Today while in the grocery store Tucker spied the Nestle Quick chocolate milk bunny.
I wish I could have recorded his cute telegraph sounding voice saying:
choc. mik. dad.
Can you guess who is the chocolate milk drinker and maker in our home?
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
The rest of the story
I have good memories of listening to Paul Harvey on the radio in my parents room on their bed. I would be in that just waking up too-tired-to-be-up but too-awake-to-go-back-to-sleep mode. I loved the sound of Paul Harvey's voice and hearing him say "and now you know the rest of the story."
Well tonight I want to give the rest of the story. After we spoke in church today, I had a man say- "well we all know who Luke is now (the 5 year old), we sure don't know what all the fuss was about, but he sure gets a lot of attention." I had to stifle my laugh and say, "yes he sure does get a lot of attention."
Our Bishop had asked all the kids to speak with Jay and I. It was not my idea. Yesterday we told Luke he did not have to speak. The Bishop wanted him to but we said he only should do it if he wanted to. He started to play that game of I want to/ don't want to. We gently but firmly told him to make a decision and stick to it. And that when it was time to give the talk we would not have any of the back and forth I am going to do it/no I am not going to do it games.
Everything was great. Everyone was prepared. We made it to church early enough to get on the stand before the Bishop made it up there. We all sat nicely through the first 30 minutes of the meeting without a sound from the oldest 3, and only a few sounds from Tucker.
Then it came time for Luke to speak. He had his paper clutched in his hand. He stood up and walked up to the podium. He started to speak and then froze. He turned to me so I stood next to him. He whispered "I am scared." I told him it was alright, and that if he did not want to do it, it would be alright. He wanted to, but just could not get the words out. He whispered, "I think I would like to go oldest to youngest."
I got Luke to sit down, and motioned for Jack to go ahead. He did great. A wonderful perspective from a 9 year old.
All the while Luke is whimpering about being scared. I am trying to comfort him, and listen to my other children at the same time and help Jay with Tucker. All while sitting in front of the congregation.
Savanna gets up to speak. I am feeling so thankful for these children who teach me. She does great.
Luke is still whining about being scared, but maybe he could try and get up.
Its my turn. I get up. I ignore everything that is going on behind me. Only once do I feel Tucker by my side. I cry. I feel. I hope I expressed what I was trying to say in a coherent way. Its done. i sit down.
Its time to sing a song. We stand. I try and ignore Luke kicking my leg or grabbing my fingers. He stands up and whispers to Jay and I- "I am ready, I can do it."
Jay and I look at each other and say OK. We knew he was truly scared and wanted to give him this chance to do it again. He had his paper clutched tightly all ready to go. As soon as the song ended he started up out of his seat. I held him back and whispered that we he had to wait for just a minute. The Bishop was going to get up and say the order of the rest of the meeting. Then he could go.
Uh-oh.
I did not factor in the Bishop adding another spur of the moment speaker before Dad.
As soon as the words left the Bishop's mouth, I could see where we were headed. The Bishop turned to sit down, and once again I gently held Luke back and explained that one more person needed to get up and speak for a minute. He could not understand. HE was supposed to be next. We had told him. He could not understand, just wait another minute and you can do it. He could only understand that things were not going the way he had planned.
The tears ... the disappointment. Then the anger. The wadding up of the paper. The trying to kick Mom.
Jay took Luke out. And I followed with Tucker. I knew I had to go be with Luke so that Jay could get back in and speak. A kind man came and offered to take one child. I gave him Tucker. Luke was crying the whole time saying "I just want to do it. I just want to do it." I explained that he had to calm down. I wanted to let him have another chance. But do we try it again?
Luke calmed down.
We did decide to try again. Jay, Luke and I made it back in and we walked back up to the stand. Luke walked right up to the podium and read his talk. Jay stood right behind him to help in case he decided to bolt. He did great. He was calm. He finished and came and sat down next to me. He was so happy that he had done it. I was happy for him.
Then he announces he has to go to the bathroom. So out we go again.
We take care of business and then head back into the chapel. But this time I don't take Luke back up to the stand. We go sit on the back row. I felt we had made enough trips back and forth. But Luke really wanted to go back up. And I mean REALLY wanted to go back up.
I know I saw Jay standing up. But I never heard him speak. I was too busy with Luke. We were then in and out of the back of the chapel another 5 times.
Yes sir. Luke does get a lot of attention.
And now you know the rest of the story.
Well tonight I want to give the rest of the story. After we spoke in church today, I had a man say- "well we all know who Luke is now (the 5 year old), we sure don't know what all the fuss was about, but he sure gets a lot of attention." I had to stifle my laugh and say, "yes he sure does get a lot of attention."
