I am so excited about my weekend away with my sister!! She's coming in tomorrow (Friday) and we're heading to Dallas for the night. Then, we're going to Canton Trade Days on Saturday. From there, we'll decide if we want to stay in Canton or whether we want to go back to Dallas for the rest of the weekend. I'm planning on dropping by IKEA while we're there since my friend that we're staying with lives just down the street. . . ok, a few miles, but she's close enough. I don't have a lot of money to spend while I'm gone, but my sister and I can have a blast on next to nothing!!
The boys are heading "home" and hanging out on the ranch and going camping. I'm sure they'll have fun, too!! We'll all be back on Monday ready to start another week of school!!
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Pray for Payton
Payton has had a headache since Saturday. He's been running a fever off and on, although we haven't been able to "catch it" to see how high. It goes up and he feels bad and then it breaks and he feels fine. He has wanted to go to school every day and we've sent him because I know how that works -- he gets up and starts feeling better by 9 and still gets to stay at home all day. I didn't want to do that, especially the first week of school.
Last night, his voice was weird and he was saying that his throat hurt and his head hurt. We went to Krissy's to swim while the boys had their fantasy football thingy. He jumped in a few times and said he was ready to go. I thought it was because Ethan wasn't there and the water was really cold from the earlier rain shower that came through.
Anyway, he got up this morning and he was sweaty like his fever had just broke and he was still saying his head and his throat hurt. So, Aaron took him to Dr. J's this morning and Payton has the early stages of MONO!! YUCK!!!
Dr. J said he isn't contagious now and it's still really early, but he was sure that in 4 to 7 days, it would be full blown mono. He said Payton can still go to school because he's not contagious yet, but he can't do any activities (like P.E.) and when he gets home, he has to lay on the couch and watch a lot of movies (words of Dr. J) and I'm sure Xbox goes in that category, too.
So, I'm believing that the symptoms will stop and Payton will be instantly healed. We definitely don't need mono going around our house or anyone else's house!
Last night, his voice was weird and he was saying that his throat hurt and his head hurt. We went to Krissy's to swim while the boys had their fantasy football thingy. He jumped in a few times and said he was ready to go. I thought it was because Ethan wasn't there and the water was really cold from the earlier rain shower that came through.
Anyway, he got up this morning and he was sweaty like his fever had just broke and he was still saying his head and his throat hurt. So, Aaron took him to Dr. J's this morning and Payton has the early stages of MONO!! YUCK!!!
Dr. J said he isn't contagious now and it's still really early, but he was sure that in 4 to 7 days, it would be full blown mono. He said Payton can still go to school because he's not contagious yet, but he can't do any activities (like P.E.) and when he gets home, he has to lay on the couch and watch a lot of movies (words of Dr. J) and I'm sure Xbox goes in that category, too.
So, I'm believing that the symptoms will stop and Payton will be instantly healed. We definitely don't need mono going around our house or anyone else's house!
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Explaining Babies . . .
Yesterday I had to go take my one hour glucose test and Evan went with me. While we were passing the hour sitting at the health department, I asked Evan if he wanted to go see Baby Justus when we were finished. He got all excited and here's how the rest of the conversation went:
E: Is he already out?
R: Yes, he was born yesterday.
E: Mom, how do babies come out of your tummy?
R: Well, that's kind of tricky.
E: Do they cut your tummy open?
R: Sometimes they do.
E: Wow!! That would take a lot of band-aids!!
We did go see Baby Justus and Evan was so excited to see him! Justus was in the nursery at the time, so we got to see him through the glass. Evan wanted to know everything about it. Why did he have a gold heart on him? (The temperature thing). Why was he only wearing a diaper? Why did he have that black thing on his tummy? All kinds of questions. I love how interested he is!!
Edited to change the spelling from "Justice" to "Justus".
E: Is he already out?
R: Yes, he was born yesterday.
E: Mom, how do babies come out of your tummy?
R: Well, that's kind of tricky.
E: Do they cut your tummy open?
R: Sometimes they do.
E: Wow!! That would take a lot of band-aids!!
We did go see Baby Justus and Evan was so excited to see him! Justus was in the nursery at the time, so we got to see him through the glass. Evan wanted to know everything about it. Why did he have a gold heart on him? (The temperature thing). Why was he only wearing a diaper? Why did he have that black thing on his tummy? All kinds of questions. I love how interested he is!!
Edited to change the spelling from "Justice" to "Justus".
Friday, August 24, 2007
Kudos to Joel & Trish!!
Last night I was working on a project for Cherith's shower. . . no, I can't tell you what it is. You'll just have to wait until tomorrow!!
Anyway, I had my lime green paint in one hand and a paint brush in the other and the thing just wasn't coming together when my doorbell rang!! I opened the door and there was Joel & Bella. They said they had brought me a present. Have I ever said how much I LOVE presents (definitely my love language)?!? It was all this mulberry paper in a lot of colors!! And flowers -- oh my goodness!! Not "on the stem flowers", but flowers I can use for scrapbooking!! They are so cute, I don't want to use them!!!
