He even shared some with Luke...
Luke has the best Daddy in the world-- he has so many things he is juggling right now and Luke would never know it... they even have time to make burgers...
And Fries...
Friday, June 24, 2011
Happy Father's Day!
Luke gave Daddy some Rudy's BBQ and a candy card this year... Daddy liked it...
He even shared some with Luke...
Luke has the best Daddy in the world-- he has so many things he is juggling right now and Luke would never know it... they even have time to make burgers...
And Fries...
He even shared some with Luke...
Luke has the best Daddy in the world-- he has so many things he is juggling right now and Luke would never know it... they even have time to make burgers...
And Fries...
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Big Boy
Luke is growing up so fast- he is so perceptive for 2.5 and I have to document a few conversations!
1. On the way to Tyler, my sister asked Luke if Didi was a boy or a girl... Luke said "This one with the tag is a boy, that other one is a girl".
2. Luke slept in a twin bed at Honey's house and I slept on the trundle bed next to him. This was our first attempt at a big bed, so I laid in there with him until he fell asleep. Later, I changed clothes and went to bed. At 2:00 in the morning, Luke started coughing, so I went to go get him water. After he drank a sip, he popped up in the bed and sleepily said, "Momma, you changed clothes?" Melt my heart!
3. The next morning Luke woke up unusually early to which I sleepily said, "It's not time to get up Honey, go back to bed". Luke matter of factly replied "I'm not Honey, I Luke". My baby.
So, this week, we are also transitioning Luke to his big boy bed-- he was SO excited, I didn't think he would ever close his eyes! He did.
He wasn't much help putting everything together...
But he sure was cute when it was all ready!
1. On the way to Tyler, my sister asked Luke if Didi was a boy or a girl... Luke said "This one with the tag is a boy, that other one is a girl".
2. Luke slept in a twin bed at Honey's house and I slept on the trundle bed next to him. This was our first attempt at a big bed, so I laid in there with him until he fell asleep. Later, I changed clothes and went to bed. At 2:00 in the morning, Luke started coughing, so I went to go get him water. After he drank a sip, he popped up in the bed and sleepily said, "Momma, you changed clothes?" Melt my heart!
3. The next morning Luke woke up unusually early to which I sleepily said, "It's not time to get up Honey, go back to bed". Luke matter of factly replied "I'm not Honey, I Luke". My baby.
So, this week, we are also transitioning Luke to his big boy bed-- he was SO excited, I didn't think he would ever close his eyes! He did.
He wasn't much help putting everything together...
But he sure was cute when it was all ready!
Monday, June 20, 2011
Everything's Sweeter With A Tyler Rose!
Ahhh, East Texas, where the pine trees grow tall, the coffee pot never goes dry and our Honey remains sweeter than ever!
This was a huge treat to be back together again with Melody, after her return from Italy. We went to the Tyler zoo with Luke.. .still the best zoo I have ever been to...
Petting the goats with Aunt Melody:
Hand wash stations fully stocked with paper towels! A mother's dream!
Granna thought they were water fountains... I have never laughed so hard!
Back at Honey's house, Luke enjoyed scarring us with the "Sneaky Snake" that Honey bought him at the Zoo:
Sleeping in a big boy bed:
Singing "Jesus Loves Me" at the piano with Granna
And after Luke's bedtime, we all enjoyed steaks with all the fixings- this was deemed the standard Honey fare henceforth!
What a sweet treat! We loved every minute.
This was a huge treat to be back together again with Melody, after her return from Italy. We went to the Tyler zoo with Luke.. .still the best zoo I have ever been to...
Petting the goats with Aunt Melody:
Hand wash stations fully stocked with paper towels! A mother's dream!
Granna thought they were water fountains... I have never laughed so hard!
Back at Honey's house, Luke enjoyed scarring us with the "Sneaky Snake" that Honey bought him at the Zoo:
Sleeping in a big boy bed:
Singing "Jesus Loves Me" at the piano with Granna
And after Luke's bedtime, we all enjoyed steaks with all the fixings- this was deemed the standard Honey fare henceforth!
What a sweet treat! We loved every minute.
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.
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