F--> family fun friends fantabulous finger foods
R--> radical rich rambunctious
I--> insanely loud, in the presence of friends
D--> dinner date (I wish!!) ditzy Drew DVR
A--> awesome amusing amazing
Y--> yowza! (the noises coming from upstairs are loud!!!)
Happy Friday, my friends.
Friday, February 11, 2011
LoVe
In honor of the upcoming day, I thought I would make this post about things that I love.
My sweet Jesus...you might get tired of me saying it, but without Him, my life would be nothing. I am thankful that my life on earth doesn't compare to the one I will someday have.
My husband and all of his quirky ways. His voice, his hands, his personality, his fierce protection of me and the boys, his playful side, his grumpiness in the morning, his laugh, his scarred self...all of him.
Each of my boys and their unique-ness. I love their sweet selves in the mornings, and the times we share around our dinner table.
The smell of a freshly brewed pot of coffee. I can almost feel my mouth watering as I write this.
And, speaking of mouth watering...pickle juice! I prefer Mt. Olives hamburger dills...yummy!!!
My beloved, faithful dog. I've cried over him a few times in the last week. I think his days might be numbered, and I've gone to bed with a headache from crying more than once. And so has Drew. :(
Painted nails...fingers and toes. Even in the winter. And my newest favorite color is probably about half gone already. It's OPI's My Private Jet. LOVE IT.
Girlfriends. I talked to my best friend for over an hour Tuesday morning. I love that we might not talk all that often, but that we always pick up where we left off. About anything and everything. I love her, I love her hubby, their kids...she's the greatest girl I know and I am forever thankful that we will always have each other.
Books. I love them and always will. But, I have to admit...I really want a Nook. I want it in color and I want a cool cover for it. The reason I want the Barnes and Noble Nook is because it has a light built in for reading in bed. :) Hint, hint.
Music. I am always singing, humming or making up a song. I love music. I think in songs, I'm pretty sure. Hmmm, wonder where Jonah gets his from??
Vera Bradley. I didn't think I would ever like something so fru fru. But I really love these bags. Really. I got 2 recently...one for my birthday and one from Christmas and birthday money. One is for winter, one's for spring and summer. My mom bought me one last year when Todd and I went to Iceland that I still love, too, although it's big, so I don't carry it everyday. It's the huge messenger bag, which I still love. :)
Painting. Not walls, canvases. I haven't done one since November, and I feel the itch to pick up a brush again.
Writing. This kind of writing, and actual hand writing. I am the word police. You won't find many mistakes on this blog...it's because I proof read so much, and I am trying to teach that to my boys.
What do you love? Care to share? Love to all!
My sweet Jesus...you might get tired of me saying it, but without Him, my life would be nothing. I am thankful that my life on earth doesn't compare to the one I will someday have.
My husband and all of his quirky ways. His voice, his hands, his personality, his fierce protection of me and the boys, his playful side, his grumpiness in the morning, his laugh, his scarred self...all of him.
Each of my boys and their unique-ness. I love their sweet selves in the mornings, and the times we share around our dinner table.
The smell of a freshly brewed pot of coffee. I can almost feel my mouth watering as I write this.
And, speaking of mouth watering...pickle juice! I prefer Mt. Olives hamburger dills...yummy!!!
My beloved, faithful dog. I've cried over him a few times in the last week. I think his days might be numbered, and I've gone to bed with a headache from crying more than once. And so has Drew. :(
Painted nails...fingers and toes. Even in the winter. And my newest favorite color is probably about half gone already. It's OPI's My Private Jet. LOVE IT.
Girlfriends. I talked to my best friend for over an hour Tuesday morning. I love that we might not talk all that often, but that we always pick up where we left off. About anything and everything. I love her, I love her hubby, their kids...she's the greatest girl I know and I am forever thankful that we will always have each other.
Books. I love them and always will. But, I have to admit...I really want a Nook. I want it in color and I want a cool cover for it. The reason I want the Barnes and Noble Nook is because it has a light built in for reading in bed. :) Hint, hint.
Music. I am always singing, humming or making up a song. I love music. I think in songs, I'm pretty sure. Hmmm, wonder where Jonah gets his from??