Our Bishop had asked all the kids to speak with Jay and I. It was not my idea. Yesterday we told Luke he did not have to speak. The Bishop wanted him to but we said he only should do it if he wanted to. He started to play that game of I want to/ don't want to. We gently but firmly told him to make a decision and stick to it. And that when it was time to give the talk we would not have any of the back and forth I am going to do it/no I am not going to do it games.
Everything was great. Everyone was prepared. We made it to church early enough to get on the stand before the Bishop made it up there. We all sat nicely through the first 30 minutes of the meeting without a sound from the oldest 3, and only a few sounds from Tucker.
Then it came time for Luke to speak. He had his paper clutched in his hand. He stood up and walked up to the podium. He started to speak and then froze. He turned to me so I stood next to him. He whispered "I am scared." I told him it was alright, and that if he did not want to do it, it would be alright. He wanted to, but just could not get the words out. He whispered, "I think I would like to go oldest to youngest."
I got Luke to sit down, and motioned for Jack to go ahead. He did great. A wonderful perspective from a 9 year old.
All the while Luke is whimpering about being scared. I am trying to comfort him, and listen to my other children at the same time and help Jay with Tucker. All while sitting in front of the congregation.
Savanna gets up to speak. I am feeling so thankful for these children who teach me. She does great.
Luke is still whining about being scared, but maybe he could try and get up.
Its my turn. I get up. I ignore everything that is going on behind me. Only once do I feel Tucker by my side. I cry. I feel. I hope I expressed what I was trying to say in a coherent way. Its done. i sit down.
Its time to sing a song. We stand. I try and ignore Luke kicking my leg or grabbing my fingers. He stands up and whispers to Jay and I- "I am ready, I can do it."
Jay and I look at each other and say OK. We knew he was truly scared and wanted to give him this chance to do it again. He had his paper clutched tightly all ready to go. As soon as the song ended he started up out of his seat. I held him back and whispered that we he had to wait for just a minute. The Bishop was going to get up and say the order of the rest of the meeting. Then he could go.
Uh-oh.
I did not factor in the Bishop adding another spur of the moment speaker before Dad.
As soon as the words left the Bishop's mouth, I could see where we were headed. The Bishop turned to sit down, and once again I gently held Luke back and explained that one more person needed to get up and speak for a minute. He could not understand. HE was supposed to be next. We had told him. He could not understand, just wait another minute and you can do it. He could only understand that things were not going the way he had planned.
The tears ... the disappointment. Then the anger. The wadding up of the paper. The trying to kick Mom.
Jay took Luke out. And I followed with Tucker. I knew I had to go be with Luke so that Jay could get back in and speak. A kind man came and offered to take one child. I gave him Tucker. Luke was crying the whole time saying "I just want to do it. I just want to do it." I explained that he had to calm down. I wanted to let him have another chance. But do we try it again?
Luke calmed down.
We did decide to try again. Jay, Luke and I made it back in and we walked back up to the stand. Luke walked right up to the podium and read his talk. Jay stood right behind him to help in case he decided to bolt. He did great. He was calm. He finished and came and sat down next to me. He was so happy that he had done it. I was happy for him.
Then he announces he has to go to the bathroom. So out we go again.
We take care of business and then head back into the chapel. But this time I don't take Luke back up to the stand. We go sit on the back row. I felt we had made enough trips back and forth. But Luke really wanted to go back up. And I mean REALLY wanted to go back up.
I know I saw Jay standing up. But I never heard him speak. I was too busy with Luke. We were then in and out of the back of the chapel another 5 times.
Yes sir. Luke does get a lot of attention.
And now you know the rest of the story.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Speaking in church
Today our whole family will be speaking in church.
Yes our whole family.
The 5 year old. The 9 year old. The 11 year old. The mom and the dad. I am sure we will even hear from the 2 year old at some point.
Our subject?
The Atonement of Jesus Christ.
A pretty big topic, and emotional one at that.
I am a crier. When I am happy. When I am sad. If I laugh too hard. When I am frustrated.
I love what we are speaking on and when I feel such strong emotions I cry even more.
I love how each child has written their own talks. All we did was ask them questions and write down their answers. They then used that for putting together their talks.
Luke said he wanted to tell the story of how Jesus healed a blind man. So I typed it up as he retold it. I think he has it memorized word for word from his scripture reader.
What I love most is each ones individual understanding of Christ and the Atonement. They are so young, but have a knowledge that I know I did not have at their age. Sometimes I think they "get it" more than I do now.
