Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
smile weather :)
So you know about that "I feel like I could smile all day long and everything is so...wonderful and happy and I just love Spring" type feeling? Ya, that's the feeling I've had ever since the sunshine and warm breezes came back :D I guess it just makes me realize how thankful I am for the life I've been blessed with and the people who are such a blessing to me...
I step outside and feel like singing!
I'm thankful for laughter, silly or not...it's wonderful. :D
I'm thankful for those people who make me smile always :)
I'm thankful for my eyes that need to squint 'cause the sun's to bright to open them wide. :)
I'm thankful for my ears that listen to my baby brother babbling away while we're having devotions at breakfast, because he forgot that he's actually supposed to be quiet and listen ;)
I'm thankful for my mouth (well...you get what I mean :P) that just feels like singing when the sun's shining, (or when I'm sitting at the kitchen table during meal times and I forget that that's actually against the rules. ;)
I'm thankful for my hands that can throw Cheryl's new shoes into the pond :D (only cause she said I should try out for the Peewee baseball team, due to my skill in throwing and skipping stones :P)
I'm thankful for the freedom of bare feet! ;)
I'm thankful for my sisters...even when they always nag me to borrow clothes, or use my hats, or go on Photo Booth on my laptop, or jump on me when I'm tryin to sleep, or run away with William as soon as I walk into the room so I can't hold him :P, and make fun of my machine gun laugh. I really love them. :D
My list could go on forever!..I guess my point is, take some time to be thankful...specifically thankful :) You might be there for awhile, but trust me..it's worth it. :)
We have such an awesome God!
I step outside and feel like singing!
I'm thankful for laughter, silly or not...it's wonderful. :D
I'm thankful for those people who make me smile always :)
I'm thankful for my eyes that need to squint 'cause the sun's to bright to open them wide. :)
I'm thankful for my ears that listen to my baby brother babbling away while we're having devotions at breakfast, because he forgot that he's actually supposed to be quiet and listen ;)
I'm thankful for my mouth (well...you get what I mean :P) that just feels like singing when the sun's shining, (or when I'm sitting at the kitchen table during meal times and I forget that that's actually against the rules. ;)
I'm thankful for my hands that can throw Cheryl's new shoes into the pond :D (only cause she said I should try out for the Peewee baseball team, due to my skill in throwing and skipping stones :P)
I'm thankful for the freedom of bare feet! ;)
I'm thankful for my sisters...even when they always nag me to borrow clothes, or use my hats, or go on Photo Booth on my laptop, or jump on me when I'm tryin to sleep, or run away with William as soon as I walk into the room so I can't hold him :P, and make fun of my machine gun laugh. I really love them. :D
My list could go on forever!..I guess my point is, take some time to be thankful...specifically thankful :) You might be there for awhile, but trust me..it's worth it. :)
We have such an awesome God!
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
There is something so not right with this picture... :D
She pretty much has me beat on the flexibility level I do believe. hehe :P
Monday, April 5, 2010
something to remember.. :)
A dear friend shared these verses with me..they struck me as something I need to remember more and something I want to share back with you.
No matter what our weakness, and no matter what our struggles, God calls us to His throne of grace, to lay everything at His feet. A loving reminder that He is there always, and understands what goes on in our thoughts and lives... therefore He guides us through and grants us the wisdom that we need throughout these times...what an incredible comfort!
Hebrews 4: 15-16
" For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need."
No matter what our weakness, and no matter what our struggles, God calls us to His throne of grace, to lay everything at His feet. A loving reminder that He is there always, and understands what goes on in our thoughts and lives... therefore He guides us through and grants us the wisdom that we need throughout these times...what an incredible comfort!
Hebrews 4: 15-16
" For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need."
