Later I found the marker, and the tip had been chewed off! Yuck!
Makes me wonder why I didn't get the Crayola Wonder pens--the "magic" ones.
At least it was a washable marker. Thank goodness for that!
Monday, June 30, 2008
It's going to be one of THOSE kind of days!
Sarah Kate at 9:30 this morning.
Later I found the marker, and the tip had been chewed off! Yuck!
Makes me wonder why I didn't get the Crayola Wonder pens--the "magic" ones.
At least it was a washable marker. Thank goodness for that!
Later I found the marker, and the tip had been chewed off! Yuck!
Makes me wonder why I didn't get the Crayola Wonder pens--the "magic" ones.
At least it was a washable marker. Thank goodness for that!
Sunday, June 29, 2008
A few more fun pics!
We've had a fun, and crazy weekend! Lots got accomplished on the to-do list, Josh and the girls got some great QT in, and we were able to hang out as a family. Love those kind of weekends! I also came away with a few fun pics I wanted to share.
This first ones, I think that everyone has of their kids. And I could NOT pass up taking these pics of Sarah Kate. She's gotten in the very bad habit of running her hands through her "hair", and making a disgustingly cute mess! And she's so happy about it! Needless to say, every night has been a bath night lately.
Josh's parents came up Friday night, and I caught this cute one of them with the girls. LOVED how it turned out!!! It's so hard these days to get a picture with everyone smiling, and this one caught a natural moment, when everyone was laughing. It'll definitely be scrapped and framed! :D
And then this one Josh took about a week or so ago. All four of us decided to play paper football on the kitchen table after dinner one night, but then somehow I ended up with both girls in my arms. SK was turned and not looking at the camera, but I just adored the laughter on Caroline's face, so I cropped it. It's definitely another one of my favorites!
This first ones, I think that everyone has of their kids. And I could NOT pass up taking these pics of Sarah Kate. She's gotten in the very bad habit of running her hands through her "hair", and making a disgustingly cute mess! And she's so happy about it! Needless to say, every night has been a bath night lately.
Josh's parents came up Friday night, and I caught this cute one of them with the girls. LOVED how it turned out!!! It's so hard these days to get a picture with everyone smiling, and this one caught a natural moment, when everyone was laughing. It'll definitely be scrapped and framed! :D
And then this one Josh took about a week or so ago. All four of us decided to play paper football on the kitchen table after dinner one night, but then somehow I ended up with both girls in my arms. SK was turned and not looking at the camera, but I just adored the laughter on Caroline's face, so I cropped it. It's definitely another one of my favorites!
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Summer book reviews!
Okay, so I've been a little bit of a slacker in the reading category lately. Usually summertime means all kinds of reading for me. But actually I just finished my first book of the summer, and I thought I'd give you a review (as well as my booklist for comments).
The book I just finished is called "The Land of Mango Sunsets" by Dorothea Benton Frank, and though the title sounds like it could be a little bit of a slease book, it's really not. It's about a middle-aged woman who decides to turn her life around after some unfortunate circumstances, and in the process she rebuilds her family. It's a book about connecting, and re-connecting, and honestly I finished it and wanted to call my mama. It's touching and sweet, but there were several occasions where I literally laughed out loud! (Josh thought I was crazy because I kept giggling.) And I wouldn't forgive myself if I didn't state that there are a couple of "scenes", you know the ones I'm addressing, but they're tactfully and humorously done. Nothing too Danielle Steele-ish about them. Another reason I think I enjoyed this book is because it's set in NYC as well as the lowcountry of South Carolina. Having been to Hilton Head and other SC locales, I could envision the low country that she so beautifully described. I'm a southen lit kinda girl anyway. I like reading about places that I'm familiar with, as well as its culture. So while I didn't LOVE this book, it was an entertaining read, well written, and humorous at times. There. That's my 2-cents worth! :D
Now for my summer reading list. I'd love to know if you all have opinions and thoughts, or any recommendations know I like Southern lit. Okay, here goes:
*The Mermaid Chair (very popular, I know)
*Secret Life of Bees (also popular)
*The Kite Runner
*Waltzing at the Piggly Wiggly (can't resist that title :D)
*The Last Summer of You and Me (written by the author Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants)
So there you have it. My list. I know I've got some really popular books up there, but I also want some GOOD books. Not just to read them because everyone else likes them. That's why I haven't gotten into the Twilight series (yet). I just don't know if I'd like the whole vampire thing. But I'm sure some of you will try to twist my arm.
