tragedy August 3, 2007
In light of the tragedy in Minnesapolis, I highly reccommend this video from John Piper. Also, on his blog, he documents his discussion with his 11 yr. old daughter just hours after it happened, and how he describes God to her. Beautiful.
vacation July 30, 2007
I think I have lost a few readers while I took a vacation from Waco and from blogging. We took our first trip as a family of 6, and we went to San Antonio to visit Sea World. Randy’s sister’s family went with us, and now I highly recommend going on a trip with cousins who are helpful! We all enjoyed our time together, although I think my little boys were still a little young, especially when trying to hang with the big kids. I could post a ton of pics that would bore you to death, but I found one that sums it up pretty well.
The Luau June 27, 2007
I FINALLY found the cable to the camera so I can show off a few pics of Grace’s birthday luau. Julie Z. opened up her backyard to us and we enjoyed every square foot of it! Her daughter, Lauren was such a hugh help that I don’t know what I would have done without
her! Julie also made the ADORABLE cake! She is an amazing friend.
I slaved over the flip-flop cookies for way to long, as they were devoured within minutes. Mom and cousin Landon made a special appearance from Ft. Worth, too!
btw, Grace turned 7.
from Piper June 25, 2007
A wonderful friend of mine recently went to a conference at John Piper’s church, and was so gracious to share some of his teachings with me. This has weighed on me the most:
We must teach our children (and ourselves) to love God as all supreme and as most satisfying, not as the rescuer from hell, the healer of disease, or even creator of the universe.
If we only teach our children that he meets our needs, then they don’t need God once the need is met. I am afraid I am guilty on that point. As I am learning to love God as all supreme myself, I am challenged in how to teach my children. I think showing them the scriptures will be the best way to teach them the character of God, not just examples of what He does for us. Those are very important, too, but they must not be the only way my children learn of our God.
Any thoughts to share?
June 14, 2007
It has been such a long time since I have done this! I couldn’t even find the computer for a week, much less sit down to blog. I missed it, but there is a little freedom that comes from not being glued to the laptop. We are finally feeling a little more setteled in our new house. Mom came this week and got a lot done! She has a great eye for getting things on the wall and on shelves. Grace’s room went from disaster to done in one evening!
I am realizing that not everyone heard our moving story! I like to tell our stories (thus my blog), so here it goes!
We closed on our house on Thursday, May 31. Our new house was not yet ready, so some very generous people let us stay in their house while they were out of town. Our buyers were being very generous about not hurrying us out, so we had agreed that we would be out by Sunday, June 3. Just when you think you have a plan, everything changes! After closing, while still at the title company, the buyer’s water broke and she went into labor early! She was due July 2. However, he was born that very evening! We felt they should get into their new house as soon as ppossible, and move in over the weekend since all of their family was in town. So, we kicked it into gear and moved out on Friday. We were at the interim house for a week, and we have been in our new house since June 8. I still don’t have a washer and dryer (due to arrive on Friday of this week) but my friends have been wonderful! I have run a few loads of laundry all over town. My friends have also kept my kids, cooked us dinner, helped us move, and blessed us beyond belief! We feel surrounded by a great community of people who show God’s love in a tangible, practical way. They were willing to be inconvenienced for the Kingdom. Grant is taking swimming lessons, and we are still feeling a little busy. We are all tired and off any kind of schedule. Where are the “lazy days of summer?”
I hope to have pics soon!
Kim
after the rain May 28, 2007
Rainy days leave my kids sick with cabin fever. Grace asked if they could go out when it stopped raining and spash in the puddles. Sunday night, no place to be, and they all needed a bath, anyway. What could be the harm?
thoughts of a 4 year old boy May 21, 2007
So, a good friend calls a few evenings ago to tell me she is pregnant! I then sat down at the dinner table and told my family. The kids counted, and we currently have 8 friends who are pregnant! (They are hoping to make it to 10). Then, with a straight face, Grant comments, “I don’t know any pregnant kangaroos. Do you?”
Home again May 17, 2007
We arrived in last night from a 5 day trip to Weatherford, Oklahoma. Randy went with us, but needed to be back for work, so he took the train home on Monday. He enjoyed the experience and hopes we can all ride it someday! The rest of us stayed to see Randy’s sister, Melanie, and her kids from Pennsylvania. The kids don’t get to see their cousins very much, and I decided that was worthy of missing school. We had a nice visit, but I am afraid we corrupted 4 yr.old Caleb by giving him a light saber for his birthday. I hope his mom is ready for Jedi Caleb!
We are soooo glad to be home in our own beds, but a special thanks goes out to Jay for giving up his room for us. Randy’s other sister, Michelle, is a gracious host, and we couldn’t survive without Riley taking care of all the little ones.
Family time is good time.
We are currently in the state of having nothing available to eat! The kids fussed when I pulled muffins out of the freezer. I understood why when I took a bite of one. I often ask the question, “Why isn’t there anyone who delivers breakfast?” I would be so thrilled to see a man with warm donuts standing at my door!
We must go to the grocery, wash some laundry, and I am still on track to have my garage sale tomorrow. And by “on track” I mean I will be up all night!
The show must go on!
Kim
I should note that Caleb, on the left, is only 4 years old, and Luke is 8!
Ballerina girl May 7, 2007
I can’t resist posting pics of my beautiful baby girl in her first ballet recital! Actually this was dress rehearsal, but I took pictures today so I can enjoy the performance tomorrow night! She is quite lovely. What is prettier than a girl in a pink tutu?