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Surprise 19th Birthday Party for Teresa! :)
So when you get us all together, it makes for a pretty amazingly fun night! :) There was I think, 18 of us out for dinner at Boston Pizza...waiting for Hester to show up with Teresa :D After dinner, we headed to iBowl in Cambridge and split three lanes between all of us..Let me just say, it was pretty loud in there :P (and the best way to bowl..is "grandma" style. You know, like throwing (rolling I mean ;) it between your legs :D...my score proves my point, I promise. Don't laugh. :P ;)
The beautiful birthday girl: Teresa...Yolanda, myself and Lauren :)
..Too much sugar I'm almost positive :D
All the girls: (left to right) Hester, Tanya, me, Teresa, Krystal, Nicole, Lauren, Yolanda and Alyssa
Yolanda, Tanya and I
My incredibly fun and crazy and lovely friend Tanya and I :)
The beautiful birthday girl: Teresa...Yolanda, myself and Lauren :)
..Too much sugar I'm almost positive :D
All the girls: (left to right) Hester, Tanya, me, Teresa, Krystal, Nicole, Lauren, Yolanda and Alyssa
Yolanda, Tanya and I
My incredibly fun and crazy and lovely friend Tanya and I :)
Monday, March 29, 2010
(we secretly get along ;)
Oh I just love my sisters :)
-> do we look like sisters? Not so much :P
Naomi, Heidi, Cheryl
-> do we look like sisters? Not so much :P
Naomi, Heidi, Cheryl
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
I have a cramp :D
K, I found this picture...and burst out laughing.
It kinda reminds me of someone.. lol :D
It kinda reminds me of someone.. lol :D
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
What shall we say then?..
What does it mean to be a Christian? Not just to have that title plastered in front of your name, but what does ‘Christian’ really symbolize? What implications does it embrace? It’s something that we all have to think about as sons and daughters of the King, and it’s so important that we know what our faith means to us, as well as the example that we set for those around us. How should Christians think, talk and act?
Our generation today, doesn’t seem to realize the serious impact that Christianity could have on society if we just take the opportunities that are so often presented to us. We take them as they come, but fail to actually use them in witnessing to the world around us. We need to speak out more. We can’t be afraid of what the world will think, what they’ll say, how they’ll see us. The only way that people will even begin to reach out for answers, is if we take our faith and put it out in front of them.
Our lives need to be a picture of Christ, they need to be an example of what godliness is. “For in Him we live and move and have all our being” (Acts 17:28a) The Bible commands us, his people, to fill our minds only with things pertaining to Him. “Finally brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there by any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” (Ph. 4:8) In order to keep our minds and thoughts pure from the sinful practices and impure morals of this world, we need to keep ourselves focused on things of Christ. If we strive to do so and block out the sinful whispers of the devil, “the God of peace shall be with you.” (Ph.4:9b)
So often our thoughts encompass this huge realm of wickedness and impurity and the world so eagerly convinces us that what it has to offer is enough to satisfy our every need and want. As Christians, we need to have a faith, strong enough to say no, strong enough to hold on to the promises that God has so graciously given in His Word. Temptations will arise, but that’s the time when when our faith in Jesus Christ will have the most impact. Being always in His inherent and infallible Word will encourage us all the more to be ambassadors for Christ, and in doing so, we will shine so much brighter as sons and daughters of the King! “ Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” (Mt. 5:16)
What is the speech of a Christian to mirror? The way we communicate with those around us has an incredibly huge impact on the way that they will view our Christianity. If we’re no different than them, what is there to want that they don’t have? It’s so easy to get caught up in the moment and blurt out things that we’ll regret later. So often we don’t even think about what we’re really saying and things “just slip out.” “ The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of the fools poureth out foolishness.The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.” ( Prov. 15: 2&7) As Christians, our mouths need to speak only of things that are glorifying to God. This does not imply that all our talk and all our words must always be of spiritual things, but more that what does flow from our mouths is pleasing in His sight. “ Keep your tongue from speaking evil, and your lips from speaking deceit.” (Ps. 34:13)
Our walk with Christ encompasses a huge and at times overwhelming realm of change. Things happen in our lives that we didn’t expect, situations arise where we stumble for words, or search for answers that we can’t seem to find. It seems as if we’re alone and there’s no way out, or maybe life is just to perfect we forget the real reason of our existence. Nevertheless, whatever the case may be, there is one thing we must remember: “ Be strong and of good courage, do not fear not be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.” (Deut. 31:6) In the gray and shadowed hours of our lives, that is when we need to reach out all the more and lean on Him to guide us through. He’s promise never to leave us, so what more of a reason do we have then to lift up our hands in praise to our glorious Saviour! If we truly realize how much of a gift of grace we have as sons and daughters of Christ, why should we hold back? Why should we hide the wondrous gift of the cross? If we love Christ, our lives will radiate that love. Our actions both towards ourselves and others around us will show that our life is not our own but One who is higher than all mankind, a King of creation, the maker of heaven and earth.
Being afraid of who we are as Christians is saying that God’s not quite good enough to share. Filling our lives with things that pertain to His kingdom will encourage us all the more and spur us on equally to think, speak and act only in ways that can and will bring glory and honor to the holy name of Christ.
“ Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, to the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now, and ever. Amen.” (Jude 1:24-25)
Our generation today, doesn’t seem to realize the serious impact that Christianity could have on society if we just take the opportunities that are so often presented to us. We take them as they come, but fail to actually use them in witnessing to the world around us. We need to speak out more. We can’t be afraid of what the world will think, what they’ll say, how they’ll see us. The only way that people will even begin to reach out for answers, is if we take our faith and put it out in front of them.
Our lives need to be a picture of Christ, they need to be an example of what godliness is. “For in Him we live and move and have all our being” (Acts 17:28a) The Bible commands us, his people, to fill our minds only with things pertaining to Him. “Finally brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there by any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” (Ph. 4:8) In order to keep our minds and thoughts pure from the sinful practices and impure morals of this world, we need to keep ourselves focused on things of Christ. If we strive to do so and block out the sinful whispers of the devil, “the God of peace shall be with you.” (Ph.4:9b)
So often our thoughts encompass this huge realm of wickedness and impurity and the world so eagerly convinces us that what it has to offer is enough to satisfy our every need and want. As Christians, we need to have a faith, strong enough to say no, strong enough to hold on to the promises that God has so graciously given in His Word. Temptations will arise, but that’s the time when when our faith in Jesus Christ will have the most impact. Being always in His inherent and infallible Word will encourage us all the more to be ambassadors for Christ, and in doing so, we will shine so much brighter as sons and daughters of the King! “ Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” (Mt. 5:16)
What is the speech of a Christian to mirror? The way we communicate with those around us has an incredibly huge impact on the way that they will view our Christianity. If we’re no different than them, what is there to want that they don’t have? It’s so easy to get caught up in the moment and blurt out things that we’ll regret later. So often we don’t even think about what we’re really saying and things “just slip out.” “ The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of the fools poureth out foolishness.The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.” ( Prov. 15: 2&7) As Christians, our mouths need to speak only of things that are glorifying to God. This does not imply that all our talk and all our words must always be of spiritual things, but more that what does flow from our mouths is pleasing in His sight. “ Keep your tongue from speaking evil, and your lips from speaking deceit.” (Ps. 34:13)
Our walk with Christ encompasses a huge and at times overwhelming realm of change. Things happen in our lives that we didn’t expect, situations arise where we stumble for words, or search for answers that we can’t seem to find. It seems as if we’re alone and there’s no way out, or maybe life is just to perfect we forget the real reason of our existence. Nevertheless, whatever the case may be, there is one thing we must remember: “ Be strong and of good courage, do not fear not be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.” (Deut. 31:6) In the gray and shadowed hours of our lives, that is when we need to reach out all the more and lean on Him to guide us through. He’s promise never to leave us, so what more of a reason do we have then to lift up our hands in praise to our glorious Saviour! If we truly realize how much of a gift of grace we have as sons and daughters of Christ, why should we hold back? Why should we hide the wondrous gift of the cross? If we love Christ, our lives will radiate that love. Our actions both towards ourselves and others around us will show that our life is not our own but One who is higher than all mankind, a King of creation, the maker of heaven and earth.
Being afraid of who we are as Christians is saying that God’s not quite good enough to share. Filling our lives with things that pertain to His kingdom will encourage us all the more and spur us on equally to think, speak and act only in ways that can and will bring glory and honor to the holy name of Christ.
“ Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, to the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now, and ever. Amen.” (Jude 1:24-25)
memories :)
I was looking at some pictures from the past and found these....oh how I'm so glad that I'm finished school! My last big deal as a homeschooler ;) (valedictorian address :P) ...it was kinda special because for my grade eight grad I got to graduate with my brother Wes, and grade twelve, I graduated with my little (except not so little :D) sister Cheryl...:) ..that was a good day :)
Monday, March 15, 2010
Change..
So I was just thinking the other day, how easily your life can change from one moment to the next..take mine for instance. I was a full time nanny, away from home every day, all day for eight months, then the next day I’m back at home, with different rules, different schedules, different routines...it’s different. And for me personally, it wasn’t easy getting back into that again...I’m still working on it to be completely honest.
When I look at my life at this point in time, I wonder what I could be doing more..how I can serve more at home without it being a “chore”..how can I get back in touch with some of my close friends, or visit my aunt more, show more interest in other people’s lives instead of my own..It makes me sad when I think about how I’ve lost some of that.
