Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Monday, February 8, 2010
Tag! Your it!
Ok, not you, exactly...but Rigg's tag blanket is it, if it refers to Riggs new favorite thing to drool and gum on.
He absolutly LOVES this blanket. He samples every ribbon-tag on the thing, then designates a favorite and chomps and slobbers until the whole blanket is about a pound heavier (because of said drool and slobber) then when he started.
He absolutly LOVES this blanket. He samples every ribbon-tag on the thing, then designates a favorite and chomps and slobbers until the whole blanket is about a pound heavier (because of said drool and slobber) then when he started.
Thanks Kristi & John for the blanket... we (Rigg mostly!) love it!
Saturday, February 6, 2010
skills
Those speaking off the cuff (and, might I say, in an unjust andugly fashion) might say
these kids have a big mouth, just like their mother.
However, those that speak the truth (in love) will inform you that these
children have in fact learned their eating skills from their father.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
overflow
Enough time has past since Caden’s birthday now, and I have had time to process some thoughts and feelings.
Sometimes it feels like I am remembering a story…someone else’s life… there are days where the memory of her is so distant. Then, there are days where she could be just out of sight, around the corner, playing in another room.
I have come to accept the fact that the freshness of her memory will fade with the passing years. That she is gone, that our family will always be one short, that family pictures will never portray the real picture of ”us”.
Although it will always be a difficult road, losing a child, I have come to the knowledge that the journey God is taking us on will be worth it. I am not sure what “worth it” looks like…but I trust God, and He knows.
A few weeks ago I was sharing about a hard day with a close friend. I had not had a really hard day in sometime. As we were talking I came realization. Do you ever say something without totally thinking it through, and then right after you say it, realize that, “WOW, that is SO TRUE!” Now I do have a slight habit of saying MANY things without thinking them through… however most of the time it lands me a sticky situation, not in an epiphany. This time, thankyouJesus, He showed me what He has been teaching me…how He has been transforming my heart.
I said that the hope that I have for seeing her again has become so real, has overflowed so much in my heart that it has overtaken the grief. Now when I think of my Caden, the first knee jerk reaction is not to cry or deflate emotionally… it is to smile and think of seeing her again. The promise I can claim from Christ’s work on the cross, in a word, Heaven, has become so real to me, that the rawness of the pain has ebbed away.
It took some time. A day by day, hour by hour process, but God has changed, and will continue to change and transform my heart.
So on the day that was to be Caden’s 2nd birthday, I awoke, smiled, and thanked God for the privilege of having such a sweet daughter. I got dressed, went to church and sang a song to God in honor of my baby girl. I had lunch with my family and spent the evening with my beautiful son and wonderful husband. I was a very good day… not because I am strong, but because God is faithful.
Sometimes it feels like I am remembering a story…someone else’s life… there are days where the memory of her is so distant. Then, there are days where she could be just out of sight, around the corner, playing in another room.
I have come to accept the fact that the freshness of her memory will fade with the passing years. That she is gone, that our family will always be one short, that family pictures will never portray the real picture of ”us”.
Although it will always be a difficult road, losing a child, I have come to the knowledge that the journey God is taking us on will be worth it. I am not sure what “worth it” looks like…but I trust God, and He knows.
A few weeks ago I was sharing about a hard day with a close friend. I had not had a really hard day in sometime. As we were talking I came realization. Do you ever say something without totally thinking it through, and then right after you say it, realize that, “WOW, that is SO TRUE!” Now I do have a slight habit of saying MANY things without thinking them through… however most of the time it lands me a sticky situation, not in an epiphany. This time, thankyouJesus, He showed me what He has been teaching me…how He has been transforming my heart.
I said that the hope that I have for seeing her again has become so real, has overflowed so much in my heart that it has overtaken the grief. Now when I think of my Caden, the first knee jerk reaction is not to cry or deflate emotionally… it is to smile and think of seeing her again. The promise I can claim from Christ’s work on the cross, in a word, Heaven, has become so real to me, that the rawness of the pain has ebbed away.
It took some time. A day by day, hour by hour process, but God has changed, and will continue to change and transform my heart.
So on the day that was to be Caden’s 2nd birthday, I awoke, smiled, and thanked God for the privilege of having such a sweet daughter. I got dressed, went to church and sang a song to God in honor of my baby girl. I had lunch with my family and spent the evening with my beautiful son and wonderful husband. I was a very good day… not because I am strong, but because God is faithful.
