I didn’t pray for patience

This video was taken two years ago and it was very, very rare behavior.  However, today, it’s the perfect example of  what I’ve been dealing with for the past week … non-stop! I sent him to school on Monday and got a  completely different child when I picked him up. I have no clue what’s going on with him, but I sure do know that I’m about to go crazy! Please come visit me at the mental hospital over the holidays (and bring some chocolate). : )

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Family Fun Day … it’s a GIRL!

Friday was the big day, our family day to find out if baby #2 would be a girl or a boy.  We started the day with a precious cake from the fabulous Holly (thanks Rebecca for the fun idea) – the frosting inside would tell us if we’d be celebrating a girl or boy …

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Matthan was right all along … it’s a girl! Let the fun begin.  Michael began the celebration with her very first gift, and what could be more perfect than some clothes from her Daddy?

We headed to Mimi’s Cafe for a girly lunch.

Then we went to Build-A-Bear where Matthan made his baby sister a Bunny.  He was precious, a great big brother already!

Placing the heart, after a kiss, in the bunny …

All done! He’s so proud and so happy. And, since we aren’t going to let him name the baby, can you guess what he named the bunny? : )

So, it’s a girl, and we are so excited!

What would you do?

I’m known to ask some random questions. Michael usually does not enjoy participating in my randomness, but on rare occasion, he will jump right in. We shared one of those rare moments and had fun asking “What would you do?” questions on a road trip this week.  So, I’m throwing one out here for ya and I would love to hear what you would do.

My answer … a week in California (visiting LA, San Francisco and San Diego), followed by a week of sun and relaxation in Hawaii.

If you had $8,000 to spend on a vacation, where would you go?

18 Weeks

We had our baby doctor appointment and ultrasound on Tuesday.  The baby is healthy and developing right on schedule.  We have the baby’s gender sealed up in an envelope to open later this week.  We really wanted Matthan to be part of the exciting news, but since kids are not allowed at the doctor’s office, we’ve planned a fun family day on Friday.  We’ll all learn if the baby is a girl or a boy at exactly the same time, and we can’t wait!  The envelope is no longer in our hands, so the temptation to peek before Friday has been removed, which is a good thing. : ) We have a definite boy named picked out, but if this child is a girl we’re gonna need some help coming up with names – we can’t agree on any!

Here’s our little baby bundle at 18 weeks . . .

Bring on the party ideas!

I think most of you know that I absolutely love planning parties. I love coming up with a theme, looking for the perfect invitation, the perfect color scheme, the food, the activities, the decor … all of it! It’s so much fun!  One of my favorite sites to get ideas from is The Creative Party Place.  Such a variety of fun, cute and creative parties all in one place! So, if you are planning a party anytime soon make sure you go check it out, you’ll be sure to get a good idea or two. And, there’s a giveaway going on right now, so hurry up and go check it out!

Future Worship Leader?

We’ve already seen that the boy can “preach,” now he’s showing off his singing abilities (he even does the echo in some parts).  This is one of the songs from our Christmas series at church and he has been singing it non-stop for two weeks – in the car, in the bathtub, at lunch, at dinner, while playing with his toys – you get the picture.  However, he is wearing the “army man” pants he got when “March to the Beat” was the only song he would sing.

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Pink or Blue?

We find out Tuesday what our little baby bundle will be (I can’t believe how quickly this time has come). Michael thinks the baby is another boy, Matthan is sure it’s a girl (Katelynn), and I’m not telling what I think. : )

What’s your guess?

Cravings

Cravings by VaneBrown

1. Chips & Salsa - Maybe not a craving since I always like to eat these.

2. Chick-fil-A Lemonade – I usually don’t drink their lemonade, but I am loving it now, with a side of french fries please. The funny thing is that when I was pregnant with Matthan I craved their sweet tea (and I am not a sweet tea drinker).  As soon as he was born, I went right back to not liking the taste.

3. Goldfish – Something about the cheese is just so yummy! Or maybe I’m just bumming off of Matthan’s snacks.

4. Bruster’s Banana Splits – Love ‘em and can eat it the entire huge thing!

5. My comfy pants – Not really a craving, but a necessity. : )

6. Chicken Salad Sandwiches – I normally enjoy a good chicken salad sandwich, but right now, I want to eat one every single day!

7. Nutty Bars – I don’t even like peanut butter, but I’m loving these and Snickers right now.

8. Pickles! – Never, ever in our 11 years of marriage had I purchased pickles and now we have a huge jar in our fridge.

If you think it …

IF YOU THINK IT, DO IT!

This has been on my mind a lot lately – concerning acts of kindness, generosity, phone calls, notes, etc.  Often times, I think of someone and something I should do for them, but  let the moment pass, forget about it or just never get around to it.  I allow the busyness of life to get in the way of what I believe are little nudges from God to be a blessing or to minister to someone.  I have been reminded over the past few weeks to slow down, stop, listen. When God is speaking, I need to follow it up with action.

Who do I need to write a note of encouragement to?

Who do I need to call?

Who needs a text/email to let them know I’m thinking about them?

How can I be generous today?

These little things don’t take too long, but can really make a difference in someone’s day.  I know I’m encouraged when others think of me, so why don’t I follow through when I think of others?

It’s time to take some action!

My Life List

Things I’d like to do someday.

Continually pondering, thinking, creating. . .

· Adopt a child

· Hot Air Balloon ride (8/30/08)

· Learn to speak French

· Learn to play the piano

· Christmas in New York

· Dream Vacation: California & Hawaii

· Get a tattoo (8/30/08)

· Kenya Trip

· Race across America (South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, Nevada, West Virginia, New York, Texas, Tennessee)

· Complete some type of race as a family

· Complete a mini-triathlon or maybe “just” a marathon (maybe – still making sure I really want to do this)

· Snow skiing

· Sailing

· Parasailing

· Sky Diving

· And, some others from this fun life list (somebody find me a praying mantis!)

Updated: November 2009

I’m curious … what is something really cool, exciting, fun, life-changing that you’ve done.  Anything I should add to my list?