The more I think about it, the more I realize how much I missed my family. Sure, I came home every night, and I was home for the most part on weekends..but there were breakfasts and lunches I didn’t eat together with mom and the girls every day, alot of the time, I would miss dinner because I was working late, then I would come home tired and I would just want to be alone, or go to bed early...I gave up spending time with my family, and bonding with my sisters, spending more time in personal devotions and reaching out to those in need..to go to bed. I’m ashamed when I think of the poor choices I made because it affected not only my relationship with my family, but also my spiritual relationship with Christ, and those around me...
Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely loved my job! I loved being with the kids, and making dinners and doing homework and such..I just didn’t do a very good job balancing my home life along with that..
The first few days of being home..it was hard. I’m not going to lie, I had a really difficult time getting used to being back with my family all day, every day. I had gotten used to the freedom of being kind of “in charge” with the kids, and being able to go out, do groceries, clean up around the house, pop in there, stop here..all on my own time. Then I had to go back to being just another daughter in my home. One who was part of the family and had to follow house rules and routines and such...I don’t mind following rules at all...but my selfish attitude had a hard time getting things done when my parents asked me too at specific times. I was uptight, not relaxed anymore...and oh my, my memory, was from 12:00 to noon hour..no joke :P It was frustrating both for me, and my family to say the least...
But all in all, as depressing as it is reading the first part of this post...it’s what happened, and it’s what I was going through...the past week or so however, things have changed for me..I’ve been doing alot of praying about this all, and trying to find ways to have better attitudes about getting things done..I realize how incredibly blessed I am to have the family that I do! God has given me one of the most patient set of parents I’ve ever known. My Mom has to deal with me every day and wow...she’s quite the lady. I love her so much and I love how hard she’s trying to help me get back on track, both with my music, as well as my life in general. She’s been so patient with me and giving me little encouraging comments here and there throughout the day, she prays for me, and teases me, and it just makes my day that much easier!
My Dad, has been so incredibly patient with me through this whole time as well...he would always ask how my day was, and give me a big hug and kiss before I went to bed every night. I would get gentle reminders that I was still part of the family and I was still loved at home, by everyone :) Now, he always makes sure that I know how much he cares about me, and wants to help me make things easier...I love him so much!
My sisters..I can’t even begin to describe how thankful I am to have them at home with me (and in Brantford ;). Even when I was working, I would come home, and Heidi would always run and give me a big hug! She’s such a sweet, thoughtful girl and I want to make sure that I show her how much I love her back :) Cheryl’s the silly one. We’re always laughing about something at meal times :) Every morning I’m supposed to practice two hours of piano..well...Cheryl always does her school in the same room and while I’m playing the left hand by memory we’re usually doing some sort of silent communication and trying our utmost hardest not to laugh :D I usually fail.(hopefully mom forgot to read these few lines ;) Then we both get in trouble and she gets told “Cheryl you should move so you don’t keep distracting Naomi!” (secretly, between you and I...I’m the instigator..just ask mom :D). Then there’s Jacinda, she’s my lovely big sister with her ```adorable little girl Charity, my niece :) Though we don’t share a room anymore, or live in the same house...she’s still my big sister. I can tell her anything and she’s always honest with me..she makes me laugh because of all her interesting blog posts, and home decorating tips :D...she’s pretty amazing.
Then William..he just makes my day every day, always. I promise I have no favorites, but him being my only baby brother...gives him a pretty special place in my heart. He gives me lots of smiles now, and his dimple..I can’t even begin to tell you how absolutely adorable and snuggleable (forget spell-check please :D) and sweet he is!
....Makes me miss my big brother Wes :)...That’s where I end this post..I’m sitting at the station, waiting for the train cause I missed the first one :D (hopefully I can find a bus transfer down at Union :P) I’m going down there for a few days to visit so I’m pretty excited!
Anyways, I wrote this post for two reasons: one, to help me sort out my own feelings...I guess sometimes you realize things more when you write them down. I realized how much I love my family, and how much more time I want to spend with them, I realized how blessed I am and have been this whole time, and I realized that I have SO much to be thankful for..I am from the bottom of my heart... The second reason is this...I want to ask you to pray for me. Pray that I would be able to get back into full routine here at home, that I would enjoy and treasure the family that I have, and spending time with them. Pray that I would be able to be a greater blessing to those around me and that my life would be used for the glory of God in ALL that I find myself doing, change or no change! :) Thank you so much in advance :)...Blessings to you!