Joel also brought over 2 sling shots. . . I just laughed and told him that I would keep them for myself! He said he would bring over wine bottle corks so they wouldn't hurt each other. ;)
Anyway, so they left and I opened up all the papers and I see this lime green paper!! It was PERFECT for my project!! I did have second thoughts about using it, but it was just too perfect!! I got it all cut and tonight I'm going to put it all together. I just had to say a HUGE THANK YOU to Joel & Trish!! I cannot tell you all the times they have been such a huge blessing to our family!! We REALLY missed them while they were gone!! And, just yesterday Evan asked me if Joel was busy!! My boys love him! And, I think Evan has a secret crush on Trish, too!!
Anyway, I had my lime green paint in one hand and a paint brush in the other and the thing just wasn't coming together when my doorbell rang!! I opened the door and there was Joel & Bella. They said they had brought me a present. Have I ever said how much I LOVE presents (definitely my love language)?!? It was all this mulberry paper in a lot of colors!! And flowers -- oh my goodness!! Not "on the stem flowers", but flowers I can use for scrapbooking!! They are so cute, I don't want to use them!!!
Joel also brought over 2 sling shots. . . I just laughed and told him that I would keep them for myself! He said he would bring over wine bottle corks so they wouldn't hurt each other. ;)
Anyway, so they left and I opened up all the papers and I see this lime green paper!! It was PERFECT for my project!! I did have second thoughts about using it, but it was just too perfect!! I got it all cut and tonight I'm going to put it all together. I just had to say a HUGE THANK YOU to Joel & Trish!! I cannot tell you all the times they have been such a huge blessing to our family!! We REALLY missed them while they were gone!! And, just yesterday Evan asked me if Joel was busy!! My boys love him! And, I think Evan has a secret crush on Trish, too!!
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Just Be Patient. . .
Ever just wonder what God is up to? Here's what He did for me yesterday:
A few weeks ago, I was in Wal-Mart and they had a double water slide on clearance for $150 (normally $300). I got permission from Brenda to go back and buy it for water day. But, when I got back to Wal-Mart they were all gone. I called every Wal-Mart between Sweetwater and Eastland and nothing. I was so disappointed!! I had $152.17 in the children's church account. I thought buying the slide for $150 was perfect because it would be the last purchase before somewhat new budgets came out and I wouldn't have to pay tax at WM.
But, after I couldn't find the slide, I realized that I had pools to buy and tearless shampoo for the giant slip-n-slide -- all of which would have had to come out of my pocket if I bought the slide. But, I've blown ALL of my blow money for the month and even some for next month due to a few projects lately. So, I wasn't sure where the money would come from. I thought about just spending the money and getting reimbursed out of the offering on Sunday, but it was a good thing I didn't, because we didn't have any offering this last week!!
But, I didn't find the slide and decided we would just use Kathy's (which is totally falling apart, but might be good for one more day). I went and found some pools and shampoo at Dollar General and it cost me $30 and I was content with how water day was looking. Then, the pecan grove was more like a swamp, so we had to postpone it until September 9th.
So, yesterday I had to go to Academy to get some new shoes and while we're there, Payton wanted to go look at the toy guns (surprise) and on our way over there, I saw the summer stuff clearanced for 50% off. I convinced Payton to check it out. They had a slide (one lane) with a little pool thing at the end that was normally $199, but I wasn't sure it was 50% 0ff and I couldn't find ANYONE to help me.
So, I got up front and asked the first lady I saw and she said everything was 1/2 off back there, which would make the slide $100!!! I headed back to get it trying to figure out how I was going to get it off the top shelf (since the lady was shorter than me and wasn't really interested in helping me anyway) when I see Jordan B. in his Academy shirt!! He said, "Hi, Miss Rachel." I told him hi and asked if he would help me get the slide and he did!! There just happen to be a shopping cart a few aisles over that was abandoned, so we snatched it and put the slide inside. I get up to the register and the total was $108!!! I was so excited, I forgot to tell them it was tax exempt -- oh well!!!
So, here's my lesson I learned in all of it. Here lately, I've been "needing" some things. And when the money didn't come, I just figured it out myself (via my credit card). And, although my balance really wasn't that much (and it's paid off now), I saw yesterday how if I'll just wait, God will make it all work out. I could have dug myself a deeper hole by trying to make it happen out of my pocketbook, but God worked it out.
Here's thing #2:
I'm going to Dallas & Canton with my sister next weekend. But, as I mentioned, I've blown all my money for this month and the first half of September. Last night Aaron asked me where I was going to get the money to go and I told him I wasn't sure yet, but I wasn't going to worry about it.
Today I realized this: I am working at Stor & Lok for Rhonda today and tomorrow. That will be my spending money for the trip!! I don't need a whole lot because I didn't find much last year at Canton (Canton Trade Days), but I wanted some spending money for IKEA (hip hip hooray!) and God provided.