Vera Bradley. I didn't think I would ever like something so fru fru. But I really love these bags. Really. I got 2 recently...one for my birthday and one from Christmas and birthday money. One is for winter, one's for spring and summer. My mom bought me one last year when Todd and I went to Iceland that I still love, too, although it's big, so I don't carry it everyday. It's the huge messenger bag, which I still love. :)
Painting. Not walls, canvases. I haven't done one since November, and I feel the itch to pick up a brush again.
Writing. This kind of writing, and actual hand writing. I am the word police. You won't find many mistakes on this blog...it's because I proof read so much, and I am trying to teach that to my boys.
What do you love? Care to share? Love to all!
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Our Week
It's been a great week! Out 2 hours early on Monday, out 2 and a half hours early today, pretty sure NO SCHOOL tomorrow (or Friday, for that matter!)...all these are the makings of a fantabulous week!!!
And, here is the kicker...it's completely justified this time! If I had to guess, I would say that we already have about 4-5 inches on the ground, and from what I hear, the roads are terrible. I was thrilled to get a call from the hubs this morning telling me he wasn't driving to Poplar Bluff, MO after all. He left this morning with an overnight bag (for just in case), and I was apprehensive about him being out on the roads with all this mess on the way. However, the dr. called him and told him not to come.
So, even though he is in town, he's still not here. He is riding with the sheriff's department again tonight. He did Monday night, too. He rides as O.I.C. (officer in charge), and the chief trusts his driving. :) I'm pretty proud of him. And speaking of that...I'm really proud of him for saving someone's life Monday night. Poor thing was sore from doing chest compressions for so long...but I'd say it was worth it. It makes it worthwhile having to give him up some...I'm thankful that God has given him a good, strong work ethic and a servant's heart.
So, my funny story for the week is about me taking an epic fall. I was getting into my car to go pick up the boys, and between the slippery ground, my wet shoes, and a slippery running board along the side of my suburban...I busted it. Have you even fallen and felt like it was in slow motion? I felt like that. I had absolutely nothing to grab onto, and I couldn't do anything to stop myself. I fell flat on my back, and I think my head might have bounced a time or two. Lol...I'm fine, but why did my neighbor pick that moment to drive by???
It was funny...I laid there and just laughed and laughed. Well...I'm going to get off here and listen to the joyful sounds of my boys (+2) playing and watching Beethoven. I hope you all stay warm tonight! Love to all!
And, here is the kicker...it's completely justified this time! If I had to guess, I would say that we already have about 4-5 inches on the ground, and from what I hear, the roads are terrible. I was thrilled to get a call from the hubs this morning telling me he wasn't driving to Poplar Bluff, MO after all. He left this morning with an overnight bag (for just in case), and I was apprehensive about him being out on the roads with all this mess on the way. However, the dr. called him and told him not to come.
So, even though he is in town, he's still not here. He is riding with the sheriff's department again tonight. He did Monday night, too. He rides as O.I.C. (officer in charge), and the chief trusts his driving. :) I'm pretty proud of him. And speaking of that...I'm really proud of him for saving someone's life Monday night. Poor thing was sore from doing chest compressions for so long...but I'd say it was worth it. It makes it worthwhile having to give him up some...I'm thankful that God has given him a good, strong work ethic and a servant's heart.
So, my funny story for the week is about me taking an epic fall. I was getting into my car to go pick up the boys, and between the slippery ground, my wet shoes, and a slippery running board along the side of my suburban...I busted it. Have you even fallen and felt like it was in slow motion? I felt like that. I had absolutely nothing to grab onto, and I couldn't do anything to stop myself. I fell flat on my back, and I think my head might have bounced a time or two. Lol...I'm fine, but why did my neighbor pick that moment to drive by???
It was funny...I laid there and just laughed and laughed. Well...I'm going to get off here and listen to the joyful sounds of my boys (+2) playing and watching Beethoven. I hope you all stay warm tonight! Love to all!
Saturday, February 5, 2011
SSMT
What does it stand for, you wonder? Siesta Scripture Memorization Team.
What is a Siesta? It's a term that Beth Moore's computer came up with. When she started her Living Proof Ministries blog (click HERE to go to it), she wanted to think up a catchy name to call the women who read her blog. She wanted them to be "Sista's", but when she typed that word, her spell check changed the word to "Siesta". So that's what we are...and yes, some us do love our naps. ;)
Back to SSMT...how does it work? We are working on memorizing 24 Scriptures this year. Two a month. We pick our first verse on the first of the month, and the second verse we pick on the fifteenth. You can pick your own verse, or you can read Beth's blog (and comments) and either go with what she's doing, or what someone else is doing.
