Monday, April 27, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
A Tale of Pee Wee and Puking
Disclaimer: This post is not for weak stomachs!! Graphic content.
Tonight was Levi's first pee wee t-ball practice.
I'm so proud of my big boy!!
(up to bat. taken with my phone since stupid me left the camera at home)
While we were at the ball field, Audrey was being so good... playing in the dirt... getting filthy dirty, but being good.
As we started to leave she started getting really fussy and whiny as we were walking to the truck. I asked her what her problem was and she said that she needed to "frow up" So I told her to throw up in the grass... and she wouldn't. I figured she was bluffing.
Until we got to the truck.
As I was helping her in, she starts throwing up EVERYWHERE. It was getting all over her car seat and all over the truck. So I grabbed her out of the truck and she proceeded to keep vomiting outside... all over me! I told her to bend over to throw up so she bent over... and threw up all over her clothes. I mean, she couldn't stop. She was puking so violently that she was gasping for air and eventually started dry heaving after she'd finished barfing chunks on everything in sight.
Ok, that was gross....
... here's where the story gets funny.
So, a lot of you know that I have a horrible (uncontrollable and usually inopportune) gag reflex. Well, luckily, I had a towel in the back seat of my truck so I could start cleaning up the mess. But the sight of the liquid pink throw up, the chunks, and the smell... threw my gag reflex into action.
So there we were at the ball field. Our first time ever there around these people we'd just met for the first time who we're going to be on this ball team with... and I'm violently (and loudly) gagging uncontrollably as my daughter gets rid of the contents in her stomach.
We were a sight for sore eyes.
It's a good thing Levi was so cute in his sports gear and baseball glove!!
Tonight was Levi's first pee wee t-ball practice.
I'm so proud of my big boy!!
(up to bat. taken with my phone since stupid me left the camera at home)
While we were at the ball field, Audrey was being so good... playing in the dirt... getting filthy dirty, but being good.
As we started to leave she started getting really fussy and whiny as we were walking to the truck. I asked her what her problem was and she said that she needed to "frow up" So I told her to throw up in the grass... and she wouldn't. I figured she was bluffing.
Until we got to the truck.
As I was helping her in, she starts throwing up EVERYWHERE. It was getting all over her car seat and all over the truck. So I grabbed her out of the truck and she proceeded to keep vomiting outside... all over me! I told her to bend over to throw up so she bent over... and threw up all over her clothes. I mean, she couldn't stop. She was puking so violently that she was gasping for air and eventually started dry heaving after she'd finished barfing chunks on everything in sight.
Ok, that was gross....
... here's where the story gets funny.
So, a lot of you know that I have a horrible (uncontrollable and usually inopportune) gag reflex. Well, luckily, I had a towel in the back seat of my truck so I could start cleaning up the mess. But the sight of the liquid pink throw up, the chunks, and the smell... threw my gag reflex into action.
So there we were at the ball field. Our first time ever there around these people we'd just met for the first time who we're going to be on this ball team with... and I'm violently (and loudly) gagging uncontrollably as my daughter gets rid of the contents in her stomach.
We were a sight for sore eyes.
It's a good thing Levi was so cute in his sports gear and baseball glove!!
Brightening Up My Day
With spring here I'm seeing more and more beautiful plants and flowers blooming around town. It's awesome. What's not awesome has been our weather lately. Windy... rainy... more wind... more rain. Yuck. It's beautiful outside... but only if you're looking out through a window. To stay too long outdoors these days is still not enjoyable yet. So... I decided to bring some spring inside.
Want to see what I got myself today??
aren't they beautiful?
Want to know a secret??
(lean in close)
*whispers*
They're fake!
I went to Hobby Lobby today and bought this bunch of bright fake flowers, came home...
... and using floral tape, turned them into pens!
What's that you ask? Why, yes... I DID get my nails done. thanks for asking. but that's not the point.
Back to my pen/flowers...
John's mom threw away literally a whole box of pens... John saved the box of tossed pens and took it to his house... where I got to take as many as I wanted. So, I've had these pens sitting around, and today I finally decided what I wanted to do with them.
To make them, buy a bunch of fake flowers (the specific bunch I bought happens to be 50% off at Hobby Lobby this week). Also, buy a pack of floral stem wrapping tape. Using wire cutters, cut the flowers stems to the length you want. Wrap the floral tape around the pen and flower stem... and voila!
