137) the way that Simeon and Justus jump up and down and up and down with excitement
138)being humbled, and being willing to accept it
139)free iced coffee day
140)sitting outside in the evening, watching the cars go by, baby on my lap
141)the accomplished feeling of a good yard sale find
142) singing to my boys while they sleep
143) a game of follow the leader
We've discovered that Cole has a love for animals that we've never seen in one of our boys until now... He truly shakes at the sight of one. We have been spending many free moments at the window, on the porch, wherever we can catch a glance of a squirrel or a bird, or maybe even a dog walking by. It is pure joy to watch his excitement, and to learn more of what makes him him...
The older boys are anxiously awaiting their camping trip with daddy next week. When asked what they want to do first, Simeon said "roast marshmallows" and Justy said "go for a hike". Simeon came back to me later to clarify, and he has made it known that really, his favorite part of camping is EVERYTHING.
My week has been extra busy and my soul feels a little bit restless tonight but I am aware of God tugging on my heart, telling me I can rest.
No need to be restless, even when I've messed up a bit or my attitude is somewhat yucky or I feel like I wasted time. I am not on the line, and I can live free.
Tonight I will stick with that...
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Saturday, April 14, 2012
all kinds of happy
I read this blog entry by Ann Voskamp at the beginning of the week and it hit me deep down. It's worth reading, and re-reading. Please do.
There are still resurrections and we are witnesses.
There are still resurrections and we are witnesses.
Spring break week was full of wonderfully relaxing together time, the highlight being a surprise trip to the beach for my boys. They come alive, even more than their normal liveliness, while on the beach. It is a joy to see.
129)our new van!
130)watching a little one learn to walk
131)big brothers who cheer on every step
132)answered prayer
133)childrens' books on tape
134)open windows in early spring, the breeze blowing in
135)homemade bagels
136)the ocean
The fun started when they ran to the van only to be surprised by our buddies Megan and Joel already in their seats, along for the ride! Then we hit the Dunkin Donuts drive-thru, listened to Disney Classics and Slugs and Bugs: Under Where? while giving hints as to where we might be going. It finally hit them as we crossed the bridge, and they were bursting at the seams with excitement - Justy with his toy camera to capture the moments, Simeon with his tiger binoculars in place as to not miss a thing, Cole with his body-clenching shakes as he joins in on the energy he feels from his brothers. Lunchables (a rare treat!) for the boys, crab fries for us (yummmmm), running,toddling, exploring, imagining on the beach, babies feeling the ocean with their toes, visiting our favorite boardwalk spots, seagulls attacking us (REALLY!), fresh fudge samples, lots of skipping, hopping, hand-holding, giggling.
It was a happy, sunny, full-of-thanks day.
It was a happy, sunny, full-of-thanks day.
129)our new van!
130)watching a little one learn to walk
131)big brothers who cheer on every step
132)answered prayer
133)childrens' books on tape
134)open windows in early spring, the breeze blowing in
135)homemade bagels
136)the ocean
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