Mid-January 2012

I got to thinking… maybe the problem with my blog has been that I just really don’t like writing about myself. So, I’ve decided that it isn’t going to be a blog about me, but rather a place where I can post memories in the making. Maybe my daughters will look at this blog one day. I hope that they’ll see amazing and wonderful things about their lives as little ones. I hope they’ll see the beautiful princesses that God has made them. So here goes…

Its mid-January and we’ve already done so many things! It started off with a two-day trip to Disneyland that was a gift from mom and Rick. There was NO way we would have been able to go in this trip without their generosity. What can I say, master’s degrees for your hubby cost a pretty penny. As a side note though, I wouldn’t change this season… the tight finances have brought our family tighter together. There has been more laughter, more joy, and more appreciation through it all. Ok, back to the happiest place on earth. The first stop we made was to California Adventure. Hannah was our tour guide and led us to our first ride, The Little Mermaid. We spent the whole day at C.A. and did just about everything the two little ones could do. We went back to the hotel for the night and was up early for day two. Started the day off in toon town to see Mickey and Minnie. Selah (who is 21 months now) was waving frantically at Minnie, but would freeze 3 feet away from her in terror. The day was a blast. We weren’t in a rush to see it all, we just took our time and enjoyed being together.

Hannah (whos 4 and a ½) has been trying to learn the guitar and daddy has already started giving her first set of homework…. The string that she says sounds like a cow. She’s seriously too adorable, but a lot like her momma in that she wants to already have this skill mastered. She’s frustrated that she cant play “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” after her first lesson. Patience, baby… itll come.

Next was my niece Reagan’s birthday at the American Girl store at The Grove. The girls had an amazing time, and were completely spoiled by grandma. It was definitely a girly day and I enjoyed every little bit of it!

The church also got spoiled during that week. We got a new sign! It’s such a nice addition in making the building feel like home, and I grateful for everyone who helped to put it all together!

This past weekend, Hannah and her two cousins, Reagan and Angelina, spent the night at grandma’s for another fun filled weekend. They watched a movie in her movie room, woke up to Mickey shaped waffles and went to see Beauty and the Beast at the El Capitan in Hollywood.

This morning I curled up with Hannah in her bed and just snuggled with her. I remember when her bed seemed so huge compared to her. It made me a little sad. Time is going by too fast. She rolled over to look at me and said, “Mom, I’m a grape.” I said, “Really?”
“Yup, that’s what we learned in class last night. I’m a grape.”
I asked her, “What are you connected to, little grape?”
She said, “To Jesus.”
She is so wise.

Meanwhile, theres a little voice coming from the tub. Selah’s saying “morn-ee mommy!” as Tim is washing her up. I go in to see her adorable little self in the tub, flashing me a cheesey smile. Add that in with a sweet good morning hug from my hubby, and I have a complete package.

Thank you God for my amazing family. Sometimes I don’t feel I deserve all that You’ve given me, but then I remember You are a GOOD God, and I am Your daughter. For my daughters I would give them all that I have, and You are treating me the same way. I love You Lord.

Sharon

Find encouragement today: “Is anyone crying for help? God is listening, ready to rescue you.” {Psalm 34:17}

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Blueberry Morning

Making some blueberry muffins and doing my devotions before the rest
of the family wakes up.

It's St Patricks Day, and all I have for Hannah to wear is teal, but
that works, right?

Had a great day hanging out with Cheryl and the kids last night. My
favorite part? Asher saying he was sick, but cookies instantly changed
that!

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1 Corinthians 2:4 "and my message and my preaching were not in
persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of
power"

If there was ever a time that had a mass number of persuasive ideas or
theories, it was during this time. But did they fear that their
message wouldn't be powerful enough or have that luster that would
draw people in? Absolutely not. They knew that the power of the Spirit
would get the message across as long as they were instruments used by
God.

Do we as Christian ever try to "force" the things of God to
unbelievers? I think we have this idea that we need to package up our
words in beautiful and attractive packages, instead of remembering it
is what God will do - not us. We don't have to use persuasion. God is
already at work, tugging on hearts to come to Him.

I am just reminded that it's not what I say or how I present the Lord
to others, but what God will do through His word.

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It's been nearly a year!

Cant believe its been nearly a year of no blogging.... starting back up today. :-)

What an incredible Saturday! It was a double-event filled with many surprises.

I first woke up to Hannah and Tim singing "happy birthday" to me. Of course, afterward Hannah said "blow out the candles mommy!" So I blew out some imaginary candles and welcomed the day!

Then, it was time to get the house ready for the huge croud we were expecting for Selah's shower. My mom and sisters arrived and we worked our tails off to make the house pink. :-)

My mom called me from the kitchen and said she had broken something. When I turned the corner, there was a lady in my backyard peeking through my sliding glass door.... it was my grandmother from Texas!!! She flew in to surprise us, and boy did she!

Shortly after, the doorbell rang, and rang, and rang as the herd of women gathered for the baby shower. We played a mad lib game and had a ton of laughs. I got pretty emotional at parts. We were so blessed by the love of friends and family. Hannah even got a few big sister presents. It was so sweet!

After the shower, I got to spend some quality time with Rebecca and Michelle (we've been friends for over 18 years!). I thought I might go into labor with all the laughing we did!

We finished off the day with ordering dinner in and spending time with my grandma and the rest of the family. It was a truly blessed day!

6.8.09

6.8.09
Definitely annoyed...

I haven't been on here in quite a while. The funny thing is, I have had a lot to share - the sad thing is that I have let the actual posting of it fall to the side. I log on and all I see is that 2 people are following this blog, so maybe that is why I've let it go and not made it a priority. I know that this is linked to my Facebook account, so people are seeing it there too. Anyway, if it were only you who were reading this it would be all worth it, so forgive me for not being present in the past few weeks. If this blog impacts your life that is amazing, if my journey of faith is encouraging you then that is reason enough for me to keep doing it!

I hope you'll turn around and start your own blog - your own conversation as you continue on your journey of strength in the Word.

Ecclesiastes 7:8 The end of a matter is better than its beginning,
and patience is better than pride.

We all know this too well... we get into a disagreement and we're so stuck on our own emotions and pressupositions that we are apt to make very rash conjectures, and often suppose that such and such things, or people, are against us. We quite often do the same thing when God decides to do something that we werent expecting - a move, a new job, loss of something or someone, etc. We are so caught up in the anxiety that we forget that God is perfectly content with what He is doing because He knows what the end looks like.

Wait for the result, dont ask with frantic rage "Why did God allow this to happen?" His ways, though right now seem to be clouded with confusion, will appear all right. The storm will soon pass and you will see the benefit of sticking with God.

Use your energy to pour into His word and in prayer. He will bring peace in the meantime.

Learning and walking with you... stay tuned...

5.31.09

Proverbs 16:8 "Better is a little with righteousness than a great revenue with injustice."

Pastor Ken is talking today about assessing why you have. Are you trustworthy of what God has already given you before He gives you more? I've been in a season of testing lately. My washer is broken, and my first response is to say I need another one. Well, why about fixing what I have?

God is no shocked by the circumstances that come our way. He knows what's currently happening as well as what's on the way. He is God! The big question is, what am I going to do with it?

God, no matter how much or how little I have, I want to find myself righteous to you!
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I know it's been quite a while since I've been on here. I'll do more to share with you my journey of faith and life.

Blessings, and stay tuned!