When I look at my life at this point in time, I wonder what I could be doing more..how I can serve more at home without it being a “chore”..how can I get back in touch with some of my close friends, or visit my aunt more, show more interest in other people’s lives instead of my own..It makes me sad when I think about how I’ve lost some of that.
The more I think about it, the more I realize how much I missed my family. Sure, I came home every night, and I was home for the most part on weekends..but there were breakfasts and lunches I didn’t eat together with mom and the girls every day, alot of the time, I would miss dinner because I was working late, then I would come home tired and I would just want to be alone, or go to bed early...I gave up spending time with my family, and bonding with my sisters, spending more time in personal devotions and reaching out to those in need..to go to bed. I’m ashamed when I think of the poor choices I made because it affected not only my relationship with my family, but also my spiritual relationship with Christ, and those around me...
Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely loved my job! I loved being with the kids, and making dinners and doing homework and such..I just didn’t do a very good job balancing my home life along with that..
The first few days of being home..it was hard. I’m not going to lie, I had a really difficult time getting used to being back with my family all day, every day. I had gotten used to the freedom of being kind of “in charge” with the kids, and being able to go out, do groceries, clean up around the house, pop in there, stop here..all on my own time. Then I had to go back to being just another daughter in my home. One who was part of the family and had to follow house rules and routines and such...I don’t mind following rules at all...but my selfish attitude had a hard time getting things done when my parents asked me too at specific times. I was uptight, not relaxed anymore...and oh my, my memory, was from 12:00 to noon hour..no joke :P It was frustrating both for me, and my family to say the least...
But all in all, as depressing as it is reading the first part of this post...it’s what happened, and it’s what I was going through...the past week or so however, things have changed for me..I’ve been doing alot of praying about this all, and trying to find ways to have better attitudes about getting things done..I realize how incredibly blessed I am to have the family that I do! God has given me one of the most patient set of parents I’ve ever known. My Mom has to deal with me every day and wow...she’s quite the lady. I love her so much and I love how hard she’s trying to help me get back on track, both with my music, as well as my life in general. She’s been so patient with me and giving me little encouraging comments here and there throughout the day, she prays for me, and teases me, and it just makes my day that much easier!
My Dad, has been so incredibly patient with me through this whole time as well...he would always ask how my day was, and give me a big hug and kiss before I went to bed every night. I would get gentle reminders that I was still part of the family and I was still loved at home, by everyone :) Now, he always makes sure that I know how much he cares about me, and wants to help me make things easier...I love him so much!
My sisters..I can’t even begin to describe how thankful I am to have them at home with me (and in Brantford ;). Even when I was working, I would come home, and Heidi would always run and give me a big hug! She’s such a sweet, thoughtful girl and I want to make sure that I show her how much I love her back :) Cheryl’s the silly one. We’re always laughing about something at meal times :) Every morning I’m supposed to practice two hours of piano..well...Cheryl always does her school in the same room and while I’m playing the left hand by memory we’re usually doing some sort of silent communication and trying our utmost hardest not to laugh :D I usually fail.(hopefully mom forgot to read these few lines ;) Then we both get in trouble and she gets told “Cheryl you should move so you don’t keep distracting Naomi!” (secretly, between you and I...I’m the instigator..just ask mom :D). Then there’s Jacinda, she’s my lovely big sister with her ```adorable little girl Charity, my niece :) Though we don’t share a room anymore, or live in the same house...she’s still my big sister. I can tell her anything and she’s always honest with me..she makes me laugh because of all her interesting blog posts, and home decorating tips :D...she’s pretty amazing.
Then William..he just makes my day every day, always. I promise I have no favorites, but him being my only baby brother...gives him a pretty special place in my heart. He gives me lots of smiles now, and his dimple..I can’t even begin to tell you how absolutely adorable and snuggleable (forget spell-check please :D) and sweet he is!
....Makes me miss my big brother Wes :)...That’s where I end this post..I’m sitting at the station, waiting for the train cause I missed the first one :D (hopefully I can find a bus transfer down at Union :P) I’m going down there for a few days to visit so I’m pretty excited!
