I've been wanting to watermark my pictures (some of them are getting pinned to Pinterest, hooray!) and quote myself here and there....so this is one picture I ran across that I thought was cute.
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Showing posts with label the boys. Show all posts
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Let Boys Be Boys
I've been wanting to watermark my pictures (some of them are getting pinned to Pinterest, hooray!) and quote myself here and there....so this is one picture I ran across that I thought was cute.
Monday, June 6, 2011
1,000 Gifts: #550-586
Just another mothering cliche that I discover is true (over and over and over again): the time goes by so fast.
This week, I took Andrew for his kinder testing (a quick, informal skills assessment to help the teachers create the class lists) and watched him walk down the hall, holding the hand of a strange woman as they chatted about Star Wars and Legos like old friends. It gave my heart a little practice run for that first week of kindergarten.
This was him, just five-and-a-half years ago:
And this weekend after he pulled out his first tooth, ten minutes after discovering it was loose.
I was telling my mom on the phone, "He was eating pizza and said, 'Mommy, this pizza made my tooth wobbly!'" when he came bounding down the stairs WITH the tooth! "He pulled it out!" I exclaimed. My mom later commented what I had been thinking: wasn't I JUST calling to tell her he CUT his first tooth?? Where does the time go??
This is why we take pictures. And why we record gifts.
554:: still tweaking out grace-based parenting philosophy
555:: not constantly pining for a night out...but getting one, and enjoying it, anyway
559:: housework done and time leftover to play
564:: Ethan climbing into my lap with a book and saying, "Mommy, I wanna book."
567:: finally scoring the exfoliating orange blossom/apricot body wash I'd been wanting
570:: yummy, fruity popcicles
572:: a husband who encourages me to take some time to myself
574:: Andrew pulling his first tooth
577:: brothers playing together
579:: losing an hour when I dozed off next to Ethan on Sunday afternoon
582:: "coincidentally" having an extra flower with me to donate to the church youth group raffle
584:: Ethan's first Sunday in the 2s class at church. He went right in like he owned the place and reportedly had a great time!
586:: Ethan saying, "It's time for bed, Mommy" with his pouty little lips {and hoping I'd stay}.
View more entries at Holy Experience
This week, I took Andrew for his kinder testing (a quick, informal skills assessment to help the teachers create the class lists) and watched him walk down the hall, holding the hand of a strange woman as they chatted about Star Wars and Legos like old friends. It gave my heart a little practice run for that first week of kindergarten.
This was him, just five-and-a-half years ago:
And this weekend after he pulled out his first tooth, ten minutes after discovering it was loose.
I was telling my mom on the phone, "He was eating pizza and said, 'Mommy, this pizza made my tooth wobbly!'" when he came bounding down the stairs WITH the tooth! "He pulled it out!" I exclaimed. My mom later commented what I had been thinking: wasn't I JUST calling to tell her he CUT his first tooth?? Where does the time go??
This is why we take pictures. And why we record gifts.
554:: still tweaking out grace-based parenting philosophy
555:: not constantly pining for a night out...but getting one, and enjoying it, anyway
559:: housework done and time leftover to play
564:: Ethan climbing into my lap with a book and saying, "Mommy, I wanna book."
567:: finally scoring the exfoliating orange blossom/apricot body wash I'd been wanting
570:: yummy, fruity popcicles
572:: a husband who encourages me to take some time to myself
574:: Andrew pulling his first tooth
577:: brothers playing together
579:: losing an hour when I dozed off next to Ethan on Sunday afternoon
582:: "coincidentally" having an extra flower with me to donate to the church youth group raffle
584:: Ethan's first Sunday in the 2s class at church. He went right in like he owned the place and reportedly had a great time!
586:: Ethan saying, "It's time for bed, Mommy" with his pouty little lips {and hoping I'd stay}.
View more entries at Holy Experience
Monday, May 23, 2011
1,000 Gifts: #226-500+ Catching Up
My list has grown and grown and grown {even though I haven't been posting them here as often}.
I've already reached the half-way point!! {I'm actually up to #550--wow!}.
Here are some highlights:
261:: sleeping with the covers pulled all the way up
285:: introducing Andrew to the Star Wars triology
314:: Divinely inspired ideas: rain, rainbows & sun!
347:: having a fellow Etsian make crocheted flowers for my God Knits event
370:: a hot cup of orange jasmine tea on a damp, cold day
381:: A Day Out With Thomas and riding in the front car--magical!
393:: Ethan's first hair trim {and baby curls that come back}
413:: covering my craft room chairs in "Happy All Over" fabric
416:: closing down my Etsy shop for good. Aaaah, freedom!
430:: a reliable mechanic within walking distance
453:: trying out vegetarian recipes
468:: no anxiety!
