Yesterday was a big day at the pool!
Anna jumped off the diving board.
Well, after about 20 minutes of me dog paddeling in the deep end while she stood on the diving board with her floaties on. I finally got out of the pool and while the lifeguards dog paddled in the deep end, I grabbed her arm and pulled her off the board into the water.
She loved it!
And she continued to jump off 5 more times.
I've been telling her since she was three, that the floaties she was wearing would keep her from going under water. Every year she decides to ignore my wisdom and stay in the shallow end of the pool.
Until this year.
She is having a big time in the deep end. She told me the other day that her "floaties will keep me from going under water!"
Really?
I wonder where she had heard that before?
It makes me think of what wisdom I listen to for years before I actually head it. And then seeing what I missed out on for so long.
Another first happened at the pool yesterday. We all got sun burned. We applied sunscreen, but I guess those pesky little rays of sun got through.
And my friend Christy brought me do-nuts to the pool. Do-nuts? Really? She spoke my food love language! Thanks Christy!!
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June 3, 2010
April 21, 2010
One down, Two to go
Yesterday we celebrated Anna's birthday.
We celebrated from the time she got up to the time she went to bed.
It is our tradition to open presents as soon as you wake up. Anna likes to sleep late, so everyone was up and waiting and Anna was snoozing away in her bed.
Finally she woke up (because her daddy was yelling across the house, "ANNA!! WAKE UP!!" She really didn't have much of a choice.
When she came out of her room she was met with hot pink streamers hanging from her door frame(also a tradition).
She opened presents and then got to eat the breakfast of her choice.
We then put her new curtains up and her new comforter on her bed. She was excited.
Nana and Papa came in time to eat lunch with us and then she opened presents again!
All of the boys had ballgames last night so after the games, we headed to the mexican restaurant for supper and some birthday entertainment. Anna did not disappoint. When she found out that Daniel had told the waiters it was her birthday, she cried a "real" cry and insisted that they NOT sing to her or make her wear the hat. She just got the free dessert. Which really is the better deal!
We then went home and had birthday cake. Forget the fact that bedtime is 8:30 and that we didn't get home until 9:20, and birthday cake wasn't eaten until 10:00. She had a great day and enjoyed all the birthday wishes from my facebook friends, and our family.
Now, to repeat this again this weekend. Friday is D&D's party and Saturday is their actual birthday. Then, I can concentrate on Disney!
We celebrated from the time she got up to the time she went to bed.
It is our tradition to open presents as soon as you wake up. Anna likes to sleep late, so everyone was up and waiting and Anna was snoozing away in her bed.
Finally she woke up (because her daddy was yelling across the house, "ANNA!! WAKE UP!!" She really didn't have much of a choice.
When she came out of her room she was met with hot pink streamers hanging from her door frame(also a tradition).
She opened presents and then got to eat the breakfast of her choice.
We then put her new curtains up and her new comforter on her bed. She was excited.
Nana and Papa came in time to eat lunch with us and then she opened presents again!
All of the boys had ballgames last night so after the games, we headed to the mexican restaurant for supper and some birthday entertainment. Anna did not disappoint. When she found out that Daniel had told the waiters it was her birthday, she cried a "real" cry and insisted that they NOT sing to her or make her wear the hat. She just got the free dessert. Which really is the better deal!
We then went home and had birthday cake. Forget the fact that bedtime is 8:30 and that we didn't get home until 9:20, and birthday cake wasn't eaten until 10:00. She had a great day and enjoyed all the birthday wishes from my facebook friends, and our family.
Now, to repeat this again this weekend. Friday is D&D's party and Saturday is their actual birthday. Then, I can concentrate on Disney!
April 20, 2010
March 28, 2010
Weekend Recap
I'm sure you just couldn't wait to find out what I did this weekend.
I lead such an exciting life that you want to lead vicariously through me.
I know. That is why I've decided to share my weekend with you.
Friday, the kids made a volcano. They were so excited, as was I. We exploded not one but three volcanos. I wish you could have heard them squeal with delight.
Stephen and the boys went on a boys scout campout Friday and Saturday. Well, Samuel stayed until Sunday since he is the "real" boy scout of the family. So, that left Anna.
She was beside herself with anticipation. She couldn't wait for the boys to leave. When they finally did leave she yelled "We're free!!" Too cute.
We ate mesican(as she says it) and as we were finishing up a couple of our friends came in, another mom and daughter, sat with us and while we ate dessert they ate their dinner. It was a nice girl time.
We then came home and watched a movie and then crawled in bed together. That was a first!
When Anna woke up Saturday morning she looked at me and said "Its girl day!!!!!" So, after she took the longest bubble bath in history, we went shopping and to McDonalds for lunch. I never thought having a girl could be so much fun!