Monday, February 1, 2010
behind every rain cloud
I hate technology.
OK, so I don't HATE it, but lately, I loathe the way it has of letting you down.
You know what I mean, it is the garage door that refuses to go down ALL THE WAY, it stays open just far enough for the neigbors cat to go in and out as it pleases. The garbage disposal that eats half an orange peel just to stop grinding and hum at you in blatant opposition. (or are these just our appliances?)
Our dryer has been stupid since the day we brought it home (second hand). It likes having clothes inside its big metal-drummed belly so much it takes 3 cycles to completly dry a normal sized load, therefore taking almost 4 hours to finish one load!
I have never had the pleasure of a new vacuum cleaner. I have been the proud owner of 2 used ones. Which have broken. The latest "new-to-us" model started smoking and producing a tatalizing burning smell a couple of weeks ago. I have since borrowed a friends'... (it.was.MARVOLOUS!) and am now in a dire situation... ours is still broken and there is now more dog hair on my floor then on the dog.
Ihavetold you aboutthe sticking spacebaron my keyboard...right?
Our furnace has evidentally tired of full-time employment and decided to take impromptu holidays. It works splindidly one hour... and doesn't work at all the next. And, let me tell you, the baby looks silly in hoodies over footie pajamas and 3 pairs of socks. However, it does little to detour him from laughing and drooling on all of his toys!
And to top it all off, my hair dryer sounds as if it will blow up in my face at any moment! What is a girl to do? I have onsets of sudden terrors at the thought of not being able to blowdry my hair! Of being forced out in public with only half of my hair straightened and the other half a frizzy mess! I am in love with my dryer and round brush! I have formed a close bond with this dryer. I have memorized where all the settings are without needing to look, as well as have attachments that help in all styling situations! My difuser is lovely...and most needed on days when my ensemble calls for curly hair! I fear my dryer is on its last leg and I will be forced to stand in the isle at wal-mart weighing my hair-drying options...wattage, attachments, settings, retractable cords, barrel length...it is just too much right now... I am not yet ready to part with my hairdryer...
Oh, and the clock in our bedroom is stuck on quarter til five...
However, my hairdryer did not give up today, and my tummy-sucking-in undies are doing their job! There is always a silver lining!
OK, so I don't HATE it, but lately, I loathe the way it has of letting you down.
You know what I mean, it is the garage door that refuses to go down ALL THE WAY, it stays open just far enough for the neigbors cat to go in and out as it pleases. The garbage disposal that eats half an orange peel just to stop grinding and hum at you in blatant opposition. (or are these just our appliances?)
Our dryer has been stupid since the day we brought it home (second hand). It likes having clothes inside its big metal-drummed belly so much it takes 3 cycles to completly dry a normal sized load, therefore taking almost 4 hours to finish one load!
I have never had the pleasure of a new vacuum cleaner. I have been the proud owner of 2 used ones. Which have broken. The latest "new-to-us" model started smoking and producing a tatalizing burning smell a couple of weeks ago. I have since borrowed a friends'... (it.was.MARVOLOUS!) and am now in a dire situation... ours is still broken and there is now more dog hair on my floor then on the dog.
Ihavetold you aboutthe sticking spacebaron my keyboard...right?
Our furnace has evidentally tired of full-time employment and decided to take impromptu holidays. It works splindidly one hour... and doesn't work at all the next. And, let me tell you, the baby looks silly in hoodies over footie pajamas and 3 pairs of socks. However, it does little to detour him from laughing and drooling on all of his toys!
And to top it all off, my hair dryer sounds as if it will blow up in my face at any moment! What is a girl to do? I have onsets of sudden terrors at the thought of not being able to blowdry my hair! Of being forced out in public with only half of my hair straightened and the other half a frizzy mess! I am in love with my dryer and round brush! I have formed a close bond with this dryer. I have memorized where all the settings are without needing to look, as well as have attachments that help in all styling situations! My difuser is lovely...and most needed on days when my ensemble calls for curly hair! I fear my dryer is on its last leg and I will be forced to stand in the isle at wal-mart weighing my hair-drying options...wattage, attachments, settings, retractable cords, barrel length...it is just too much right now... I am not yet ready to part with my hairdryer...
