Translation: Here I go... let me make it look sweet
Translation: Granna got me a cone... the parents never do that... they say I get too sticky
Translation: I clean up my mess... look no bowl!
Monday, June 20, 2011
Granna Knows The Way to This Boy's Heart!
Translation: I will smile for this picture, but I will devour this ice cream.
Translation: Here I go... let me make it look sweet
Translation: Granna got me a cone... the parents never do that... they say I get too sticky
Translation: I clean up my mess... look no bowl!
Translation: Here I go... let me make it look sweet
Translation: Granna got me a cone... the parents never do that... they say I get too sticky
Translation: I clean up my mess... look no bowl!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Random Things Post
I realize I have been slacking in the blogging department... so here are some random pictures off of my camera (from the times I remember to have it with me!) Luke is doing great potty training... he hit his half way point on his potty chart and got a small prize to keep him motivated ;)
His Momma holds the high scorer record of 1290 for the household... give up boys!
Luke and I made Amish Friendship bread for 10 days- it was fun to squish the bag and watch it ferment, then feed it, bake it, and share it!
Brent brought the Bible story of Joshua to life :)
They marched around the city wall 7 times, blew the horn:
They yelled:
And then the wall came tumbling down!
I do realize this is gross, but this is my kitchen floor 4 days after the house keepers came-- I just want to remember everything. Even the mess. I love our mess.
Luke started singing this song in the bath tub tonight... anybody know what song this is??? I'll have to ask his chapel teacher tomorrow!
His Momma holds the high scorer record of 1290 for the household... give up boys!
Luke and I made Amish Friendship bread for 10 days- it was fun to squish the bag and watch it ferment, then feed it, bake it, and share it!
Brent brought the Bible story of Joshua to life :)
They marched around the city wall 7 times, blew the horn:
They yelled:
And then the wall came tumbling down!
I do realize this is gross, but this is my kitchen floor 4 days after the house keepers came-- I just want to remember everything. Even the mess. I love our mess.
Luke started singing this song in the bath tub tonight... anybody know what song this is??? I'll have to ask his chapel teacher tomorrow!
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Prayers for Darcie
Melody's sister-in-law (Justin's sister), was diagnosed with Colon Cancer last week... please pray for the sweet Clark and Milsow families as they firm up treatment plans and get a grip on what their new lives look like.
If you are praying, I know it would encourage them to hear from you... the website for Darcie's updates is:
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/prayingfordarcie
If you are praying, I know it would encourage them to hear from you... the website for Darcie's updates is:
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/prayingfordarcie
Friday, June 3, 2011
Why Share the Gospel?
I came across this article about biblical motivations for witnessing... wherever we (Christians) are, we are called to be a whiteness... WHY?
1) For the glory of God – God is worthy of worship and praise, and evangelism will bring Him what He has earned on the cross.
See Psalm 96
2) To evangelize is to fight evil with the most effective weapon for doing so.
See Jonah 1:2
3) The lost world around us needs our witness, and waits for it in the storms of life, so that they may be spared God’s wrath—our witness being the means by which God has chosen to set them free.
See Jonah 1:7-11
4) Because even though you’ve failed in the past, you’re still called.
See Jonah 3:1-3a
5) Because sometimes a great harvest is awaiting you among the “least likely.”
See Jonah 3:5-10
6) To walk with God means to put aside our needs and share His sacrificial concerns for the lost.
See Jonah 4:10-11
7) Because of eternal reward He offers
See Luke 19:11-26
8) Because of the needs you see and the compassion He gives you.
See Matthew 9:35-38
9) Because somehow, somewhere, you will have success.
See Mark 4:8; and Gal. 6:9
10) Because He protects you.
See Acts 26:16-18
11) Because He compels you.
See 1 Cor. 9:16; and Acts 4:18-20
12) Because He chooses, calls, and sends you.
See Acts 26:16-18
13) Because of all that the lost will receive after you proclaim Christ to them –
a) open eyes
b) a turning from darkness to light
c) deliverance from Satan to God
d) forgiveness of sins
e) a place among us who are already His
f) sanctification
g) saving faith in Him-a relationship
See Acts 26:16-18
14) Because it is a matter of obedience.
See Luke 5:5-6 –What God needs from us in evangelism isn’t our opinion or viewpoint; just our obedience to fish when and where He says, just because He says so.
I really liked this article... can I get a witness!!! Ha!
1) For the glory of God – God is worthy of worship and praise, and evangelism will bring Him what He has earned on the cross.
See Psalm 96
2) To evangelize is to fight evil with the most effective weapon for doing so.