And lastly, this is my favorite book to read to Caroline right now. We get a book a month for free from the state of TN (thanks to a reading initiative started by Dolly Parton), and both the girls get a free one in the mail each month. THIS one came last month for Caroline, and I just LOVE it!
Mmmm,I LOVE Children's Lit! It's definitely my favorite thing to teach in school. Llama Llama Red Pajama is so cute with it's rhyming words, expression-filled artwork, and such a true true lesson. A synopsis is that Baby Llama gets tucked in bed by Mama Llama. She leaves the room, is doing dishes, and Baby llama decides he wants a drink. Sound familiar? When he doesn't get his way, he gets scared, pitches a fit, and finally mama comes back in to remind him that Mama will never leave him but has other things she must do too. (During the fit pitching, we always tell Baby Llama that he's being a "bad boy") But it's sweet, and endearing, and I love that I get to read with expression. It totally keeps Caroline's attention, and we both just adore it!
Happy reading!
The book I just finished is called "The Land of Mango Sunsets" by Dorothea Benton Frank, and though the title sounds like it could be a little bit of a slease book, it's really not. It's about a middle-aged woman who decides to turn her life around after some unfortunate circumstances, and in the process she rebuilds her family. It's a book about connecting, and re-connecting, and honestly I finished it and wanted to call my mama. It's touching and sweet, but there were several occasions where I literally laughed out loud! (Josh thought I was crazy because I kept giggling.) And I wouldn't forgive myself if I didn't state that there are a couple of "scenes", you know the ones I'm addressing, but they're tactfully and humorously done. Nothing too Danielle Steele-ish about them. Another reason I think I enjoyed this book is because it's set in NYC as well as the lowcountry of South Carolina. Having been to Hilton Head and other SC locales, I could envision the low country that she so beautifully described. I'm a southen lit kinda girl anyway. I like reading about places that I'm familiar with, as well as its culture. So while I didn't LOVE this book, it was an entertaining read, well written, and humorous at times. There. That's my 2-cents worth! :D
Now for my summer reading list. I'd love to know if you all have opinions and thoughts, or any recommendations know I like Southern lit. Okay, here goes:
*The Mermaid Chair (very popular, I know)
*Secret Life of Bees (also popular)
*The Kite Runner
*Waltzing at the Piggly Wiggly (can't resist that title :D)
*The Last Summer of You and Me (written by the author Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants)
So there you have it. My list. I know I've got some really popular books up there, but I also want some GOOD books. Not just to read them because everyone else likes them. That's why I haven't gotten into the Twilight series (yet). I just don't know if I'd like the whole vampire thing. But I'm sure some of you will try to twist my arm.
And lastly, this is my favorite book to read to Caroline right now. We get a book a month for free from the state of TN (thanks to a reading initiative started by Dolly Parton), and both the girls get a free one in the mail each month. THIS one came last month for Caroline, and I just LOVE it!
Mmmm,I LOVE Children's Lit! It's definitely my favorite thing to teach in school. Llama Llama Red Pajama is so cute with it's rhyming words, expression-filled artwork, and such a true true lesson. A synopsis is that Baby Llama gets tucked in bed by Mama Llama. She leaves the room, is doing dishes, and Baby llama decides he wants a drink. Sound familiar? When he doesn't get his way, he gets scared, pitches a fit, and finally mama comes back in to remind him that Mama will never leave him but has other things she must do too. (During the fit pitching, we always tell Baby Llama that he's being a "bad boy") But it's sweet, and endearing, and I love that I get to read with expression. It totally keeps Caroline's attention, and we both just adore it!
Happy reading!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Random thoughts
I really don't have that much to say. I've been blog hopping again, and have gained some really neat insights, some are touching, others thought-provoking, and then there's one that I have to brace myself before I read. Here's what I'm talking about. I hope that they don't mind me linking their blogs here.
