I've been meaning to re-post this post, but kept forgetting until Rachel shared this video:
Also on Rachel's site is a video created by her former church to promote Advent Conspiracy...check it out!
Often when we watch a video like this our heart jumps, and we say, "ooooh, great idea!" But that great idea gets forgotten or tossed out the window when it's time to practically apply it to our lives.
D.L. Moody stated that "Every Bible should be bound in shoe-leather”...meaning don't just read it, live it! So... in the interest of putting feet to our faith, does anyone want to share any practical ideas you plan to implement this Christmas to get your family's focus back on Christ? For example, making your own Christmas cards, or spending a certain % less on gifts this year, or starting a new family tradition, etc
Also...regarding Advent calendars/spirals...is there anything in between the cheap paper calendars and the expensive wooden spirals?
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
my lifeline
If I were on "Who Wants to be an HTML-ionaire", my lifeline would be REBECCA! Everything good on my blog, I owe to her. Thanks, girl, for telling me how to make my slideshow large... and for all you do for this 1st time blogger.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
too. much. fun!
here are some pics of our lovely day! i love the ones of scott jumping over M...in one of the photos, M turns and runs at the last minute. his face is so funny!
just trying to upload larger photos...for some reason i can't get the slideshow larger...testing...1, 2, 3...
UPdate:I posted earlier that M seems to know the difference between boys and girls. This morning he and Scott were looking at a book that had articles of clothing, one of which was a dress. We've never brought it up before, but today I asked M if boys wear dresses. He shook his head no. Then I asked if girls wear dresses. He nodded. I thought he might have just guessed, so I started asking about different people....like Daddy, Mama, Kit, etc...each time questioning if he/she wears a dress. He got it right every time!
edited2add: Jump around, jump around, jump up jump up and get down! Yes, Scott can fly without even really trying. And while it wasn't one of the characteristics that led me to accept his marriage proposal, I must say that his vertical has come in mighty handy at times for this girl of small stature.
just trying to upload larger photos...for some reason i can't get the slideshow larger...testing...1, 2, 3...
UPdate:I posted earlier that M seems to know the difference between boys and girls. This morning he and Scott were looking at a book that had articles of clothing, one of which was a dress. We've never brought it up before, but today I asked M if boys wear dresses. He shook his head no. Then I asked if girls wear dresses. He nodded. I thought he might have just guessed, so I started asking about different people....like Daddy, Mama, Kit, etc...each time questioning if he/she wears a dress. He got it right every time!
edited2add: Jump around, jump around, jump up jump up and get down! Yes, Scott can fly without even really trying. And while it wasn't one of the characteristics that led me to accept his marriage proposal, I must say that his vertical has come in mighty handy at times for this girl of small stature.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
friday's fun & UPdate
photos from playing with balloons in the morning and playing at church in the afternoon:
(if you'd like to see the slideshow in full screen, first click the play arrow then click the square with 4 arrows on the bottom right of the box)
UPdate:
M is finally getting some teeth!!! The best part about this will be no longer having to watch him swallow string cheese without chewing....yuck!
Since M understands the differences between boys and girls, I thought I try to see if he could get "he" and "she." Last night as we read I would ask questions like, "Does he have a ball?" or "Does she have a hat?" when there were pictures of both boys and girls on the page...and he always answered correctly.
If you ask what word starts with D, he will say Daddy...and M he will say Mama and (sometimes) also point to himself. He often remembers what words look like and can point them out when you ask.
M enjoys playing pretend, and he seems to have a great sense of humor. Not that he giggles at everything but that he "gets it" and laughs when you make a joke.
I asked Scott if he wanted to add to this update, and he said, "He's stinkier than two months ago."
(if you'd like to see the slideshow in full screen, first click the play arrow then click the square with 4 arrows on the bottom right of the box)
UPdate:
M is finally getting some teeth!!! The best part about this will be no longer having to watch him swallow string cheese without chewing....yuck!