I think after the slide & money for my trip, God's trying to tell me that He cares about the little things -- like a water slide & going to Canton. I've been a little bummed (ok, a lot bummed) about NYC, but I think my faith is being restored.
A few weeks ago, I was in Wal-Mart and they had a double water slide on clearance for $150 (normally $300). I got permission from Brenda to go back and buy it for water day. But, when I got back to Wal-Mart they were all gone. I called every Wal-Mart between Sweetwater and Eastland and nothing. I was so disappointed!! I had $152.17 in the children's church account. I thought buying the slide for $150 was perfect because it would be the last purchase before somewhat new budgets came out and I wouldn't have to pay tax at WM.
But, after I couldn't find the slide, I realized that I had pools to buy and tearless shampoo for the giant slip-n-slide -- all of which would have had to come out of my pocket if I bought the slide. But, I've blown ALL of my blow money for the month and even some for next month due to a few projects lately. So, I wasn't sure where the money would come from. I thought about just spending the money and getting reimbursed out of the offering on Sunday, but it was a good thing I didn't, because we didn't have any offering this last week!!
But, I didn't find the slide and decided we would just use Kathy's (which is totally falling apart, but might be good for one more day). I went and found some pools and shampoo at Dollar General and it cost me $30 and I was content with how water day was looking. Then, the pecan grove was more like a swamp, so we had to postpone it until September 9th.
So, yesterday I had to go to Academy to get some new shoes and while we're there, Payton wanted to go look at the toy guns (surprise) and on our way over there, I saw the summer stuff clearanced for 50% off. I convinced Payton to check it out. They had a slide (one lane) with a little pool thing at the end that was normally $199, but I wasn't sure it was 50% 0ff and I couldn't find ANYONE to help me.
So, I got up front and asked the first lady I saw and she said everything was 1/2 off back there, which would make the slide $100!!! I headed back to get it trying to figure out how I was going to get it off the top shelf (since the lady was shorter than me and wasn't really interested in helping me anyway) when I see Jordan B. in his Academy shirt!! He said, "Hi, Miss Rachel." I told him hi and asked if he would help me get the slide and he did!! There just happen to be a shopping cart a few aisles over that was abandoned, so we snatched it and put the slide inside. I get up to the register and the total was $108!!! I was so excited, I forgot to tell them it was tax exempt -- oh well!!!
So, here's my lesson I learned in all of it. Here lately, I've been "needing" some things. And when the money didn't come, I just figured it out myself (via my credit card). And, although my balance really wasn't that much (and it's paid off now), I saw yesterday how if I'll just wait, God will make it all work out. I could have dug myself a deeper hole by trying to make it happen out of my pocketbook, but God worked it out.
Here's thing #2:
I'm going to Dallas & Canton with my sister next weekend. But, as I mentioned, I've blown all my money for this month and the first half of September. Last night Aaron asked me where I was going to get the money to go and I told him I wasn't sure yet, but I wasn't going to worry about it.
Today I realized this: I am working at Stor & Lok for Rhonda today and tomorrow. That will be my spending money for the trip!! I don't need a whole lot because I didn't find much last year at Canton (Canton Trade Days), but I wanted some spending money for IKEA (hip hip hooray!) and God provided.
I think after the slide & money for my trip, God's trying to tell me that He cares about the little things -- like a water slide & going to Canton. I've been a little bummed (ok, a lot bummed) about NYC, but I think my faith is being restored.
Saturday, August 18, 2007
100 Days & Counting!!
There are only 100 days left until my due date!! Can you believe that?!?! 100 days!! I feel like there is so much to do in so little time. . . although, I know that I have plenty of time -- still just over 14 weeks left.
Anyway, how crazy!! 100 days. . . . wow!!
Anyway, how crazy!! 100 days. . . . wow!!
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
New York or Bust . . . I'm bust
New York, New York
(Ebb-Kander)
Start spreading the news
I'm leaving today
I want to be a part of it, New York, New York
These vagabond shoes
Are longing to stray
And make a brand new start of it
New York, New York
I want to wake up in the city that never sleeps
To find I'm king of the hill, top of the heap
These little town blues
Are melting away
I'll make a brand new start of it
In old New York
If I can make it there
I'll make it anywhere
It's up to you, New York, New York.
I want to wake up in the city that never sleeps
To find I'm king of the hill, top of the heap
These little town blues
Are melting away
I'll make a brand new start of it
In old New York
If I can make it there
I'll make it anywhere
It's up to you, New York, New York.
To find I'm king of the hill, top of the heap
These little town blues
Are melting away
I'll make a brand new start of it
In old New York
If I can make it there
I'll make it anywhere
It's up to you, New York, New York.
So, I'm not going, but as I sat down to type this all out, I kept hearing that "broadway music" -- da da da da da da da da da da. . . you know what I mean.
