26 hour days... :)

Some days I wish they were 26 hours long. I just need two extra "alone hours"...all to myself!!! Nobody but me. I can never find enough hours in the day to fit everything in. Between a bazillion diapers, feedings, laundry(that NEVER ends), cooking for the endless mouths, cleaning(that also NEVER ends), being a taxi driver and mommy to 3 other kids...then trying to find time to be a mommy to our 2 kids, more diapers and feedings, sleepless nights, bathing everyone(but myself)....There is no end to my days! What would I do with myself if I had two hours everyday all to myself?!?! Hmm....First I would shower! Some days it feels like its been forever(even if it was only the day before)...being a mom is a messy job! :) Second... I would have a personal bible study....just me and God! Oh how I miss having time for that. Third... I would edit more pictures!!!! You cant ever have too much time taking and editing pictures!! Especially when you have such a beautiful family!

TGIF! 9/25/09

Thank God it's Friday! This week a young girl we know lost her father. He was a young, healthy 45 year old Dad. It was the unexpected when he went in for a routine Dr. visit. Today, I thank God for giving me the last 24 years with my Dad. He has always been there for me, always stood by my side in my decisions, and has always given me every ounce of love he's got. At our couples Bible study this week, we were asked "Who is the most loving person you know, and what does their life look like?" My answer was my dad. His heart is a cup running over with love. God’s love. Without God, he would be nothing. But with God, he is everything. He is everything that I strive to be. An amazing servant, an awesome believer, a strong spouse, and a wonderful parent. Thank you God for giving me a great an AMAZING Dad to look up to.

(And by the way....Happy Birthday tomorrow Dad!!)

 

We had our first "Couples with young children" Bible study group, held at our house. It was amazing. David and I have really been struggling with not having many friends here. Since we moved back to Idaho, we have been so busy and wrapped up in our lives, that we haven’t taken the time to find any christian friends. And the only ones we do have (Yes you Josh and Kim); we don’t take the time to spend with them. We have spent a lot of time talking and praying about it, and this was a new step we were going to take.to host a bible study group for our church. We had 4 other couples over, so we ended up with 10 adults, and 8 kids in our house! It was crazy, but so much fun. I can’t wait to get to know each family better, and start making some real friends. :) Today, I thank God for providing us the room in our house to host this bible study. I thank God for giving us the time, and the willingness. And I thank God for giving us the big Push we needed to get walking in the right direction again.

And after a LONG week; today, I thank God for giving us weekends!! :)

TGIF~ 9/18/09

Today I heard Robert Rogers tell the story of how he lost his wife and 4 children in 2003 in a flashflood. Through it all, he was able to find comfort in God's love, and turn this tragedy into a way to bring Him glory. I dont know what I would do in that situation, but it further reminds me and encourages me of the greatness of God's grace and love. I am thankful that God has blessed me with an amazing family. We have two beautiful children that teach us (as best we can) how to love, as God loves. Erin continues to amaze me with her patience as she raises our children, along with two other families children. She is a constant encouragement as I push forward with school, helping me keep my eye on the goal. ONLY 1 YEAR LEFT!!! I think what is really exiting me the most right now is the opportunity we are about to have, to host a small group at our house starting next Wednesday. Our church is starting a bible study "40 Days of Love" which is a chance to bring families together, find new friends, and draw closer to God in the process.

Ky's new pictures!

Kyhlan finally learned to trick of blowing EVERY dandelion he can find! Sprinkler fun with his best bud!

Everything he owns is too big for his little body. He couldn't keep his shorts on all day! :)

Bree's new pictures!

We had to get a few more grass pictures done before it all starts dying! :)

TGIF~9/11/09

TGIF....Thank God It's Friday! We say this so often, well, every friday for most of us. But when we say it, are we actually doing it? David and I are going to make it our personal goal to spend a little time each week(on friday) to focus on the things we are thankful for. To really THANK GOD for the things he has given us. I challenge everyone to do the same. Today is 9/11(well, yesterday actually, since Im writing this at 12:26am). While listening to the radio, a song played with the voices of a 911 call, and a call from a man to his wife as the Twin Tower were falling down around them. My heart sank as I realized I had not told my family that I loved them .

Today, I thank God for giving me the breath to speak the words I love you to my kids and husband.

Today, I thank God for giving me a job. I complain everyday about my job. But He has provided me with two wonderful families who trust me to watch their kids each day. They pay me wonderfully, and I couldnt be more grateful for that.

Today, I thank God for baby wipes. Between David and I, we killed 7 spiders in our house....HUGE spiders I might add. Baby wipes seem to make them "crunch" less than toilet paper. I also couldn't imagine cleaning up all the poopy diapers I do with toilet paper. :)

Today, I thank God for my Family. I am surrounded by most of my family here in Boise. Everyone got together for my 24th birthday this past weekend. We had a BBQ, roasted "smellows", and ate OH so good strawberry cheese cake. My family is the best, and I dont know what I would do with out them.

Tanner, Bailey(my lil sister), Zac and baby Joe Joe

GGmom and GGpop

Tanner, Zac, Gammi, Poopa and Ky all roasting "smellows" around the fire! Ky's first time roasting smellows! He loved it!