In all honesty...I forgot it was Friday. Brian just started his "furlough Fridays" so I was convinced that it was Saturday most of the day.
We've been busy enjoying our Summer and having daddy back home after his two weeks of traveling.
But of course I have a few gigglets for you!
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Reagan asked the other day, "Mommy, are girl Chipmunks called Chickmunks?"
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Reagan and Skylar were discussing their lemonade stand and how much they were going to charge. Reagan said "Mommy, what do you think we should charge because sometimes you just can't put a price on great homemade lemonade." HA! She didn't like my suggestion of 25 cents. She wanted to charge a dollar per cup. Skylar said "What if people don't want to pay that much?" Reagan responded "Well, then they can go somewhere else! That's capitalism Skylar!"
I wish I had recorded their conversation because it continued and I was laughing so hard I was crying by the end.
Skylar asked "What's capilism?"
Reagan said, "Capitalism is where you can charge whatever you want and if people don't like it they can go somewhere else. But it also means you have to pay more for the good stuff." (Seriously have no idea where she got this information).
Skylar asked "Since I'm your sister do I get it for free?"
Reagan said "Since your my sister, you KNOW how good the lemonade is so you should actually pay more!" :)
Lord help us all with that little entrepreneur.
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Bailey still has her own terminology for things but this week my favorite is what she says everytime she sees a hummingbird drinking from our feeder on the patio.
"Look mommy!! A hunnybird!!"
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I heard a noise coming from the area that Skylar was sitting in so I asked "Did you toot?" She said "Well I don't think so but I guess I'll know in a minute if it starts stinkin!"
Have a great holiday weekend!
Friday, July 2, 2010
Sunday, June 27, 2010
A life of legacy
One of my dearest and closest friends recently blogged about doing something of "significance" with her life. It resonated with me. While I know that my girls are significant (and teaching them to be awesome, God-fearing women is a true calling), I know there's more.
I was reminded of that again when we found out that Brian's Aunt Joan had passed away. She was truly a special lady. She was an ordained minister with a passion for Christ like most never see. She had an incredible prayer life! She is the reason that so many folks know of Christ's love and sacrifice. She loved her family just as passionately. She had a significant influence in Brian's life and I'm grateful for it! I only got to know her for ten years, but her legacy will live on in me and many others. She made sure that there were folks behind her that would carry the torch.
She was a woman of prayer and although I pray, I know there's a need for someone to step into her shoes and pray even more. They are big shoes. By God's grace, I will make sure her life's mission will continue for generations to come.
When I finally reach the gates of heaven, I want those left behind to carry my legacy too. I want them to see my shoes as "big."
What kind of legacy are you leaving? One of pessimism? One of anger or doubt or fear? One of being miserly? Unapproachable? Or are you leaving a legacy of love? Christ's love. Are you leaving a legacy of selflessness and prayer?
I want to leave a legacy.
Lyrics to Nichole Nordemann's "Legacy"
I was reminded of that again when we found out that Brian's Aunt Joan had passed away. She was truly a special lady. She was an ordained minister with a passion for Christ like most never see. She had an incredible prayer life! She is the reason that so many folks know of Christ's love and sacrifice. She loved her family just as passionately. She had a significant influence in Brian's life and I'm grateful for it! I only got to know her for ten years, but her legacy will live on in me and many others. She made sure that there were folks behind her that would carry the torch.
She was a woman of prayer and although I pray, I know there's a need for someone to step into her shoes and pray even more. They are big shoes. By God's grace, I will make sure her life's mission will continue for generations to come.
When I finally reach the gates of heaven, I want those left behind to carry my legacy too. I want them to see my shoes as "big."
What kind of legacy are you leaving? One of pessimism? One of anger or doubt or fear? One of being miserly? Unapproachable? Or are you leaving a legacy of love? Christ's love. Are you leaving a legacy of selflessness and prayer?
I want to leave a legacy.
Lyrics to Nichole Nordemann's "Legacy"
I don't mind if you've got something nice to say about me
And I enjoy an accolade like the rest
You could take my picture and hang it in a gallery
Of all who's who and so-n-so's that used to be the best
At such'n'such ... it wouldn't matter much
And I enjoy an accolade like the rest
You could take my picture and hang it in a gallery
Of all who's who and so-n-so's that used to be the best
At such'n'such ... it wouldn't matter much
I won't lie, it feels alright to see your name in lights
We all need an 'Atta boy' or 'Atta girl'
But in the end I'd like to hang my hat on more besides
The temporary trappings of this world
We all need an 'Atta boy' or 'Atta girl'
But in the end I'd like to hang my hat on more besides
The temporary trappings of this world
I want to leave a legacy
How will they remember me?