475:: getting hired to make "real money"
488:: Drew's weight loss
505:: an Easter gift of undies tucked into a green coffee mug
511:: putting in offers on TWO houses in my parent's neighborhood
526:: having mature friends who don't escalate an already-uncomfortable situation
545:: embracing the waiting-to-hear-news-on-the-house phase
For more entries, visit Holy Experience
I've already reached the half-way point!! {I'm actually up to #550--wow!}.
Here are some highlights:
261:: sleeping with the covers pulled all the way up
285:: introducing Andrew to the Star Wars triology
314:: Divinely inspired ideas: rain, rainbows & sun!
347:: having a fellow Etsian make crocheted flowers for my God Knits event
370:: a hot cup of orange jasmine tea on a damp, cold day
381:: A Day Out With Thomas and riding in the front car--magical!
393:: Ethan's first hair trim {and baby curls that come back}
413:: covering my craft room chairs in "Happy All Over" fabric
416:: closing down my Etsy shop for good. Aaaah, freedom!
430:: a reliable mechanic within walking distance
453:: trying out vegetarian recipes
468:: no anxiety!
475:: getting hired to make "real money"
488:: Drew's weight loss
505:: an Easter gift of undies tucked into a green coffee mug
511:: putting in offers on TWO houses in my parent's neighborhood
526:: having mature friends who don't escalate an already-uncomfortable situation
545:: embracing the waiting-to-hear-news-on-the-house phase
For more entries, visit Holy Experience
Monday, October 18, 2010
1,000 Gifts: #113-122
Besides watching the nightly news, nothing threatens my peace more than sickness--especially stomach troubles.
The night after my hubby's birthday party last Sunday, our 17-month-old started throwing up. It was his first time. It broke my heart, partly because by the time I heard him, he'd already thrown up all over our bed. I'm almost always right next to him when he sleeps so what are the odds?? He must have been so confused. I was so sad.
I braced myself for the heart racing, the sweating, the knot in the stomach. Mine, not his. But he slept almost the entire time, was consoled just being next to me, wasn't feverish and by 3am, was able to nurse again and settle down for the night.
Grace. In any "it could have been worse" scenario, all I see is grace. God comforted him and comforted me. I held it together and was grateful the entire time for the grace in the moment. Our older son slept through it, my husband was there to wash the sheets and towels and hold the baby while I changed and I was able to catch up on my DVR'd shows from the futon in the guest room. For what it was, it was a best-case scenario. I've come to see that as grace.
Three days later, it was my turn, though my body handled it differently. I was on the couch most of the day but was still able to take care of the boys and even do some dishes. The boys played, the discomfort was tolerable and I was able to eat normally by that evening. Grace. No anxiety, either, which was just more grace.
This is why now, when I think I might be coming down with something or I wonder if the boys were exposed to a bug and my mind starts to wander to the "what ifs," I quickly change my line of thinking, thank God that we are well in that moment and move on. I don't want to waste a moment of my life on "what ifs" and even when we were sick, there was still so much to be grateful for.
Moving on!! :) This is why we opted to GET OUT this weekend and take a trip to the high desert for some nature and family time. It was just what we needed and it could not have gone more smoothly.
113:: Picnic by the lake
114:: Escaping with my boys
115:: fearlessly feeding feeding the ducks and geese (and saying "duck!" in wonder the whole time, like, "They're real!!")
116:: sons with their daddy
117:: playing in Lynx Creek while Daddy pans for gold
118:: making memories
119:: still needing Mama's help (every once in a while)
120:: not needing Mama's help
121:: beautiful sky on the way home
122:: the best kind of tired
Read more at Holy Experience
The night after my hubby's birthday party last Sunday, our 17-month-old started throwing up. It was his first time. It broke my heart, partly because by the time I heard him, he'd already thrown up all over our bed. I'm almost always right next to him when he sleeps so what are the odds?? He must have been so confused. I was so sad.
I braced myself for the heart racing, the sweating, the knot in the stomach. Mine, not his. But he slept almost the entire time, was consoled just being next to me, wasn't feverish and by 3am, was able to nurse again and settle down for the night.
Grace. In any "it could have been worse" scenario, all I see is grace. God comforted him and comforted me. I held it together and was grateful the entire time for the grace in the moment. Our older son slept through it, my husband was there to wash the sheets and towels and hold the baby while I changed and I was able to catch up on my DVR'd shows from the futon in the guest room. For what it was, it was a best-case scenario. I've come to see that as grace.
Three days later, it was my turn, though my body handled it differently. I was on the couch most of the day but was still able to take care of the boys and even do some dishes. The boys played, the discomfort was tolerable and I was able to eat normally by that evening. Grace. No anxiety, either, which was just more grace.