Maybe later I will post some of their talks with their permission.
As stressful as it is to speak - and to prepare, I am so grateful our family has this opportunity.
Yes our whole family.
The 5 year old. The 9 year old. The 11 year old. The mom and the dad. I am sure we will even hear from the 2 year old at some point.
Our subject?
The Atonement of Jesus Christ.
A pretty big topic, and emotional one at that.
I am a crier. When I am happy. When I am sad. If I laugh too hard. When I am frustrated.
I love what we are speaking on and when I feel such strong emotions I cry even more.
I love how each child has written their own talks. All we did was ask them questions and write down their answers. They then used that for putting together their talks.
Luke said he wanted to tell the story of how Jesus healed a blind man. So I typed it up as he retold it. I think he has it memorized word for word from his scripture reader.
What I love most is each ones individual understanding of Christ and the Atonement. They are so young, but have a knowledge that I know I did not have at their age. Sometimes I think they "get it" more than I do now.
Maybe later I will post some of their talks with their permission.
As stressful as it is to speak - and to prepare, I am so grateful our family has this opportunity.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Tracking Santa
1-877-Hi-Norad
is the number to call to find out where Santa is right now!
Our kids got a call from Grandma this morning to give them the number.
We just did our first check and Santa is over the Indian Ocean right this very second.
Give them a call and find out!
is the number to call to find out where Santa is right now!
Our kids got a call from Grandma this morning to give them the number.
We just did our first check and Santa is over the Indian Ocean right this very second.
Give them a call and find out!
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Jack's 9th- Birthday
After the friend party we pulled out one of Jack's presents- It was a tank- Tucker was so cute. He kept yelling snake, snake. 
The tank looked just like the one that Jack had brought home from school with the class pet snake. But we quickly told Jack that it was not for a pet snake, but for a LIZARD! We loaded everyone up to head to the pet store to look at the Lizards.
looking at the lizards
We ended up deciding to wait and get a lizard on Monday.
Jack woke up bright and early Sunday morning to check out his birthday decor and get started for the day!
sign from Savanna
Jack had fun opening his gifts from the family. He had a smile on his face the entire morning.
He was especially excited to get this new sketch book as a gift!
He smiled all morning long, and was so so grateful! Jack is usually not one to smile for photos- but everyone I took of him on his birthday there was a smile on his face!
Jack had his favorite breakfast of pancakes then went to church-
He came home and had family over to celebrate with him for a yummy Reuben sandwich lunch and his favorite traditional birthday ice cream cake roll. He was smiles all afternoon!
Jack even remembered to give me flowers! He drew a beautiful picture of a potted plant, flower in a vase, and a hanging basket!
Monday after Dad got home from work, they went to get the lizard. It is now in Jack's room next to his bed. ALL the kids love to go in and sit and watch it. It gets really quiet when they are just sitting watching, waiting for it to do something! Now Jack can say he has his own pet!
Jack-
Happy Birthday!
We are so lucky you are our boy! You have a gift of being able to tell the most amazing stories.
When you were 3 you were retelling a story to a man and he looked at me with amazement and said "that boy has a mind of a steel trap!" Little did I know that would continue on. Six years after that man made that comment you wrote a report. You filled in every part that you could. You did not want to leave any detail out. You wanted more paper so that you could keep writing. When you got the paper back you had gotten a good grade, but the teacher asked for next time to "not give so many details." It made us laugh because how many 9 year old boys have to be told to not write as much? Usually they would be asked if they could add anything else to tell about the story.
You are so honest- we love that. You are developing your own ideas, and likes and dislikes. You
are learning to take care of your own problems and who you need to talk to.
We love your drawings and your stories. You have a wonderful mind and imagination! Your brothers draw things that they see you drawing.
Thank you for being who you are. You are a blessing. Sandwiched in between your only sister, and a very demanding little brother, and then another brother you are a middle child. We worry about you getting left out. About not hearing you. We are constantly watching for that.
You have such an easy- going, sharing, giving personality. When I was pregnant with you a lady asked me when you were going to be born. I told her sometime in December. And she said how sad that you had to share your birthday with Christmas and that you would be sad someday. My how you have proved that wrong. You feel it is special to get to share your birthday in the same month that we celebrate the Saviors birth.
Thank you for being you. We love you!
Mom & Dad
The tank looked just like the one that Jack had brought home from school with the class pet snake. But we quickly told Jack that it was not for a pet snake, but for a LIZARD! We loaded everyone up to head to the pet store to look at the Lizards.
looking at the lizardsJack woke up bright and early Sunday morning to check out his birthday decor and get started for the day!
sign from Savanna
Jack had fun opening his gifts from the family. He had a smile on his face the entire morning.