Since M understands the differences between boys and girls, I thought I try to see if he could get "he" and "she." Last night as we read I would ask questions like, "Does he have a ball?" or "Does she have a hat?" when there were pictures of both boys and girls on the page...and he always answered correctly.
If you ask what word starts with D, he will say Daddy...and M he will say Mama and (sometimes) also point to himself. He often remembers what words look like and can point them out when you ask.
M enjoys playing pretend, and he seems to have a great sense of humor. Not that he giggles at everything but that he "gets it" and laughs when you make a joke.
I asked Scott if he wanted to add to this update, and he said, "He's stinkier than two months ago."
Thursday, October 23, 2008
To China for Owen Fundraiser
Rebecca and family are having a FANTASTIC GIVEAWAY to raise travel funds to bring home their precious Owen! This giveaway should really be called a FUN-raiser because the prizes are just oozing with fabulousness! No money is required to enter the drawing...but after you see Owen's sweet face, you are going to just hand over your credit card. He is THAT cute.
Check out all the details at the official fiesta site!
P.S. Don't Owen (photo at left sidebar) and M look like they could be brothers?
Check out all the details at the official fiesta site!
P.S. Don't Owen (photo at left sidebar) and M look like they could be brothers?
Praying for the Presidential Election
Yes, I'm rockin' the blogs today with 4 posts (so far)...(and I made pumpkin bread!)...but I just posted some new Election Intercessions on my prayer blog if you'd like to join me.
side note: I think sometimes the greatest moments are when you're just going along in life...loving your kid...when out of the blue you just fall more deeply in love with him.
With the way his face lights up when he finds the exit number you ask him to look for. Or with his most excellent skee-ball follow through. Or with his little head resting on your chest in the dark.
It's like a Snow White moment when little birds circle your head chirping sweet melodies and soft bunnies hop beside your feet and...DANG GNATS! Seriously, these gnats are driving me insane (don't push me cuz I'm close to the edge, I'm tryin' not to lose my head --remember that song?) One is flying back and forth in front of my eyes (see, I thought it was little birds) and another keeps jumping on the keyboard. Eeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
But, anyway, I really love my kid.
side note: I think sometimes the greatest moments are when you're just going along in life...loving your kid...when out of the blue you just fall more deeply in love with him.
With the way his face lights up when he finds the exit number you ask him to look for. Or with his most excellent skee-ball follow through. Or with his little head resting on your chest in the dark.
It's like a Snow White moment when little birds circle your head chirping sweet melodies and soft bunnies hop beside your feet and...DANG GNATS! Seriously, these gnats are driving me insane (don't push me cuz I'm close to the edge, I'm tryin' not to lose my head --remember that song?) One is flying back and forth in front of my eyes (see, I thought it was little birds) and another keeps jumping on the keyboard. Eeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
But, anyway, I really love my kid.
Rawsii
If you are looking for just one more reason to turn green with envy, the HTML Queen Rebecca has created a new site for Ultra Fab Photographer Christi...and it rocks! As if you'd expect anything less from these two!
To celebrate, Christi is having a {SMASHING FABULOUS} Wedding Photography Giveaway!
The winner will receive the {SMASHING FABULOUS} Wedding Package, valued at $4200, which includes full day coverage, a 30-page (60-side) Storybook Album, and online proofing. In addition, the winner will receive the High Res images on DVD, and a 16x20 Gallery Wrap, an additional value of $1000. Plus, all travel and lodging expenses will be covered by Rawsii!!!
CHA-CHING!
To learn more about the giveaway, CLICK HERE!
To celebrate, Christi is having a {SMASHING FABULOUS} Wedding Photography Giveaway! The winner will receive the {SMASHING FABULOUS} Wedding Package, valued at $4200, which includes full day coverage, a 30-page (60-side) Storybook Album, and online proofing. In addition, the winner will receive the High Res images on DVD, and a 16x20 Gallery Wrap, an additional value of $1000. Plus, all travel and lodging expenses will be covered by Rawsii!!!
CHA-CHING!
To learn more about the giveaway, CLICK HERE!
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