I really enjoy when we have a relaxing weekend at home with not a lot of extra activites. The girls get to enjoy lots of extra 'daddy' time. They love to spend time outside riding bikes, playing in the sandbox, playing chase all with Daddy out there with them. It also gives Barry the opportunity to see what fun things I get to see in them during the time I spend with them during the week. I just realize what a blessing it is that our girls can grow up in a Christ centered family with a committed Daddy. Maybe this post should be reserved for Father's Day but I was thinking about it today and decided it did not have to wait to sing the praises of Great Daddy's Everywhere!
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Saturday, April 4, 2009
Daddy's Are Great!!
I really enjoy when we have a relaxing weekend at home with not a lot of extra activites. The girls get to enjoy lots of extra 'daddy' time. They love to spend time outside riding bikes, playing in the sandbox, playing chase all with Daddy out there with them. It also gives Barry the opportunity to see what fun things I get to see in them during the time I spend with them during the week. I just realize what a blessing it is that our girls can grow up in a Christ centered family with a committed Daddy. Maybe this post should be reserved for Father's Day but I was thinking about it today and decided it did not have to wait to sing the praises of Great Daddy's Everywhere!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
The Sister Train
I don't know what the girls were doing but they were really enjoying playing with the baby strollers. We just had to get a picture of them. It is fun to see them all interact together!
Monday, December 15, 2008
Some Things You Can Only Share with Your Sister!
Do you remeber your teenage years? I am sure most of us would like to forget them:) However, when I was in highschool, probably 16 give or take a year, my sister and I were HUGE fans of The New Kids on the Block. That is putting it midly. Well, last month my sister took me to one of their reunion concerts. We never went to one when we were younger but fulfulled this 'teenage dream come true' in our 30's. It was almost silly to think about and somewhat embarrassing....
However, we had the best time in the world. It was one of the best 'sister-
bonding' moments I think we have had in quite some time. Probably because our husbands would have no interest in participating in a concert of thousands of screaming women... notice, women... in their 30's. Nor, would we have wanted our husbands to see us screaming like 16 year olds:) Yes, a little crazy! But oh so worth it. I can't remember when I have had that much silliness and in a long time. We got to scream like silly teenagers all over again. Yes we even remembered all the words to all their old songs. They might even sound better now than they did 15 years ago. I know it is silly teenage boy band all grown up and now in their late 30's but what I will remember the most is that I got to share this extra fun night with my sister. There is no one else I would rather of lived that "dream" with than Julie! There also isn't anyone who can appreciate what fun we had either, so we can relish those memories together and get giddy like little school girls all over again. Thanks Julie for so much fun and thanks for being a great sister!
bonding' moments I think we have had in quite some time. Probably because our husbands would have no interest in participating in a concert of thousands of screaming women... notice, women... in their 30's. Nor, would we have wanted our husbands to see us screaming like 16 year olds:) Yes, a little crazy! But oh so worth it. I can't remember when I have had that much silliness and in a long time. We got to scream like silly teenagers all over again. Yes we even remembered all the words to all their old songs. They might even sound better now than they did 15 years ago. I know it is silly teenage boy band all grown up and now in their late 30's but what I will remember the most is that I got to share this extra fun night with my sister. There is no one else I would rather of lived that "dream" with than Julie! There also isn't anyone who can appreciate what fun we had either, so we can relish those memories together and get giddy like little school girls all over again. Thanks Julie for so much fun and thanks for being a great sister! Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Big Sister!
Sydney knew we were looking for a backpack for Gracie for Christmas and tonight Sydney came home from Awanas with a new back pack for her little sister, Gracie.
They got some sort of "money" in reward for attendance, bringing their Bible etc each Wednesday night and then they get to spend it at the "Awana Store". She unselfishly thought of Gracie when she saw this backpack and spent the majority of her "money" on her little sister! She then picked out a little toy for Molly before finding something for herself.
I am so touched by her sensitivity and so proud of her. It is the times like this that make all the other struggles pale in comparison to the love of my girls for each other and thinking of each other first!
They got some sort of "money" in reward for attendance, bringing their Bible etc each Wednesday night and then they get to spend it at the "Awana Store". She unselfishly thought of Gracie when she saw this backpack and spent the majority of her "money" on her little sister! She then picked out a little toy for Molly before finding something for herself.
I am so touched by her sensitivity and so proud of her. It is the times like this that make all the other struggles pale in comparison to the love of my girls for each other and thinking of each other first!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
The Joy of Grammy
Grammy Sherry came over today, she took us out to lunch and played with the girls. It is such a blessing to have her close enough to come entertain the girls and give me the added encouragement I need some days, especially when I am up to my ears in laundry. Oh yes, and did I mention... adult conversation???!!!! Grammy decided to have Gracie spend the night with her tonight and have some special time with her. It is also nice that I get a short break from potty training, wet pants and one less little one to get to bed tonight. Although, as Gracie was leaving, I was already missing her. She was telling me "Mom, I have to go now, Grammy is ready!" As I write this the house is a little quieter and there is a little less commotion, reminding me that one of my babies is not here. It reminds me of the book "Let me Hold You Longer". I love reading it to the girls but it always makes me cry. Maybe it is a small glimpse of what the future might bring and that my girls are growing up!
