Which pic would you pick?
#1
#1
#2
#3 (this one makes me smile, but isn't my favorite pic. The wind blew right as I took the pic)
#4Thursday, January 27, 2011
Pick a picture
#2#3 (this one makes me smile, but isn't my favorite pic. The wind blew right as I took the pic)#4
School
No two ways about it, homeschooling is hard!! This year, my struggle has been what to do with the boys while I work with Elizabeth. Timothy is more than happy to either sit in him highchair and watch, or roam around the house looking for something to put in his mouth. I've been working with Micah on some kindergarten work. Which just leaves Benjamin.
Benjamin is a VERY motivated little student. He really wants to work, he really loves to do school, and though I might be a little biased, I think he's a really smart little guy. But I've struggled with finding time to put so school with him, since I'm doing school with his older siblings. I know that in a couple years, when Micah and Elizabeth are both reading, this will be much easier! Until that time, I've just been trying to work with his as the opportunity arises.
I decided I needed to work with him a little more when he handed me a bulletin during church. I opened the bulletin, expecting to see a picture he had drawn for me. Instead I see the name, "Micah" beautifully written across the page. He can spell and write his brother's name, but not his? Mommy fail.
So this morning, we started working on the very long and challenging name "Benjamin". And for the record, he can spell and write "Ben" but doesn't like to be called Ben, and wants to learn how to spell "Benjamin". Here's my sweet little student, very proud of himself!
And here's the final product (which for some reason was automatically rotated by blogger. So tip your head).
Though he didn't spell it all by himself, he did write it all by himself, and didn't once ask me how to form any of the letters. And did I mention he's 3 1/2?
What a sweet and encouraging way to start my homeschooling day! I'm so proud of Benjamin!!!
Benjamin is a VERY motivated little student. He really wants to work, he really loves to do school, and though I might be a little biased, I think he's a really smart little guy. But I've struggled with finding time to put so school with him, since I'm doing school with his older siblings. I know that in a couple years, when Micah and Elizabeth are both reading, this will be much easier! Until that time, I've just been trying to work with his as the opportunity arises.
I decided I needed to work with him a little more when he handed me a bulletin during church. I opened the bulletin, expecting to see a picture he had drawn for me. Instead I see the name, "Micah" beautifully written across the page. He can spell and write his brother's name, but not his? Mommy fail.
So this morning, we started working on the very long and challenging name "Benjamin". And for the record, he can spell and write "Ben" but doesn't like to be called Ben, and wants to learn how to spell "Benjamin". Here's my sweet little student, very proud of himself!
And here's the final product (which for some reason was automatically rotated by blogger. So tip your head).
Though he didn't spell it all by himself, he did write it all by himself, and didn't once ask me how to form any of the letters. And did I mention he's 3 1/2?What a sweet and encouraging way to start my homeschooling day! I'm so proud of Benjamin!!!
Friday, January 21, 2011
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
Aggie Hoops
On Tuesday, we realized we had a free Wednesday night. Our community group starts up next Wednesday, so we decided to "do something". We tried inviting a couple friends over, but nothing panned out. Tuesday afternoon, Curtis mentioned that tickets to the A&M basketball game were on sale. Did we want to go?
HECK YES!!!!!
For only $12.50, the Krajca 6 experienced our first Aggie basketball game.
And we had a BLAST!!
the teams, warming up. A&M played OSU. You might remember that we have a (mostly) friendly family rivalry with OSU. The fact that we WON, made the evening even more fun.
And notice the blimp in the picture above? It was a remote controlled mini blimp. The kids thought that was pretty cool.
The pictures of the three big kids and I were all taken in the bathroom, since I made a total of FIVE trips with them!
Timothy was the most into the game. He clapped, he yelled, he made friends with everyone behind us. The game didn't start till 7, we didn't get home till 10, and he was perfect the whole time!
And what's the best part of a sporting event? The FOOD! I love these big A&M buckets filled with popcorn. Only $7!
As we were driving to the game, it dawned on Curtis and I that this was the first "big" thing we'd taken all four kids to, without backup. Yay us! Though we'd done lots of different activities (highschool football games, movies, and such) we'd always taken someone with us. It only took us a year to be brave enough to do something like that with all four kids. Quite an accomplishment, it you ask me.
