm not really settled in yet. Don't judge me:)