See Jonah 1:2
3) The lost world around us needs our witness, and waits for it in the storms of life, so that they may be spared God’s wrath—our witness being the means by which God has chosen to set them free.
See Jonah 1:7-11
4) Because even though you’ve failed in the past, you’re still called.
See Jonah 3:1-3a
5) Because sometimes a great harvest is awaiting you among the “least likely.”
See Jonah 3:5-10
6) To walk with God means to put aside our needs and share His sacrificial concerns for the lost.
See Jonah 4:10-11
7) Because of eternal reward He offers
See Luke 19:11-26
8) Because of the needs you see and the compassion He gives you.
See Matthew 9:35-38
9) Because somehow, somewhere, you will have success.
See Mark 4:8; and Gal. 6:9
10) Because He protects you.
See Acts 26:16-18
11) Because He compels you.
See 1 Cor. 9:16; and Acts 4:18-20
12) Because He chooses, calls, and sends you.
See Acts 26:16-18
13) Because of all that the lost will receive after you proclaim Christ to them –
a) open eyes
b) a turning from darkness to light
c) deliverance from Satan to God
d) forgiveness of sins
e) a place among us who are already His
f) sanctification
g) saving faith in Him-a relationship
See Acts 26:16-18
14) Because it is a matter of obedience.
See Luke 5:5-6 –What God needs from us in evangelism isn’t our opinion or viewpoint; just our obedience to fish when and where He says, just because He says so.
I really liked this article... can I get a witness!!! Ha!
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Boo Boo Bunny
One of my friends told me that when her kids got bumps and bruises, she would bring out Boo Boo Bunny... to which I said "huh?"
She said it was a washcloth folded so you could slip a piece of ice in its belly to hold on the boo boo... so, without delay, I thought I would try to make one... here is my version (minus the pom pom for the tail which will be added after my next trip to W Mart)
I look forward to our next bump to try it out :) Kidding! I am sure it will be in use within days judging by the accident rate my house experiences!
She said it was a washcloth folded so you could slip a piece of ice in its belly to hold on the boo boo... so, without delay, I thought I would try to make one... here is my version (minus the pom pom for the tail which will be added after my next trip to W Mart)
I look forward to our next bump to try it out :) Kidding! I am sure it will be in use within days judging by the accident rate my house experiences!
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Memorial Day 2011
We had a water-filled holiday that left us ready for summer time! We went to the lake on Saturday with my coworkers- Luke was jumpping on a bed, fell off and bumpped his head, without going into detail which makes me teary to think about it, he was bleeding a lot, but is a tough little guy bounced back for water fun on Monday with his friend, Savannah.
After we left the lake (I forgot my camera obviously!) they had a bonfire using the table Luke hit his head on for wood... aren't my coworkers awesome!!!
After we left the lake (I forgot my camera obviously!) they had a bonfire using the table Luke hit his head on for wood... aren't my coworkers awesome!!!
Monday, May 23, 2011
Greenbelt!
I have had my Six Sigma project done for awhile, but finally got the plaque! Yay!
Project: Reduce In Process Analytical Wait Times (I know, ZZZZzzzzz!)
Savings $80,000 anually
Project: Reduce In Process Analytical Wait Times (I know, ZZZZzzzzz!)
Savings $80,000 anually
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Laughing with Luke
Luke: (matter of factly) I have an oughy.
Brent: (concerned tone) You do? Where?
Luke: (whiney voice) My thumbkin.
And laughter ensues.
Brent: (concerned tone) You do? Where?
Luke: (whiney voice) My thumbkin.
And laughter ensues.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Army Guys- A Made Up Game
Brent made up this game the other day for Luke...
1. Carefully set up your guys
2. Put a serious game face on
3. Throw the bean bag as hard as you can to knock your opponent's men off the table
1. Carefully set up your guys
2. Put a serious game face on
3. Throw the bean bag as hard as you can to knock your opponent's men off the table
Cats Game
We took Luke to his first Cats game this weekend... he had a blast!
The left fielder threw him a foul ball!
He played catch with Daddy
(Is it just me, or does my 2.5 year old have some good form?!!!)
And he requested to go pee pee on the potty 4 times. He went 3 of those 4! Ha! Our boy is growing up!
The left fielder threw him a foul ball!
He played catch with Daddy
(Is it just me, or does my 2.5 year old have some good form?!!!)
And he requested to go pee pee on the potty 4 times. He went 3 of those 4! Ha! Our boy is growing up!