He was especially excited to get this new sketch book as a gift!
He smiled all morning long, and was so so grateful! Jack is usually not one to smile for photos- but everyone I took of him on his birthday there was a smile on his face!
Jack had his favorite breakfast of pancakes then went to church-He came home and had family over to celebrate with him for a yummy Reuben sandwich lunch and his favorite traditional birthday ice cream cake roll. He was smiles all afternoon!
Jack even remembered to give me flowers! He drew a beautiful picture of a potted plant, flower in a vase, and a hanging basket!
Monday after Dad got home from work, they went to get the lizard. It is now in Jack's room next to his bed. ALL the kids love to go in and sit and watch it. It gets really quiet when they are just sitting watching, waiting for it to do something! Now Jack can say he has his own pet!
Jack-
Happy Birthday!
We are so lucky you are our boy! You have a gift of being able to tell the most amazing stories.
When you were 3 you were retelling a story to a man and he looked at me with amazement and said "that boy has a mind of a steel trap!" Little did I know that would continue on. Six years after that man made that comment you wrote a report. You filled in every part that you could. You did not want to leave any detail out. You wanted more paper so that you could keep writing. When you got the paper back you had gotten a good grade, but the teacher asked for next time to "not give so many details." It made us laugh because how many 9 year old boys have to be told to not write as much? Usually they would be asked if they could add anything else to tell about the story.
You are so honest- we love that. You are developing your own ideas, and likes and dislikes. You
are learning to take care of your own problems and who you need to talk to.
We love your drawings and your stories. You have a wonderful mind and imagination! Your brothers draw things that they see you drawing.
Thank you for being who you are. You are a blessing. Sandwiched in between your only sister, and a very demanding little brother, and then another brother you are a middle child. We worry about you getting left out. About not hearing you. We are constantly watching for that.
You have such an easy- going, sharing, giving personality. When I was pregnant with you a lady asked me when you were going to be born. I told her sometime in December. And she said how sad that you had to share your birthday with Christmas and that you would be sad someday. My how you have proved that wrong. You feel it is special to get to share your birthday in the same month that we celebrate the Saviors birth.
Thank you for being you. We love you!
Mom & Dad
Jack- Birthday Party
Jack ended up having a friend party the day before his birthday. We had the "surprise" party for him this summer so we decided that we would just have a few friends over for pizza and a movie. Well the number just kept growing, and the next thing I knew we were having a party!
I crossed out the movie idea pretty quick- and traded in for some easy party games. I was not sure how all the boys would react to them. But they were pretty entertained and all seemed to have a great time. And the one that counted the most had a great time!
We played the blind drawing game. Everyone closed their eyes, and I told them what to draw. We started off with a snowman. We played 4 of 5 rounds of this. The boys did not tire of this quickly!
Then we had donut eating. That was a fun one- it was funny to see how each boy approached his donut!
Next up was the shower-cap cotton ball game. We put a shower cap on each boy, then put tape on top of the caps. The boys then had to see how many cotton-balls they could pick up.
A very funny game- the boys heads ended up getting stuck together.
Then we had pizza and root beer. The boys ate fast then all went into the backyard until their parents came.
I had been nervous of how entertained the boys would be by the games. And how competitive it would be. I was so surprised! The boys just went right along with whatever we said we were going to do. They were fine to not have "winners"- it was fine to just play. I even forgot to hand out prizes that I was going to give to the "winning teams!
Wheeee- another party survived!
I crossed out the movie idea pretty quick- and traded in for some easy party games. I was not sure how all the boys would react to them. But they were pretty entertained and all seemed to have a great time. And the one that counted the most had a great time!
We played the blind drawing game. Everyone closed their eyes, and I told them what to draw. We started off with a snowman. We played 4 of 5 rounds of this. The boys did not tire of this quickly!
Then we had donut eating. That was a fun one- it was funny to see how each boy approached his donut!
Next up was the shower-cap cotton ball game. We put a shower cap on each boy, then put tape on top of the caps. The boys then had to see how many cotton-balls they could pick up.
A very funny game- the boys heads ended up getting stuck together.
Then we had pizza and root beer. The boys ate fast then all went into the backyard until their parents came.
I had been nervous of how entertained the boys would be by the games. And how competitive it would be. I was so surprised! The boys just went right along with whatever we said we were going to do. They were fine to not have "winners"- it was fine to just play. I even forgot to hand out prizes that I was going to give to the "winning teams!
Wheeee- another party survived!