This is why now, when I think I might be coming down with something or I wonder if the boys were exposed to a bug and my mind starts to wander to the "what ifs," I quickly change my line of thinking, thank God that we are well in that moment and move on. I don't want to waste a moment of my life on "what ifs" and even when we were sick, there was still so much to be grateful for.
Moving on!! :) This is why we opted to GET OUT this weekend and take a trip to the high desert for some nature and family time. It was just what we needed and it could not have gone more smoothly.
113:: Picnic by the lake
114:: Escaping with my boys
115:: fearlessly feeding feeding the ducks and geese (and saying "duck!" in wonder the whole time, like, "They're real!!")
116:: sons with their daddy
117:: playing in Lynx Creek while Daddy pans for gold
118:: making memories
119:: still needing Mama's help (every once in a while)
120:: not needing Mama's help
121:: beautiful sky on the way home
122:: the best kind of tired
Read more at Holy Experience
Monday, October 11, 2010
1,000 Gifts: #101-112 Birthdays
101:: birthday parties
102:: using two containers of icing on his cake
103:: 33 candles
104:: The favorite Aunty and The Cousins
105:: The Siblings {who'd hardly ever see each other if I didn't get them together!!}
106:: Kids crowding around for present-opening {even when the present is bullets and a gun cleaning thingy}
107:: Getting a present on your dad's birthday
108:: Throwing him a party....more for me than him
109:: Enjoying his baby
110:: Never taking another year for granted
111:: Opening presents of my own on his birthday. My "Blessings Unlimited" consultant kit arrived!! Everything was BIGGER than I expected--a pleasant surprise!
112: Ethan thought the blocks were toys.
For more, visit Holy Experience
When you go....TAKE NOTE OF THE LOVELY ITEMS IN HER PICTURES....THEY'RE FROM BLESSINGS UNLIMITED (mentioned in #111 and #112, above)!! How cool is that!?! Ann is a BU fan, too! :)
102:: using two containers of icing on his cake
103:: 33 candles
104:: The favorite Aunty and The Cousins
105:: The Siblings {who'd hardly ever see each other if I didn't get them together!!}
106:: Kids crowding around for present-opening {even when the present is bullets and a gun cleaning thingy}
107:: Getting a present on your dad's birthday
108:: Throwing him a party....more for me than him
109:: Enjoying his baby
110:: Never taking another year for granted
111:: Opening presents of my own on his birthday. My "Blessings Unlimited" consultant kit arrived!! Everything was BIGGER than I expected--a pleasant surprise!
112: Ethan thought the blocks were toys.
For more, visit Holy Experience
When you go....TAKE NOTE OF THE LOVELY ITEMS IN HER PICTURES....THEY'RE FROM BLESSINGS UNLIMITED (mentioned in #111 and #112, above)!! How cool is that!?! Ann is a BU fan, too! :)
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Happy 1st Birthday, Ethan!
My baby boy is ONE year old as of 8:12am today!
I love you, Eipi Moo!!
Happy 1st Birthday, Ethan Ryan!
on PhotoPeach
I love you, Eipi Moo!!
Happy 1st Birthday, Ethan Ryan!
on PhotoPeach
Sunday, April 18, 2010
My boys
Big sentences. Big imagination. Big ideas. My big son, almost 4.5 years old.
He does a little exploring. He's a little mischevious.
Brothers learning to play together.
My new glasses :)
Life is good and time sure flies.
He does a little exploring. He's a little mischevious.
Brothers learning to play together.
My new glasses :)
Life is good and time sure flies.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Merry Christmas!!!
This is us this year. Drew and me at 32, Andrew at 4 and Ethan at 6 months. This was at Ethan's baby dedication in November.
So Merry Christmas!!
This is just a quick family update so you know our latest and greatest!
Drew is in his second year at Baker Commodities and enjoys his job very much. He only has a 30-minute commute and never brings his work home with him. It's a blessing when you enjoy your work! He still serves as an elder at our church and enjoys his video games, reading, watching football, keeping up with politics and playing with the boys. Drew and I are both planning to start running in 2010 and hope to encourage each other in our efforts!
Us in November.
And Drew and the boys recently.
My year has largely been occupied with Ethan. We call him our redemption baby because he came home from the hospital on May 13, a year to the day that I miscarried in '08. God is good! Ethan Ryan was 8 lbs. 6 oz. and 21" long and his birth was remarkably "easy."
He's still measuring very tall but because he's so active, he's never been as chubby as Andrew was. He is an incredibly easy-going and cheerful baby and brings so much joy into our lives.
Ethan adores his big brother! He just cut his first tooth, is crawling and cruising and loves to chew on everything! He's a "morning person," and brings a smile to my face every morning when we wake up next to each other! We just can't imagine our lives without him.
At our visit with Santa at my friend Chrissy's house.