Anyways, I wrote this post for two reasons: one, to help me sort out my own feelings...I guess sometimes you realize things more when you write them down. I realized how much I love my family, and how much more time I want to spend with them, I realized how blessed I am and have been this whole time, and I realized that I have SO much to be thankful for..I am from the bottom of my heart... The second reason is this...I want to ask you to pray for me. Pray that I would be able to get back into full routine here at home, that I would enjoy and treasure the family that I have, and spending time with them. Pray that I would be able to be a greater blessing to those around me and that my life would be used for the glory of God in ALL that I find myself doing, change or no change! :) Thank you so much in advance :)...Blessings to you!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
..and so we found Oma's old church hats... :D
I can't even remember the last time I played "dress up" with my little sister, but I'm not gonna lie, it was alot of fun trying on all the old hats..big and small from that old hatbox! :)
Friday, March 5, 2010
Oh hi :)
Just thought I'd post a picture on my big sisters blog of her and I today..I didn't feel like sitting in my seat watching her clean so she put me on her lap so I would shush ;)
(Deep down I secretly love it when she's home cause she always gets in trouble for wanting to pick me up and hold me and kiss me so much :P..big sisters I'm tellin' ya ;)
oh and p.s. (I'm shopping around for weight loss programs to get rid of my umm..belly, so please don't make fun :D)
(Deep down I secretly love it when she's home cause she always gets in trouble for wanting to pick me up and hold me and kiss me so much :P..big sisters I'm tellin' ya ;)
oh and p.s. (I'm shopping around for weight loss programs to get rid of my umm..belly, so please don't make fun :D)
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
The second half :D
So we only got about five hours of sleep last night.
BUT...
we're still super awake, and almost full of energy :D
After we had breakfast with mom and the girls, we VERY much took our time getting ready then headed out to town to do some errands...the trophy got dropped off, the eyeliner bought, aand our car almost smashed. We laughed... :D The mall was calling our name so we stopped by for a bit...we shopped around for while, and Cass bought a SUPER cute leather jacket..we then picked up some KD for lunch at Jacinda's :) On the way home we had this bright (excuse the pun :P) idea to go outside in this absolutely gorgeous weather and take some pictures :D.... here's what we came up with...
I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing here..sort of looks like a high stepping horse :P (blame Cassie, cause she had the camera :P)...(except the high-stepping part is a major over-statement :D)
Pretty girl!
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"This is the day that the Lord hath made!"
Thank you for being such an incredibly sweet and amazing friend Cassie!
BUT...
we're still super awake, and almost full of energy :D
After we had breakfast with mom and the girls, we VERY much took our time getting ready then headed out to town to do some errands...the trophy got dropped off, the eyeliner bought, aand our car almost smashed. We laughed... :D The mall was calling our name so we stopped by for a bit...we shopped around for while, and Cass bought a SUPER cute leather jacket..we then picked up some KD for lunch at Jacinda's :) On the way home we had this bright (excuse the pun :P) idea to go outside in this absolutely gorgeous weather and take some pictures :D.... here's what we came up with...
I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing here..sort of looks like a high stepping horse :P (blame Cassie, cause she had the camera :P)...(except the high-stepping part is a major over-statement :D)
Pretty girl!
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"This is the day that the Lord hath made!"
Thank you for being such an incredibly sweet and amazing friend Cassie!
For Cass...
It's something I found awhile ago actually...I meant to give it to you earlier, but kept forgetting....here it is now :) Love you!
A Friend From Above...
I prayed for you before we met,
Not knowing who you'd be.
I asked the Lord to send a friend.
One chosen just for me.
I asked that they'd be Godly,
With wisdom of His ways.
A friend to help and guide me
In the troubles of these days.
So often in life, we need someone
To listen while we talk.
Someone who will not condemn or judge,
But encourage us as we walk.
The narrow road we choose to follow
May sometimes make us stumble.
But to have a friend to catch our fall,
Teaches us to be humble.
When I asked the Lord to send a friend,
Though many came and went.
He gave much more than I ever asked,
For you are the friend He sent.
A Friend From Above...
I prayed for you before we met,
Not knowing who you'd be.
I asked the Lord to send a friend.
One chosen just for me.
I asked that they'd be Godly,
With wisdom of His ways.
A friend to help and guide me
In the troubles of these days.
So often in life, we need someone
To listen while we talk.
Someone who will not condemn or judge,
But encourage us as we walk.
The narrow road we choose to follow
May sometimes make us stumble.
But to have a friend to catch our fall,
Teaches us to be humble.
When I asked the Lord to send a friend,
Though many came and went.
