Old Testament

Talk About A Bad Day...

It's all about perspective, when I think I'm having a rough day, I just remember this little guy who plays on our patio fence quite often.  As a squirrel, losing your tail just has to be the ultimate in bad days.  He still does the little angry-squirrel-tail-twitching thing, which is ridiculous, and consequently, very amusing.

Ch-ch-ch changes

2012 has been filled with lots of changes for our family  I’m really not too big on change…I get into a groove and want to just stay right where I am.
It's comfortable!
It's familiar!
And I like it!

However, sometimes I must remind myself that He is control and His plans are much different than mine.  In May, Eric and Kate announced to us they would be moving to Chicago, hopefully by early fall.  Well, the summer has come and gone...and the big day arrived.  I fought tears for most of the day.  The waterworks remained still and quiet until just before they were pulling out their driveway one last time and then they flowed hard and fast.  I know God has ordained this move: He moved insurmountable mountains, He orchestrated the tiniest of details, and He provided each and every step of the way.  It was amazing to stand beside them and watch Him.  Our hearts our heavy but we look forward to grand adventures in the Windy City soon. 

A is for Apple

Papa had an abundance of apples this year.  So, while we were visiting, he and Titus picked apples together.  Titus has talked and talked and talked about apple picking with his papa.  And eating all the delicious goodies made from Papa and Titus' crop has been a treat too.  Thank you, Papa!

Can We Build It? Yes We Can!

I have an amazing husband who is a very involved father. He has made it a priority.  Today, Kevin and Titus built a free 'Build and Grow' project together.  I love these bi-weekly father-son times, they get to do a fun project together.  They're given the tools, materials, an apron, and receive a patch for their accomplishments.

Grand Time with Grandparents

We had BaBa and Papa Rex stay with us for several weeks this summer during their annual trip back to the States.  Now we are trying to adjust back to normal life.  Titus enjoyed the many books his grandparents read to him multiple times a day and I enjoyed a couple of mornings of sleeping in.  Together we all enjoyed a trip to Branson/Silver Dollar City, eating out, shopping, and lots of ice cream (IT'S REALLY HOT HERE!!!!).  Papa Rex and Baba are ending their ministry in Moscow and will soon be living minutes away from us.  So, there will be lots more Papa Rex and Baba over the next several months. 

Splashing Good Time

For a little over a year I have stalked Cr*igsl*st and garage sales for a water table.  Since we currently have a postage stamp for a back yard we are a bit limited on what toys we can and can't have.   But, a water table was the perfect fit for some summertime fun. And with 3 months of 100+ degree weather this summer it was a hit! Titus loves his water table and has spent countless hours outside almost every day playing, splashing, and exploring.

Mess free finger painting

As soon as I saw this finger painting in a bag idea on Pinterest, I knew it would be a success.  Mess free for Mama and engaging for Titus; a perfect combo!   We started with two different colors of primary paint in a baggie, taped to a white piece of paper and onto Titus' little table.  I was hoping the yellow and red would mix a bit more, creating a secondary color for a fun color mixing experiment.  But it didn't really work out that way.  However, we still had a lot of fun practicing shapes, letters, and free style drawing.

"I made an 'O'!"

Just an update

Oh yes, Tuesday and Thursday mornings are still exciting at our house!

See Part 1

 

Fireworks, Family, and Fun

We enjoyed a full day on the 4th of July.  Time with family, lots of yummy summertime food, and dozens of fireworks.  Year after year it's pretty much the same old same old, but that's what makes family traditions, right?

Snakes

Chasing parachutes

Got 'em!

When the last firecracker exploded, we turned to find Titus asleep in his grandpa's arms covering his ears.  So, we loaded up the gear and our sleeping babe and pulled into our driveway 90 minutes later with our little one in the happy-sleepy state.  It just doesn't get any better than that.