Sunday Slowdown

february 21. 2010

God is huge. He is massive. He put every star into place and not only breathed life into us but continues to sustain life. He put us at the most perfect distance from the sun, a few degrees further away we'd freeze, a few degrees closer we'd burn up...crazy. He made plants do this astounding thing called photosynthesis so we could you know, breathe! Amazing! He is so mind boggling, unable to comprehend humungo and yet He is intimate with me knowing my every lame thought, fear, joys, what brings a smile to my face and tears to my eyes. We serve an AWE-some God! I believe this and know this as truth, so why is it so hard to trust Him (creator,sustainer, giver, Father, friend) with everything sometimes?

Love,

Learning to trust

And because this little guy helps me believe in His goodness!

Currently Loving

february 17. 2010

Some of the things I am loving right now...

Smell- Dolce and Gabbana's Light Blue. I've had it for awhile but when I was pregnant any smelly things made me feel ill =( I recently found it under my cabinet, gave myself a little spritz and I am loving it.
Taste- Cantaloupe and vanilla bean ice cream. Sounds weird, I know, but my mother-in-law made me try it and it is one of my new favs so with cantelope coming back into season I am definitely loving it.
Hearing- Owl City. The one man band of Adam Young is awesome as he mixes synthpop, alternative, and electronica music. Check Owl City out at www.owlcitymusic.com. My favs are Fireflies and On the Wing (thx Danae), I am loving it.
Seeing- www.jumpdavidjump.com. I not only like to blog myself but I love reading other people's blogs. Jumping from blog to blog I landed on David's blog. As he writes about his life, his love, his fight with brain cancer, and his company's projects I admire his faithfulness, strength, and honesty. If you check it out be prepared to cry and giggle.

Touching- A comfy couch blanket. Doesn't it make you want to curl up by the fireplace and watch a movie. This one is from www.wrappedinrosebuds.com I am loving it.
Happy Wednesday!

Little J 4 Years Old

february 16. 2010

I first met little J when she was learning to walk and would sit at my desk searching for the tape dispenser and now, though tape dispensers are still so cool, she just turned four years old and is totally into barbies and princesses. J is full of life, energy, adorableness, and a little of momma's sassiness ;). She is so much fun to be around as she loves to make people laugh. J is so beautiful with her head full of blonde ringlets and blue eyes that I know her daddy will be holding her closer and closer to him as she gets older.

J, I had so much fun with you and love watching you grow up and become quite the big girl! Oh, and you will make a fantastic big sister in October, congratulations! Love you guys!

A Boy and His Blankie

february 9. 2010

Sometimes I wish I could look into the mind and soul of a child just to see how they see the world. I would love to see what the world looks like with no knowledge of evil people, violence, or hate. I have a feeling it would be brighter, more trusting, more loving. I loved being able to follow this very active, adorable one year old around this past weekend (who also happens to be my nephew), as he laughed and played and showed his aunt what he does day to day. I wanted to capture him, his sweet, fun, curious, and innocent spirit so that his parents, family, and later on Ry, can look at what life was all about at one years old...walks to the park, mommy chasing him in the grass, helping dad in the backyard, and his blankie! Notice blankie was never out of his little clinched fist the whole time hehe! Ry, I love you and can't wait to see what this life holds for you and your blankie.

This one is precious, mommy asked him what he is going to do to baby sister Sarah (due in June) and he showed us with his blankie!




I love his expression of wonder as he is checking out the planes


He is such a happy, joy filled little boy!

Bethany Just for Fun

february 1. 2010

She's sassy and fun and truly desires to live her life for the Kingdom. I have had the privilege of watching Bethany mature the last 3 1/2 years and it has been fun to watch a cute, kinda shy girl become a beautiful leader inside and out.

Bethany and I had a free half an hour at winter camp and decided to go on a picture walk together. It was fun to experience life through the lens with her.

Meet Bethany.

Slowing Down

february 1. 2010

Life goes by so fast and I want to live it, really live it. I want to invest in people, I want to experience different places and cultures, I want to enjoy the little victories in Corbyn's life even if it is him just figuring out how much he likes slides, I want to love deeply and fully, I want to live in the moment. Because of all this we are trying to figure out how to simplify, what to simplify, what it means to live. I believe this will be an ongoing battle with different solutions but for now I've decided to turn off the tv more. A little thing that I hope makes a big difference in my life and the life of our boy.

Here are some pictures of one of the things we've been doing instead of watching tv. Corbyn likes to pet the horses that are right down the street.