You'll also want to buy some glass stones/gems to put in the bottom of your pot for the pens to stand in.
They look so pretty, serve a function... and have already done wonders to brighten up my day today sitting inside my house!! (and... bonus: It's harder to lose pens around your house this way!!)
Go getcha some fake flowers and make a pot of pens! They would make an awesome Mother's Day gift!!
Want to see what I got myself today??
aren't they beautiful?
Want to know a secret??
(lean in close)
*whispers*
They're fake!
I went to Hobby Lobby today and bought this bunch of bright fake flowers, came home...
... and using floral tape, turned them into pens!
What's that you ask? Why, yes... I DID get my nails done. thanks for asking. but that's not the point.
Back to my pen/flowers...
John's mom threw away literally a whole box of pens... John saved the box of tossed pens and took it to his house... where I got to take as many as I wanted. So, I've had these pens sitting around, and today I finally decided what I wanted to do with them.
To make them, buy a bunch of fake flowers (the specific bunch I bought happens to be 50% off at Hobby Lobby this week). Also, buy a pack of floral stem wrapping tape. Using wire cutters, cut the flowers stems to the length you want. Wrap the floral tape around the pen and flower stem... and voila!
You'll also want to buy some glass stones/gems to put in the bottom of your pot for the pens to stand in.
They look so pretty, serve a function... and have already done wonders to brighten up my day today sitting inside my house!! (and... bonus: It's harder to lose pens around your house this way!!)
Go getcha some fake flowers and make a pot of pens! They would make an awesome Mother's Day gift!!
Monday, April 20, 2009
Not An Option
Well, yesterday marked another awesome sermon from our minister Eric.
When I woke up yesterday morning my throat still hurt and it was raining outside and I had several reasons to just stay in bed and not go to church. But I got us all up and ready and we went...
... and one thing Eric said really struck a chord with me. He said "going to church is not an option. It is a necessity." He then said "If you don't believe me, walk out these doors and see how stagnant you become."
It's so true! Shame on me for wanting to stay under the warm covers.
It's so easy to make excuses. It's so easy to find reasons to stay home. But it's in those times when I'm not going to church and I'm not going to my bible studies and I'm not immersing myself in the word, and I'm not surrounding myself with my Christian friends that I see myself become stagnant.
It becomes obvious that I'm not being the person that God has called me to be.
I don't want to be stagnant, Lord. I want to be on fire for you! I want to soar on wings like eagles!!
You are not an option for me Lord, you are a command.
I love you, God! Your faithful servant, Becky
When I woke up yesterday morning my throat still hurt and it was raining outside and I had several reasons to just stay in bed and not go to church. But I got us all up and ready and we went...
... and one thing Eric said really struck a chord with me. He said "going to church is not an option. It is a necessity." He then said "If you don't believe me, walk out these doors and see how stagnant you become."
It's so true! Shame on me for wanting to stay under the warm covers.
It's so easy to make excuses. It's so easy to find reasons to stay home. But it's in those times when I'm not going to church and I'm not going to my bible studies and I'm not immersing myself in the word, and I'm not surrounding myself with my Christian friends that I see myself become stagnant.
It becomes obvious that I'm not being the person that God has called me to be.
I don't want to be stagnant, Lord. I want to be on fire for you! I want to soar on wings like eagles!!
You are not an option for me Lord, you are a command.
I love you, God! Your faithful servant, Becky
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
The Big Day
April 14, 2006:
April 14, 2007:
April 14, 2008:
April 14, 2009:
Happy Birthday, baby girl! I can't believe it's already been three years since we met. What a three year's it's been! Here's to many many more... my birthday princess. Love you forever.
April 14, 2007:
April 14, 2008:
April 14, 2009:
Happy Birthday, baby girl! I can't believe it's already been three years since we met. What a three year's it's been! Here's to many many more... my birthday princess. Love you forever.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Two
Two days until my two year old is not two anymore. Did you catch all the twos in that sentence?? =)
My two favorite people...
Happy Easter.
From them.
And me.
My two favorite people...
Happy Easter.
From them.
And me.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Was Ist Die Uhr?