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Overheard
From Jack to Savanna with mom's commentary
"These shoes don't fit me." as he takes off mom's shoes.
"They fit me perfect!" she says. (in the background mom says "No they don't.")
"Yea, there is no way those fit you -those shoes are the size of King-Kong!"
Thanks a lot Jack.
"These shoes don't fit me." as he takes off mom's shoes.
"They fit me perfect!" she says. (in the background mom says "No they don't.")
"Yea, there is no way those fit you -those shoes are the size of King-Kong!"
Thanks a lot Jack.
Friday, December 19, 2008
It's the Holidays!
Hooray it's the Holidays!
I have been waiting for this day!
School is out and the kids are home for Christmas vacation!
Yes I have more at home, and more to do, but it is all on our own time. We can sleep when we want. Get ready to go when we want!
Two weeks of vacation!
It's the weekend!
It's Christmas break!
It's the Holidays!
(expect a lot of blogging to follow- Jack's birthday, his party, Jack's performance as Blitzen in the 3rd grade play, Jack's living museum at school, as well a few things from the other kids!)
I have been waiting for this day!
School is out and the kids are home for Christmas vacation!
Yes I have more at home, and more to do, but it is all on our own time. We can sleep when we want. Get ready to go when we want!
Two weeks of vacation!
It's the weekend!
It's Christmas break!
It's the Holidays!
(expect a lot of blogging to follow- Jack's birthday, his party, Jack's performance as Blitzen in the 3rd grade play, Jack's living museum at school, as well a few things from the other kids!)
Friday, December 12, 2008
What to eat Wednesday
The official What to eat Wednesday will be back in 2009-
I will keep posting the next couple of weeks the wonderful things that were brought to us in November.
Thanks to all the comments I get "outside" of this blog- Very funny that I get more people commenting on the What to eat's when I see them in person than a comment on the blog.
So I thought I would answer a few questions that I have received in person, or have been asked to Jay.
"Why do you do What to eat Wednesday," and "why do you take photos of your food?"
I like to have my favorite things to eat documented. Sounds silly, but when I am away from home, and want to make a meal I have access to my recipes.
I also like to share a great recipe, and really enjoy photos when I am making something new. So I decided that I would start taking photos of my ingredients and the final product. Then I saw Pioneer Woman. And I almost stopped doing it. My stuff is nowhere near as good as hers. I suddenly started feeling embarrassed about something I was doing to document my own life. (I wrote about it somewhere on this blog but can't find it.) Then I got over it.
My camera and I are still getting acquainted so I have not been taking as many food photos as of late. That combined with the hectic life we had in November, along with the normal hectic things of December I have not had the time to take photos of our food. But I still like doing it. A little friend was over for one of the kids and asked what I was doing with my camera and the food. And one of our kids said, "oh my mom likes to take pictures of what we eat." And I do! I like to document our life, and food is a big part of it!
"Do you eat like that only on Wednesday's or does your wife cook all the time?"
We eat every day. Some days are leftovers. Some days are grilled cheese sandwiches. Some days its soup.
Sometimes its breakfast for dinner. I would say I cook a dinner meal about 4 times a week, and breakfast 4 times also. Jay do you think that's accurate? Also I can't post a new recipe every day of the week. I picked Wednesday to be the day- and it has stuck.
"Have you always known how to cook?"
NO! It has been a process over the last 13 1/2 years. There are things I have no idea how to do. There are things that I used to consider difficult that now I don't think are too hard. There are things I would love to learn to make! I love to have other people teach me how to make food, and give me hands on help. I love to see the way others do the same things that I do and glean from them.
So any other things you are wondering about What to eat Wednesday? Any requests for 2009?
I will keep posting the next couple of weeks the wonderful things that were brought to us in November.
Thanks to all the comments I get "outside" of this blog- Very funny that I get more people commenting on the What to eat's when I see them in person than a comment on the blog.
So I thought I would answer a few questions that I have received in person, or have been asked to Jay.
"Why do you do What to eat Wednesday," and "why do you take photos of your food?"
I like to have my favorite things to eat documented. Sounds silly, but when I am away from home, and want to make a meal I have access to my recipes.
I also like to share a great recipe, and really enjoy photos when I am making something new. So I decided that I would start taking photos of my ingredients and the final product. Then I saw Pioneer Woman. And I almost stopped doing it. My stuff is nowhere near as good as hers. I suddenly started feeling embarrassed about something I was doing to document my own life. (I wrote about it somewhere on this blog but can't find it.) Then I got over it.