HECK YES!!!!!
For only $12.50, the Krajca 6 experienced our first Aggie basketball game.
And we had a BLAST!!
the teams, warming up. A&M played OSU. You might remember that we have a (mostly) friendly family rivalry with OSU. The fact that we WON, made the evening even more fun.And notice the blimp in the picture above? It was a remote controlled mini blimp. The kids thought that was pretty cool.
The pictures of the three big kids and I were all taken in the bathroom, since I made a total of FIVE trips with them!
Timothy was the most into the game. He clapped, he yelled, he made friends with everyone behind us. The game didn't start till 7, we didn't get home till 10, and he was perfect the whole time!
And what's the best part of a sporting event? The FOOD! I love these big A&M buckets filled with popcorn. Only $7!As we were driving to the game, it dawned on Curtis and I that this was the first "big" thing we'd taken all four kids to, without backup. Yay us! Though we'd done lots of different activities (highschool football games, movies, and such) we'd always taken someone with us. It only took us a year to be brave enough to do something like that with all four kids. Quite an accomplishment, it you ask me.
Saturday, January 08, 2011
Friday, January 07, 2011
Wedding Song
If You Could See What I See
All of my life
I have dreamed
that somehow love would find me
now I can't believe you're standing here
If beauty is all
in the eye
of the beholder then I
wish you could see
the love for you that lives in me
(Chorus)
And you would know you have my heart
If you could see, what I see
that a treasure's what you are
if you could see, what I see
Created to be
the only one for me
If you could see, what I see
I know there are days
when you feel
so much less than ideal
wondering what I see in you
It's all of the light
and the grace
your belief in me drives me to say
that I promise you
a faithful love, forever true
(Chorus)
If you could see
then you'd understand
why I fall down to my knees
and I pray my love
will be worthy of
the one who gave his life
so our love could be
If you could see
what I see(x2)
You're created to be
The perfect one for me
If you could see
What I see
If beauty is all
in the eye
of the beholder then I
am beholding...
true beauty
All of my life
I have dreamed
that somehow love would find me
now I can't believe you're standing here
If beauty is all
in the eye
of the beholder then I
wish you could see
the love for you that lives in me
(Chorus)
And you would know you have my heart
If you could see, what I see
that a treasure's what you are
if you could see, what I see
Created to be
the only one for me
If you could see, what I see
I know there are days
when you feel
so much less than ideal
wondering what I see in you
It's all of the light
and the grace
your belief in me drives me to say
that I promise you
a faithful love, forever true
(Chorus)
If you could see
then you'd understand
why I fall down to my knees
and I pray my love
will be worthy of
the one who gave his life
so our love could be
If you could see
what I see(x2)
You're created to be
The perfect one for me
If you could see
What I see
If beauty is all
in the eye
of the beholder then I
am beholding...
true beauty
Thursday, January 06, 2011
Vows
I know, I know. My anniversary is over. But before our December was hijacked with chaos, I had planned on doing a few blogs about our wedding. So here's the first of (hopefully) a few blogs about some of the special details of our wedding.
I love our wedding vows! When we were trying to decide on our vows I knew there were three things I wanted in our vows. #1 We wouldn't write them. #2 I wanted the focus of our vows (and our entire wedding) to be on Christ, and our love for Him that brought us together. #3 I wanted there to still be some tradition in them.
Thank goodness for the internet!! I believe my mom found these, read them to me, and Curtis and I decided they were perfect. Here's what we promised each other 10 years ago.
Curtis: Believing that God has brought us together in His love, I take you Kierstyn to be my wife. Before God and these witnesses I promise to love you, to be your faithful husband, and to lead our family in obedience before the Lord. I commit my life to you to share in plenty and in want, in joy and in sorrow, in sickness and in health, to serve Christ together as long as we both shall live.
Kierstyn: Believing that God has brought us together in His love, I take you Curtis to be my husband. Before God and theses witnesses, I promise to love you, to be your faithful wife, and to submit to you as head of the family before the Lord. I commit my life to you, to share in plenty and in want, in joy and in sorrow, in sickness and in health, to serve Christ together as long as we both shall live.