Three.... the number of days until my girl's birthday
Three.... the age my girl will be
When I was three years old I lived in Germany, where I was born while my dad was stationed there with the U.S. Army. While we lived there my mom liked to dress me and my older brother up in traditional German clothing... and... just like Audrey, I had blond hair when I was a little girl and when my mom would braid my hair and dress me in those German dirndles and my brother in the lederhosen we really looked like little German kids.
Mom was in the basement looking for something the other day and she came across one of my old German dirndles from all those years ago. She laundered it and brought it up for Audrey to try on since Audrey is the same age now as I was back then... and don't you know it fit and she just looks SO cute.
Mom helping Audrey into the dress:
my German doll baby:
Checking herself out in the mirror. This picture is out of focus but I LOVE it.
Mom also found this coat with the dress. I haven't gotten a decent picture of Audrey wearing the coat, but you can see sort of what it looks like.
They were watching birds outside:
Three.... the age my girl will be
When I was three years old I lived in Germany, where I was born while my dad was stationed there with the U.S. Army. While we lived there my mom liked to dress me and my older brother up in traditional German clothing... and... just like Audrey, I had blond hair when I was a little girl and when my mom would braid my hair and dress me in those German dirndles and my brother in the lederhosen we really looked like little German kids.
Mom was in the basement looking for something the other day and she came across one of my old German dirndles from all those years ago. She laundered it and brought it up for Audrey to try on since Audrey is the same age now as I was back then... and don't you know it fit and she just looks SO cute.
Mom helping Audrey into the dress:
my German doll baby:
Checking herself out in the mirror. This picture is out of focus but I LOVE it.
Mom also found this coat with the dress. I haven't gotten a decent picture of Audrey wearing the coat, but you can see sort of what it looks like.
They were watching birds outside:
Friday, April 10, 2009
Four
Four days until the birthday.
Today I want to highlight my four year old (who will be my five year old in 20 days. WOW.)
Levi's been in Paw Paw heaven. Two days ago they made a rubber band gun together.
Dad demonstrating:
Between that, helping burn trash, helping in the garden, and pawpaw reading books at night... Levi's been getting his full. He's so lucky to have such a great Paw Paw.
Today I want to highlight my four year old (who will be my five year old in 20 days. WOW.)
Levi's been in Paw Paw heaven. Two days ago they made a rubber band gun together.
Dad demonstrating:
Between that, helping burn trash, helping in the garden, and pawpaw reading books at night... Levi's been getting his full. He's so lucky to have such a great Paw Paw.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Six
Six days until the birthday.
She's the beauty and brains of this operation
This blog has nothing to do with the number six, and everything to do with me just wanting to brag about my beautiful, talented, and smart baby girl.
beauty:
talent:
this picture sort of makes it look like she's just balancing the bottom of the spoon on the tray... but there's air space there. she really is actually hanging a spoon on her lips. ha!
brains:
yes... at the age of two she knows how to spell her brother's name. She can't quite spell her own yet... it's more than four letters. Ha!
She's the beauty and brains of this operation
This blog has nothing to do with the number six, and everything to do with me just wanting to brag about my beautiful, talented, and smart baby girl.
beauty:
talent:
this picture sort of makes it look like she's just balancing the bottom of the spoon on the tray... but there's air space there. she really is actually hanging a spoon on her lips. ha!
brains:
yes... at the age of two she knows how to spell her brother's name. She can't quite spell her own yet... it's more than four letters. Ha!
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Seven
April 7th...
7 Days until my littlest baby turns three big years old.
We officially start the countdown today. So... in honor of the number seven...
today I'm blogging about the seven kittens that my parent's cat, Daisy had just a little over seven days ago...
Daisy...
her seven dwarfs...
7 Days until my littlest baby turns three big years old.
We officially start the countdown today. So... in honor of the number seven...
today I'm blogging about the seven kittens that my parent's cat, Daisy had just a little over seven days ago...
Daisy...
her seven dwarfs...
Monday, April 6, 2009
Deep Thoughts by Becky
1.) Taking pictures with a camera phone while driving... always a great idea =)
2.) Seriously? Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana) has a memoir?
Isn't she only like what? ten? Well, at least she realizes she has miles to go, Lord willing.
3.) Only in Illinois do you see a sign on the interstate that says "cattle on pavement. be prepared to stop." (sidenote: I never did see cattle on the pavement)
4.) Only in Virginia does a restaurant not have signs in the window to advertise their great food, but instead they advertise that they have air conditioning. Ha! Hey... I might need to pick the restaurant some day based on that.