My camera and I are still getting acquainted so I have not been taking as many food photos as of late. That combined with the hectic life we had in November, along with the normal hectic things of December I have not had the time to take photos of our food. But I still like doing it. A little friend was over for one of the kids and asked what I was doing with my camera and the food. And one of our kids said, "oh my mom likes to take pictures of what we eat." And I do! I like to document our life, and food is a big part of it!
"Do you eat like that only on Wednesday's or does your wife cook all the time?"
We eat every day. Some days are leftovers. Some days are grilled cheese sandwiches. Some days its soup.
Sometimes its breakfast for dinner. I would say I cook a dinner meal about 4 times a week, and breakfast 4 times also. Jay do you think that's accurate? Also I can't post a new recipe every day of the week. I picked Wednesday to be the day- and it has stuck.
"Have you always known how to cook?"
NO! It has been a process over the last 13 1/2 years. There are things I have no idea how to do. There are things that I used to consider difficult that now I don't think are too hard. There are things I would love to learn to make! I love to have other people teach me how to make food, and give me hands on help. I love to see the way others do the same things that I do and glean from them.
So any other things you are wondering about What to eat Wednesday? Any requests for 2009?
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
blessing a day 28
I am thankful that I was able to take a nap today.
And that Tucker was asleep for most of it.
And that Luke was in the bed next to me while I slept.
(that he stayed still that long was not only a blessing but a miracle!)
I am thankful that I stayed in bed for a few more minutes while Luke climbed up into Tucker's crib and read him a book. To hear that- the total sweetness and brotherly love is probably what kept me going through his more difficult 2 hours later in the day.
And that Tucker was asleep for most of it.
And that Luke was in the bed next to me while I slept.
(that he stayed still that long was not only a blessing but a miracle!)
I am thankful that I stayed in bed for a few more minutes while Luke climbed up into Tucker's crib and read him a book. To hear that- the total sweetness and brotherly love is probably what kept me going through his more difficult 2 hours later in the day.
SPT-December 9th-joy
tuesday, december 2 love
tuesday, december 9 joy
tuesday, december 16 comfort
tuesday, december 23 joy
tuesday, december 30 hope
Holiday lights bring me JOY!
Having our tree up with lights brings me joy.
The JOY in the tree really does bring me joy!
A friend gave this to me when I lived in OR- and I love it. I love it even more since I started putting it in the tree last year!
This year, so far all we have on the tree is lights, plaid ribbon and this joy. And I am totally fine with that. I have loved sitting in this room with the tree lights on. Everything is so simple. And I am not constantly worrying about the kids getting into the tree. Tucker is more "into" things this year than last and to eliminate the stress I have not done any ornaments, yet.
Love Lettering Open House
I had another open house for my friend Kim-
She has a vinyl lettering business called Love Lettering.
Here are a few of the things she has for sale right now-
This month she is having Win it Wednesdays-
Every week there is a new item up for winning. All you have to do is go and leave her a comment on her blog, and you get an entry. Post something about Love Lettering on your blog and link to her and you get a 2nd entry!
Head on over weekly to enter her drawings, and purchase some cute things for gifts. They make excellent teacher gifts. She will also do custom orders if you have your own quote you would like.
I had one lady say that she loves Kim's stuff so much because its wood, and her kids are still in destructo mode! (it made me laugh!)
12x12 tiles $15
8x8 Tiles $10
6x8 tiles $8
6x6 tiles $6
The Stockings Were hung-Board $15
Silent Night Board $10
Merry Christmas Board $10
Days until Christmas Chalkboard $10
Believe in the Magic Board $8
Let it snow board $8
JOY blocks $10
3 wood blocks $10
Merry & Bright block $8
Believe block $6
Red joy block $6
December 25 Block $4
3 tiered wood stackers $8
The Best Way to Spread Cheer $6
Wise men $6
Plates $6
Snowflake wood ornament $3
Be jolly ornament $3
Glass ornaments $2
Ceramic ornaments $3
Soap $4
Decals $1 and up
She has a vinyl lettering business called Love Lettering.
Here are a few of the things she has for sale right now-
This month she is having Win it Wednesdays-
Every week there is a new item up for winning. All you have to do is go and leave her a comment on her blog, and you get an entry. Post something about Love Lettering on your blog and link to her and you get a 2nd entry!
Head on over weekly to enter her drawings, and purchase some cute things for gifts. They make excellent teacher gifts. She will also do custom orders if you have your own quote you would like.
I had one lady say that she loves Kim's stuff so much because its wood, and her kids are still in destructo mode! (it made me laugh!)