He gave much more than I ever asked,
For you are the friend He sent.
So we were up late... :D
If only you could be a fly on the wall in my room when this girl comes over... :D
So this was before the candy canes!
Oh how very flattering..not. :P
Besties :D
...one of my favorites!
Apparantly, we sort of look alike ...wierd :P
We call ourselves special...cause to be honest, these are the only "good" pictures of a whole bunch of crazy, silly, and highly embarrassing pictures :D
If you're ever in need of a laugh, or you just feel like laughing all night long, (about the randomest, and in reality not even funny in the least), topics of discussion...talk to Cassie and I when we're together, cause that's what happens :P
She is one incredible girl let me tell you...she's so beautiful, and by that I'm talking inside and out..she's just amazing, and I have been SO blessed to have found this dear friend and become so close in such a short time..I just love her :)
So this was before the candy canes!
Oh how very flattering..not. :P
Besties :D
...one of my favorites!
Apparantly, we sort of look alike ...wierd :P
We call ourselves special...cause to be honest, these are the only "good" pictures of a whole bunch of crazy, silly, and highly embarrassing pictures :D
If you're ever in need of a laugh, or you just feel like laughing all night long, (about the randomest, and in reality not even funny in the least), topics of discussion...talk to Cassie and I when we're together, cause that's what happens :P
She is one incredible girl let me tell you...she's so beautiful, and by that I'm talking inside and out..she's just amazing, and I have been SO blessed to have found this dear friend and become so close in such a short time..I just love her :)
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
The three little sweeties :)
(Kurtis doesnt exactly love sitting for pictures...thus the pout and the jeep. :P)
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Tomorrow...
Tomorrow is goodbye to three very precious little children: Amber, Rueben and Kurtis...
I've been their nanny for eight months now, and this chapter in my life that's coming to a close..it's been such an incredible learning experience..
There's so many special memories, so many sweet moments, there's been days where ya, they're kids, and I'm not a mom, and I had to learn patience and love when it's most hardest..
Amber: such a sweet beautiful girl..her dimples and shy smile are enough to catch anyone's attention. She does such a good job of helping me. She's very particular about things mind you...there has to be butter on her bread with the jam, no pepper on her eggs, no other coat will do besides the pink one and Naomi MUST give her three hugs and three kisses every day when she gets dropped off at school..and at the end of every day when I leave for home, Amber runs to the jeep to start it for me, then lets me get in, gives me a hug and asks "are you coming tomorrow??"... every day... Then I get seventeen kisses blown as I leave the driveway :)..I'm gonna miss this girl.. <3
Rueben: the adventurous, and highly mischievous boy :) Rueben is a very typical boy. As in the kind of boy who LOVES anything that squiggles and squirms and is slimy or just..gross. :P He also finds great delight in the fact that his nanny, very strongly dislikes anything of that kind. VERY much so. I've had more than my fair share of bugs and squiggly things down my shirt, or in my purse, or crawling up my pant leg...and then the array of giggles that come along with that when Naomi finds out what's actually on her.. ;) But Rueben is also a sweetie. I get my hug as soon as I step out of the jeep when we get to school..and every day when I leave he runs to the door, gives me a hug and says "bye Naomi! Are you coming tomorrow?" :)..I'm gonna miss his silly grins and maybe even his mischievous streak :)...<3
And last but definitely not least..Kurtis: my pumpkin :) This little guy, is one of the most adorably, unique and highly energetic little boys you'll ever meet. Shopping with him gets comments coming from every member of the female population, in his vision.. seeing as the moment we walk through the automatic doors and he sees one he says "hello lady!" and flashes his huge grin :) Charmer..Kurtis loves to help me in the kitchen, every morning when I get him out of bed he says "eggs fo bwekfast Omi?" When I say yes, he runs to the kitchen to push a chair up against the counter, then gets the frying pan out of the oven drawer and climbs up on his chair once he has the eggs from the fridge..he knows where every thing is and wants to help with EVERYTHING :P...including vacuuming (which is an added bonus ;) I'm going to miss his giggles when we have tickle fights, and his cuddles when he gets out of bed, or sits on my lap with chicken pox, and I'll just miss his adorable little self keeping me company every day all day..