5.) Only people like me get dressed in running gear, drive all the way down to the track to run, find that it's not lit up, so instead of staying in the dark to get snatched and raped, start back to the house... only to stop at the grocery store and get mini chocolate chips and french vanilla ice cream to eat back at the house with fresh strawberries. Ha! Only people like me.
Tomorrow I'm going to run in the morning... guaranteed daylight... Lord willing
that's all for today
2.) Seriously? Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana) has a memoir?
Isn't she only like what? ten? Well, at least she realizes she has miles to go, Lord willing.
3.) Only in Illinois do you see a sign on the interstate that says "cattle on pavement. be prepared to stop." (sidenote: I never did see cattle on the pavement)
4.) Only in Virginia does a restaurant not have signs in the window to advertise their great food, but instead they advertise that they have air conditioning. Ha! Hey... I might need to pick the restaurant some day based on that.
5.) Only people like me get dressed in running gear, drive all the way down to the track to run, find that it's not lit up, so instead of staying in the dark to get snatched and raped, start back to the house... only to stop at the grocery store and get mini chocolate chips and french vanilla ice cream to eat back at the house with fresh strawberries. Ha! Only people like me.
Tomorrow I'm going to run in the morning... guaranteed daylight... Lord willing
that's all for today
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Things That Matter vs. Things That Don't
It's no secret...
Rascal Flatts is one of my all time favorite country groups. They have a way with words. They tell a beautiful story. They aren't afraid to incorporate God into their songs. I just love them to pieces.
And...
They have a new album coming out on April 7th. So, in preparation for their new album, they have been releasing one new song every tuesday on iTunes for people to download. I'm SO there.
The song they released yesterday is called Things That Matter. It's a real wake up call of a song.
Here are the lyrics:
Trust me... it is worth it to take the four or so minutes that it takes to listen to the song. First though, you'll have to scroll to the bottom of my blog and pause the music player that auto starts. Then... come back up here and listen to this song.
Wow.
Wake up call!!
I get so bogged down daily with stuff, that just doesn't matter. In the grand scheme of things... it just doesn't matter. I turn mole hills into mountains!
The only TRUE things that matter are all relational. How we love others in relation to how we love Christ. That's what truly matters. The things on this earth that I'm ultimately responsible for... are my soul, and the souls of my children. And those... are the things that matter.
Things that matter...
Things that don't...
Rascal Flatts is one of my all time favorite country groups. They have a way with words. They tell a beautiful story. They aren't afraid to incorporate God into their songs. I just love them to pieces.
And...
They have a new album coming out on April 7th. So, in preparation for their new album, they have been releasing one new song every tuesday on iTunes for people to download. I'm SO there.
The song they released yesterday is called Things That Matter. It's a real wake up call of a song.
Here are the lyrics:
Sometimes he lets that boss get in his head
He can’t past that mountain of deadlines on his desk
5oclock he’s that last one out of the gate
And he gets cut off flipped off ticked off out on the interstate
And he wonders why this world won’t leave him alone
Till he hears that little voice “daddy’s home”
Things that matter
Things that don’t
She’s held on to that grudge all her life
And thirty years of anger
Since her dad walked out that night
She thinks of all the moments that he's missed
All the birthdays ballets first date
That seems too much to forget
She gets that call that said he don’t have long
She walks in
He starts crying
The past is gone
Things that matter
Things that don’t
Time ain’t on my side
Don’t want to leave this world
With why didn’t I?
Why didn’t I?
Yeah why didn’t I?
Sometimes I take on this world by myself
Thinking I got all the answers
Don’t need anybody’s help
Well god was right there waiting for me all along
To fall down on my knees surrender all
Things that matter
Things that don’t
Things that matter
Things that don’t
Trust me... it is worth it to take the four or so minutes that it takes to listen to the song. First though, you'll have to scroll to the bottom of my blog and pause the music player that auto starts. Then... come back up here and listen to this song.
Wow.
Wake up call!!
I get so bogged down daily with stuff, that just doesn't matter. In the grand scheme of things... it just doesn't matter. I turn mole hills into mountains!
The only TRUE things that matter are all relational. How we love others in relation to how we love Christ. That's what truly matters. The things on this earth that I'm ultimately responsible for... are my soul, and the souls of my children. And those... are the things that matter.
Things that matter...
Things that don't...
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