Friday, February 29, 2008

It Random Thought time.....

I haven't posted my thoughts in a while, and I am sure you are all just dying to get inside this crazy head of mine. :)

-My 10 year anniversary is 6 days away. WHAT!! How have I been married for 10 years??? We haven't decided what we will be doing. Oh, sure, we have had grand plans (and when I say we, I mean me!) but the mula to do such things hasn't been forthcoming, so we might have to scale back on the grand plans..... for now!!

-My son just asked if he can have one of my diamond rings to give to the girl he will marry someday so he doesn't have to spend a lot of money on a ring for her. Hmmm, I am not quite sure what to think of that.

-Hannah has been doing her hair lately, and I have been catching myself reaching to fix her lopsided and messy pigtails, because I want them to look perfect. Or is it because I don't want people to think I did her hair. And that reminds me that I care way too much about what people think. It is amazing that God uses tiny, seemingly insignificant things to change my heart on a daily basis.

-In the time it has taken to type the above, my son has changed his mind. He is no longer getting married at all, because he can't fathom saving money for "over a year" for a ring. I think I need to go have a chat with him. :)

-I love my kids, but having them here with me all the time has brought the need for Sarah Time to astronomic levels. In fact, I need to go... we have a park play day, and there will be actual, real, people... live people. People who don't want to talk about Pokemon, or Barbies, or puppies, or Harry Potter... I really need to go.

I will leave you with these pics I snapped yesterday at the golden light hour of 5pm. I was practicing my sunflare shots. I love their backlit hair!


Sunday, February 17, 2008

A new arrival...

I have a new nephew. He is such a doll, and we were finally able to meet him last night for the first time. I snapped a few pictures to show you how cute he is. If this is any indication, his upcoming newborn photo session will be full of cuteness. :)

Welcome to the world little man.....

Updates....

We have had a really busy week, and I have not had time to update this thing! Last Saturday (the 9th) Todd and I went to a Creative Arts conference led by Nancy Beach. It was neat to finally see her in person, and watch her share her heart. She definitely made me tear up a few times.

What did I learn..... I loved her 10 question checklist that entailed why we do what we do, and what do we want people to walk away with after a Sunday service. It is something I will be using a lot. :)

Here are a few snaps of the day.
Look at all these people paying attention!!


What are they paying attention to??? Look... it's Nancy!


This dance that Rock Harbor's team performed was awesome!! As was their worship, but I didn't get a snap of that, cuz I was busy... worshipping!


It's Q and A time with Rod!!


Look... some happy people trying to find some energy after lunch!!






Good times!!

Thursday, February 07, 2008

A few happy things...

Todd and I have been married for 29 days shy of 10 years...

Did that make sense to you?? Because it made sense to me!

Anywhoo... we have learned a few things along the way, one the them being the importance of "our" time together. When Todd gets home from work, we usually snuggle on the bed for a few minutes. Usually, I am right in the middle of dinner, with hungry kiddos, so I don't have a bunch o'time. Sometimes we just lay there, sometimes we talk... but it is a good connection for us, even if we are eventually invaded by a snuggling addict...



I love their hands together and I told them to hold the position until I could get my camera. I will need to look at this when she is all grown up!

Todd is also the one who puts the kiddos to bed. I love that because by that time of night, I am spent. I have no energy left.... except to make some tea for me and coffee for my hubster. I usually try to scurry about and get dinner things picked up by the time the tea kettle boils.. I know... I have some OCD tendencies... umm don't we all!

But then I get to do this....


And it is so nice to sit back with my hubby and enjoy a hot drink and read, and watch some t.v., and chill.

Sometimes it is the little things in life...

Monday, February 04, 2008

I love Play Dough....

Really, I do. I know it is a bit messy, but that doesn't bother me. You know why?? My daughter has been sitting at the table quietly playing for nearly 2 hours.


I'm not kidding.

And she keeps giggling to herself. I am just dying with the sweetness over here.



You know what is even better. We made it together this morning at precisely 7:54am with some salt, flour, water and oil, and food coloring. I buy bulk flour and salt from Sprouts, so I think the total for her play dough experience was a whopping .37 cent investment.

I'm not kidding. (I actually did the math)


I know you want the recipe....
2 cups of flour
1/2 cup salt
Dash of vegetable oil
1/2 - 1 cup of hot tap water
Food coloring or even better... unsweetened Kool Aid!!

Mix everything together in a bowl. I recommend adding the salt and hot water together first so it can dissolve a bit. Add coloring and knead until it becomes elastic. Seriously, it took us 2 minutes, and it is safe and non-toxic. And, this dough can also be shaped and baked in the oven for painting crafts. I know... you are amazed, aren't you.

Alas.. the spell has been broken. As I type this, she is getting up from the table and cleaning up. It was great while it lasted. Now she is busy scrubbing all of her dishes.

Yep, I have trained her well. :)

I'm not kidding.

