First Swim of 2010!

Well...we broke out our the pool one evening. Michayla and Elijah LOVE it! (I might need to buy elijah some new trunks though! Sorry about the crack!) :)

Popsicles! Oh what a summer treat!

Hey sissy...you going to eat all that?!

Tender Loving Sister Help!

Thank you Jesus for Big Sisters!

Strawberry Jam...and my Mother-in-Law

Today was quite the eventful day. Last night I called my mother-in-law to see if the kids and I could come hang out for a few hours...just to get some R and R and let the kids play outside. Well, what went from a few hours turned into a whole day. Arlene called me this morning and asked if she could pick me some strawberries so I could make my jam for this year. What a HUGE blessing. I was just going to forget about picking berries and making jam...but then my wonderful mother-in-law comes through for me! Then on top of it all, she willingly gave of her time today to help the kids and I. I was able to get some rest in the midst of making jam and the kids playing because she was such a huge help.
From today I learned how to sacrificially give...even when it is hot, sticky and just not much fun. She really is always willing to give of herself no matter what. I admire this in her and hope that as I grow older (and wiser!) I can learn this character trait!

I am going to have THREE kids!

THREE kids? Really? Sometime I can't believe that I am about to have three kids. This seems so overwhelming, yet so exciting all at the same time. Why is this? Mixed emotions...oh man...oh man they get the best of me!

So, I have been reading a book that I read when I first had Michayla. Revolutionary Parenting by George Barna. This book can tend to blow my mind and challenge me. I actually really enjoy being challenged when it comes to parenting because I feel that I need it. Sometimes I feel that I can get "lazy" in my parenting and this book, as well as other books (and my husband!), can give me quite the loving kick that I need.

So, I have really been contemplating the amount of time that I spend with the Lord...thus setting the example for my children. Do they actually see me spending time with the Lord and investing in my relationship with him? Not so! Ugh! I mean...I want them to when they grow up right? I want them to be Spiritual Chamipions, right? This has always been a struggle for me and I am more determined than ever to conquer this "lazy" area of my life.

So, I am setting new goals. Keep me accountable. I apparently need it! :)