Who can do this? Anybody that yearns for more of God...more of Him, more of His word, and the craving to have His word in our very souls. I love to have His word pop into my brain at unexpected moments. During a conflict earlier this week, I remembered the verse that I am currently memorizing. The verse mentioned perfect peace, and it was exactly what I needed at that very moment.
Coincidence? I don't believe in them. A God thing? You got it.
How do I remember the verses? A few different ways. I keep a SSMT spiral notebook in my kitchen. I've written all the verses so far, and if something stands out in that verse, I write it on that page. I wrote out the way Isaiah 26:3 helped me this week...and I dated it so that I would remember exactly the moment that the verse popped into my head. Another way I remember is by looking at the notecards that I keep in my purse. I had brightly colored index cards, so I punched holes in twelve of them (I'm using front and back), and bound them together with a ring that I bought from a teaching supply store forever ago. One last thing is that I have made a note on my smart phone. That way if I am somewhere with nothing but my keys and phone, I'll have Bible verses on my phone to go over in my mind.
If you want to join me in this journey for 2011 it's not too late to start. So far, there are literally thousands of women across the world doing this with Beth Moore. God is raising up an army of women that are tied together by His living word, and I know He is going to move in huge ways because of this. I have a group of friends who wanted to join me in this, so we are kind of holding each other accountable. Some of us are local, some are not. I love how we reach across states in this.
If you're curious about the verses I've memorized so far, I'll write them out below. Consider doing this with me! God's word is the most powerful weapon we have. His word is alive and sharper than a 2 edged sword, Hebrews 4:12 says. When He is for us...who can be against us (Romans 8:31)? The enemy does NOT want you to do this. Do you dare?
(1) James 1:17 All generous giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or the slightest hint of change.
(2) James 2:1 My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism.
(3) Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You.
What is a Siesta? It's a term that Beth Moore's computer came up with. When she started her Living Proof Ministries blog (click HERE to go to it), she wanted to think up a catchy name to call the women who read her blog. She wanted them to be "Sista's", but when she typed that word, her spell check changed the word to "Siesta". So that's what we are...and yes, some us do love our naps. ;)
Back to SSMT...how does it work? We are working on memorizing 24 Scriptures this year. Two a month. We pick our first verse on the first of the month, and the second verse we pick on the fifteenth. You can pick your own verse, or you can read Beth's blog (and comments) and either go with what she's doing, or what someone else is doing.
Who can do this? Anybody that yearns for more of God...more of Him, more of His word, and the craving to have His word in our very souls. I love to have His word pop into my brain at unexpected moments. During a conflict earlier this week, I remembered the verse that I am currently memorizing. The verse mentioned perfect peace, and it was exactly what I needed at that very moment.
Coincidence? I don't believe in them. A God thing? You got it.
How do I remember the verses? A few different ways. I keep a SSMT spiral notebook in my kitchen. I've written all the verses so far, and if something stands out in that verse, I write it on that page. I wrote out the way Isaiah 26:3 helped me this week...and I dated it so that I would remember exactly the moment that the verse popped into my head. Another way I remember is by looking at the notecards that I keep in my purse. I had brightly colored index cards, so I punched holes in twelve of them (I'm using front and back), and bound them together with a ring that I bought from a teaching supply store forever ago. One last thing is that I have made a note on my smart phone. That way if I am somewhere with nothing but my keys and phone, I'll have Bible verses on my phone to go over in my mind.
If you want to join me in this journey for 2011 it's not too late to start. So far, there are literally thousands of women across the world doing this with Beth Moore. God is raising up an army of women that are tied together by His living word, and I know He is going to move in huge ways because of this. I have a group of friends who wanted to join me in this, so we are kind of holding each other accountable. Some of us are local, some are not. I love how we reach across states in this.
If you're curious about the verses I've memorized so far, I'll write them out below. Consider doing this with me! God's word is the most powerful weapon we have. His word is alive and sharper than a 2 edged sword, Hebrews 4:12 says. When He is for us...who can be against us (Romans 8:31)? The enemy does NOT want you to do this. Do you dare?
(1) James 1:17 All generous giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or the slightest hint of change.
(2) James 2:1 My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism.
(3) Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You.
