Susanjane,
I have no way to contact you directly...but I wanted to thank you for your comment you posted. I am flattered that you follow my blog. Thank you for taking the time to say so. That made my day!! I'm embarrassed to admit....I do spend time on the posts...more than I should probably, which is why it's so nice to know someone enjoys it! Best wishes!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
Friends
So I was thinking about blogs.....and how I love being able to take quick glimpses into people's lives and see how they're doing. It makes it feel.....in small way that we haven't moved as much as we really have. I also LOVE seeing every one's cute kids and family milestones but.....I often wonder about my friends....what are my friends up to? You know....personally....things that are going on in their lives that don't involve kids or families.
So with that said......I decided to jot down some things about me...just random things I've been doing lately (P.S. I tagged some friends at the bottom):
Every once and awhile when I am fried, or exhausted I'll take myself to the dollar theater down the street to catch a movie. I feel brave and independent when I do this.
I bleached my teeth a few weeks ago...which I have been wanting to do since forever. Wish the results were more extreme...should of listened to the ditsy girl who told me to sit in the chair longer.
I am trying to read a book called "Outliers," that is a sociological look at what factors come into play in the success of someone's life....what sets successful people a part from the rest. It sounded fascinating in an article I read months ago buuuuuuttttt I'm still hanging out in chapter 1. Maybe that's why Nathan and I aren't successful??
I am working with the young women now at church and I am constantly amazed at the responsibility I feel for these girls.....overnight. I think about them during the week and I worry about their struggles. It has been so interesting to teach them every week, and remember my experiences as a teenager.
I have picked out 2 really, really bad movies recently which Nathan will probably not let me forget for the remainder of the year. Don't waste your money or your brain cells on seeing "The Soloist" or "My Life in Ruins."
I am taking a class called, "Mothering without Guilt" and I love it. I am plagued with guilt...partly because I am a hopeless perfectionist, not helped with unrealistic expectations I have about being a Mom..or what it means to be a "good Mom" and do I ever measure up. So on and so forth into the eternities. It's a great class and so insightful! If you're reading this Jen or Christy- thank you for leading the class!
I have a new favorite restaurant....well, my new favorite Italian restaurant to be exact. It's called Oliveto and it's wonderful. My absolute favorite....I'm talking I think about this food during the week...probably every week, is their Bruschetta Sundae. It's a martini glass filled with the tastiest bruschetta you've ever had in your life with toasted sourdough bread.
I also started taking a photography class that won my heart when I read the tag line,
"this class will help you understand all your buttons." Perfect. Just what I need for this brand- spanking new, completely professional, intimidating camera that I now own.
And I saw,"17 Again" with Zac Efron................now I get it. He is cute!
So with that said......I decided to jot down some things about me...just random things I've been doing lately (P.S. I tagged some friends at the bottom):
Every once and awhile when I am fried, or exhausted I'll take myself to the dollar theater down the street to catch a movie. I feel brave and independent when I do this.
I bleached my teeth a few weeks ago...which I have been wanting to do since forever. Wish the results were more extreme...should of listened to the ditsy girl who told me to sit in the chair longer.
I am trying to read a book called "Outliers," that is a sociological look at what factors come into play in the success of someone's life....what sets successful people a part from the rest. It sounded fascinating in an article I read months ago buuuuuuttttt I'm still hanging out in chapter 1. Maybe that's why Nathan and I aren't successful??
I am working with the young women now at church and I am constantly amazed at the responsibility I feel for these girls.....overnight. I think about them during the week and I worry about their struggles. It has been so interesting to teach them every week, and remember my experiences as a teenager.
I have picked out 2 really, really bad movies recently which Nathan will probably not let me forget for the remainder of the year. Don't waste your money or your brain cells on seeing "The Soloist" or "My Life in Ruins."
I am taking a class called, "Mothering without Guilt" and I love it. I am plagued with guilt...partly because I am a hopeless perfectionist, not helped with unrealistic expectations I have about being a Mom..or what it means to be a "good Mom" and do I ever measure up. So on and so forth into the eternities. It's a great class and so insightful! If you're reading this Jen or Christy- thank you for leading the class!
I have a new favorite restaurant....well, my new favorite Italian restaurant to be exact. It's called Oliveto and it's wonderful. My absolute favorite....I'm talking I think about this food during the week...probably every week, is their Bruschetta Sundae. It's a martini glass filled with the tastiest bruschetta you've ever had in your life with toasted sourdough bread.