I love our wedding vows! When we were trying to decide on our vows I knew there were three things I wanted in our vows. #1 We wouldn't write them. #2 I wanted the focus of our vows (and our entire wedding) to be on Christ, and our love for Him that brought us together. #3 I wanted there to still be some tradition in them.
Thank goodness for the internet!! I believe my mom found these, read them to me, and Curtis and I decided they were perfect. Here's what we promised each other 10 years ago.
Curtis: Believing that God has brought us together in His love, I take you Kierstyn to be my wife. Before God and these witnesses I promise to love you, to be your faithful husband, and to lead our family in obedience before the Lord. I commit my life to you to share in plenty and in want, in joy and in sorrow, in sickness and in health, to serve Christ together as long as we both shall live.
Kierstyn: Believing that God has brought us together in His love, I take you Curtis to be my husband. Before God and theses witnesses, I promise to love you, to be your faithful wife, and to submit to you as head of the family before the Lord. I commit my life to you, to share in plenty and in want, in joy and in sorrow, in sickness and in health, to serve Christ together as long as we both shall live.
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
2010
1. What did you do in 2010 that you had never done before?
Gave birth to a preemie, taught Elizabeth to read, watched Micah learn to ride a skateboard, helped Benjamin learn to write his name.
2. Did you keep your New Year's Resolutions and will you make more for next year?
I don't even know what they were.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
ME!
4. Did anyone close to you die?
My Uncle
5. What places have you visited?
No where new, but several visits to Wichita, Wichita Falls and Oklahoma City. We also made a trip to LaVernia, and Austin.
6. What would you like to have in 2011 that you lacked in 2010?
A peaceful mind a heart.
7. What date from 2010 will remain etched in your memory and why?
Groundhog Day, February 2nd. The day we welcomed sweet Timothy into our family.
8. What was your biggest achievement this year?
Making it!
9. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Nothing too major, thankfully. I did have one brutal c-section, and shingles this summer.
10. What was the best thing you bought?
A new lip for Timothy.
11. Where did most of your money go?
The doctor and the house
12. What song will always remind you of 2010?
Hmmmm. Not sure. At first I couldn't think of anything, but now I have several. The Doxology (Benjamin learned to sing it, and Elizabeth learned to play it on the piano), The Benediction Song (I sing to Timothy and Micah every night), Lead Me.
13. What do you wish you would have done more of?
Devoted time to my husband.
14. What do you wish you would have done less of?
Worrying, fretting and stressing.
15. What was your favorite TV program?
Thanks to our new DVR, I was able to regularly watch many shows! Gray's Anatomy, Brother's and Sisters, Biggest Loser, Cupcake Wars.
16. What was the best book you read this year?
Twilight Series! Don't judge. ;-)
17. What was your favorite film of the year?
Harry Potter 7!!!!
18. What did you do on your birthday and how old were you?
for my 30th birthday, Curtis threw me an awesome 80's themed party.
19. What political issue stirred you the most?
Unfortunately, I wasn't very involved in politics this year.
20. Who was the best new person you met?
Timothy Joel Krajca
Gave birth to a preemie, taught Elizabeth to read, watched Micah learn to ride a skateboard, helped Benjamin learn to write his name.
2. Did you keep your New Year's Resolutions and will you make more for next year?
I don't even know what they were.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
ME!
4. Did anyone close to you die?
My Uncle
5. What places have you visited?
No where new, but several visits to Wichita, Wichita Falls and Oklahoma City. We also made a trip to LaVernia, and Austin.
6. What would you like to have in 2011 that you lacked in 2010?
A peaceful mind a heart.
7. What date from 2010 will remain etched in your memory and why?
Groundhog Day, February 2nd. The day we welcomed sweet Timothy into our family.
8. What was your biggest achievement this year?
Making it!
9. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Nothing too major, thankfully. I did have one brutal c-section, and shingles this summer.
10. What was the best thing you bought?
A new lip for Timothy.
11. Where did most of your money go?
The doctor and the house
12. What song will always remind you of 2010?
Hmmmm. Not sure. At first I couldn't think of anything, but now I have several. The Doxology (Benjamin learned to sing it, and Elizabeth learned to play it on the piano), The Benediction Song (I sing to Timothy and Micah every night), Lead Me.