Last night Stephen and I went to dinner with our deacons. Not everyone showed up, but we had such a good time with those that did. I love the people of our church.
And today I went to church and heard a great sermon from my Lord through my husband. I was so proud of him today. He didn't hold back, he preached the word of God and people will be changed because of it.
It was a good weekend. Hope yours was too.
I lead such an exciting life that you want to lead vicariously through me.
I know. That is why I've decided to share my weekend with you.
Friday, the kids made a volcano. They were so excited, as was I. We exploded not one but three volcanos. I wish you could have heard them squeal with delight.
Stephen and the boys went on a boys scout campout Friday and Saturday. Well, Samuel stayed until Sunday since he is the "real" boy scout of the family. So, that left Anna.
She was beside herself with anticipation. She couldn't wait for the boys to leave. When they finally did leave she yelled "We're free!!" Too cute.
We ate mesican(as she says it) and as we were finishing up a couple of our friends came in, another mom and daughter, sat with us and while we ate dessert they ate their dinner. It was a nice girl time.
We then came home and watched a movie and then crawled in bed together. That was a first!
When Anna woke up Saturday morning she looked at me and said "Its girl day!!!!!" So, after she took the longest bubble bath in history, we went shopping and to McDonalds for lunch. I never thought having a girl could be so much fun!
Last night Stephen and I went to dinner with our deacons. Not everyone showed up, but we had such a good time with those that did. I love the people of our church.
And today I went to church and heard a great sermon from my Lord through my husband. I was so proud of him today. He didn't hold back, he preached the word of God and people will be changed because of it.
It was a good weekend. Hope yours was too.
February 1, 2010
Milestones
As a parent there are many milestones that we await anxiously for our children to meet.
Sleeping through the night, the first step, the first word and being potty trained. And as they get older we look forward to other steps. Learning their numbers and ABC's, going to school, losing a tooth, and accepting Christ as their Lord and Savior.
Well, today Anna met a milestone. She learned how to ride her bike. The boys all accomplished this a little earlier than Anna, but we also worked with them more than we have her. (And when I say we I mean Stephen) Today the twins and Anna were at the gym with me while I walked. The boys had taken their scooters and Anna insisted on bringing her bike even though she didn't know how to ride it. I told her I wasn't going to help her with that today. But she was determined to take it. Stephen came to say hi while we were there and Anna yells "hey, look at me!" we turned around and there she went. Riding her bike, on her own, with no help, and she didn't crash. Stephen and I were amazed. How did this happen? We don't know.
But it is a milestone met! YAY!
There are others now to look forward to.
Learning to drive, first date, graduating, going to college, graduating, moving away, getting married, having children.
We await all of these anxiously. We are so proud of our children and know they will do great things. Today I'm most proud of Anna. Who, because of her stubburn will, can ride her bike!
Sleeping through the night, the first step, the first word and being potty trained. And as they get older we look forward to other steps. Learning their numbers and ABC's, going to school, losing a tooth, and accepting Christ as their Lord and Savior.
Well, today Anna met a milestone. She learned how to ride her bike. The boys all accomplished this a little earlier than Anna, but we also worked with them more than we have her. (And when I say we I mean Stephen) Today the twins and Anna were at the gym with me while I walked. The boys had taken their scooters and Anna insisted on bringing her bike even though she didn't know how to ride it. I told her I wasn't going to help her with that today. But she was determined to take it. Stephen came to say hi while we were there and Anna yells "hey, look at me!" we turned around and there she went. Riding her bike, on her own, with no help, and she didn't crash. Stephen and I were amazed. How did this happen? We don't know.
But it is a milestone met! YAY!
There are others now to look forward to.
Learning to drive, first date, graduating, going to college, graduating, moving away, getting married, having children.
We await all of these anxiously. We are so proud of our children and know they will do great things. Today I'm most proud of Anna. Who, because of her stubburn will, can ride her bike!
January 7, 2010
Another dose of randomness
Anna got her ears pierced Saturday while we were visiting Dad and Connie. We had been talking about it for over a year. She had a couple of goals to meet and then she could get her ears pierced if she wanted. She met the goals and she announced while we were at the mall that she wanted to do it. I don't know who was more excited her or Stephen! Isn't that funny? He let her pick the earrings she wanted (cost was not to be considered) and she sat up in the chair hugged a bear they gave her to hold on to, held her breath and cried a few tears. She had quite the audience, her brothers, me, Dad, Connie and Stephen were all there. It was a memory. And the girls that pierced her ears. Their names were Julie and Anna. How neat is that??!!