Football (and Food) on the Brain
Yup. You read it right. How can I not be a little excited about Super Bowl tomorrow night? I am surrounded by boys, and some of the excitement and anticipation is wearing off. One reason is because of a show we watched last night. It was the best commercial from Super Bowls of years past.
I also might have planned my entire grocery shopping trip around the food I plan on serving tomorrow night. :) I know, right? So far I'm planning on nacho's, meatballs, chicken tenders and leftover potato soup. We don't have any plans for anyone else being here, though. I also plan on doing stuff ahead of time so I can enjoy thecommercials game.
I've had a pretty lazy day so far. I slept in, took a leisurely shower (because nobody else was here but me!), and watched tv while I drank my coffee. Good times. Then I got up to get dressed when the boys got home and ended up cleaning both upstairs bathrooms. Then I helped all the boys put up their laundry and changed some sheets.
The boys were gone because my sweet father-in-love Wiley bought Todd and the boys tickets to our church's annual Super Bowl breakfast. That was why it was quiet in my house this morning. It was heavenly. That just about wraps up my day. We have a birthday party to go to this afternoon, and the boys are thrilled. They're going bowling for our neighbor's party. I'm kind of excited myself.
I hope you all have a great Saturday (and Sunday)! Love to all.
I also might have planned my entire grocery shopping trip around the food I plan on serving tomorrow night. :) I know, right? So far I'm planning on nacho's, meatballs, chicken tenders and leftover potato soup. We don't have any plans for anyone else being here, though. I also plan on doing stuff ahead of time so I can enjoy the
I've had a pretty lazy day so far. I slept in, took a leisurely shower (because nobody else was here but me!), and watched tv while I drank my coffee. Good times. Then I got up to get dressed when the boys got home and ended up cleaning both upstairs bathrooms. Then I helped all the boys put up their laundry and changed some sheets.
The boys were gone because my sweet father-in-love Wiley bought Todd and the boys tickets to our church's annual Super Bowl breakfast. That was why it was quiet in my house this morning. It was heavenly. That just about wraps up my day. We have a birthday party to go to this afternoon, and the boys are thrilled. They're going bowling for our neighbor's party. I'm kind of excited myself.
I hope you all have a great Saturday (and Sunday)! Love to all.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Just a Glimpse
I am so glad this is Thursday! It's been a good week, don't get me wrong, but I'm always excited for another approaching weekend. I can never get enough of all of us being home and together...the way God intended. ;) And, today is kind of my Friday. I am going to work for an hour tomorrow, but then I have to leave for a doctor's appointment. The hour will fly by. Which is fine by me!
I'm sure we'll have friends around over the weekend, and I know we'll be catching up on Idol. :) We have a bowling birthday party to go to on Saturday, then we'll go to my Mom's, Graham and Drew mentioned wanting to go to a friend's last basketball game...busy for sure, but lots of fun in the mean time.
Thankfully, we will NOT be doing science fair projects!! Wahoo!!! One thing I have learned with having a middle schooler, is that I have to make sure and ask Graham on Thursday what he has due the following week. Because I cannot tell you how many times he's told me on Sunday at 4:30 that we need to go to Hobby Lobby for the supplies he needs. Because he forgot about it! Ugh...I have definitely learned that by now. And thankfully he is paving the way for me to know what to do with Drew when he goes next school year!
All in all, it's been a great week. I made a comment on facebook yesterday about me being able to write a book and titling it "Tales from the Lunchroom". All I meant by that was that it's been a very interesting week. Things that usually don't happen have happened...multiple times. And in front of parents who are eating lunch with their kids. It's been interesting. I'm reminded often of my need to be flexible. Because I don't do only what I was hired for. I do other stuff too, the biggest of which is playing hostess to sixty something parents who come on Friday, and trying to make them all happy. Plus lots of other little things that I would love to mention on here but won't.
Anyway...I need to run. It's almost that magical time...the time of waking up the other brothers. And hoping that they don't get out of bed thinking it's Saturday like I did. :( Man, I can't stand it when that happens! Love to all!!
I'm sure we'll have friends around over the weekend, and I know we'll be catching up on Idol. :) We have a bowling birthday party to go to on Saturday, then we'll go to my Mom's, Graham and Drew mentioned wanting to go to a friend's last basketball game...busy for sure, but lots of fun in the mean time.