13. What do you wish you would have done more of?
Devoted time to my husband.
14. What do you wish you would have done less of?
Worrying, fretting and stressing.
15. What was your favorite TV program?
Thanks to our new DVR, I was able to regularly watch many shows! Gray's Anatomy, Brother's and Sisters, Biggest Loser, Cupcake Wars.
16. What was the best book you read this year?
Twilight Series! Don't judge. ;-)
17. What was your favorite film of the year?
Harry Potter 7!!!!
18. What did you do on your birthday and how old were you?
for my 30th birthday, Curtis threw me an awesome 80's themed party.
19. What political issue stirred you the most?
Unfortunately, I wasn't very involved in politics this year.
20. Who was the best new person you met?
Timothy Joel Krajca
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
10th anniversary
It was a quiet anniversary for the two of us. We just enjoyed a few hours away from the kiddos, had a tasty lunch, ate some delicious donuts, and continued rereading Harry Potter 7. Though we had hoped to take a trip, or do something big to commemorate a decade of marriage, I think our celebration was perfect, and very fitting for where we are as a couple.
One of the things I have learned in the 10 years since we've been married is that it's not about the trips, the gifts, the dozens of roses, or the huge decelerations of love that make anniversaries special. It's the quiet time we get to spend together, reflecting on what we've learned as a couple, thanking God for his faithfulness to us, and enjoying quiet uninterrupted moments together.
I'll admit that as our anniversary approached, and I saw our celebration budget shrinking, and more and more craziness seemed to enter our life, I anticipated being disappointed. In a perfect world, I had hoped to be in New York, celebrating New Years Eve there, and enjoying some place new with Curtis. Our anniversary started with Curtis saying to me, "Benjamin pooped. Do you know where more toilet paper is?" How appropriate!! Curtis, after helping Benjamin, quickly redeemed the start of the day. He's hidden two cards for me to find as I began my day. He'd also written a blog for me to find. I love that he did things for me in my love language! And though our days wasn't filled with romance, roses, or a trip, I wouldn't have wanted to spend it any other way. We were together. We were happy and content. We were healthy. And we were with our family during a hard time. What more could I ask for?!
So our 10th anniversary has passed without anything big or fancy. And I am so happy! I feel like we were really living out our vows to each other during that time.
Happy anniversary, Curtis! I love you so much, and wouldn't have wanted to spend the day any other way.
One of the things I have learned in the 10 years since we've been married is that it's not about the trips, the gifts, the dozens of roses, or the huge decelerations of love that make anniversaries special. It's the quiet time we get to spend together, reflecting on what we've learned as a couple, thanking God for his faithfulness to us, and enjoying quiet uninterrupted moments together.
I'll admit that as our anniversary approached, and I saw our celebration budget shrinking, and more and more craziness seemed to enter our life, I anticipated being disappointed. In a perfect world, I had hoped to be in New York, celebrating New Years Eve there, and enjoying some place new with Curtis. Our anniversary started with Curtis saying to me, "Benjamin pooped. Do you know where more toilet paper is?" How appropriate!! Curtis, after helping Benjamin, quickly redeemed the start of the day. He's hidden two cards for me to find as I began my day. He'd also written a blog for me to find. I love that he did things for me in my love language! And though our days wasn't filled with romance, roses, or a trip, I wouldn't have wanted to spend it any other way. We were together. We were happy and content. We were healthy. And we were with our family during a hard time. What more could I ask for?!So our 10th anniversary has passed without anything big or fancy. And I am so happy! I feel like we were really living out our vows to each other during that time.
Happy anniversary, Curtis! I love you so much, and wouldn't have wanted to spend the day any other way.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
One Decade Later
On one hand, I can't believe that it has been 10 years already. It seems like just yesterday that Kierstyn and I were still both in college, just in our early 20s, and getting married. On the other hand, it is hard to believe that we have crammed so many things into that amount of time. We have experienced a lot of things in our 10 years of marriage, and while there are a few of them the I would have preferred to avoid, there is no one that I would have rather experienced them with besides my beautiful wife.
Lately, there has been a song on the radio that gets me thinking about my roles as a husband and father. It is with the lyrics to this song that I will conclude this blog post.