Today on facebook women and girls are posting one word on their status's. Just a color. I didn't get it at first. As the day went on I caught on that it was their bra color. Really?? I googled it to find out what was going on. It turns out it is for breast cancer awareness. No money is being raised, it is just for awareness. Call me a prude (some do), but I just thing that is a little TMI. I have men that are facebook friends, preachers, old youth ministers, my husbands friends. I really don't want them to know what color my bra is. Posting it as my status would just get them to thinking about other women, their bras, and their breasts. Is that really what we should be promoting? I've not had breast cancer. I have friends that are fighting it right this very minute though. I don't mean any offense to you. Really I don't. I just don't know that posting the color of your bra on facebook is the best way to get the message across. We have enough trouble in this world with men and them taking advantage of women of all ages, we shouldn't give them free information and let their minds wander.
Ok! Enough of that!
I made the pioneer woman's mashed potatoes tonight. They're still in the oven, but I'll let you know how they turn out. With 2 sticks of butter, cream cheese and half and half, I don't know that we will notice the potatoes or not!
I got my hair done today. Hows that for random???
I miss Henry. I need to smell him and kiss his neck (but only if it is clean of formula gunk. Don't you just hate the way it gunks up under the baby's second neck, and you only clean necks 1, 3 and 4??!!).
As I said earlier Anna met a couple of goals we had set for her. I can't tell you the difference in that little girl. She is happy go lucky, fun, silly, and is feeling all of her 5 years. What a precious treasure she is.
And because I have talked about her twice, let me say something about the boys. They made a salt dough map of Egypt today for school. They worked together and made it look so cool. I'm not sure if it is geographically correct, but they worked as a team and sometimes that is more important!!
I hope you stay bundled up tonight if it is cold where you are! We are going to cheer on Bama. It goes against our nature, but cheering for the other team would probably just kill us!
Today on facebook women and girls are posting one word on their status's. Just a color. I didn't get it at first. As the day went on I caught on that it was their bra color. Really?? I googled it to find out what was going on. It turns out it is for breast cancer awareness. No money is being raised, it is just for awareness. Call me a prude (some do), but I just thing that is a little TMI. I have men that are facebook friends, preachers, old youth ministers, my husbands friends. I really don't want them to know what color my bra is. Posting it as my status would just get them to thinking about other women, their bras, and their breasts. Is that really what we should be promoting? I've not had breast cancer. I have friends that are fighting it right this very minute though. I don't mean any offense to you. Really I don't. I just don't know that posting the color of your bra on facebook is the best way to get the message across. We have enough trouble in this world with men and them taking advantage of women of all ages, we shouldn't give them free information and let their minds wander.
Ok! Enough of that!
I made the pioneer woman's mashed potatoes tonight. They're still in the oven, but I'll let you know how they turn out. With 2 sticks of butter, cream cheese and half and half, I don't know that we will notice the potatoes or not!
I got my hair done today. Hows that for random???
I miss Henry. I need to smell him and kiss his neck (but only if it is clean of formula gunk. Don't you just hate the way it gunks up under the baby's second neck, and you only clean necks 1, 3 and 4??!!).
As I said earlier Anna met a couple of goals we had set for her. I can't tell you the difference in that little girl. She is happy go lucky, fun, silly, and is feeling all of her 5 years. What a precious treasure she is.
And because I have talked about her twice, let me say something about the boys. They made a salt dough map of Egypt today for school. They worked together and made it look so cool. I'm not sure if it is geographically correct, but they worked as a team and sometimes that is more important!!
I hope you stay bundled up tonight if it is cold where you are! We are going to cheer on Bama. It goes against our nature, but cheering for the other team would probably just kill us!
June 26, 2009
The rest of the story
The thing about a blog is that I only tell you what I want you to know.
It may seem like you are delving into my private life, looking in my windows. But what you are reading and what you know about me is only what I allow you to know.
Today I'm going to tell you that a prayer I've been praying for over 2 years has been answered.
Anna is potty trained!!!!!!!!!!!
Can I get a Halleluja!?!
We have been working on this since January 2007. Never stopping, never giving up, never buying diapers the whole time.
It hasn't been easy. It has been terribly hard. There have been many tears, many prayers, many tests run. Many times I have doubted my ability to parent.
Its really amazing how the will of a 2,3,4,5 year old make a grown mother of 4 doubt.
I wanted to tell you about this as soon as I realized we finally had success. But I've wanted to make sure.
Real sure.
I can't tell you how excited we all are. (Even the boys had been praying) There is a sense of freedom, a burden lifted, a secret silenced.
Anna is a darling little girl. She is growing up to be a beautiful, sweet and outgoing girl. And we are so proud of her.
It may seem like you are delving into my private life, looking in my windows. But what you are reading and what you know about me is only what I allow you to know.