I'm still serving at church on the women's ministry team, the prayer team and the teaching team. I'm taking a break to do some studies of my own and will do my "How to Study the Bible" class again in the fall. I just hit 100 sales in my Etsy shop and hope to get it fully stocked in time for Valentine's Day. Drew's sister, Sarah, moved out after six years into a nearby home of her own and her former room is now my craft room/guest room. I'm looking forward to doing a lot of crafting in 2010!
I love hosting events (like Christmas dinner for the family, pictured below) and have a big Peter Pan-themed Valentine's Day tea party in the works! I want to really embrace my "Domestic Goddess side" in 2010!
Andrew is a typical 4-year-old and still obsessed with all things Thomas the Train. He loves to play in his sand box, trips to "Popcorn Target," doing artwork at his easel, watching videos and crafting with me. He loves hearing and telling stories, singing and dancing and wrestling with Drew. He always makes me smile and he loves making his baby brother laugh.
We enjoyed getting together with Drew's family the week of Thanksgiving and took all the kiddos to the Phoenix Zoo.
Our family also took a trip on the Verde Canyon Railway in November. Andrew even got a birthday cake on the train and the entire train car sang to him! It was marvelous!
Here's the boys at our neighborhod's annual Christmas party. We take this picture in the snow every year!
Here's us at our nephew's Cardinal's birthday party!
Drew and I feel incredibly blessed this year and have so much to be thankful for. Besides our home and our boys, we are blessed with loving families, wonderful friends, a terrific church home and so many other things. To God be the glory!
May you embrace the peace and love that only Jesus can bring during this Christmas season. Wishing you a prosperous and joyful 2010!
Lastly, Drew and I are both on Facebook so that's the best way to keep up with us and to see our latest pictures.
E-mail me if you need our address or phone numbers--please keep in touch!
tabandrew@hotmail.com
So Merry Christmas!!
This is just a quick family update so you know our latest and greatest!
Drew is in his second year at Baker Commodities and enjoys his job very much. He only has a 30-minute commute and never brings his work home with him. It's a blessing when you enjoy your work! He still serves as an elder at our church and enjoys his video games, reading, watching football, keeping up with politics and playing with the boys. Drew and I are both planning to start running in 2010 and hope to encourage each other in our efforts!
Us in November.
And Drew and the boys recently.
My year has largely been occupied with Ethan. We call him our redemption baby because he came home from the hospital on May 13, a year to the day that I miscarried in '08. God is good! Ethan Ryan was 8 lbs. 6 oz. and 21" long and his birth was remarkably "easy."
He's still measuring very tall but because he's so active, he's never been as chubby as Andrew was. He is an incredibly easy-going and cheerful baby and brings so much joy into our lives.
Ethan adores his big brother! He just cut his first tooth, is crawling and cruising and loves to chew on everything! He's a "morning person," and brings a smile to my face every morning when we wake up next to each other! We just can't imagine our lives without him.
At our visit with Santa at my friend Chrissy's house.
I'm still serving at church on the women's ministry team, the prayer team and the teaching team. I'm taking a break to do some studies of my own and will do my "How to Study the Bible" class again in the fall. I just hit 100 sales in my Etsy shop and hope to get it fully stocked in time for Valentine's Day. Drew's sister, Sarah, moved out after six years into a nearby home of her own and her former room is now my craft room/guest room. I'm looking forward to doing a lot of crafting in 2010!
I love hosting events (like Christmas dinner for the family, pictured below) and have a big Peter Pan-themed Valentine's Day tea party in the works! I want to really embrace my "Domestic Goddess side" in 2010!
Andrew is a typical 4-year-old and still obsessed with all things Thomas the Train. He loves to play in his sand box, trips to "Popcorn Target," doing artwork at his easel, watching videos and crafting with me. He loves hearing and telling stories, singing and dancing and wrestling with Drew. He always makes me smile and he loves making his baby brother laugh.
We enjoyed getting together with Drew's family the week of Thanksgiving and took all the kiddos to the Phoenix Zoo.
Our family also took a trip on the Verde Canyon Railway in November. Andrew even got a birthday cake on the train and the entire train car sang to him! It was marvelous!
Here's the boys at our neighborhod's annual Christmas party. We take this picture in the snow every year!
Here's us at our nephew's Cardinal's birthday party!
Drew and I feel incredibly blessed this year and have so much to be thankful for. Besides our home and our boys, we are blessed with loving families, wonderful friends, a terrific church home and so many other things. To God be the glory!
May you embrace the peace and love that only Jesus can bring during this Christmas season. Wishing you a prosperous and joyful 2010!
Lastly, Drew and I are both on Facebook so that's the best way to keep up with us and to see our latest pictures.
E-mail me if you need our address or phone numbers--please keep in touch!
tabandrew@hotmail.com
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