Did I choose to love? Did I point to You enough
To make a mark on things?
I want to leave an offering
A child of mercy and grace who
blessed your name unapologetically
And leave that kind of legacy
How will they remember me?
Did I choose to love? Did I point to You enough
To make a mark on things?
I want to leave an offering
A child of mercy and grace who
blessed your name unapologetically
And leave that kind of legacy
I don't have to look too far or too long awhile
To make a lengthly list of all that I enjoy
It's an accumulating trinket and a treasure pile
Where moth and rust, thieves and such will soon enough destroy
To make a lengthly list of all that I enjoy
It's an accumulating trinket and a treasure pile
Where moth and rust, thieves and such will soon enough destroy
Not well traveled, not well read, not well-to-do or well bred
Just want to hear instead, "Well Done" good and faithful one...
Just want to hear instead, "Well Done" good and faithful one...
Joan Hack
September 22, 1941- June 8, 2010
Forgive me...
Sorry we've been MIA around here, but we've been playing....
...at the zoo....
and hanging out with friends....
Enjoying the summer...
at the beach of course...
and being silly too of course!
Hope you're enjoying your summer too!
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Daddy-o
I am so blessed to have a LOT of incredible fathers in my life.
My grandfathers
I had two grandfathers that loved the Lord, prayed for me, with me, and gave selflessly for years. My Papa (dad's dad) passed away a year and a half ago. I still think of him often and thank the Lord for his example in my life. He used to call and ask if he and my nana could take me out to lunch when I was in college (they only lived 30 minutes away), and when they arrived, he would take a "quick look" at my car to make sure it was taken care of. Of course if anything needed fixing, he took care of it right away and always left my tank on "full." What a blessing he was.
My other grandfather is 92 and no longer lives in Southern California near us. But I know he still prays daily and is available whenever I need to call. He has always been the spiritual pillar for our family and even at 92, he embodies that role.
Both were shining examples of family love, and commitment to marriage.
I'm so glad that my girls got to know both of my grandfathers.
My dad
Even though he made us eat meatloaf with too much nutmeg in it when he first started cooking, he has come a long way and is actually an incredible cook. :) I call him with my food dilemmas frequently.
He loves his family and gives so freely!
He's an avid sports fan, and is the luckiest man alive when it comes to Fantasy Football! (ha! love you dad!)
He's madly in love with my three blessings and that brings me more than joy than I can put into words.
He took the first plane he could after Reagan was born in Virginia. Love at first sight.
He's stubborn and outgoing and hilarious (I know...the apple didn't fall very far from the tree...)
Thank you Dad for all the love you give!
My husband
I know my husband is an incredible father, but what I love is when others point it out to me as well. I love that others can see it too!
He's a very "involved" daddy and loves all of his girls so much! I'm so grateful for his example to our family. He works tirelessly, with a great work ethic, leads our home spiritually, and has successfully turned our girls into sports fans! :D
His smile still melts me.
I love you honey!
God bless all the fathers today! In a time where the term "absentee father" is used frequently, thank you for sticking around and leading your children in the right direction.
Happy Father's Day!!
My grandfathers
I had two grandfathers that loved the Lord, prayed for me, with me, and gave selflessly for years. My Papa (dad's dad) passed away a year and a half ago. I still think of him often and thank the Lord for his example in my life. He used to call and ask if he and my nana could take me out to lunch when I was in college (they only lived 30 minutes away), and when they arrived, he would take a "quick look" at my car to make sure it was taken care of. Of course if anything needed fixing, he took care of it right away and always left my tank on "full." What a blessing he was.
My other grandfather is 92 and no longer lives in Southern California near us. But I know he still prays daily and is available whenever I need to call. He has always been the spiritual pillar for our family and even at 92, he embodies that role.
Both were shining examples of family love, and commitment to marriage.
I'm so glad that my girls got to know both of my grandfathers.
My dad
Even though he made us eat meatloaf with too much nutmeg in it when he first started cooking, he has come a long way and is actually an incredible cook. :) I call him with my food dilemmas frequently.
He loves his family and gives so freely!
