The card from my sister-in-law I got for my birthday.
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
My View Today - #febphotoaday
So I decided on a whim to join a photography challenge for the month of February... one photo a day on a theme listed with Fat Mum Slim. I joined Project 12 (one photo a month) and then couldn't come up with anything for January (resolution). Maybe I can do this one...
This is my view today, boys playing with their toys... that were mine when I was a kid!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Gone
In the past 6 weeks or so 4 people have passed away. Three of them I knew fairly well and the fourth was a friend's step dad. Other than Brian's grandma none of them would be considered "old". And of the other 3, only one had any kind of terminal illness.
It's these last two that have got me the most. Their kids are my age with littles like I have. I've known them all since high school. The first, just 2 weeks ago, had a massive stroke and died within days. This one I played in the German band with. He was a superb musician and always fun to play with. My mom told me she'd just seen him at church the weekend before with his grandkids and then... gone. I didn't even make it to the funeral because I was sick.
The second, just yesterday. He's been sick for awhile, but that doesn't make it any easier. His kids are all younger than me. And a grandbaby is due any day. I woke up this morning, before I knew, and that pregnant mama was so heavy on my heart.
It's these last two that have got me the most. Their kids are my age with littles like I have. I've known them all since high school. The first, just 2 weeks ago, had a massive stroke and died within days. This one I played in the German band with. He was a superb musician and always fun to play with. My mom told me she'd just seen him at church the weekend before with his grandkids and then... gone. I didn't even make it to the funeral because I was sick.
The second, just yesterday. He's been sick for awhile, but that doesn't make it any easier. His kids are all younger than me. And a grandbaby is due any day. I woke up this morning, before I knew, and that pregnant mama was so heavy on my heart.
October 2010 - helping Cory dump the apple waste from the cider pressing
I know, without a shadow of a doubt, that both of these men are with Jesus, but somehow that doesn't make it any easier. It's not supposed to be like this. It hurts. Our world is too broken.
Who knew when you were a kid that growing up meant this?
Monday, January 30, 2012
Adventures in Pregnancy
So... last week I couldn't walk. Nor could I sit for more than 5 minutes. Hence the reason not a lot got posted here.
Thankfully there was a snow day at school and the boys were at my parents so Brian could take me to the doctor. Doctor said? Nothing to be done. It's the cartilage all stretched out and the best thing for it is rest.
I'm not actually sure what triggered it, but thankfully I am now walking again and sitting, albeit for no more than about 20 minutes at a time. I was rather worried about how I would survive the next 6-8 weeks!
And as I mentioned to a friend this morning, I'm very thankful that I know this has an end. It makes it so much easier to deal with. I can't imagine being someone living with chronic pain like this.
But really, I'm 30 weeks now and these babies could decide to make an appearance soon! 36 weeks is considered term with twins and that's not so far off... yikes!
Last night I went to a clothing swap and came home with 3 very large bags of newborn through 9 month clothes (plus a few for Noah). Now to sort and wash!
And finally... I updated my blog design! Come over and check it out if you get this in a feed reader! I've actually been working on it for a year, but just needed the right picture for the header and got one from our Christmas photo shoot!
You can even update my button if you'd like to link to me! See the code on the sidebar.
How are things with you all?
Thankfully there was a snow day at school and the boys were at my parents so Brian could take me to the doctor. Doctor said? Nothing to be done. It's the cartilage all stretched out and the best thing for it is rest.
I'm not actually sure what triggered it, but thankfully I am now walking again and sitting, albeit for no more than about 20 minutes at a time. I was rather worried about how I would survive the next 6-8 weeks!
And as I mentioned to a friend this morning, I'm very thankful that I know this has an end. It makes it so much easier to deal with. I can't imagine being someone living with chronic pain like this.
But really, I'm 30 weeks now and these babies could decide to make an appearance soon! 36 weeks is considered term with twins and that's not so far off... yikes!
Last night I went to a clothing swap and came home with 3 very large bags of newborn through 9 month clothes (plus a few for Noah). Now to sort and wash!
And finally... I updated my blog design! Come over and check it out if you get this in a feed reader! I've actually been working on it for a year, but just needed the right picture for the header and got one from our Christmas photo shoot!
You can even update my button if you'd like to link to me! See the code on the sidebar.
How are things with you all?
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Wordless Wednesday: Goodbye Old Friend
You served me well for 140,000 miles (plus the 63k already there) and 13 years. We've had some adventures together and it sounds like your new owner will take you on more. Best wishes my little Red Turtle.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Christmas Recap: Part 2
So after our pre-Christmas activities we had Christmas day with my parents... Cory likes to help play Santa and pass out the gifts.
