I can't make this stuff up!

Here she goes again.... my crazy little sleeper! Do you see her there at the end of the bed?

Thanksgiving

I have so much to be thankful for. But not just on Thanksgiving.... every.single.day.

My life is so full.... everything I ever hoped it would be. I have a husband who loves me unconditionally, a daughter and son who are healthy, happy and can both light up a room , an extended family that I love to be with, a home to keep us warm and plenty of food in the fridge. Don't get me wrong, however.... there are tough times... bad attitudes, disobedient kids, exhaustion, frustration and more. But the good times far outweigh the bad times. I choose to not focus on those bad things. In fact, I keep a list of things I'm thankful for.... and I continually add to it and reference it during rough moments. It really helps keep my focus where it should be. At the end of the day when Sean and I collapse into our snuggle chair, we can relax with a collective sigh of contentment. Why, you ask? Because our hope is found in Jesus Christ alone. He provides the peace that surpasses understanding and the contentment we feel. Even on tough days, we press on because we know He is faithful. I am eternally thankful for that.

Most of all.... I am eternally thankful for Christ's sacrifice on the cross for me. Grace is an incredible gift---and one I certainly do not deserve.

My cup runs way over.

Party tricks by Ian...

The Jumpy Place

We took our families to the "jumpy place" (as Reagan calls it) last night. They have an "open play" hour on Wednesday nights--- it's a great way to insure a great night's sleep!


We all had a blast! Especially Sean, who is really a kid in a 30 year-old's body.


My sister wasn't too sure about the big slide (really people, it's big! And... it's straight down at the top, which didn't seem to bother our children one bit.)




Enjoy the photo/video account of our evening!

Grammer anyone?

I saw this quiz on Lisa's blog and HAD to do it. These two words: their/they're/there and it's/its are 2 of my biggest grammar pet-peeves. Also bothersome are: "your/you're", "irregardless", "lose/loose", "good/well", "a whole 'nother" etc.

(IMPORTANT SIDE NOTE: I am by no means a grammar expert... just a girl who has a few grammar pet peeves...)

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You Scored an A

You got 10/10 questions correct. It's pretty obvious that you don't make basic grammatical errors. If anything, you're annoyed when people make simple mistakes on their blogs. As far as people with bad grammar go, you know they're only human. And it's humanity and its current condition that truly disturb you sometimes.

The It's Its There Their They're Quiz

Is he really doing THAT???

I had the most interesting experience yesterday while sitting at a stoplight.

Here we are, (just me and the kids) minding our own business at the stoplight when I decide to look to my right at the car next to me. Big mistake. I will now, forever and ever, have this vision etched in my mind.

Picture it with me:

It is an older gentleman sitting peacefully in his car. Then, for some reason I will never understand, he decides to take out his teeth and start licking them. Yes, read that again, I said take OUT his teeth. Then he continues licking what would be his "gums" and the rest of the apparatus.

Sadly, I could not stop watching him. It was the strangest sight I've ever seen. I even contemplated taking a picture with my phone, but thought that might be a tad rude.

Reagan was so confused too.... she kept saying "Mommy, he's licking teeth?!"

Needless to say, I was awfully pleased to see the light turn green.

Halloween '07

First off.... I must confess that Halloween is not my favorite day of the year. However, my kids deserve to have fun even though I'd rather skip the "holiday" all together. :)

With that said.... we had a great time! We headed out when Daddy got home and made our first stop at GG's house. She loaded the kids bags with the good candy! Then we headed to our church's indoor (and much warmer) function. It was quite the set-up! Tons of bouncy things (which Reagan LOVES) and silly games. They even had some animals to pet (Even a Mallard Duck! How cool!)

Our last stop of the evening was at Grandma and Grandpa's small group party-- they were all outside handing out hot cider and hot chocolate to the cold Trick-or-Treaters.

All in all it was a fun evening.... even with my stinky attitude :)

Here are some pictures. Reagan was a Fairy Princess and Ian was a monkey.... Cute, cute!