Today is our last day "living" in our home. I drove the kids to school thinking "this is the last day I will make this drive". Walked into Blake's school thinking it was the last time I would do so. Spread peanut butter on my toast thinking it would be the last time I made breakfast in this kitchen.
And it made me sad. I know that wonderful things are yet to come. And so I am grateful for this message that I watched this morning; that helped to lift my spirits.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
Bad Blogger
I really don't like it when blogs I read take ages to update. Yeah. I am that kind of blogger.
But it isn't because I don't have a decent reason. We are moving to Payson on the 21st of this month. It was kind of a last minute decision. And a very, very hard one. I knew this was coming but didn't expect it to be so soon. I was hoping that we would be able to spend at least one last Christmas in this home but alas, it is not to be.
It is for the best, but it has taken me a bit to be able to say that. And to be able to talk about it without crying.
I am going to miss so many things about this awesome place we currently reside in (for 7 more days). Sure I will miss this home, and definitely the space, but I have always been one who has formed really strong attachments with people (ok, ok, perhaps not high school boyfriends, they were easy to kick to the curb *wink*), and I have REALLY formed some serious friendships in this neighborhood.
I will miss Blake's school and his wonderful teacher. I will miss Syd's preschool (that was also Blake's preschool). I will miss my amazing neighbors and the way we watch out for each others children so they can ride their bikes and have some freedom. I will miss the close friends I have made in my church in this area. The treats that are dropped off on a regular basis, the smiles and waves and acts of service that are given.
I will miss the children that Blake and Sydney play with. No really, they are the most innocent, sweet, well-behaved children and it has always been a joy to have them in my home.
We have been through some pretty serious trials in our 8 years together. This year however, has been one of the hardest and having to leave is the icing on that cake. It is a yucky, gross cake. But I know that sometimes we have to eat things we don't like because they are good for us and will make us stronger. And I know this is the case with this particular trial.
To everyone who has shared their friendship and love with us in this unforgettable place, we say thank you. I told Dave when we first moved in that I had a special feeling that told me we were really going to love it here, and that prediction definitely came true.
...
And yes, I am keeping up with my little advent project. Here are the next 6 squares I have completed. You know I had to add a ballerina in there... she was my very own creation :)
And some close-ups to display all of that time consuming stitching work!
But it isn't because I don't have a decent reason. We are moving to Payson on the 21st of this month. It was kind of a last minute decision. And a very, very hard one. I knew this was coming but didn't expect it to be so soon. I was hoping that we would be able to spend at least one last Christmas in this home but alas, it is not to be.
It is for the best, but it has taken me a bit to be able to say that. And to be able to talk about it without crying.
I am going to miss so many things about this awesome place we currently reside in (for 7 more days). Sure I will miss this home, and definitely the space, but I have always been one who has formed really strong attachments with people (ok, ok, perhaps not high school boyfriends, they were easy to kick to the curb *wink*), and I have REALLY formed some serious friendships in this neighborhood.
I will miss Blake's school and his wonderful teacher. I will miss Syd's preschool (that was also Blake's preschool). I will miss my amazing neighbors and the way we watch out for each others children so they can ride their bikes and have some freedom. I will miss the close friends I have made in my church in this area. The treats that are dropped off on a regular basis, the smiles and waves and acts of service that are given.
I will miss the children that Blake and Sydney play with. No really, they are the most innocent, sweet, well-behaved children and it has always been a joy to have them in my home.
We have been through some pretty serious trials in our 8 years together. This year however, has been one of the hardest and having to leave is the icing on that cake. It is a yucky, gross cake. But I know that sometimes we have to eat things we don't like because they are good for us and will make us stronger. And I know this is the case with this particular trial.
To everyone who has shared their friendship and love with us in this unforgettable place, we say thank you. I told Dave when we first moved in that I had a special feeling that told me we were really going to love it here, and that prediction definitely came true.
...
And yes, I am keeping up with my little advent project. Here are the next 6 squares I have completed. You know I had to add a ballerina in there... she was my very own creation :)
And some close-ups to display all of that time consuming stitching work!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Christmas Project
I saw this adorable advent calender over at one of my favorite "crafty" blogs A Feathered Nest. She saw it in the Pottery Barn catalogue and knew she could make it instead of paying $70.00 for it.
Felt is super cheap and so this might cost $15.00 by the time I am finished.
It seemed a little daunting for my first big Christmas project but I really want to start making things like this that my children can treasure and that can be passed on.
And I am having so much fun doing it. Some of the squares are pretty much copies of hers but some of them will be my ideas from scratch or have changes made. The angel was my idea and I really liked the Santa from the pottery barn one so I copied that one from there. I also decided that my snowman needed a scarf and my mittens needed a string. Here is what I have done so far:
These are the pockets for the treats. They will hang on a big felt Christmas tree.
My favorite one so far:
I hope to be finished by the end of the month which means a lot of work. I have to try and do a little every day so it can be put to use by the 1st!
My kids are so excited and always come to check to see how far along I am. Next project, home made Christmas stockings!!!
Felt is super cheap and so this might cost $15.00 by the time I am finished.
It seemed a little daunting for my first big Christmas project but I really want to start making things like this that my children can treasure and that can be passed on.
And I am having so much fun doing it. Some of the squares are pretty much copies of hers but some of them will be my ideas from scratch or have changes made. The angel was my idea and I really liked the Santa from the pottery barn one so I copied that one from there. I also decided that my snowman needed a scarf and my mittens needed a string. Here is what I have done so far:
These are the pockets for the treats. They will hang on a big felt Christmas tree.
My favorite one so far:
I hope to be finished by the end of the month which means a lot of work. I have to try and do a little every day so it can be put to use by the 1st!
My kids are so excited and always come to check to see how far along I am. Next project, home made Christmas stockings!!!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
It's Pumpkin Time!
The kids are totally like "MOM! Stop taking pictures so we can go already!"
Mine
Blake's
Dave's
Syd's
Mine
Blake's
Dave's
Syd's
Friday, October 30, 2009
Happy Halloween!
Today I got all the kids dressed up in their costumes, hoping to get a few pics since last year I only got one horrible one a minute before they left to go trick-or-treating (they even had coats on over their costumes! - I was busy with my colicky new baby). Blake and Syd both had Halloween parties at school today so it was a good excuse.
This is usually 90% of the pictures that I get of the three of them together.
This is usually 90% of the pictures that I get of the three of them together.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Tubes.
We paid a visit to the ENT today to discuss Grant's ear infections. I walked out with an appointment for him to get tubes put in on Thursday! I can't wait for him to not have to suffer with this anymore. Please keep him in your prayers that he will stay healthy and avoid getting this bug that Blake has so we won't have to wait a couple more months, and so everything goes smoothly!
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