December 31st, 2007
lessons from 2007
I want to want what God wants — no matter what.
When reoccurring themes are present — pay attention.
Brother bonding often includes bathroom humor.
I have so much to learn.
Sean is already better at math than I am.
In my weakness, He is strong.
When Caleb says he can’t read the words on the screens at church he’s not exaggerating (needs glasses).
I am blessed.
Disneyland is the happiest place on earth.
We have the greatest friends.
I am stronger than I think I am.
God is faithful.
Pirates come in all sizes and ages.
In every boy is a little pyromaniac.
Summer is the best.
50 years of marriage is a gift and a heritage you give your children, their children and their children’s children. Thanks L & D.
Turning 30 wasn’t so bad.
Being a labor coach for my sister was one of my greatest privileges.
Having a little girl around to love is so much fun.
Having brothers (in-law) is great.
God’s redemptive work in my family continues to astound me.
The honeymoon period for homeschooling ends around 6 weeks into the school year.
I love my boys more every year.
The Old Testament is relevant.
Sometimes couples counseling is more effective when it doesn’t live up to your expectations.
I respect the determination and perseverance Cam demonstrates in many areas of his life.
Everyday is a new beginning.
Cam is still my favorite.
Happy New Year!
December 26th, 2007
coming soon….
Christmas pictures will be coming soon. Sara and I have the same camera and somehow got them mixed up over the holiday. I’ll get some up in the next couple days.
We had a really wonderful Christmas. So many family get togethers and so many amazing memories made. We were blessed beyond measure and are so incredibly thankful.
My favorite moments from Christmas this year were to be at church Christmas Eve with our ENTIRE family and then having everyone come back to our house to share their favorite Christmas memory or their favorite memory from the last year. It was really special to hear the highlights of this last year. It was a big one for our family! I’ll have to do a run down of all the major stuff for New Years.
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December 23rd, 2007
Sean’s 9th Birthday
This is not a great picture, you get the idea– Sean, football and the Seahawks were what this party was all about. Sean had a blast at his 9th birthday party and it didn’t hurt that the Seahawks won their game that day!
I can’t believe that he’s 9! I remember being 9! Sean is growing up so fast and although I feel so excited and proud I miss my baby Sean. He is thoughtful, grateful, passionate, stubborn, determined, tender, sensitive and insightful. He’s one of my most favorite people in the world and I am so thankful to be his mom.
December 22nd, 2007
our Christmas card and holiday plans
Sean’s birthday party @1:00, Seahawks theme
Christmas Eve dinner @ Mom and Dad’s house, 8pm Christmas Eve service @ CTK, party at our house with our families after church
Christmas morning @ Scott and Sara’s with Cooper family (pajama party)
Christmas afternoon @ Mike and Terri’s house
Lots of togetherness and lots of excitement. We need to remember why we gather, why we celebrate, and why we give gifts. We can’t forget to take quiet moments to thank God for sending Jesus.
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December 19th, 2007
the reason we celebrate
peace?
It’s crazy this time of year to pull everything together. I always think I’ll get EVERYTHING done early and then just have PEACE. It never works that way! I am never done early and I always regret not having more peace through the season. We listened to Pastor Grant’s message Player 5150 hd
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from last weekend on Monday night and I was SO convicted. I need to choose moments of peace and decide what’s really important and what’s not. I am going to try to relax for the rest of the week and make spending time with Jesus my priority– cause then I won’t care about what’s not important! I really appreciated the distinction about peace and quiet that Grant made in his message. I can find peace without having silence.
I heard about these two elderly women shopping the other day — one was really flustered and stressed out about not being done with all of her “stuff” for Christmas. Her friend indignantly (and with a hint of sarcasm) replied, “Geez you think they’d give us more notice”. I just laughed when the person who had overheard the conversation retold it. She made such a good point — it’s not like we don’t know when Christmas is coming and how much time we have to get ready for the WHOLE year!
I have been loving the “Vintage Jesus” Riding the Bullet download
series that Mark Driscoll (from Mars Hill Church) preached last Christmas season. The boys and I have been listening to most of these together and we have been learning so much. My favorite message in the series is “How did people know Jesus was coming?”.
As a family we have been trying so hard to focus on what’s really important and we won’t stop trying (in a peaceful sort of way). We (I) have to remember that there is so much more to this season than all the shopping, buying, wrapping, creating, striving, stressing, and cleaning. I only need one thing for Christmas peace and that’s Jesus. If I could pick 2 things I’d pick Jesus and my family, but that’s all I really need. Fortunately I am blessed to have both at all times and so what more do I need?
December 15th, 2007
walkin’ in a winter wonderland