The first of these is Virginia's post today. First of all, of course I love her LO, but then I absolutely love and admire the honesty in her journaling. And that she can and has left that legacy for future generations by scrapping her thoughts, feelings, and most of all her desire to persue God and be pursued. So touching!
The second is Karen Russell's blog entry today (entitled 10 reasons). I always marvel at her photography, and wish she'd give me private lessons (for free :D ). But I really loved her list of 10. Very thought-provoking, and most definitely the reason(s) I scrap. Life's goes too quickly, and I want to perserve it all, not only so that I can look back but also so that I know that I'm capturing the moments--the little things that make life truly what it is. "Because she's two...because I don't want to look back with regret....because he needs the best of me...." love Karen's thoughts. She hit it dead on.
The third blog is one that I brace myself before I read, preparing myself (and allowing myself) to be ready to cry, to feel the pain that I try to suppress, but also to be blessed, and to be spoken to. It's Angie Smith's blog. She's not a scrapper, but an incredible believer and champion of the faith. She seems to be able put into words what my poor struggling heart can only groan and cry out, mumble at the most. She knows the pain of losing a child. She knows the pain of continuing to carry to term, and she knows the hope, healing, and mercy, and the graciousness of our Lord. I have a love/hate relationship with her blog, because it digs up the pain, grief, and hurt that I try so badly try to hide. But I also love it because someone else knows that same pain, is dealing with it, working through it, and is still seeking Christ for His healing.
So these are my random thoughts for today. 3 different blogs, 3 different inspirations sort of wrapped around the same theme--wanting to capture the little moments of life and stuff them in the Mason jars of our memory so that we can look back and experience them all again, and not forget. (Thus the name of my blog: Enjoy the Season. "For everything there is a season" Eccl. 3) It's in the every day where we're allowed to see God's goodness, His faithfulness, and His presence in the even in the pain. It is Christ who allows us such blessings, and consequently the pains, but in every way and in everyday drawing us closer and closer to Himself, seeking out each one of us for His own. That's why I scrapbook. I want to see God's hand in my life, celebrate the joys He gives me and allows me to be a part of, and to pass it on down through the generations. Pages that one day may be faded, ripped, eroded (because I don't use all acid-free stuff :)), but it's the message I want to pass on, the legacy of seeing God walk in the midst of our lives from the days where we eat Cheerios off the floor, the friendships we adore, the days were allowed to bask in the laughter of family, to the hurts of losing a child and the shattering effects it can have. But also how God heals the wounds and picks up the pieces. It's in the everyday that He's there, and it's the everyday that I want to capture. My little Ebenezers (or altars testify to His presence), Christ's legacy, passing down from one generation to the next.
Wow! That was deep. Deeper than I meant to get. But it's what's on my heart. I promise to be a more light-hearted soon. Guess I had more to say than I thought. hehe!
The first of these is Virginia's post today. First of all, of course I love her LO, but then I absolutely love and admire the honesty in her journaling. And that she can and has left that legacy for future generations by scrapping her thoughts, feelings, and most of all her desire to persue God and be pursued. So touching!
The second is Karen Russell's blog entry today (entitled 10 reasons). I always marvel at her photography, and wish she'd give me private lessons (for free :D ). But I really loved her list of 10. Very thought-provoking, and most definitely the reason(s) I scrap. Life's goes too quickly, and I want to perserve it all, not only so that I can look back but also so that I know that I'm capturing the moments--the little things that make life truly what it is. "Because she's two...because I don't want to look back with regret....because he needs the best of me...." love Karen's thoughts. She hit it dead on.
The third blog is one that I brace myself before I read, preparing myself (and allowing myself) to be ready to cry, to feel the pain that I try to suppress, but also to be blessed, and to be spoken to. It's Angie Smith's blog. She's not a scrapper, but an incredible believer and champion of the faith. She seems to be able put into words what my poor struggling heart can only groan and cry out, mumble at the most. She knows the pain of losing a child. She knows the pain of continuing to carry to term, and she knows the hope, healing, and mercy, and the graciousness of our Lord. I have a love/hate relationship with her blog, because it digs up the pain, grief, and hurt that I try so badly try to hide. But I also love it because someone else knows that same pain, is dealing with it, working through it, and is still seeking Christ for His healing.