12x12 tiles $15
8x8 Tiles $10
6x8 tiles $8
6x6 tiles $6
The Stockings Were hung-Board $15
Silent Night Board $10
Merry Christmas Board $10
Days until Christmas Chalkboard $10
Believe in the Magic Board $8
Let it snow board $8
JOY blocks $10
3 wood blocks $10
Merry & Bright block $8
Believe block $6
Red joy block $6
December 25 Block $4
3 tiered wood stackers $8
The Best Way to Spread Cheer $6
Wise men $6
Plates $6
Snowflake wood ornament $3
Be jolly ornament $3
Glass ornaments $2
Ceramic ornaments $3
Soap $4
Decals $1 and up
SPT-December 2 love
tuesday, december 2 love
tuesday, december 9 joy
tuesday, december 16 comfort
tuesday, december 23 joy
tuesday, december 30 hope
This was last weeks- tuesday, december 2 love
I totally love Pandora music and being able to select the playlist James Taylor Holiday. It fits my mood, my pace, keeps me moving, but calm. Helps me carry the wonderful spirit of Christmas as I go about getting all the necessary things done, then move on to the more fun things of this season! I have music playing all the time, but this is my favorite time of the year for music.
Jay was teasing me the other day as we got in the car he joked "Hey is this coldplay?-oh wait, I forgot. We can't play anything else but Christmas music."
I LOVE it!
Monday, December 8, 2008
Mischief Monday
Apparently Luke's glasses are not wash and wear.
Actually the lenses were, but the frames, not so much.
Now who has the mischief- Luke for putting the glasses in the dirty laundry? Or Mom for washing and drying them?
Actually the lenses were, but the frames, not so much.
Now who has the mischief- Luke for putting the glasses in the dirty laundry? Or Mom for washing and drying them?
Blessing a day 27
Monday
I am thankful that today an officer gave me a little beep beep of his siren to remind me to slow down. And I remembered all day long.
I am thankful that we had visitors last night and tonight. And how wonderful the conversation was. What a blessing.
I am thankful that today an officer gave me a little beep beep of his siren to remind me to slow down. And I remembered all day long.
I am thankful that we had visitors last night and tonight. And how wonderful the conversation was. What a blessing.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
blessing a day 24,25, 26
Sunday- I am thankful to have sat with my family in church today. That we all sat shoulder to shoulder, the 2 littles clamoring over sitting in dad's lap, and Jack insisting on sitting on the other side. I am thankful for Sister Tea sitting behind me handing me an extra Hymn book- and I loved being able to follow the alto part through her voice. I am thankful that the cute girl playing the organ played it fast so we could sing Hymns fast and not s-l-o-w. Some Christmas songs need some pep to them!
Saturday- I am oh so thankful that my mom asked to take the kids on Saturday afternoon- that stretched into the evening- that stretched into the night! It was amazing how different it felt to be at my own home alone- without anyone else in it. Nobody was sleeping. Just me in the house. I could be as loud as I wanted as I hurried around getting things done. Then running to both malls alone- and to Pier 1, and then to Walmart- again ALL ALONE! Then meeting Jay for a very late late dinner. And then him picking up the kids and taking them home and putting them to bed so I could make one more trip to Target, and over to my mom's ALONE to drop something off to her. I don't know the last time I went to visit my mom ALONE!
(I know for certain I will miss these days of busyness and always having a companion (child) with me- but everyone needs a break now and then! And I can sure appreciate it!)
Friday- I am thankful to have had a fun pizza dinner with another family. (I looked forward to somebody else taking care of dinner all day!) That I have made friends with another family through blogging and our husbands employment.
Saturday- I am oh so thankful that my mom asked to take the kids on Saturday afternoon- that stretched into the evening- that stretched into the night! It was amazing how different it felt to be at my own home alone- without anyone else in it. Nobody was sleeping. Just me in the house. I could be as loud as I wanted as I hurried around getting things done. Then running to both malls alone- and to Pier 1, and then to Walmart- again ALL ALONE! Then meeting Jay for a very late late dinner. And then him picking up the kids and taking them home and putting them to bed so I could make one more trip to Target, and over to my mom's ALONE to drop something off to her. I don't know the last time I went to visit my mom ALONE!
(I know for certain I will miss these days of busyness and always having a companion (child) with me- but everyone needs a break now and then! And I can sure appreciate it!)
Friday- I am thankful to have had a fun pizza dinner with another family. (I looked forward to somebody else taking care of dinner all day!) That I have made friends with another family through blogging and our husbands employment.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Blessing a day 23-2008
I am thankful that Jay went out the other night after everyone was in bed, and checked the air in my tires so that I would not have to do it the next day. It was so cold.