He's an avid sports fan, and is the luckiest man alive when it comes to Fantasy Football! (ha! love you dad!)
He's madly in love with my three blessings and that brings me more than joy than I can put into words.
He took the first plane he could after Reagan was born in Virginia. Love at first sight.
He's stubborn and outgoing and hilarious (I know...the apple didn't fall very far from the tree...)
Thank you Dad for all the love you give!
My husband
I know my husband is an incredible father, but what I love is when others point it out to me as well. I love that others can see it too!
He's a very "involved" daddy and loves all of his girls so much! I'm so grateful for his example to our family. He works tirelessly, with a great work ethic, leads our home spiritually, and has successfully turned our girls into sports fans! :D
His smile still melts me.
I love you honey!
God bless all the fathers today! In a time where the term "absentee father" is used frequently, thank you for sticking around and leading your children in the right direction.
Happy Father's Day!!
Saturday, June 19, 2010
We're growing stuff!
We're growing stuff around here!
No, not this stuff.
But we are growing this stuff:
We were able to enjoy the first "fruits" of our garden.
The peas and squash and lettuce were absolutely delicious!!
I can't wait for our peppers and watermelon to ripen as well.
We are enjoying our summer and looking forward to company next week!
Friday, June 18, 2010
Friday Funnies
We've had a busy week! The girls have enjoyed having their Yaya with them since Daddy has been gone. Admittedly I haven't been writing down their quips this week but I do have 3 to share that I remember:
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Our garden has been growing by leaps and bounds and we've been able to enjoy some of the veggies already. Yesterday Skylar grabbed a piece of lettuce and put it in her mouth. Reagan said, "Skylar, you can't eat it until we wash it." Skylar said, "but I thought it was organic." Reagan replied, "It IS organic. But that only means we don't use chemicals. It doesn't mean we don't have bug poop." Then they both busted up laughing.
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For weeks now Bailey has been saying "SHREAD A BILE!" when she brings us her children's Bible. I think she's going to be a fire and brimstone preacher one day. This morning she brought her Bible to me and said "Shread a bile?" I said "sure" and she said "Thank you GOD!" :D
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Last night Bailey said "I hear a gunk" (skunk). I said, "You hear a skunk or you smell a skunk?" She said, "No, I hear a gunk." Then I asked her what a "gunk" sounds like and she said "quack quack, ew!" :D
Have a blessed weekend!
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Our garden has been growing by leaps and bounds and we've been able to enjoy some of the veggies already. Yesterday Skylar grabbed a piece of lettuce and put it in her mouth. Reagan said, "Skylar, you can't eat it until we wash it." Skylar said, "but I thought it was organic." Reagan replied, "It IS organic. But that only means we don't use chemicals. It doesn't mean we don't have bug poop." Then they both busted up laughing.
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For weeks now Bailey has been saying "SHREAD A BILE!" when she brings us her children's Bible. I think she's going to be a fire and brimstone preacher one day. This morning she brought her Bible to me and said "Shread a bile?" I said "sure" and she said "Thank you GOD!" :D
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Last night Bailey said "I hear a gunk" (skunk). I said, "You hear a skunk or you smell a skunk?" She said, "No, I hear a gunk." Then I asked her what a "gunk" sounds like and she said "quack quack, ew!" :D
Have a blessed weekend!
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Update on a project
Remember when I got all inspired and gave you a sneak peak at my hairbrained idea for curtains?
Well, I forgot to show you the nearly finished product. I couldn't wait any longer. Having a plain white curtain hanging up just looked too blah for me. So I took the few vintage hankies I had and attached them. I'm thinking four more would be perfect but we'll see. After I got it all done, I thought it needed more color so I tied some red grosgrain ribbon on top. Voila!
Well, I forgot to show you the nearly finished product. I couldn't wait any longer. Having a plain white curtain hanging up just looked too blah for me. So I took the few vintage hankies I had and attached them. I'm thinking four more would be perfect but we'll see. After I got it all done, I thought it needed more color so I tied some red grosgrain ribbon on top. Voila!
I probably should have waited to take pictures until evening when the sun was not coming through the sliding glass door in order to get better shots, but I'm sure I'll have more to post later.
I also realize I forgot to take a picture of the whole curtain opened up because we rarely have it pulled all the way across (whoops!!). You'll have to take my word for it...they look great! :) It's a fun splash of color and adds to the vintage-y feel I was going for in the kitchen.
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