Anyway, so here's the update. Yes, my doctor said I could go. I was excited beyond measure!! I told everyone to watch out because God was going to come through for me on this one!! Monday night at WOW, I heard God tell me to believe Him for those wild and crazy things. . . not things that I need, but things I want -- even when they sound silly. I thought He was talking about NYC, so I went home just knowing He was going to do something.
Then, Tuesday morning, I got up and had this "second thought" moment. If a couple of grand landed in my lap (I was believing God was going to pay for my friends that wanted to go, too), I have doctor bills that are due (and more coming in a few months) and I probably have more responsible things to do with it than head off to NYC for the weekend. I tried to shake those thoughts and told the enemy to get behind me because I was going for it.
I got on the computer to check my e-mail and Aaron IMed me. He had talked to his friend in Tulsa who has seen, done, traveled it all and his suggestion was that it wouldn't be wise for me to go at 30 weeks because there is so much walking involved. He said I would have the baby in New York if I did that. He just didn't think it was wise.
So, Aaron IMed me to tell me that he didn't think it was wise either. I told him I had been thinking about it all morning and told him the conclusion I had come to. He said we should save and go in March for our 10th anniversary. He just inserted a smiley face and I walked away from the computer and went to take a shower.
While I was in the shower, I had a temper tantrum at God. It was easy to believe Him for the money to go, but the real battle came when I decided not to go. All the stupid thoughts:
* This is why I don't take risks. I jump, but there's nothing to catch me.
* If Aaron wanted to go, he would find a way.
* NYC is the last place Aaron wants to be and it wouldn't be fun to go with him.
* I can't believe for my wants, just my needs. God said He will meet my NEEDS according to His riches, but not my wants. I need to just be satisfied with my needs being met.
* Can I still believe God will give me the money to go even if Aaron doesn't think it's wise to go? Then, figure it out from there?
* Why can't we just load up and go next weekend and believe God will come through by then? I'll only be 26 weeks then!!
I can't even list all the thoughts that went through my head in the shower, most of which were not good ones. I had to gather myself and be a "grown-up" about this whole thing. But, I'm telling you, yesterday was not a fun day. I had a staff meeting on Monday where I told them how excited I was that I had clearance from my doctor. They were believing with me. Then, I had to walk into that room with those same people yesterday. I really was hoping that nothing came up, but we started talking about all the September birthdays, someone said, "Rachel, when's your birthday?" Everyone started getting excited. I told them it was on the 21st, but that was a touchy subject today because I was trying to decide if I should be the submissive wife or keep believing God. Bryan told me the submissive wife thing was good. ;) I HATED THAT!!! I hate how I felt like I went from the highest high to the lowest low in 24 hours in front of them.
We took the kids to Mr. Gatti's last night and on the way in, Aaron tells me that he wants to go white water rafting. I couldn't really talk about it. I was afraid that yet again I would break out into tears. I woke up this morning at 4:30 to go to the bathroom and couldn't go back to sleep and the tears started yet again! As I'm typing this, the tears start yet again. I'm lucky that I can blame it on pregnancy hormones, but it's still a battle in my mind.
So, I'm searching for a Plan B. But, you know how it is when you totally have your heart set on something, nothing seems to compare. But, I know in a few weeks I'll know the perfect plan. And, I've come to the conclusion that I'm still going to believe God for those silly things and for my wants.
This morning, I remembered Francesca's talk at the BFW and how she said she just had to come to a place where she just had to believe that God is good all time. I think I'm there today. Good news is that I did get my closet all cleaned out and organized yesterday! I love to organize while I'm processing . . . . weird, I know.
Anyway, so here's the update. Yes, my doctor said I could go. I was excited beyond measure!! I told everyone to watch out because God was going to come through for me on this one!! Monday night at WOW, I heard God tell me to believe Him for those wild and crazy things. . . not things that I need, but things I want -- even when they sound silly. I thought He was talking about NYC, so I went home just knowing He was going to do something.
Then, Tuesday morning, I got up and had this "second thought" moment. If a couple of grand landed in my lap (I was believing God was going to pay for my friends that wanted to go, too), I have doctor bills that are due (and more coming in a few months) and I probably have more responsible things to do with it than head off to NYC for the weekend. I tried to shake those thoughts and told the enemy to get behind me because I was going for it.
I got on the computer to check my e-mail and Aaron IMed me. He had talked to his friend in Tulsa who has seen, done, traveled it all and his suggestion was that it wouldn't be wise for me to go at 30 weeks because there is so much walking involved. He said I would have the baby in New York if I did that. He just didn't think it was wise.
So, Aaron IMed me to tell me that he didn't think it was wise either. I told him I had been thinking about it all morning and told him the conclusion I had come to. He said we should save and go in March for our 10th anniversary. He just inserted a smiley face and I walked away from the computer and went to take a shower.
While I was in the shower, I had a temper tantrum at God. It was easy to believe Him for the money to go, but the real battle came when I decided not to go. All the stupid thoughts:
* This is why I don't take risks. I jump, but there's nothing to catch me.
* If Aaron wanted to go, he would find a way.
