We woke up this morning to fluffy white snow outside!
Evie loved it and would have played outside in the cold all day long if I let her.
My little snow bunny.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Friday, February 15, 2013
friday morning thoughts
These "thoughts" shaped up to be more like random things I thought you should know about, from around the interwebs. Do with that what you will.
Have you guys seen this amazing birth announcement? I think this is hilarious and awesome. This kid is a good sport!
We survived potty training last weekend. Praise Jesus. She's still having accidents here and there, but overall things are a success. I am more than ready to start venturing out of the house again. I feel like I've been trapped within a 30 foot radius of that little white throne for an eternity.
Since we've been home all.week.long, I've been catching up on The Bachelor. Are you guys watching? That Tierra has got to go. And yes, I know she's gone by now, but I'm still a week behind. However, Cup of Jo tipped me off to the fact that Tierra's Eyebrow has a Twitter account!! Hilarious! That thing was SERIOUSLY out of control. How do you not see that in the mirror??
This post had me spitting my coffee across the room. Did you guys ever wear dickies?? So funny.
And finally, a friend shared this amazing video on Facebook. It's heartbreaking and hopeful. Definitely worth watching. There is just something about babies that has always and will forever rip my heart up. And I now want a Dropbox on my house.
Happy Weekend!
Have you guys seen this amazing birth announcement? I think this is hilarious and awesome. This kid is a good sport!
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We survived potty training last weekend. Praise Jesus. She's still having accidents here and there, but overall things are a success. I am more than ready to start venturing out of the house again. I feel like I've been trapped within a 30 foot radius of that little white throne for an eternity.
Since we've been home all.week.long, I've been catching up on The Bachelor. Are you guys watching? That Tierra has got to go. And yes, I know she's gone by now, but I'm still a week behind. However, Cup of Jo tipped me off to the fact that Tierra's Eyebrow has a Twitter account!! Hilarious! That thing was SERIOUSLY out of control. How do you not see that in the mirror??
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This post had me spitting my coffee across the room. Did you guys ever wear dickies?? So funny.
And finally, a friend shared this amazing video on Facebook. It's heartbreaking and hopeful. Definitely worth watching. There is just something about babies that has always and will forever rip my heart up. And I now want a Dropbox on my house.
Happy Weekend!
Thursday, February 14, 2013
L-O-V-E
Happy Valentine's Day!!
I know everyone hates on this over-commercialized holiday (myself included), but it is a pretty fun day to celebrate. Especially with little ones. And there's nothing wrong with focusing on all the LOVE in your life and showering those around you with sweet little treats, love notes and compliments.
I hope yours is a good one!
Thursday, February 7, 2013
it's a potty party
The colorful, teeny underwear are out and potty training is in full effect around these parts.
I had planned to start tomorrow, but with a change of plans today, we moved things up. So far, so good! And by good, I don't mean no accidents... of course there have been plenty. But I do mean my girl is excited about it and into it and I have cleared anything and everything off of my mental to-do list for the next few days to focus on this.
Wish us luck!!
And any advice or tips you have- please send them our way!
Wish us luck!!
And any advice or tips you have- please send them our way!
Thursday, January 31, 2013
a heart of worship
Earlier this week, as we were running errands, I had my favorite worship song on in the car.
When I lost my first baby, I would lock myself in my office at work and play this song over and over and just cry and worship.
I continued to listen to the entire album when I was pregnant with Evie. And when she was colic and crying endlessly in those early months, I would hum and sing this same song to her. Over and over.
Worship has always been a huge part of me. I am so moved by music and I feel the presence of God so strongly in times when I let my whole heart, mind and spirit worship. It's always a very emotional experience for me and it stirs my soul in the very best way. And I want that for Evie, too. The desire to teach my daughter to worship has been heavy on my heart lately. I want her to sing with abandon and not care what anyone else around her thinks. I want songs of praise to come out of her mouth without a thought, because that's what she hears and because that's what's in her heart.
... for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
Luke 6:45
So I have been trying to be more intentional with my worship, in front of my daughter. She takes it all in these days and mimics so much of what we do and say. I want worship to be a part of our everyday life... as normal as eating breakfast and pulling every single book off the shelf and terrorizing the dog.
And so because of this desire, I can't express how happy it made my mama heart when I realized that Evie was singing along with me in the car. Her sweet little voice knew the words. And she may not realize quite yet that she is praising and giving glory to Jesus, but He knows.
And so do I.
I pray these words burrow down deep in her heart. That she never forgets them, that she finds herself singing them mindlessly. Until the day when she realizes what she is singing, who she is praising and how important these words are.
When I lost my first baby, I would lock myself in my office at work and play this song over and over and just cry and worship.
I continued to listen to the entire album when I was pregnant with Evie. And when she was colic and crying endlessly in those early months, I would hum and sing this same song to her. Over and over.
Worship has always been a huge part of me. I am so moved by music and I feel the presence of God so strongly in times when I let my whole heart, mind and spirit worship. It's always a very emotional experience for me and it stirs my soul in the very best way. And I want that for Evie, too. The desire to teach my daughter to worship has been heavy on my heart lately. I want her to sing with abandon and not care what anyone else around her thinks. I want songs of praise to come out of her mouth without a thought, because that's what she hears and because that's what's in her heart.
... for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
Luke 6:45
So I have been trying to be more intentional with my worship, in front of my daughter. She takes it all in these days and mimics so much of what we do and say. I want worship to be a part of our everyday life... as normal as eating breakfast and pulling every single book off the shelf and terrorizing the dog.
And so because of this desire, I can't express how happy it made my mama heart when I realized that Evie was singing along with me in the car. Her sweet little voice knew the words. And she may not realize quite yet that she is praising and giving glory to Jesus, but He knows.
And so do I.
I pray these words burrow down deep in her heart. That she never forgets them, that she finds herself singing them mindlessly. Until the day when she realizes what she is singing, who she is praising and how important these words are.
The spirit now living and dwelling within me
Keep my eyes fixed ever upon Jesus' face
Let not the things of this world ever sway me
I'll run 'till I finish the race
Keep my eyes fixed ever upon Jesus' face
Let not the things of this world ever sway me
I'll run 'till I finish the race
Now unto the lamb who sits on the throne
Be glory and honor and praise
All of creation resounds with the song
Worship and praise him the Lord of Lords
Be glory and honor and praise
All of creation resounds with the song
Worship and praise him the Lord of Lords
Holy Lord
You are Holy
Jesus Christ is the Lord
You are Holy
Jesus Christ is the Lord
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