Blessing a day 22-2008
I am thankful that today (wednesday) when I went to get gas an attendant did it all for me. It was so cold and I was so thankful to not have to get out of the car. (It kind of reminded me of our days in Oregon- which got me thinking of going to Costco-(which I miss!) and there was always a darling girl with LONG BEAUTIFUL red curly hair pumping gas- I wonder if she is still there?)
Blessing a day 21-2008
I am thankful that Jay washed the bathroom clock.
I am thankful that he helps get Tucker dressed in the morning.
I am thankful that he helped keep us on track with our morning devotional of prayer and scripture study during our Thanksgiving Holiday.
I am thankful that he helps get Tucker dressed in the morning.
I am thankful that he helped keep us on track with our morning devotional of prayer and scripture study during our Thanksgiving Holiday.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Mischief Monday
Tucker has discovered where I keep the baking chocolate, and the dark chocolate.
And he has discovered that he does not like it.
I heard the chair scoot once. A long pause. Then it scooted again. Another pause. Then another scoot.
I went in and he was standing at the counter like this.
Shaking his head. And not very happy.
I went to the sink and discovered the reason for the middle scooting sound. I think after he had bit into the chocolate he scooted to the sink, to spit it out. Because there was liquid chocolate in the sink.
Can you believe he went to the sink to spit it out? And not just on the floor?
And he has discovered that he does not like it.
I heard the chair scoot once. A long pause. Then it scooted again. Another pause. Then another scoot.
I went in and he was standing at the counter like this.
Shaking his head. And not very happy.
I went to the sink and discovered the reason for the middle scooting sound. I think after he had bit into the chocolate he scooted to the sink, to spit it out. Because there was liquid chocolate in the sink.
Can you believe he went to the sink to spit it out? And not just on the floor?
Blessing a day 20-2008
I am so thankful that it is the beginning of the Christmas season. I love celebrating Christs birth. The music, the light. The joy.
I am thankful that last night we set up the kids trees. I am thankful for being able to sit and watch each one decorate their own. And how they wanted it. Or did not want it- (Tucker did not want his ornaments on the tree-in the end they were around the base of the tree!) I am thankful that I got to be there. And, I am thankful to have heard Tucker this morning rediscover the trees, and see the ones we had set up down stairs. And how cute he was showing his Dad- like that he was showing him the biggest discovery ever made!
Blessing a day 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Blessing a day 15- November 26th-
I am thankful that going to get Luke's ear tubes (his 4th set) felt like one more thing to check off our to do list- that it did not consume our whole day- that he went into things so willingly and happy.
And I am thankful that our company came so much later than anticipated. It allowed me that much longer to get home from Luke's surgery, and finish cleaning house.
Blessing a day 16-November 27th
I am thankful to have family visiting and helpers in the kitchen- and that we bought a pre-smoked pre-cooked turkey.
Blessing a day 17-November 28th
I am thankful to have had a LONG lunch date with Jay, and his brother and sister-in-law Paul & Mary.
It was wonderful to be with Jay without the kids, and so fun to be with Paul and Mary.
Blessing a day 18- November 29th
I am thankful that our kids got to spend time with their Grandma and Grandpa and Uncle and Aunt. That they came to our house. That the kids rode bikes with them, read, and played games with them. That they got to open their Christmas presents in front of them. That we did not wait-
Blessing a day 19- November 30th
I am thankful that this was the scene I awoke to-
All the kids in one room playing together with their new toys from Grandma and Grandpa. Wishing that they were still here.
I am thankful that going to get Luke's ear tubes (his 4th set) felt like one more thing to check off our to do list- that it did not consume our whole day- that he went into things so willingly and happy.
And I am thankful that our company came so much later than anticipated. It allowed me that much longer to get home from Luke's surgery, and finish cleaning house.
Blessing a day 16-November 27th
I am thankful to have family visiting and helpers in the kitchen- and that we bought a pre-smoked pre-cooked turkey.
Blessing a day 17-November 28th
I am thankful to have had a LONG lunch date with Jay, and his brother and sister-in-law Paul & Mary.
It was wonderful to be with Jay without the kids, and so fun to be with Paul and Mary.
Blessing a day 18- November 29th
I am thankful that our kids got to spend time with their Grandma and Grandpa and Uncle and Aunt. That they came to our house. That the kids rode bikes with them, read, and played games with them. That they got to open their Christmas presents in front of them. That we did not wait-
Blessing a day 19- November 30th
I am thankful that this was the scene I awoke to-
All the kids in one room playing together with their new toys from Grandma and Grandpa. Wishing that they were still here.
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