I also started taking a photography class that won my heart when I read the tag line,
"this class will help you understand all your buttons." Perfect. Just what I need for this brand- spanking new, completely professional, intimidating camera that I now own.
And I saw,"17 Again" with Zac Efron................now I get it. He is cute!
I tag Patience, Brooke G, and Amy C
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Gymnastics
So Thursday was the kids' first day of gymnastics. I was so excited that they could do something "together." Poor Wesley, we're always taking Sienna to do fun "big kid" things. So when I saw this gym that had classes for 2-3 years olds I was thrilled to sign them up.
Sienna was in heaven during class. It was so cute to see her smile and do something she is naturally good at and be praised by her teachers.
Wesley was so cute when it was time for the kids to go in the gym and the moms to stay outside in the waiting area. He didn't cry like some of the other little ones...instead he came running over to me to give me a hug and then run back to his class. Then he'd get up come running and give me another hug and then go back to his seat. He must have done this 5-6 times before class officially started. It was so cute- and so unexpected. He is not normally like that. The ladies behind me were dying..talking about wanting to take Wesley home with them. He was reluctant to leave with the teacher...but returned from class all smily and sweaty with 2 "good job"stamps.
Wesley was so cute when it was time for the kids to go in the gym and the moms to stay outside in the waiting area. He didn't cry like some of the other little ones...instead he came running over to me to give me a hug and then run back to his class. Then he'd get up come running and give me another hug and then go back to his seat. He must have done this 5-6 times before class officially started. It was so cute- and so unexpected. He is not normally like that. The ladies behind me were dying..talking about wanting to take Wesley home with them. He was reluctant to leave with the teacher...but returned from class all smily and sweaty with 2 "good job"stamps.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Shameless
Lest you be confused...this is my shameless attempt to pull on my Dad's heart strings.
Dad.....Mom's sad. This little empenada misses us. And by us I mean our offspring. Ok.....mostly Wesley. Will you let her come visit the States again? Think of it as a Spa Treatment...something that will reinvigorate her...put a little spring back in her step, and that twinkle in her eye.
I want you to know I did not stage this photo below...they do this all the time together.
Grandma needs Wesley. Wesley needs Grandma.
I want you to know I did not stage this photo below...they do this all the time together.
Grandma needs Wesley. Wesley needs Grandma.
Their relationship....it's not really something I can put into words. It's not ordinary. It's as if they've been waiting to be together on earth for a long time.....and now they've found each other. Their love began long before Wes was ever born.
.Monday, June 1, 2009
Hawk-o-Loma
So I'm playing catch up here but this was too cute not to include. The very last night in Arizona we had Sienna's best friend Alyssa come over for dinner. She was so excited to be able to say the prayer. I think you'll agree with me...it's a pretty good one.
....... " please help Sienna so she'll be good while she's moving and when she goes to Hawk-o-Loma (translation...Oklahoma) and thank you for Wal-Mart. Amen."
....... " please help Sienna so she'll be good while she's moving and when she goes to Hawk-o-Loma (translation...Oklahoma) and thank you for Wal-Mart. Amen."
Love Song
So a few weeks ago I was running errands with the kids when Sienna (who's gotta a knack for making up songs) started singing this little diddy in the backseat:
"Jesus, Jesus, Jesus. I just love Jesus. Do you know why Mommy? Because he me makes magic. He makes me alive and I just love him. When I open my eyes I want to see him, hug him, and play with him." ..........followed with another round of the chorus,
"Jesus, Jesus, Jesus."
How sweet and innocent...I grabbed a CD cover in the car and jotted it all down before I forgot. I am so pleased that Sienna feels so much love for Him. When she talks about Jesus it really seems like she knows him...I mean really knows him...like how a child aches for their relative when their visit is over. Her sincere love for him and tender way she talks about missing him is such a good example for me.
"Jesus, Jesus, Jesus. I just love Jesus. Do you know why Mommy? Because he me makes magic. He makes me alive and I just love him. When I open my eyes I want to see him, hug him, and play with him." ..........followed with another round of the chorus,
"Jesus, Jesus, Jesus."
How sweet and innocent...I grabbed a CD cover in the car and jotted it all down before I forgot. I am so pleased that Sienna feels so much love for Him. When she talks about Jesus it really seems like she knows him...I mean really knows him...like how a child aches for their relative when their visit is over. Her sincere love for him and tender way she talks about missing him is such a good example for me.
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