Being a nanny these past months has been a huge learning experience for me...it's been such a blessing to be able to have spend so much time with these special little ones..I've not only learned so many things just in every day things, but also things I can use if I get married and have a family one day, Lord willing...It's not always been an easy road..there were days when I felt so overwhelmed, and that my life was just too busy and stressful and I didn't know if I could keep doing it..but I would miss the kids when I would be off for a few days, and I would be ready to get back at it on Monday..This chapter in my life is coming to a close...It will be hard saying goodbye, that much I know..but a new chapter, a plan that He's so perfectly already ordained is starting...
I hate goodbyes..
I've been their nanny for eight months now, and this chapter in my life that's coming to a close..it's been such an incredible learning experience..
There's so many special memories, so many sweet moments, there's been days where ya, they're kids, and I'm not a mom, and I had to learn patience and love when it's most hardest..
Amber: such a sweet beautiful girl..her dimples and shy smile are enough to catch anyone's attention. She does such a good job of helping me. She's very particular about things mind you...there has to be butter on her bread with the jam, no pepper on her eggs, no other coat will do besides the pink one and Naomi MUST give her three hugs and three kisses every day when she gets dropped off at school..and at the end of every day when I leave for home, Amber runs to the jeep to start it for me, then lets me get in, gives me a hug and asks "are you coming tomorrow??"... every day... Then I get seventeen kisses blown as I leave the driveway :)..I'm gonna miss this girl.. <3
Rueben: the adventurous, and highly mischievous boy :) Rueben is a very typical boy. As in the kind of boy who LOVES anything that squiggles and squirms and is slimy or just..gross. :P He also finds great delight in the fact that his nanny, very strongly dislikes anything of that kind. VERY much so. I've had more than my fair share of bugs and squiggly things down my shirt, or in my purse, or crawling up my pant leg...and then the array of giggles that come along with that when Naomi finds out what's actually on her.. ;) But Rueben is also a sweetie. I get my hug as soon as I step out of the jeep when we get to school..and every day when I leave he runs to the door, gives me a hug and says "bye Naomi! Are you coming tomorrow?" :)..I'm gonna miss his silly grins and maybe even his mischievous streak :)...<3
And last but definitely not least..Kurtis: my pumpkin :) This little guy, is one of the most adorably, unique and highly energetic little boys you'll ever meet. Shopping with him gets comments coming from every member of the female population, in his vision.. seeing as the moment we walk through the automatic doors and he sees one he says "hello lady!" and flashes his huge grin :) Charmer..Kurtis loves to help me in the kitchen, every morning when I get him out of bed he says "eggs fo bwekfast Omi?" When I say yes, he runs to the kitchen to push a chair up against the counter, then gets the frying pan out of the oven drawer and climbs up on his chair once he has the eggs from the fridge..he knows where every thing is and wants to help with EVERYTHING :P...including vacuuming (which is an added bonus ;) I'm going to miss his giggles when we have tickle fights, and his cuddles when he gets out of bed, or sits on my lap with chicken pox, and I'll just miss his adorable little self keeping me company every day all day..
Being a nanny these past months has been a huge learning experience for me...it's been such a blessing to be able to have spend so much time with these special little ones..I've not only learned so many things just in every day things, but also things I can use if I get married and have a family one day, Lord willing...It's not always been an easy road..there were days when I felt so overwhelmed, and that my life was just too busy and stressful and I didn't know if I could keep doing it..but I would miss the kids when I would be off for a few days, and I would be ready to get back at it on Monday..This chapter in my life is coming to a close...It will be hard saying goodbye, that much I know..but a new chapter, a plan that He's so perfectly already ordained is starting...
I hate goodbyes..
Friday, February 19, 2010
Soooo...
So between coffee that looks like tea (pee), and a hunchback Merecedes...Hester and I had a fabulous night! :D
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
just a few more...
<3<3 summer <3<3
<3<3 Kurtis absolutely adores kittens and dogs and horses and tigers and monkeys and anything fluffy and soft. ;)...ladybugs and flies and spiders, on the other hand..not so much! "Omi! Come here Omi! you need ta get da 'kweemix' and put it in da garbage! quick!" Everytime I tell him to run to the bathroom to get some toilet paper and do it himself, but no, "Omi do it!". :P I squish it and hand it to him, and he runs as fast as his little legs will carry him to the bathroom to flush it down. :D <3<3
<3<3 our second attempt at keeping the tree up. When we were putting the top decoration on the first time, the whole entire thing tipped over. Lots of giggles and groans :D <3<3
<3<3 our gingerbread house...sprinkles ALL over the floor (so much so that none of them ended up on the house :P) <3<3
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