Sanctus Real - “Lead Me”
I look around and see my wonderful life
Almost perfect from the outside
In picture frames I see my beautiful wife
Always smiling
But on the inside, I can hear her saying...
“Lead me with strong hands
Stand up when I can't
Don't leave me hungry for love
Chasing dreams, what about us?
Show me you're willing to fight
That I'm still the love of your life
I know we call this our home
But I still feel alone”
I see their faces, look in their innocent eyes
They're just children from the outside
I'm working hard, I tell myself they'll be fine
They're independent
But on the inside, I can hear them saying...
“Lead me with strong hands
Stand up when I can't
Don't leave me hungry for love
Chasing dreams, but what about us?
Show me you're willing to fight
That I'm still the love of your life
I know we call this our home
But I still feel alone”
So Father, give me the strength
To be everything I'm called to be
Oh, Father, show me the way
To lead them
Won't You lead me?
To lead them with strong hands
To stand up when they can't
Don't want to leave them hungry for love,
Chasing things that I could give up
I'll show them I'm willing to fight
And give them the best of my life
So we can call this our home
Lead me, 'cause I can't do this alone
Father, lead me, 'cause I can't do this alone
Thank you, Kierstyn, for sharing your life with me over the past 10 years. I look forward to sharing many more decades with you as we continue to grow together. I love you, Beautiful. Happy Anniversary.
Lately, there has been a song on the radio that gets me thinking about my roles as a husband and father. It is with the lyrics to this song that I will conclude this blog post.
Sanctus Real - “Lead Me”
I look around and see my wonderful life
Almost perfect from the outside
In picture frames I see my beautiful wife
Always smiling
But on the inside, I can hear her saying...
“Lead me with strong hands
Stand up when I can't
Don't leave me hungry for love
Chasing dreams, what about us?
Show me you're willing to fight
That I'm still the love of your life
I know we call this our home
But I still feel alone”
I see their faces, look in their innocent eyes
They're just children from the outside
I'm working hard, I tell myself they'll be fine
They're independent
But on the inside, I can hear them saying...
“Lead me with strong hands
Stand up when I can't
Don't leave me hungry for love
Chasing dreams, but what about us?
Show me you're willing to fight
That I'm still the love of your life
I know we call this our home
But I still feel alone”
So Father, give me the strength
To be everything I'm called to be
Oh, Father, show me the way
To lead them
Won't You lead me?
To lead them with strong hands
To stand up when they can't
Don't want to leave them hungry for love,
Chasing things that I could give up
I'll show them I'm willing to fight
And give them the best of my life
So we can call this our home
Lead me, 'cause I can't do this alone
Father, lead me, 'cause I can't do this alone
Thank you, Kierstyn, for sharing your life with me over the past 10 years. I look forward to sharing many more decades with you as we continue to grow together. I love you, Beautiful. Happy Anniversary.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas!!!!
"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. Out of his fullness we have all received grace upon grace." John 1:14 and 16
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Processing
What a week. What a whirl wind of a week we've had.
I'm sitting here trying to explain, process, and put words to what our family's been through.... especially my mom and grandma.... in the past week.
The plan Curtis and I originally had was to head to Kansas on the 23rd. Instead of heading to Kansas to celebrate, we headed on Oklahoma City to help my family go through the process of dealing with a death.
I think the most incredible thing that's happened this week has been seeing the change in my Uncle's life. He had struggled in so many areas for so many years. He'd had a really hard life. This fall, he made a profession of faith, and less than a month before his death, was baptized. As part of the service, they showed his pre-baptism interview, where he declared, "I've been filled with the Holy Spirit, and am a new man!" The joy on his face as he said those words..... I will never forget that. And then seeing his baptism was amazing as well.
The song that came to my mind was this song.
The chorus of this song will remind me of Uncle Chris, every time I hear it.
My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy rains
Unending love, Amazing grace
Please continue to keep our family in your thoughts and prayers.
I'm sitting here trying to explain, process, and put words to what our family's been through.... especially my mom and grandma.... in the past week.
The plan Curtis and I originally had was to head to Kansas on the 23rd. Instead of heading to Kansas to celebrate, we headed on Oklahoma City to help my family go through the process of dealing with a death.