Thankfully, we will NOT be doing science fair projects!! Wahoo!!! One thing I have learned with having a middle schooler, is that I have to make sure and ask Graham on Thursday what he has due the following week. Because I cannot tell you how many times he's told me on Sunday at 4:30 that we need to go to Hobby Lobby for the supplies he needs. Because he forgot about it! Ugh...I have definitely learned that by now. And thankfully he is paving the way for me to know what to do with Drew when he goes next school year!
All in all, it's been a great week. I made a comment on facebook yesterday about me being able to write a book and titling it "Tales from the Lunchroom". All I meant by that was that it's been a very interesting week. Things that usually don't happen have happened...multiple times. And in front of parents who are eating lunch with their kids. It's been interesting. I'm reminded often of my need to be flexible. Because I don't do only what I was hired for. I do other stuff too, the biggest of which is playing hostess to sixty something parents who come on Friday, and trying to make them all happy. Plus lots of other little things that I would love to mention on here but won't.
Anyway...I need to run. It's almost that magical time...the time of waking up the other brothers. And hoping that they don't get out of bed thinking it's Saturday like I did. :( Man, I can't stand it when that happens! Love to all!!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
What Helps Me Along in my Life
"You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You." Isaiah 26:3
I really love that one...this is the third verse I'm working on memorizing for this year. It jumped out at me because of that word 'steadfast'. I love it. And, it just happens to be my theme word for this year. I've been talking about Klove's challenge to do this, and at 10:30ish on Monday morning, the word 'faithfulness' popped into my mind. I've been praying for God to give me a word, and I believe that He did. When I got home, I pulled out our handy dandy thesaurus and looked it up. One of the other words offered for 'faithfulness' was 'steadfast'.
I couldn't look it up because I ran out of time and had to leave for work. But when I looked it up in an online dictionary (Miriam Webster's), this is what I found:
I really love that one...this is the third verse I'm working on memorizing for this year. It jumped out at me because of that word 'steadfast'. I love it. And, it just happens to be my theme word for this year. I've been talking about Klove's challenge to do this, and at 10:30ish on Monday morning, the word 'faithfulness' popped into my mind. I've been praying for God to give me a word, and I believe that He did. When I got home, I pulled out our handy dandy thesaurus and looked it up. One of the other words offered for 'faithfulness' was 'steadfast'.
I couldn't look it up because I ran out of time and had to leave for work. But when I looked it up in an online dictionary (Miriam Webster's), this is what I found:
Definition of STEADFAST
1
a : firmly fixed in place : immovable b : not subject to change steadfast doctrine of original sin — Ellen Glasgow>
2
: firm in belief, determination, or adherence : loyal steadfast>
— stead·fast·ly adverb
— stead·fast·ness \-ˌfas(t)-nəs, -fəs(t)-\ noun
See Examples of STEADFAST
- He was steadfast in his support of the governor's policies.
- steadfast supporter of women's rights>
Origin of STEADFAST
Middle English stedefast, from Old English stedefæst, from stede + fæst fixed, fast
Synonyms: constant, dedicated, devoted, devout, down-the-line, fast, good, loyal, pious, staunch (also stanch), faithful, steady, true, true-blue
Antonyms: disloyal, faithless, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant, traitorous, treacherous, unfaithful, untrue
Is that amazing, or WHAT???
My goal for this year is for me to be steadfast in living for the Lord. I want to know Him more. I want to love Him even more than I already do. I want to stand firm, fixed and immovable in my faith. I want my faith to grow as a result of staying secure in His word. I want Him to be the One I aim to please. I want Him to be the One who's opinion matters most. I want to live my life as an example for non-believers. I want them to see Jesus in me...because let's face it, that may be the only Jesus they ever care to see! I want Him to use me as a vessel for Him to work through and speak through. I want my words, my thoughts, my opinions and (most importantly) my actions to be pleasing to Him.
Sounds simple...but it's not. In order to do this, I have to remember that I have to first deny my self.
"Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me." Mark 8:34
Sound easy? Not to me. It's a daily struggle. I'm okay with admitting it. I am a constant work in progress...which is why my word for 2011 for myself is steadfast.
Another verse that helps me with my daily struggles is this:
Galatians 5:22 "But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. There is no law against these things!
Well, I just wanted to give you a tiny glimpse of how I get through my days. I just looked at the clock and have to get going if I want to make it anywhere on time today. Love to all.
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