* NYC is the last place Aaron wants to be and it wouldn't be fun to go with him.
* I can't believe for my wants, just my needs. God said He will meet my NEEDS according to His riches, but not my wants. I need to just be satisfied with my needs being met.
* Can I still believe God will give me the money to go even if Aaron doesn't think it's wise to go? Then, figure it out from there?
* Why can't we just load up and go next weekend and believe God will come through by then? I'll only be 26 weeks then!!
I can't even list all the thoughts that went through my head in the shower, most of which were not good ones. I had to gather myself and be a "grown-up" about this whole thing. But, I'm telling you, yesterday was not a fun day. I had a staff meeting on Monday where I told them how excited I was that I had clearance from my doctor. They were believing with me. Then, I had to walk into that room with those same people yesterday. I really was hoping that nothing came up, but we started talking about all the September birthdays, someone said, "Rachel, when's your birthday?" Everyone started getting excited. I told them it was on the 21st, but that was a touchy subject today because I was trying to decide if I should be the submissive wife or keep believing God. Bryan told me the submissive wife thing was good. ;) I HATED THAT!!! I hate how I felt like I went from the highest high to the lowest low in 24 hours in front of them.
We took the kids to Mr. Gatti's last night and on the way in, Aaron tells me that he wants to go white water rafting. I couldn't really talk about it. I was afraid that yet again I would break out into tears. I woke up this morning at 4:30 to go to the bathroom and couldn't go back to sleep and the tears started yet again! As I'm typing this, the tears start yet again. I'm lucky that I can blame it on pregnancy hormones, but it's still a battle in my mind.
So, I'm searching for a Plan B. But, you know how it is when you totally have your heart set on something, nothing seems to compare. But, I know in a few weeks I'll know the perfect plan. And, I've come to the conclusion that I'm still going to believe God for those silly things and for my wants.
This morning, I remembered Francesca's talk at the BFW and how she said she just had to come to a place where she just had to believe that God is good all time. I think I'm there today. Good news is that I did get my closet all cleaned out and organized yesterday! I love to organize while I'm processing . . . . weird, I know.
Monday, August 13, 2007
I have clearance!!
I had a doctor's appointment this morning. My blood pressure was a little higher, but nothing to worry about. I gained 6 pounds this month (!!!) but I knew it would happen eventually. Still only makes 9 pounds total, so I guess I can't complain. My stomach is measuring right on and Jaxon's heartbeat was strong and sounded good. Then, Dr. Anderson asked me if I had any questions. I said, "I just have one. I want to go to New York for my birthday. Can I still fly then?" He did some calculations and told me I was clear to fly!! I would just have to get up and walk and stretch my legs every 15 to 20 minutes on the plane. He told me I had to go to the Statue of Liberty and to the World Trade Centers. He also told me to go to Yankee Stadium if I had time. I explained that I wasn't sure I was going yet, but just wanted to make sure it was possible. He said yes it was ok and he hoped I got to go.
So, the only thing I need . . . the very small thing . . . the money to go!! And the money for my friends to go!! Seems so small!! And, I know it is a small thing for God to do. It will totally be a miracle if I get to go and I know that, but I'm going to err on the side of faith. . . just believe until . . . until whatever happens. Aaron still thinks I'm nuts!!!
Here's something funny that happened at our house Saturday night. I'm still laughing hysterically on the inside as I type this!! Although, this story definitely could be one of those "You had to be there" stories!!
We were sitting around the dining room table and we're all eating some pudding (or Jello) when Evan says, "Anyone want to see my butt crack?" Aaron and I just looked at each other and started laughing so hard!! It fueled Evan's center-of-attention-personality and he kept saying it, "Anyone want to see my butt crack?" We were laughing so hard we couldn't hardly breathe!! Aaron tried to tell him that we don't say those things, but he couldn't keep a straight face. We just kept laughing and laughing. At one point, we opened our eyes and Evan had his underwear pulled down and was mooning us at the table! Oh my gosh!! We were laughing so hard that my stomach hurt!!
We did get to a point where we could gather ourselves and tell Evan that we don't say those things and we don't ask people that. But, we still found ourselves giggling on the inside (and outside sometimes!)
Anyway, guess I just needed a good laugh on a Saturday night!!
So, the only thing I need . . . the very small thing . . . the money to go!! And the money for my friends to go!! Seems so small!! And, I know it is a small thing for God to do. It will totally be a miracle if I get to go and I know that, but I'm going to err on the side of faith. . . just believe until . . . until whatever happens. Aaron still thinks I'm nuts!!!
Here's something funny that happened at our house Saturday night. I'm still laughing hysterically on the inside as I type this!! Although, this story definitely could be one of those "You had to be there" stories!!