Oh, and the clock in our bedroom is stuck on quarter til five...
However, my hairdryer did not give up today, and my tummy-sucking-in undies are doing their job! There is always a silver lining!
Friday, January 29, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
everything you wanted to know
Well, maybe not EVERYTING.
First off, can I just tell ya'll that the space bar on our keyboard is sticky... it does not always give me a space when I gently tap it. I have to be EXTREAMLY intentional with my want of spaces. If I am not, Iget sentenceslike this. This is the bane of my blogging existence!!!!
About the remote... since so many of you noticed our little man playing with one in my last post. It is an old remote with no batteries that I have turned into a toy. He was always wanting the real one. So now when he reaches for it, I can give him his own. He does love it. I think there is enough drool stored inside it to officially put it out of use forever.
About the book: http://www.blurb.com/
It is a 12x12, hard cover, image wrap, 158 page glory!
You download the program onto your computer, design until your heart is content, then upload your creation to their website and they print it for you!!! LOVEY!!
They have a "blog to book" option, where they "slurp" your info from your blog for you so you do not have to copy/paste all your stuff. It is brilliant!
About my baby weight...since the very kind lady asked. NOPE! not all gone. I have about 20 more pounds to go before I am back to my "pre-baby" weight. I happen to gain my weight all over, so when/if I lose it, it will make all visible areas of myself a tish bit smaller...well, not all...I was born with quite a bit of junk in the trunk, that happens to stay put no matter my size or weight.
About the Colts win and their upcoming Superbowl game...WHOO HOOO!!! Could not be more stoked! I am looking forward to putting on my gear and cheering like a crazy lady! And then bragging because of their win! (as if I had a lot to do with it!)
So if you have any more questions, feel free to ask. I am all ears....
First off, can I just tell ya'll that the space bar on our keyboard is sticky... it does not always give me a space when I gently tap it. I have to be EXTREAMLY intentional with my want of spaces. If I am not, Iget sentenceslike this. This is the bane of my blogging existence!!!!
About the remote... since so many of you noticed our little man playing with one in my last post. It is an old remote with no batteries that I have turned into a toy. He was always wanting the real one. So now when he reaches for it, I can give him his own. He does love it. I think there is enough drool stored inside it to officially put it out of use forever.
About the book: http://www.blurb.com/
It is a 12x12, hard cover, image wrap, 158 page glory!
You download the program onto your computer, design until your heart is content, then upload your creation to their website and they print it for you!!! LOVEY!!
They have a "blog to book" option, where they "slurp" your info from your blog for you so you do not have to copy/paste all your stuff. It is brilliant!
About my baby weight...since the very kind lady asked. NOPE! not all gone. I have about 20 more pounds to go before I am back to my "pre-baby" weight. I happen to gain my weight all over, so when/if I lose it, it will make all visible areas of myself a tish bit smaller...well, not all...I was born with quite a bit of junk in the trunk, that happens to stay put no matter my size or weight.
About the Colts win and their upcoming Superbowl game...WHOO HOOO!!! Could not be more stoked! I am looking forward to putting on my gear and cheering like a crazy lady! And then bragging because of their win! (as if I had a lot to do with it!)
So if you have any more questions, feel free to ask. I am all ears....
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
a gift rebounded
I mentioned before that I turned my blog into a book as a Christmas gift for our parents. It was a huge hit. I spent HOURS puting it together. I used an online program and was able to design the cover and all the page layouts myself...and when it was done, I just uploaded it and had it printed. I was in love with it the moment it came in the mail.
It. was. gorgeous.
Since I had it published myself, and it was rather large (12x12)... it was kinda pricey. We were only able to get 2. One for my parents, and one for the captain's.
I had it in the back of my mind that I could save some money and buy myself one later...
but now I do not have to.
On Caden's birthday both Andy's parents and mine pitched in and gave us our own book! And because I am not stingy (about most things... ;)...I will share with you...
It. was. gorgeous.
Since I had it published myself, and it was rather large (12x12)... it was kinda pricey. We were only able to get 2. One for my parents, and one for the captain's.
I had it in the back of my mind that I could save some money and buy myself one later...
but now I do not have to.
On Caden's birthday both Andy's parents and mine pitched in and gave us our own book! And because I am not stingy (about most things... ;)...I will share with you...
Sunday, January 24, 2010
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