Today I'm going to tell you that a prayer I've been praying for over 2 years has been answered.
Anna is potty trained!!!!!!!!!!!
Can I get a Halleluja!?!
We have been working on this since January 2007. Never stopping, never giving up, never buying diapers the whole time.
It hasn't been easy. It has been terribly hard. There have been many tears, many prayers, many tests run. Many times I have doubted my ability to parent.
Its really amazing how the will of a 2,3,4,5 year old make a grown mother of 4 doubt.
I wanted to tell you about this as soon as I realized we finally had success. But I've wanted to make sure.
Real sure.
I can't tell you how excited we all are. (Even the boys had been praying) There is a sense of freedom, a burden lifted, a secret silenced.
Anna is a darling little girl. She is growing up to be a beautiful, sweet and outgoing girl. And we are so proud of her.
June 7, 2009
Any Theologians out there?
Anna, the 5 year old princess of this wild family has some theology that needs some help.
She said "Jesus is the sun and God is the world."
Did you notice my spelling of the word sun? It wasn't spelled wrong. That is what she thinks.
That Jesus is the big fireball up in the sky and God is the world(planets and moons).
So, if you know of anyone that can help us with theology let me know. Because our resident theologian isn't doing a very good job with this child!
She said "Jesus is the sun and God is the world."
Did you notice my spelling of the word sun? It wasn't spelled wrong. That is what she thinks.
That Jesus is the big fireball up in the sky and God is the world(planets and moons).
So, if you know of anyone that can help us with theology let me know. Because our resident theologian isn't doing a very good job with this child!
April 20, 2009
My baby is 5!
This is my favorite pose. She does this all the time. Sucks her thumb and puts her foot up to her mouth. Hilarious!
I can't believe it.
My baby is 5 years old today.
I never expected to have a little girl. My pregnancy with her was a complete surprise. COMPLETE. SURPRISE.
I was never very excited about having a girl. But when I saw her. When I saw her dark brown hair. Her red lips. Heard her cry. And held her in my arms.
Oh man, I was in love.
That girl stole my heart. The nurse brought her to me with a red bow in her hair, I thought I would die from sheer love for that girl.
She would cry when we held her and stop crying as soon as we laid her down.
When she was just 1 year old, her pediatrician told me to "get a handle on her". I didn't know what he was talking about. But he knew what he was talking about. I should have listened.
This girl has a mind of her very own. And a will that is stronger than steel.
But I love every ounce of her. Every act of sheer defiance, every smile, every kiss, every "I love you mom" from the backseat of the van. They make me love her more and more every day.
Happy Birthday Anna! I am so glad you are a member of our family. So glad that God surprised us with you. Our lives would not have been complete without you!
March 27, 2009
Welcome Lucy Kathryn to the family!
Yesterday was a big day for Miss Anna.
She got her first bear from Build a Bear Workshop!
She drug her Nana to the store and looked at her with those sad, needy eyes and Nana fell for it hook, line, and sinker!
Welcome Lucy (Lucille was Nana's mothers name, so it was sweet of Anna to name it Lucy. Although she had no idea what she was doing) to the family. She truly has a face only a mother could love.
March 21, 2009
I'm a copycat
Because I thought this was cute, I copied the questions and asked Anna to answer them. Remember she is 4, but will be 5 in less than a month!
-What is something mom always say to you?
"I love you"
-What make mom happy?
When I pee-pee in the potty
-What makes mom sad?
When I pee-pee in my pants (can you figure out what my main problem is these days?!)
-What does mom do to make you laugh?
Say funny stuff
-What was mom like as a child?
Crying
-How old is mom?
I don't know
-How tall is mom?
6 feet (not quite!)
-What is moms favorite thing to do?
Sit down outside when its warm
-What does mom do when you're not around?
work on the (com)puter
-What is mom really good at?
Blowing leaves-(She has a short memory. I did this today for the first time!)
-What is mom not good at?
playing my games
What is moms job?
cleaning
-What is moms favorite food?
Peanut butter and jelly (that is her favorite food)
- What makes you proud of mom?
When you wipe my bottom. (Yes, that is a proud moment for me too!)
-How are we the same?
We have the same hair
-How are we different?
We have different faces
-How do you know mom loves you?
You tell me I love you and kiss me
-What is moms favorite place to go?
Mexican restaurant (I really thought she would say the mall. We haven't been to the mexican restaurant in a couple of weeks)
-What is moms favorite tv show?
That weird show where the president is (The West Wing, and she would be right)
I just love that girl. I will ask these questions of the boys and if they are cute I will post them. But if they are too real, I am not posting them. No need to air all my dirty laundry!!
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