I think the most incredible thing that's happened this week has been seeing the change in my Uncle's life. He had struggled in so many areas for so many years. He'd had a really hard life. This fall, he made a profession of faith, and less than a month before his death, was baptized. As part of the service, they showed his pre-baptism interview, where he declared, "I've been filled with the Holy Spirit, and am a new man!" The joy on his face as he said those words..... I will never forget that. And then seeing his baptism was amazing as well.
The song that came to my mind was this song.
The chorus of this song will remind me of Uncle Chris, every time I hear it.
My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy rains
Unending love, Amazing grace
Please continue to keep our family in your thoughts and prayers.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Decembers
I love this time of year! But for some odd reason, Decembers are usually full of chaos, and to be blunt, crappy events. December is quickly falling from my favorite time of year, to one of my least favorite times.
A couple years ago, I blogged about the events that happened on or around December 20th, which is the anniversary of when Curtis and I got engaged. Let me add to that list.
2008 Curtis was working at his regular job, and also working at Academy, trying to save up some money so he could go back to school. He was at work all the time!
2009 Curtis graduated with his master's degree!! Though it was a time of celebration, it was also a very stressful month as I parented on my own.
And now, 2010. I was hoping we would be able to enjoy the time as a family. And though we have been enjoying this time of year, we're had a hard event take place in our family. This past Saturday, my uncle died, very suddenly. It was shocking and very hard for my mom and her family. My grandma is in the midst of radiation, fighting breast cancer. My Papa feel just before Thanksgiving, breaking his leg, and is currently in a rehabilitation center. My mom has been staying in Oklahoma City during the week to help her mom and dad, and then traveling back to Wichita on the weekends. It's been a really hard fall for our family, and this has been the hardest of all the events we've faces at this time.
Our plan was to leave next Thursday, the 23rd. We were going to make a stop in Wichita Falls, see Curtis' family, then head to Wichita for about 10 days. Now, we are leaving tomorrow. The funeral is Thursday afternoon, in OKC. We'll be staying there for a few days afterwards, then we'll head to Wichita.
I ask that you please keep our family in your prayers. Micah and Timothy both have double ear infections, we're all struggling with allergies/colds, we're tired and stressed, and we know that we're soon going to be entering a very emotional and stressful situation. Please pray that we would bless the people we're with, that our words with be full of grace and encouragement, and that we would be able to really focus on Christ during this time.
A couple years ago, I blogged about the events that happened on or around December 20th, which is the anniversary of when Curtis and I got engaged. Let me add to that list.
2008 Curtis was working at his regular job, and also working at Academy, trying to save up some money so he could go back to school. He was at work all the time!
2009 Curtis graduated with his master's degree!! Though it was a time of celebration, it was also a very stressful month as I parented on my own.
And now, 2010. I was hoping we would be able to enjoy the time as a family. And though we have been enjoying this time of year, we're had a hard event take place in our family. This past Saturday, my uncle died, very suddenly. It was shocking and very hard for my mom and her family. My grandma is in the midst of radiation, fighting breast cancer. My Papa feel just before Thanksgiving, breaking his leg, and is currently in a rehabilitation center. My mom has been staying in Oklahoma City during the week to help her mom and dad, and then traveling back to Wichita on the weekends. It's been a really hard fall for our family, and this has been the hardest of all the events we've faces at this time.
Our plan was to leave next Thursday, the 23rd. We were going to make a stop in Wichita Falls, see Curtis' family, then head to Wichita for about 10 days. Now, we are leaving tomorrow. The funeral is Thursday afternoon, in OKC. We'll be staying there for a few days afterwards, then we'll head to Wichita.
I ask that you please keep our family in your prayers. Micah and Timothy both have double ear infections, we're all struggling with allergies/colds, we're tired and stressed, and we know that we're soon going to be entering a very emotional and stressful situation. Please pray that we would bless the people we're with, that our words with be full of grace and encouragement, and that we would be able to really focus on Christ during this time.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Fa ra ra
Elizabeth is getting ready for her Christmas piano recital, which is in a week. One of the songs she's playing is Deck the Halls. Every time she plays it (which is a lot!!) I think of this.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Baby on the go
I took this video on October 26th. Less than two months ago.