Thursday, May 12, 2011
I Wanna Go Deeper
Over the last few weeks, I have been doing some mattress shopping online for Luke's big boy bed- mattress salesmen intimidate me, way more than car salesmen, so I want to know what they are talking about and not feel like I got taken when we leave. It is a bigger purchase that is important to me because it will affect Luke's sleep for years to come. As I look over these last few weeks, I realize I have spent a considerable amount of time understanding coil count, coil turns, wire gauge strength and more.
I took a step back last night and realize I have been trying to make myself an expert to feel educated about my purchase. I think we all do this on some levels-- we research electronics purchases, home buying purchases, clothing purchases, anything that holds value to our life at that moment.
Now, switching gears, last night I realized if I were to pursue knowledge in Christ as I pursue knowledge in all of this stuff, I think life would look very different.
I heard on the radio last night that our culture is moving to a pluralistic view of God because it is easier to swallow, and so I have to surmise that the pursuit of our hearts is changing. It seems like the general understanding of going to Heaven has become "I am a good person" and that is usually a comparison statement to someone who is "worse" than me. If we truly believe what the Bible says (all scripture is inspired by God):
ALL have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God Romans 3:23
For the wages of sin is DEATH, but the gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23
I am the way the truth and the life. NO ONE comes to the Father but through Me. John 14:6
There is only one way to get to Heaven. As hard as that is to swallow, it is not burdensome.
If you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord and believe in your heart God has raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9
It seems like we give more credence to the later part of this verse (belief) because it makes us feel better than the first... Jesus as LORD.
If I let Luke die for you, I would certainly expect a relationship from you. I would expect you to discern my written word more than you discern Sealy plush versus Serta pillow top mattresses. The bottom line is eternity is a heavy thing to process, but we shouldn't delay it because it is a decision that can be made in the future. I should dig deep to know where I am going and to feel secure in my standing before the Lord... a much bigger moment than just standing in front of a pushy mattress salesman that I can walk away from. The problem is we can walk away from God now but there isn't another store down the street we can go to when our days here are over... it is God or it is no one. And that makes me want to know Him more and deepen my education of Him!
Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door I will come in... Revelation 3:20
If you have read this post, you have been prayed for. If you don't know where to go from here, read Romans to understand salvation, then read Acts to understand the early church and how hard they worked to get this message out. Would the Apostles in the Bible even recognize Christians today? I hope so. I pray so.
I took a step back last night and realize I have been trying to make myself an expert to feel educated about my purchase. I think we all do this on some levels-- we research electronics purchases, home buying purchases, clothing purchases, anything that holds value to our life at that moment.
Now, switching gears, last night I realized if I were to pursue knowledge in Christ as I pursue knowledge in all of this stuff, I think life would look very different.
I heard on the radio last night that our culture is moving to a pluralistic view of God because it is easier to swallow, and so I have to surmise that the pursuit of our hearts is changing. It seems like the general understanding of going to Heaven has become "I am a good person" and that is usually a comparison statement to someone who is "worse" than me. If we truly believe what the Bible says (all scripture is inspired by God):
ALL have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God Romans 3:23
For the wages of sin is DEATH, but the gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23
I am the way the truth and the life. NO ONE comes to the Father but through Me. John 14:6
There is only one way to get to Heaven. As hard as that is to swallow, it is not burdensome.
If you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord and believe in your heart God has raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9
It seems like we give more credence to the later part of this verse (belief) because it makes us feel better than the first... Jesus as LORD.
If I let Luke die for you, I would certainly expect a relationship from you. I would expect you to discern my written word more than you discern Sealy plush versus Serta pillow top mattresses. The bottom line is eternity is a heavy thing to process, but we shouldn't delay it because it is a decision that can be made in the future. I should dig deep to know where I am going and to feel secure in my standing before the Lord... a much bigger moment than just standing in front of a pushy mattress salesman that I can walk away from. The problem is we can walk away from God now but there isn't another store down the street we can go to when our days here are over... it is God or it is no one. And that makes me want to know Him more and deepen my education of Him!
Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door I will come in... Revelation 3:20
If you have read this post, you have been prayed for. If you don't know where to go from here, read Romans to understand salvation, then read Acts to understand the early church and how hard they worked to get this message out. Would the Apostles in the Bible even recognize Christians today? I hope so. I pray so.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Mother's Day 2011
Luke and I decided to go to Houston for Mother's day, we had to leave Brent behind to take classes for school... he was missed for sure! It did however, turn into a party!
I think we'll have a pool rat on our hands this summer!
Onlookers:
Chris and Christy having fun in the COLD pool!