He also likes to make sure they get opened properly... especially when it comes to little brother...
My brother's gift to all 3 of my boys was Nerf ball guns... 2 of the balls were missing by the time we went home that night...
Cory can almost shoot them with decent accuracy. Noah needs a bit more arm strength and coordination. I'm glad they don't really hurt even at close range and we can buy more balls... we're going to need them!
Mom bought me these outfits for the girls... when we asked Cory what was on the feet he said "kittens and steering wheels!" Yeah...
My mom's present to Brian was a remote control helicopter. I think the boys got the coolest toys this year!
And then, to Brian's great pleasure we all played Settlers of Catan. And my dad won!
Then we went home, packed like crazy people, and left in the morning for Oregon. We actually made pretty good time and didn't arrive at midnight as usual. We were even early enough for Brian to take the van out for a test drive (yes, I made him put the ribbons back on later so I could get a picture). Although I'm not sure it would have mattered what time we arrived, he probably would have taken it out!
Cory played Santa again the next morning with Grandma and Grandpa, but Noah had the most fun opening both his and other people's presents!
Grandma got him pajamas with Mater on them (from Cars) who is his favorite character. They're a bit too big, but he doesn't care, he doesn't ever want to take them off!
Later that day ALL the family descended and we had a roaring good time.
Later in the week, Noah helping Grandma make dinner. He was plucking the rosemary for her and said it was a "tree". We also visited Great Grandpa and his new wife and then crashed some 3rd cousins' house for late night playing. (Beth is hilarious, you really should read her blog...)
And finally, the boys "learning" how to play Spill the Beans with Grandma and Grandpa. We didn't get to hang out with too many other friends as there were sicknesses going around, but it was a good week with the fam!
Hope you enjoyed all the pictures... It was a lot for one post, but I didn't want to stretch this out to a third as I have other things to show you this week... :)
He also likes to make sure they get opened properly... especially when it comes to little brother...
Helping Nana.
I found the perfect shirt for my dad...
There were a few gifts still hiding under the tree so Cory went fishing for them...
My brother's gift to all 3 of my boys was Nerf ball guns... 2 of the balls were missing by the time we went home that night...
Cory can almost shoot them with decent accuracy. Noah needs a bit more arm strength and coordination. I'm glad they don't really hurt even at close range and we can buy more balls... we're going to need them!
Mom bought me these outfits for the girls... when we asked Cory what was on the feet he said "kittens and steering wheels!" Yeah...
My mom's present to Brian was a remote control helicopter. I think the boys got the coolest toys this year!
And then, to Brian's great pleasure we all played Settlers of Catan. And my dad won!
Then we went home, packed like crazy people, and left in the morning for Oregon. We actually made pretty good time and didn't arrive at midnight as usual. We were even early enough for Brian to take the van out for a test drive (yes, I made him put the ribbons back on later so I could get a picture). Although I'm not sure it would have mattered what time we arrived, he probably would have taken it out!
Cory played Santa again the next morning with Grandma and Grandpa, but Noah had the most fun opening both his and other people's presents!
Grandma got him pajamas with Mater on them (from Cars) who is his favorite character. They're a bit too big, but he doesn't care, he doesn't ever want to take them off!
Helping Grandpa open his present...
Later that day ALL the family descended and we had a roaring good time.
Later in the week, Noah helping Grandma make dinner. He was plucking the rosemary for her and said it was a "tree". We also visited Great Grandpa and his new wife and then crashed some 3rd cousins' house for late night playing. (Beth is hilarious, you really should read her blog...)
And finally, the boys "learning" how to play Spill the Beans with Grandma and Grandpa. We didn't get to hang out with too many other friends as there were sicknesses going around, but it was a good week with the fam!
Hope you enjoyed all the pictures... It was a lot for one post, but I didn't want to stretch this out to a third as I have other things to show you this week... :)
Monday, January 23, 2012
Snow Days!
My wish for snow last week must have stuck...
because we've got lots and it keeps coming down! The boys are loving it of course and I'm glad it's the weekend so "I" didn't have to go outside with them. A hazard of being pregnant, your snow pants don't fit.
Yesterday was gorgeous and sunny and I really wished I could have been up at our local ski area... ah well. I have a nasty head cold so it's probably just as well.
What's the weather like where you're at and do you like snow or not?
Eating snow!
because we've got lots and it keeps coming down! The boys are loving it of course and I'm glad it's the weekend so "I" didn't have to go outside with them. A hazard of being pregnant, your snow pants don't fit.
Yesterday was gorgeous and sunny and I really wished I could have been up at our local ski area... ah well. I have a nasty head cold so it's probably just as well.
What's the weather like where you're at and do you like snow or not?
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