So these are my random thoughts for today. 3 different blogs, 3 different inspirations sort of wrapped around the same theme--wanting to capture the little moments of life and stuff them in the Mason jars of our memory so that we can look back and experience them all again, and not forget. (Thus the name of my blog: Enjoy the Season. "For everything there is a season" Eccl. 3) It's in the every day where we're allowed to see God's goodness, His faithfulness, and His presence in the even in the pain. It is Christ who allows us such blessings, and consequently the pains, but in every way and in everyday drawing us closer and closer to Himself, seeking out each one of us for His own. That's why I scrapbook. I want to see God's hand in my life, celebrate the joys He gives me and allows me to be a part of, and to pass it on down through the generations. Pages that one day may be faded, ripped, eroded (because I don't use all acid-free stuff :)), but it's the message I want to pass on, the legacy of seeing God walk in the midst of our lives from the days where we eat Cheerios off the floor, the friendships we adore, the days were allowed to bask in the laughter of family, to the hurts of losing a child and the shattering effects it can have. But also how God heals the wounds and picks up the pieces. It's in the everyday that He's there, and it's the everyday that I want to capture. My little Ebenezers (or altars testify to His presence), Christ's legacy, passing down from one generation to the next.
Wow! That was deep. Deeper than I meant to get. But it's what's on my heart. I promise to be a more light-hearted soon. Guess I had more to say than I thought. hehe!
Saturday, June 21, 2008
More fun pictures, and a LO
These first 2 pictures were taken on our picnic with Josh in the park beside his office. He only gets Wednesdays off for lunch, so we try our best to "do lunch" with Daddy on those days. This past Wed. was especially nice, because there was NO humidity, and the day was so gorgeous. We went on a "nature" walk, saw a turtle, a snake (thankfully he didn't see us), and several wild blackberry bushes.
Then last night we spent the evening with friends at their pool, and it was SO SO nice! I can say that because I wasn't one freezing in the water (again there was no humidity), but it was such a treat for Josh to get to see Caroline swim. AND she's doing a GREAT job using her "kickers" (her feet), and her "scoopers" (her arms), to paddle wherever she wants to go, even the deep end. She even went off the diving board, but I missed it. BOTH TIMES! Why doesn't anybody tell me these things before they happen? No, instead they ask after the fact, "Did you see her go off the board?" NO. No one told me. But I promise you, my child has no fear. Last night, she tried to walk in without anything floaty-wise, and thought nothing of it. On top of that, she's so fast that all I grabbed was her elbow when she was on the 4th step, right before she was to go right on in, straight to the bottom I guess. But at the same time I'm glad she's not afraid of the water. We're around it too much for her to be scared of it. She just decided to scare ME instead! Anyway, here are a few pics I caught last night.
Swimming so confidently (and she LOVED chasing that duck).
Even Sarah Kate got in! We had to put mountains of floatation on her because she's so tiny, nothing really fit her. So we just kept adding more and more. Hehe!
And it really WAS cold when they got out! I LOVE this picture of Caroline!
And here's a LO I did for a scrap challenge. The challenge was to use scissors only. NO trimmers, cutting templates, nothing, just scissors. And honestly it was fun, fast, and I kinda like the way it turned out. I just wish I'd known when the deadline was. I was a wee bit late, because this deadline was earlier than the usual 12 midnight deadline. Oh well. I still like how it turned out.
Then last night we spent the evening with friends at their pool, and it was SO SO nice! I can say that because I wasn't one freezing in the water (again there was no humidity), but it was such a treat for Josh to get to see Caroline swim. AND she's doing a GREAT job using her "kickers" (her feet), and her "scoopers" (her arms), to paddle wherever she wants to go, even the deep end. She even went off the diving board, but I missed it. BOTH TIMES! Why doesn't anybody tell me these things before they happen? No, instead they ask after the fact, "Did you see her go off the board?" NO. No one told me. But I promise you, my child has no fear. Last night, she tried to walk in without anything floaty-wise, and thought nothing of it. On top of that, she's so fast that all I grabbed was her elbow when she was on the 4th step, right before she was to go right on in, straight to the bottom I guess. But at the same time I'm glad she's not afraid of the water. We're around it too much for her to be scared of it. She just decided to scare ME instead! Anyway, here are a few pics I caught last night.