We didn't know how we would ever get Luke out of the pool, so Aunt Kay took Luke on a ride in her "cool car"!
Luke's favorites- Uncle Chris and Didi
Memaw & Granddaddy
Granna & Pops
Honey
Aunt Jamie:
Playing in the COLD ice bucket
"Helping" Pops paint his big boy bed
It was a happy Mother's Day indeed!
I think we'll have a pool rat on our hands this summer!
Onlookers:
Chris and Christy having fun in the COLD pool!
We didn't know how we would ever get Luke out of the pool, so Aunt Kay took Luke on a ride in her "cool car"!
Luke's favorites- Uncle Chris and Didi
Memaw & Granddaddy
Granna & Pops
Honey
Aunt Jamie:
Playing in the COLD ice bucket
"Helping" Pops paint his big boy bed
It was a happy Mother's Day indeed!
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Luke at 2.5!
My BABY is 2.5!
Luke has moved up classes both at church and at school into the late 2 and 3 year olds and seems to be picking up new things every day- his first day in the big kid class at daycare he pee peed on the potty twice- he was SOOO proud of himself! They said they showed him a urinal and he looked at them like they were crazy! Ha! I am hoping with every $40 box of diapers I buy it will be our last :) I have been prematurely hoping this for 6 months now :)
They learned the motions to Father Abraham in chapel class at school too:
Luke is an independent, strong willed little guy who doesn't fear much of anything (except bugs- I sort of fostered that :). My friend tells me that the hardest characteristics to parent are what will make him successful in life and I pray she is right! He also gives kisses more freely now which melts his Momma's heart every time. When he wakes up every morning, Brent asks Luke what he dreamed about-- the answer is always "apple juice".
Some of the cute things Luke has said lately:
1. At Easter, we were talking about Jesus's sacrifice... Luke called it a "Soccer Fish"
2. As we approach the train tracks, Luke always asks the whole car "Momma, are you ready?", "Daddy- ready?", "Ready guys?"
Luke LOVES playing basketball, is very good at kicking the soccer ball, but his #1 is still football. He wants to see the Aggies this fall (and so do we)!
We had two geese at a pond near our house and Luke and I would drive by daily to see them or feed them. Luke named them Birdy. One day, Birdy left and never came back, so we were driving by the much bigger pond and saw some more geese. We explained that Birdy flew to the bigger pond to swim with the ducks. He liked that story and tells us every time we pass the small pond where Birdy is now.
Luke's favorite foods are pizza from Papa Murphys, donuts, and Freebirds steak. On a hungry day, he can eat two tacos by himself! He is drinking (his favorite is "Berry Juice") from a big boy cup now (no spills yet!), and asks for jelly beans every time he sees the candy dish from Easter. We do manage to get some healthy stuff down him too :)
We love our little guy to pieces and as much as I'd like to freeze him right here forever, my Mom reminds me the goal is to have him grow up! I know, I know.
I love you, sweet boy. Happy half birthday!
Monday, May 2, 2011
Royal Wedding Exclusive
Well, good day darlings! Fancy me this, please read this blog post with a British accent to get the full effect of the Royal Wedding celebration!
My good mate from work threw a smashing good party to celebrate Katie's wait was finally over!
Bridesmaids, reporting for duty!
Kate looked quite kitchey in her posh gown...
My Mum was wishing she was there to eat cucumber sandwiches, wedding cake, Digestives, trifle, cream poufs, quiche, and high tea!
Early Morning Margaret gave her best Camilla impressions and kept us au fait with up to the moment coverage using her 28 page, *COLORED* wedding program and Ipad as references.
Kathy won the Royal quiz question- what color will the Queen wear to the wedding?
We ended the splended morning with party favours of royal wedding candles, lip balm, and British hand sanitizer! It was a day of wedded bliss, I quite assure you.
Long live the Queen!
Toodles!
My good mate from work threw a smashing good party to celebrate Katie's wait was finally over!
Bridesmaids, reporting for duty!
Kate looked quite kitchey in her posh gown...
My Mum was wishing she was there to eat cucumber sandwiches, wedding cake, Digestives, trifle, cream poufs, quiche, and high tea!
Early Morning Margaret gave her best Camilla impressions and kept us au fait with up to the moment coverage using her 28 page, *COLORED* wedding program and Ipad as references.
Kathy won the Royal quiz question- what color will the Queen wear to the wedding?
We ended the splended morning with party favours of royal wedding candles, lip balm, and British hand sanitizer! It was a day of wedded bliss, I quite assure you.
Long live the Queen!
Toodles!
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