My Life As I Know It

9.16.2007

life

Let's see here.....I didn't get anymore painting done on the boys' room. I'm not sure what I did on Tuesday, but Wednesday I spent the day w/my mom. I didn't want to paint on Thursday bc I didn't want there to be paint fumes left when they went to bed that night. I had to get out the winter clothes this week bc it got down in the 60's. I also cleaned my van bc it's up for sale. I can tell the transmission is getting worse. It's starting to slip just in regular driving, and occassionally, it doesn't want to shift gears. Plus, it's making a new noise that I can't tell if it's the trans or the engine. I'm just hoping to get a okay amount so that I can get a decent car. I've decided not to get a van bc my sister doesn't plan on going back to work. If I'm not watching my neice & nephew, even though I PREFER a van, I really could save money by getting a car. I cut my hair. Nothing drastic, or at least I didn't think so. I've gotten so many comments on it though. Even costumers at M&M have noticed my hair cut! I don't have a picture, or I'd share.
This week at church, Pastor Cummings started a series on Jonah. It's amazing how much I didn't know or realize from what is presented as such a simple story. I love how he brings history into the text, and he brings fresh insight to things. I have a feeling it's going to be a really good series!
Jaden's new thing is "what are you doing?", and Asher's new thing is "what's that?". I'm constantly getting bombarded w/questions. Asher is really starting to talk more, it just amazes me....Jaden too! Recently, I think the two of them have just been changing over night. Jaden loves watching Veggie Tales, which he calls "movie tales", and Asher loves reading books! He's constantly on my lap w/books for me to read to him. Jaden is doing well w/potty training except we can't seem to get him to tell us when he has to poop. He tells us any other time though. I know it'll come w/time, but I just wish that time would come sooner vs later :)
Well, that's pretty much it for us. I'm throwing in a picture of Asher from Saturday. I just thought the outfit looked really good on him...plus he's just a cutie! Hope everyone else is well and feel free to leave me a note!!

9.09.2007

Jared Anderson

Today was the 11th yr anniversary of my church. This morning there was a special speaker, can't think of his name, but he rocked! He talked about how we lose two-thirds of the young people in church btwn the ages of 18-25 bc we aren't really showing them how to have a relationship w/Christ. He challenged us parent's to show what it is to be a believer by our daily walk, and to train your child to spend time in God's word starting at the young age of even a 2nd grader.
They also did a special offering for the children's wing. Last year, they did a offering for the youth room and raised $27,000. This time their goal was $40,000. I'm not sure if they made it or not, I'm guessing we'll find out next week. I've been going there all summer, and the 1st time I'd heard of the special offering was last week. I kinda expected there'd be more hype, but they seem to be pretty laid back out things and just trusting in God to provide.
Ok, anyways, this evening they had a concert by Jared Anderson. I wanted to go, but the boys and I over slept on our naps. So, I ALMOST decided to stay home, but last minute, I threw the boys together and headed to church. We weren't late bc they'd been having a parking lot tailgate party, and I guess that went over a little bit. So, I was actually like 3mins early by time I got into service. And, the concert ROCKED! On the very last song, I found myself jumping to the music, something which is normal in service, but not usually my style. I LOVE worshiping through music. I was hoping he'd play my favorite song "Hear Us From Heaven", but he didn't. It's ok, I forgive him :) It was still an awesome time worshiping God, and I'm glad I went!!! I couldn't find Jared actually singing the song, but here's Ross Parsley singing "Hear Us From Heaven":

9.06.2007

Painting

So, I've had paint for the boys' room for probably close to a year now, and I've just never gotten around to actually painting!! Sad, I know :D Shaun started this week taking the boys Tue-Thur, so I decided it was a good time to start painting. Now, I haven't been Miss Motivation so I haven't gotten a ton accomplished. In fact, I think this project will probably take at least 3wks to finish at this rate..LOL But, here's some beginning photos. Keep in mind, there used to be a boarder where the green and blue meet, so w/out the boarder, it doesn't look so great.

And, here's a picture of the door and one wall that I've gotten done.

I definitely think it turns the room from a nursery to a little boy's room!

9.03.2007

Labor Day

Today we spent the day together as a family, just the 3 of us. I was hoping to sleep in, but the boys were awake at 6:30. I did not get them up that early bc that's WAY too early to get up when you don't have to, but sleeping in is something we didn't do...LOL After morning naps, I packed up most of their lunch, picked up chicken nuggets on the way, and we were off to the park. Asher hasn't been feeling well all weekend. The gastro virus that he had a while back flared up again...grrrr. But, he is starting to feel better, and I think he enjoyed himself.

Here's some of the boys playing...