Swimming so confidently (and she LOVED chasing that duck).
Even Sarah Kate got in! We had to put mountains of floatation on her because she's so tiny, nothing really fit her. So we just kept adding more and more. Hehe!
And it really WAS cold when they got out! I LOVE this picture of Caroline!
And here's a LO I did for a scrap challenge. The challenge was to use scissors only. NO trimmers, cutting templates, nothing, just scissors. And honestly it was fun, fast, and I kinda like the way it turned out. I just wish I'd known when the deadline was. I was a wee bit late, because this deadline was earlier than the usual 12 midnight deadline. Oh well. I still like how it turned out.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
some new pictures for ya!
Well, we've been busy. Busier than usual it seems. We've been doing the ballpark thing, and the pool thing too. Caroline LOVES to swim, and Sarah Kate is turning out to be just as much of a little fish as her big sister is. Both of them LOVE the pool and only want to get out when it's time for a "snack" meaning lunch. We do the ballpark each Tuesday and the pool on Thursdays, and I'm trying to set up a schedule for the other days of the week too. With gas prices so high, we've been hanging out at the house as much as possible, but I think we're getting cabin fever too if that's possible in the middle of the summer. But anyway, enough ramblings. Here are some pictures I've taken recently. They're fun, and I already have LO ideas running through my head (in case you doubted my addiction! hehe!)
This is Caroline and her Elmo purse. She stuffed it full of Goldfish "crackas" to go to the ballpark last night. (Thank you again, Aunt Sarah! Caroline loves it!)
I was so pumped when I got this shot of Josh hitting last night. Check out that perfect form! Looks like I was a milli-second late from when he actually contacted the ball (it's yellow). Although his first question was, "Was that one my hit or when I grounded out?" I don't know! I'm just snapping pictures!
My big girl learning how to swim!
And my little one loves it too! She just didn't understand the concept of a float, and just laying on it. Of course she wanted to crawl all over it!
And of course I have to throw in something "scrappy" to this post. This is the July kit at Simply Obssessed, and the reason I took so many pictures of Josh playing ball last night! It's definitely on the more masculine side, but I can't WAIT to play with it! I've got some "men" photos just waiting to be scrapped!
This is Caroline and her Elmo purse. She stuffed it full of Goldfish "crackas" to go to the ballpark last night. (Thank you again, Aunt Sarah! Caroline loves it!)
I was so pumped when I got this shot of Josh hitting last night. Check out that perfect form! Looks like I was a milli-second late from when he actually contacted the ball (it's yellow). Although his first question was, "Was that one my hit or when I grounded out?" I don't know! I'm just snapping pictures!
My big girl learning how to swim!
And my little one loves it too! She just didn't understand the concept of a float, and just laying on it. Of course she wanted to crawl all over it!
And of course I have to throw in something "scrappy" to this post. This is the July kit at Simply Obssessed, and the reason I took so many pictures of Josh playing ball last night! It's definitely on the more masculine side, but I can't WAIT to play with it! I've got some "men" photos just waiting to be scrapped!
Saturday, June 14, 2008
SImply Obsessed GDT call
Would YOU like to be a GUEST DESIGNER for Simply Obsessed???
Well here is your chance to be our Guest Designer for July!!!!
Submit 2 layouts utilizing any challenge from our forum (they must be NEW layouts-meaning they have never before been seen or published, that you created just for this call). Must be an active member of our message board and post a minimum of 10 posts a day. Email your submissions to simplyobsessed@yahoo.com by Midnight Monday June 16th your time!
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Well here is your chance to be our Guest Designer for July!!!!
Submit 2 layouts utilizing any challenge from our forum (they must be NEW layouts-meaning they have never before been seen or published, that you created just for this call). Must be an active member of our message board and post a minimum of 10 posts a day. Email your submissions to simplyobsessed@yahoo.com by Midnight Monday June 16th your time!
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