Wordless Wednesday–A Look Back

Jonah’s Druthers

This spring Tyler and Becca were a part of our church’s kids musical. It was a fun western spin on the story of Jonah. Our children’s pastor did an awesome job of making sure everyone was included. Becca and Tyler joined over half way through the practices and they were each given individual singing parts as well as some minor rolls.

Becca was loving the western costume she got to wear. She and on of her friend’s were able to not only sit side by side in the “choir”, but got to sing solos in the same song. It was a fun experience for her.

Becca also did an awesome job singing her solo part as well as filling in for other during the sneak peaks at church. I was so proud of her poise.

Tyler also had a solo performance. He was so determined to get his part exactly right that he went out with a very serious expression on his face. We kept encouraging him to enjoy his time on stage and not worry too much, but it was his baby sister who made him finally relax. As he went up to take his place at the microphone, Bree kept yelling “Dy-dy”. (Her version of Ty-ty.) We were all laughing (and trying to hush her), but it was fun to see him let loose a little.

Ty’s other role wasn’t a speaking role, but it got a laugh anyway. At one point in the show they introduced “Jonah’s Brothers” and he came out wearing this wig. I think he could totally do longer hair.

We loved having all three grandparents, aunts, cousins, great-grandparents, friends and neighbors all come to the show and love on the kids. It was an awesome weekend.

Spoiled

No, not one of my kids. Me!!!

I’ve been wanting this lens for about a year. For any other photo geeks out there it’s the Tamron AF 28- 75mm  f/2.8. I can’t wait to take some pictures with this! Thanks, Babe!!!

Golden

That moment before the sun slips below the trees is my favorite time of night. It also happens to be one of my favorite lights for photographing too.  Mostly because I’m too lazy to get up early and shoot in the other golden light.

Dinner was over, Doug was blessing me with doing the dishes while I did a few of my favorite things (Anyone else just sing that in their heads?) – playing in the garden and taking pictures of my kiddos.  Golden moments.

Bedtime Prayers by Hope

 

Dear God,

Thank you for this day. Thank you for our food. Thank you for the good nights sleep we’re going to have. And please stay in bed. ‘cause I like Mommy and Daddy’s bed better. ‘cause I’m scared of the darkness. And if I take my stuffed animals in there then it will be my bed. But, I know it’s Mommy and Daddy’s bed. So, help me to stay in my bed. And to not be scared. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Welcome Home!

Last night our family got to be part of something small and huge. Our friends ,who are adopting two little boys from The Democratic Republic of the Congo, came home with their little boys in their arms.We were at the airport with many of their family and friends to share in their joy. Two small little bundles, a huge amount of love. It’s a night I will never forget. Liquid love, as our senior pastor calls it, flowed down my cheeks as we welcomed them home.

It was especially fun for me to take pictures for them. I’m going to leave it for the proud parents to post most of those pictures, but here is one of my favorites from the night. The former baby, welcoming home the new babies.

Congratulations, again, friends. It’s been a privilege to walk along side you and pray these boys home with you. We love you!

******If you want to help them with the costs, they still have t-shirts to sell. Click on the link on the upper right side. **********

A Quick Update

 

I'm terribly behind on posting. I could blame it on our new home  school co-op and the fun we're having there. Or, my husband working insane amounts of hours. As in -It's 11 pm and I'm staying up to wait for him to get up in about half and hour so I can kiss him goodbye.- kind of hours. Or the musical my kids are in. Or, or, or...I'm just a lazy blogger.

I think it's mostly that latter. :)

Just for fun and to try to catch up (let's not talk about the Christmas pictures that never got posted, okay?), I thought I'd put up a few of my favorite recent pictures.

Ty's 10 now. Crazy, right? I cannot be the mother of a 10 year old.

He, on the other hand, is proud of his new two digit age. "It makes me feel a lot older, Mom." Yeah, me too. Not really, but hearing him talk about how grown he is doesn't help me feel like a young hip mom. Neither does the fact that he walks about 12 feet ahead of behind me. Or the gray hair.

This "baby" girl is getting so big. We are finally having her dedication next week. Thankfully our church is now calling it "Infant and Child dedications" because she most certainly is no longer an infant. In honor of that I had a mini photo shoot with her.

Next week she's going to be walking 12 feet behind me too! She's a delightful, keeps me on my toes mix of  ornery, sweet, creative and crazy. And I'm crazy about her. This age is so much fun! I love watching her grow into an independent little person.

These two have a love-hate relationship. Hope loves Lucy and Lucy...well you get the picture. We came home from co-op and Hope, as usual was crashed. I dumped her on the couch and look who came to pester her awake. I think Lucy considered it payback until Hope woke up and loved her some more.

Another wonderful take away from co-op. The kids absolutely adore their art teacher there. So. much. fun. stuff. Becca loves art. My fridge, dresser mirror, nightstand, and walls are a testament to that love. I'm so grateful we've found a place where our kids are nurtured and taught well.

The older kids are in a musical this weekend at church. It the story of Jonah with a western twist. I can't wait to see them in it. I'll try to get some pictures of that up soon.