Truth in the Tinsel Day 2 and 3

Scripture for day 2 was again Isaiah 9:2-7, But we talked this time about our King Jesus. Wonderful counselor, Mighty God, Prince of Peace. Then we made crowns! Today did go better than day 1. I gave Ben a paint brush with a cup of water. Magic!

For Day 3 Our scripture was Luke 1:5-25. The story of Zachariah and his unbelief that he and his wife could have a child at their age and how he was struck dumb. Then we made Zachariah's with a bubble over his mouth!

10 Years 10 Things

When Todd and I were married we said to one another. On our 10 year Anniversary let's go back to Tahiti, the place he asked me to be his wife. Well we didn't quite make it back. As amazing as that place is with it's crystal clear water, thick jungle mountain peaks, warm breezes. I didn't need it. What I have right here within my reach is everything I will ever need as long as I have my husband to share it with.

I woke up this morning with rats in my hair and death on my breath, to a kiss from a prince. He told me I was beautiful and he sang me a song.

i've got an angel

she doesn't wear any wings

she wears a heart that can melt my own

she wears a smile that can make me wanna sing

she gives me presents

with her presence alone

she gives me kisses on the lips just for coming home she can make angels

i've seen it with my own eyes

you gotta be careful when you've got good love

cause the angels will just keep on multiplying

but your so busy changing the world

just one smile can change all of mine

we share the same soul

oh oh oh oh

we share the same soul

Can i just tell you that while he sang to me I could feel the warm breeze, the sun on my face, the sand between my toes. I have everything.

Christmas wishes

About a week ago the kids woke up and didn't bother waking me. They were busy making a list...

Olivia's

Dear Santa I want a icey maker But I need a Bike!!!! I tryed to Be nice all the time But now one can Be nice all the time except Jesus can I please have Both. I need a Bike Because I lerned to ride it with out traning wheels and it is to small for me! From Olivia My stocking green red green red padorn

Paige's

Santa all I want for christmas is my two front teeth and a -> snow globe and a cotten candy maker. tern --> and a amaracin girl from Paige

Claire's

all I want for christmas Is my Two front teeth an Amaricin Girl Claire

Aaron's

dictated by Aaron written by Olivia

A few things you need to know before you read it. fack=fake picher= picture. You should be able to figure out the others

1. Scooby Doo Movie

2. fack computer

3. fack piano

4. picher

5. picher fram

6. stuft animal

7. fack tv

8. desel ten movie

9. fack food(do not forget pizza)

10. a scooter(with traning wheels)

from Aaron

fack! ha She get's it from me.

Truth in the Tinsel Day 1

I came across this e-book, on black Friday and it was 2.99$ Score! So here we are on our first day. Our Scripture was Isaiah 9:2-7 and we made a little candle. It was nice and peaceful at first, taking turns reading the scripture and talking about what each verse meant. Then the boys finished their bath and wanted in on the action. That's about when my days allotment of patience ran out, and I am sure I robbed them of what was meant to be a joyful craft time.

They are still smiling though! Hoping day 2 will be more joyous, and that they will start talking a whole lot more about Jesus and give Santa a little break.

Running

Todd had the crazy idea to run a Half Marathon. 13.1 miles. That's far, too far. He is a go getter like that. We made the trip into Richmond to be supportive. I missed him crossing the finish line. I'll take the sopping wet clothes and salt crystals on his forehead as proof that indeed he actually did do it! We are proud of our daddy!

Fall

Nothing warms my heart more than these faces. My big kids. Including Ben, he refuses to be my baby. He has places to go and people to see. Cars to watch, cats to chase. Sisters to avoid and a big brother to wrestle with. Life is good. I am blessed beyond words.

Grandma and Grandpa Baker came to visit us during the month of October. It was wonderful as usual.

Grandma always has a craft stuffed up her sleeve, and this year it was in the form of a Scarecrow.

He did his job well. It took me a week before I could go outside without jumping at the sight of him. I heard a little girl cry pointing to him in fear. Our neighbor told us the story of walking one afternoon, puzzled that we wouldn't say hello back or wave to him.

Greenfield farm with the family

This year is the first time in 8 years that Todd and I snuck away from the kids for a few days. We had so much fun. Acting like kids ourselves. We watched the sunrise and hiked till my legs hurt, did a little spelunking, and ended the day watching the sunset.

This Halloween we had some groovy costumes. I spent plenty of time digging in thrift stores to find the perfect matches for our mystery gang, and Jeepers what do you know?

Raking mounds of leaves is nothing when you have helpers like mine!

True Story

If you let Dad take the kids to the park,

they will see the nature trail and want to go for a walk.

When Dad takes them for a walk,

they will pass the river and want to throw stones.

While they are throwing stones,

they will see a baby frog.

Then they will pick him up,

and ask to bring it home.

Once they bring it home,

they will see that he needs supplies.

Later they will dump blood worms and live crickets into his cage,

and worry when he won't eat.

Then they will get Daddy,

and beg him to save their frog.

Dad will discover that the Northern cricket frog can't be a pet,

and they will have to take him back to the river.

Then the kids will cry,

and Daddy will promise to take them to the pet store for a new frog.

And chances are,

when he takes them to the pet store,

we will end up with ...

HAMSTERS?!

Mom is left wondering if the 3 hours of peace and quiet was worth it!