Friday, February 29, 2008

It Random Thought time.....

I haven't posted my thoughts in a while, and I am sure you are all just dying to get inside this crazy head of mine. :)

-My 10 year anniversary is 6 days away. WHAT!! How have I been married for 10 years??? We haven't decided what we will be doing. Oh, sure, we have had grand plans (and when I say we, I mean me!) but the mula to do such things hasn't been forthcoming, so we might have to scale back on the grand plans..... for now!!

-My son just asked if he can have one of my diamond rings to give to the girl he will marry someday so he doesn't have to spend a lot of money on a ring for her. Hmmm, I am not quite sure what to think of that.

-Hannah has been doing her hair lately, and I have been catching myself reaching to fix her lopsided and messy pigtails, because I want them to look perfect. Or is it because I don't want people to think I did her hair. And that reminds me that I care way too much about what people think. It is amazing that God uses tiny, seemingly insignificant things to change my heart on a daily basis.

-In the time it has taken to type the above, my son has changed his mind. He is no longer getting married at all, because he can't fathom saving money for "over a year" for a ring. I think I need to go have a chat with him. :)

-I love my kids, but having them here with me all the time has brought the need for Sarah Time to astronomic levels. In fact, I need to go... we have a park play day, and there will be actual, real, people... live people. People who don't want to talk about Pokemon, or Barbies, or puppies, or Harry Potter... I really need to go.

I will leave you with these pics I snapped yesterday at the golden light hour of 5pm. I was practicing my sunflare shots. I love their backlit hair!


Sunday, February 17, 2008

A new arrival...

I have a new nephew. He is such a doll, and we were finally able to meet him last night for the first time. I snapped a few pictures to show you how cute he is. If this is any indication, his upcoming newborn photo session will be full of cuteness. :)

Welcome to the world little man.....

Updates....

We have had a really busy week, and I have not had time to update this thing! Last Saturday (the 9th) Todd and I went to a Creative Arts conference led by Nancy Beach. It was neat to finally see her in person, and watch her share her heart. She definitely made me tear up a few times.

What did I learn..... I loved her 10 question checklist that entailed why we do what we do, and what do we want people to walk away with after a Sunday service. It is something I will be using a lot. :)

Here are a few snaps of the day.
Look at all these people paying attention!!


What are they paying attention to??? Look... it's Nancy!


This dance that Rock Harbor's team performed was awesome!! As was their worship, but I didn't get a snap of that, cuz I was busy... worshipping!


It's Q and A time with Rod!!


Look... some happy people trying to find some energy after lunch!!






Good times!!

Thursday, February 07, 2008

A few happy things...

Todd and I have been married for 29 days shy of 10 years...

Did that make sense to you?? Because it made sense to me!

Anywhoo... we have learned a few things along the way, one the them being the importance of "our" time together. When Todd gets home from work, we usually snuggle on the bed for a few minutes. Usually, I am right in the middle of dinner, with hungry kiddos, so I don't have a bunch o'time. Sometimes we just lay there, sometimes we talk... but it is a good connection for us, even if we are eventually invaded by a snuggling addict...



I love their hands together and I told them to hold the position until I could get my camera. I will need to look at this when she is all grown up!

Todd is also the one who puts the kiddos to bed. I love that because by that time of night, I am spent. I have no energy left.... except to make some tea for me and coffee for my hubster. I usually try to scurry about and get dinner things picked up by the time the tea kettle boils.. I know... I have some OCD tendencies... umm don't we all!

But then I get to do this....


And it is so nice to sit back with my hubby and enjoy a hot drink and read, and watch some t.v., and chill.

Sometimes it is the little things in life...

Monday, February 04, 2008

I love Play Dough....

Really, I do. I know it is a bit messy, but that doesn't bother me. You know why?? My daughter has been sitting at the table quietly playing for nearly 2 hours.


I'm not kidding.

And she keeps giggling to herself. I am just dying with the sweetness over here.



You know what is even better. We made it together this morning at precisely 7:54am with some salt, flour, water and oil, and food coloring. I buy bulk flour and salt from Sprouts, so I think the total for her play dough experience was a whopping .37 cent investment.

I'm not kidding. (I actually did the math)


I know you want the recipe....
2 cups of flour
1/2 cup salt
Dash of vegetable oil
1/2 - 1 cup of hot tap water
Food coloring or even better... unsweetened Kool Aid!!

Mix everything together in a bowl. I recommend adding the salt and hot water together first so it can dissolve a bit. Add coloring and knead until it becomes elastic. Seriously, it took us 2 minutes, and it is safe and non-toxic. And, this dough can also be shaped and baked in the oven for painting crafts. I know... you are amazed, aren't you.

Alas.. the spell has been broken. As I type this, she is getting up from the table and cleaning up. It was great while it lasted. Now she is busy scrubbing all of her dishes.

Yep, I have trained her well. :)

I'm not kidding.
 

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