8.31.2009

BOB

Before our Blog
I sometimes go back and look at baby pictures of the girls or old pictures of family events and think, sure wish I'd had a blog back then.
When the girls were babies I'd write a little in their journals and comment on what stage they were in, but I didn't capture the day to day stuff like I could of, if only I had a blog back then.
But I didn't.
What I did have was a camera and there are plenty of cute pictures that capture precious moments and fun stages of the girls. I've decided to post one every once in awhile and share a little bit about it.

Date: June 2004
Abigail was just over a year. Just look at her, she always had that smile on her face. What a happy baby indeed.
When I look at this picture I think of us going and buying that furniture. I remember that bunny lamp that my mom made for her. It unfortunately took a dive off the dresser one day and broke it's ear. When I see the flowers I remember Jason would often come home with flowers for Abigail and I. I'd place them in her room in a little Easter basket I had sitting there. Gee, I think I almost forgot that until just now. What else? That cute brown bear was made at build-a-bear before Abigail was born by Sami. I think we named the bear Sam and it's still in Abigail's room today. I believe those pj's she's wearing are hand-me-downs from Amy. I also loved those burp cloths I see on the floor, with Abigail you always had to have one around. The girls now use them when they play with their baby dolls. I see her stick straight, baby hair and wonder when exactly that went away. Today, she's got the fullest head of hair with a gentle curl in it.
Oh, that was fun. A little walk back to a very sweet time in my life...before our blog.

8.30.2009

1 Peter 3:3-4

Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.

8.26.2009

8.24.2009

it really hit me

As I walked through the shoe department at Kohl's trying to find Abigail some tennis shoes...it really hit me, Abigail is starting 1st grade in a couple of days. What am I going to do?

As I looked through the dollar spot at Target and grabbed some sticky notes for sweet little messages I'll send in her lunch...it really hit me, on Wednesday we wont be having lunch together.

As I tried on the matching bracelet (a great idea I got from Kelly) that I got for us to wear those first few days apart, to remind the other that they are being thought of...it really hit me, I'm sure going to miss that girl.

When I've look at her these last few days at home...it's been really hitting me, I'm not going to know every conversation she's having, I'm not going to see if she gets hurt, I'm not going to be there to encourage her to do her best and I'm not going to be able to hold her hand when she's unsure.

Ever since it really hit me, I've been very teary eyed. I know she'll be fine, I know she's going to have fun and enjoy 1st grade but it's going to take me a while to get use to not having this sweet kid around all day. I've been spoiled by the summer months, where I've had her all to myself.

As I send her off tomorrow into a world without me close by, I do know that the Lord is with her everywhere she goes and that brings me great peace.
John 14:17b
...But you will know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.



I love you Abigail!

8.23.2009

Psalm 96:1-4

Sing to the LORD a new song;
sing to the LORD, all the earth.
Sing to the LORD, praise his name;
proclaim his salvation day after day.
Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous deeds among all peoples.
For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise;
he is to be feared above all gods.

8.21.2009

too much fun

in just one week, but summer was calling and we just pretended like it wasn't coming to an end
we ate snow cones on a 100 degree day
swam at the big pool, aka neighborhood pool
invited kennedy to sleepover and watched the hannah montana movie
played at settlers park
went to my parents for a family dinner
painted with sidewalk paint
played with the boys
baked bread together using a recipe out of the girl's kid cookbook
got haircuts
played our new wii game, mario cart, (it was the gift jason brought home from his trip) all day
took jake to the pond
plus, i'm sure there was still a little of going to bed late and sleeping in
thanks summer

8.19.2009

eleven

Happy Birthday Clay!
We love you!