We were sitting around the dining room table and we're all eating some pudding (or Jello) when Evan says, "Anyone want to see my butt crack?" Aaron and I just looked at each other and started laughing so hard!! It fueled Evan's center-of-attention-personality and he kept saying it, "Anyone want to see my butt crack?" We were laughing so hard we couldn't hardly breathe!! Aaron tried to tell him that we don't say those things, but he couldn't keep a straight face. We just kept laughing and laughing. At one point, we opened our eyes and Evan had his underwear pulled down and was mooning us at the table! Oh my gosh!! We were laughing so hard that my stomach hurt!!
We did get to a point where we could gather ourselves and tell Evan that we don't say those things and we don't ask people that. But, we still found ourselves giggling on the inside (and outside sometimes!)
Anyway, guess I just needed a good laugh on a Saturday night!!
Friday, August 10, 2007
The Boys are BACK!!
Evan and I were glued to the tv last night watching the game, listening to all the stats, blah blah blah. We just wanted them to show the crowd, but they didn't do much of that. They did show one family where the "dad" had on a Panthers jersey. Not sure if he was at the right game. ;)
Our car pulled in our driveway this morning at 1:45 am. Inside were 3 very sleepy boys who came in and went straight to bed. This morning, I asked them how it went and Payton said, "Good." Ethan gave me all the details (which I loved!). Aaron told me he got some good pictures and video of the game, so after he left for work, I went out to the car to get my camera.
So, here are some pictures from the game:
Doesn't he look excited?
Doing the WAVE:
Don't they look excited?
The cowboys sideline, although I don't know who any of them are:
They're close!!
Here's the Cowboys tunnel. These videos are short because if they get too big, my camera won't hold them:
Payton said he did have a good time and he would like to do it again sometime. I'm not sure Aaron does -- lots of cars and lots of people. Aaron said maybe once a year!
Our car pulled in our driveway this morning at 1:45 am. Inside were 3 very sleepy boys who came in and went straight to bed. This morning, I asked them how it went and Payton said, "Good." Ethan gave me all the details (which I loved!). Aaron told me he got some good pictures and video of the game, so after he left for work, I went out to the car to get my camera.
So, here are some pictures from the game:
Doesn't he look excited?
Doing the WAVE:
Don't they look excited?
The cowboys sideline, although I don't know who any of them are:
They're close!!
Here's the Cowboys tunnel. These videos are short because if they get too big, my camera won't hold them:
Payton said he did have a good time and he would like to do it again sometime. I'm not sure Aaron does -- lots of cars and lots of people. Aaron said maybe once a year!
Thursday, August 09, 2007
Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?!?!
Tonight's a big night at our house!! Payton has a chance of being on tv and he wants everyone to know and be watching FOX at 7 pm tonight!!
Aaron is taking Payton & Ethan to the Dallas Cowboys game tonight. It's the Dallas Cowboys vs. Indianapolis Colts pre-season game. Payton is so excited that he's going to get to see Tony Romo, Terrell Owens, Roy Williams, and Peyton Manning all in the same game!! He is so excited about it!! He's been on the phone this morning with Na Na and Purty making sure they're going to tune in.
They're going to be in one of the end zones (section 33) on the side. I had tickets on Ebay that were in the end zone on the first row, but I lost them in the last 30 seconds. But, we were able to get some more, so it all worked out in the end.
I'm sending my camera with Aaron and hopefully he'll remember to use it! ;)
P.S. Yes, I know it's a long shot in reality that Payton will be on tv. I just can't burst his bubble because he just knows he will be on there!
Aaron is taking Payton & Ethan to the Dallas Cowboys game tonight. It's the Dallas Cowboys vs. Indianapolis Colts pre-season game. Payton is so excited that he's going to get to see Tony Romo, Terrell Owens, Roy Williams, and Peyton Manning all in the same game!! He is so excited about it!! He's been on the phone this morning with Na Na and Purty making sure they're going to tune in.
They're going to be in one of the end zones (section 33) on the side. I had tickets on Ebay that were in the end zone on the first row, but I lost them in the last 30 seconds. But, we were able to get some more, so it all worked out in the end.
I'm sending my camera with Aaron and hopefully he'll remember to use it! ;)
P.S. Yes, I know it's a long shot in reality that Payton will be on tv. I just can't burst his bubble because he just knows he will be on there!
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
My Amazing Husband
Yesterday and today have been terrible days for me. Just when I think it's getting better, it slumps. Last night when Aaron got home from work, I was in tears from the stress of the day. All evening long, I kept finding myself fighting back the tears. I'm not sure if that was just from the day or just silly pregnancy hormones.
I got up this morning believing it was going to be different and it wasn't. I was taking a shower this morning and all heck broke loose in my house. I wanted to just lock the door and see how long the hot water would run. I got out and disciplined Payton & Evan. It didn't seem to work and at one point, I went to my room and shut the door and lost it.
I hate when I get that way. I came out of my room and when to the kitchen and started cleaning. I guess the boys had decided they better go to their room and get along.
But, then my husband came to the rescue. I got a text message telling me he would be home at 12:30 for lunch (which is very rare). I was glad to just have a break in the day, but then he told me he would take the boys for the afternoon to give me a break. I can't tell you how thankful I was for it!!