Yesterday, Timothy took his first steps!! I'd forgotten how quickly phases pass in the first year. Thankfully, Timothy is still only taking a couple steps at a time, and I think walking is still a good while away. But I can't believe less than two months ago he was really getting the hang of crawling and pulling up.
Way to go, big guy!
Oh, and hopefully he'll be a little more cooperative this afternoon and evening and let me get a video of those sweet baby steps. :-)
Yesterday, Timothy took his first steps!! I'd forgotten how quickly phases pass in the first year. Thankfully, Timothy is still only taking a couple steps at a time, and I think walking is still a good while away. But I can't believe less than two months ago he was really getting the hang of crawling and pulling up.
Way to go, big guy!
Oh, and hopefully he'll be a little more cooperative this afternoon and evening and let me get a video of those sweet baby steps. :-)
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Conversation from in the trenches
Curtis walked into the house this evening, found me, and said, "Wow! Dinner smells great! What did you make?" Me, looking very haggard, "Frozen pizza." My sweet husband, "Oh. Well.... thanks!"
Such a sweet guy for trying to build me up. I just wish it had been something better than frozen pizza....
Such a sweet guy for trying to build me up. I just wish it had been something better than frozen pizza....
Monday, December 06, 2010
Back to the Manger
Last night, the kids' choir at church had their Christmas performance, Back to the Manger. It was about a group of kids who, while at church for a caroling event, accidentally travel back to the 40's, the 50's, the 70's and the 80's to learn the true meaning of Christmas.... the manger.
Just like last year, Elizabeth was quite an enthusiastic participant. :-) She did especially well with the twist (watch for the green "poodle" skirt).
50's
1985, which was referred to as the Dark Ages :-) Elizabeth told Micah, "In the Dark Ages, they wore funny sunglasses that are really thin and don't have a piece for your nose." Funny home both Mommy and Daddy remember the Dark Ages!
DISCO!
Just like last year, Elizabeth was quite an enthusiastic participant. :-) She did especially well with the twist (watch for the green "poodle" skirt).
50's
1985, which was referred to as the Dark Ages :-) Elizabeth told Micah, "In the Dark Ages, they wore funny sunglasses that are really thin and don't have a piece for your nose." Funny home both Mommy and Daddy remember the Dark Ages!
DISCO!
Sunday, December 05, 2010
Friday, December 03, 2010
Fall Favorites
Christmas is only three weeks away! As I was clearing off the memory card from my camera, I was reminded of what an amazing fall it's been. There have been some pretty tough times, but that's not what I'm going to remember. Here's what I'm going to remember:
Thanksgiving, 2010
Thanksgiving, 2010
Gig 'em Aggies!!!
Benjamin's leaf from the Thankful Tree that Elizabeth made. He wrote his and his siblings initials, then asked me to write Mommy and Daddy. So sweet!
"God Provides" was our theme for this fall. God taught all six of us that even though we might not see how, HE is always working and providing.
The picture just above and just below were taken on a walk, here in TX. We were looking for signs of fall. It turned into a really fun, special memory.
Fall Fun!!Thursday, December 02, 2010
3 years ago
Three years ago, I was packing and preparing to head to Austin for Benjamin's craniotomy. It was a very hard, very emotional, very exhausting day.
Three years ago tomorrow, was Benjamin's surgery. Though walking that road was hands down the hardest thing I've had to do, I think back to that day and simply see evidences of grace. God was so, so gracious and good to us!
Since Benjamin's surgery, I've been blessed to be contacted by several families who are walking similar roads. Curtis and I have hoped and prayed that our journey would minister and encourage others, even if their children weren't facing something like we faced. As you watch the video below, I hope you're able to see the mighty hand of God in our life. God is good, all the time. All the time, God is good!
Three years ago tomorrow, was Benjamin's surgery. Though walking that road was hands down the hardest thing I've had to do, I think back to that day and simply see evidences of grace. God was so, so gracious and good to us!
Since Benjamin's surgery, I've been blessed to be contacted by several families who are walking similar roads. Curtis and I have hoped and prayed that our journey would minister and encourage others, even if their children weren't facing something like we faced. As you watch the video below, I hope you're able to see the mighty hand of God in our life. God is good, all the time. All the time, God is good!
Wednesday, December 01, 2010
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