I wanted to go to Abilene and just waste the afternoon, but my "task oriented" personality wouldn't let me -- but it was good. I got some stuff done at the church office without my kids running and yelling down the hallways. I was able to think about some things and at one point, just sit in the office in the silence (or as quiet as the church office is).
Then, I decided to head to Abilene and go to Wal-Mart & Lowes. I saved $9 using coupons at Wal-Mart (YAY!) and then decided to go to Michael's and get a tool I've been wanting for a while. I went to Hancock Fabric to look for some Dallas Cowboys fabric. I dropped by the Wilson household to drop off a check. Then, I went to Sharky's (my new favorite fast food place thanks to Alicia) and got a burrito to go. I just got home and the boys aren't back yet. I'm about to watch the season finale of Hell's Kitchen (my favorite show lately) and just relax before they get home. I'm believing that tomorrow will be different. I just needed a break for a few hours.
I am so thankful that Aaron hears from God. In my "breakdown" this morning, I prayed that something/someone would come to my rescue today and not too long afterwards, I got that text message. I am so thankful that my husband hears from God -- even when he might not realize it. I pray that God would bless him 1000 fold for what he did for me today.
Edited to add: Season finale for Hell's Kitchen isn't until Monday. . . oh well, I did get to watch a little tv tonight while the boys played outside.
I got up this morning believing it was going to be different and it wasn't. I was taking a shower this morning and all heck broke loose in my house. I wanted to just lock the door and see how long the hot water would run. I got out and disciplined Payton & Evan. It didn't seem to work and at one point, I went to my room and shut the door and lost it.
I hate when I get that way. I came out of my room and when to the kitchen and started cleaning. I guess the boys had decided they better go to their room and get along.
But, then my husband came to the rescue. I got a text message telling me he would be home at 12:30 for lunch (which is very rare). I was glad to just have a break in the day, but then he told me he would take the boys for the afternoon to give me a break. I can't tell you how thankful I was for it!!
I wanted to go to Abilene and just waste the afternoon, but my "task oriented" personality wouldn't let me -- but it was good. I got some stuff done at the church office without my kids running and yelling down the hallways. I was able to think about some things and at one point, just sit in the office in the silence (or as quiet as the church office is).
Then, I decided to head to Abilene and go to Wal-Mart & Lowes. I saved $9 using coupons at Wal-Mart (YAY!) and then decided to go to Michael's and get a tool I've been wanting for a while. I went to Hancock Fabric to look for some Dallas Cowboys fabric. I dropped by the Wilson household to drop off a check. Then, I went to Sharky's (my new favorite fast food place thanks to Alicia) and got a burrito to go. I just got home and the boys aren't back yet. I'm about to watch the season finale of Hell's Kitchen (my favorite show lately) and just relax before they get home. I'm believing that tomorrow will be different. I just needed a break for a few hours.
I am so thankful that Aaron hears from God. In my "breakdown" this morning, I prayed that something/someone would come to my rescue today and not too long afterwards, I got that text message. I am so thankful that my husband hears from God -- even when he might not realize it. I pray that God would bless him 1000 fold for what he did for me today.
Edited to add: Season finale for Hell's Kitchen isn't until Monday. . . oh well, I did get to watch a little tv tonight while the boys played outside.
Sunday, August 05, 2007
Soaking 101
Today in children's church, it was the most amazing service we've ever had, I think!! But, not because we did anything ourselves, but because God showed up and spoke to our kids!!
Krissy called me yesterday because she was going to teach the lesson, but after reading it, it felt like it was way over the kids' heads. She asked me if we could find another lesson to do and I was all for it, but as we talked, I was reminded that I always say that kids don't have a junior holy spirit and that this lesson was going to speak to their spirit man and they would understand it even if they couldn't articulate it with their brains.
So, Krissy and I threw around a few ideas and she said she was feeling better and we hung up. I had no doubt that God would give her an amazing illustration (better than the one in the curriculum) and boy, did He!!
She had the whole "audience" on the edge of their seats! Out of 59 kids, all but 2 of them were listening to her. I stood in the back just amazed. She had them running in place and freezing to illustrate "Be still and know that I am God". They all jumped up and started running in place and when she said 3, they froze -- every single one of them!!
She had this illustration of how when we soak, all that is is being still and knowing He is God and believing He wants to speak to us with pictures, words, colors, etc. It was AMAZING! Have I said how amazing the lesson was?!?
So, it came time for them to soak and we told them we were going to soak for 2 minutes and then talk. Then, we were going to soak for 1 more minute and then talk. Then, we were going to play their favorite game on earth -- the M&M game. They were pumped!
So, we split the 3 & 4 year olds off into their own groups where they could play in "God's Love" aka water with sponges and they could draw pictures. Joel did have his group all laying down for a few minutes, but I missed it with my camera. They could draw pictures of what God was showing them.
Evan drew me a picture of a boat. He handed me the paper, he said, "Mom, this is for you." I thought it was a really cute "scribble" in blue, but I couldn't stop thinking about it all evening. This morning when I was in the shower, God reminded me of a word I got when I was in California about how I was in a boat. I thought I was trying too hard to make something from his picture, but I can't believe it was an "accident".
We told the older kids that we wanted them to lay down or sit still and close their eyes because we were asking and believing that God was going to speak to them this morning. Several of them laid in the floor and some of them sat there, but for those 3 minutes, you could have heard a pin drop in that gym!! That in itself was a complete miracle from God!! ;) As I looked around the room, I remembered that I had my camera and this had to be caught on film. The pictures aren't all that great because we had the lights off and I was trying not to use my flash so I didn't disturb them.
Afterwards, we asked them what they saw and I didn't hear some of them, but one little girl said she saw God sitting on His throne and He told her that if she would just keep believing that He would give her the desires of her heart. Tears were streaming down her face as she was telling Krissy that. . . now what 8 year old uses the word "desires"? I realized this morning that it was kind of like the word that Pastor Bryan gave Paige last week, but this little girl wasn't there.
I hate that I can't remember more of what they saw, but we're going to start having an ESC Journal where we can write all those things down.
Anyway, I'm so excited about it and I had to share the pictures. Like I said, we had several kids that told Krissy what they saw/heard, but I haven't heard them all yet. At the end, parents were coming in and Krissy told them if they wanted to share what they saw, they could come and tell her on the side. I saw several kids over there, but I haven't talked to Krissy much since children' s church was over. I'll post some when I get them from her.
The only problem was that the adults got out way earlier than we expected, so there wasn't any time to soak for the second time or play the M&M game. I promised them that next week we would start off with the game, though. I think that helped!! ;)
Krissy called me yesterday because she was going to teach the lesson, but after reading it, it felt like it was way over the kids' heads. She asked me if we could find another lesson to do and I was all for it, but as we talked, I was reminded that I always say that kids don't have a junior holy spirit and that this lesson was going to speak to their spirit man and they would understand it even if they couldn't articulate it with their brains.
So, Krissy and I threw around a few ideas and she said she was feeling better and we hung up. I had no doubt that God would give her an amazing illustration (better than the one in the curriculum) and boy, did He!!
She had the whole "audience" on the edge of their seats! Out of 59 kids, all but 2 of them were listening to her. I stood in the back just amazed. She had them running in place and freezing to illustrate "Be still and know that I am God". They all jumped up and started running in place and when she said 3, they froze -- every single one of them!!
She had this illustration of how when we soak, all that is is being still and knowing He is God and believing He wants to speak to us with pictures, words, colors, etc. It was AMAZING! Have I said how amazing the lesson was?!?
So, it came time for them to soak and we told them we were going to soak for 2 minutes and then talk. Then, we were going to soak for 1 more minute and then talk. Then, we were going to play their favorite game on earth -- the M&M game. They were pumped!
So, we split the 3 & 4 year olds off into their own groups where they could play in "God's Love" aka water with sponges and they could draw pictures. Joel did have his group all laying down for a few minutes, but I missed it with my camera. They could draw pictures of what God was showing them.
Evan drew me a picture of a boat. He handed me the paper, he said, "Mom, this is for you." I thought it was a really cute "scribble" in blue, but I couldn't stop thinking about it all evening. This morning when I was in the shower, God reminded me of a word I got when I was in California about how I was in a boat. I thought I was trying too hard to make something from his picture, but I can't believe it was an "accident".We told the older kids that we wanted them to lay down or sit still and close their eyes because we were asking and believing that God was going to speak to them this morning. Several of them laid in the floor and some of them sat there, but for those 3 minutes, you could have heard a pin drop in that gym!! That in itself was a complete miracle from God!! ;) As I looked around the room, I remembered that I had my camera and this had to be caught on film. The pictures aren't all that great because we had the lights off and I was trying not to use my flash so I didn't disturb them.
Afterwards, we asked them what they saw and I didn't hear some of them, but one little girl said she saw God sitting on His throne and He told her that if she would just keep believing that He would give her the desires of her heart. Tears were streaming down her face as she was telling Krissy that. . . now what 8 year old uses the word "desires"? I realized this morning that it was kind of like the word that Pastor Bryan gave Paige last week, but this little girl wasn't there.
I hate that I can't remember more of what they saw, but we're going to start having an ESC Journal where we can write all those things down.
Anyway, I'm so excited about it and I had to share the pictures. Like I said, we had several kids that told Krissy what they saw/heard, but I haven't heard them all yet. At the end, parents were coming in and Krissy told them if they wanted to share what they saw, they could come and tell her on the side. I saw several kids over there, but I haven't talked to Krissy much since children' s church was over. I'll post some when I get them from her.
The only problem was that the adults got out way earlier than we expected, so there wasn't any time to soak for the second time or play the M&M game. I promised them that next week we would start off with the game, though. I think that helped!! ;)
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