And I'm not sure what I think about that...
Saturday, June 27
Tuesday, June 2
Bejeweled
I got my Lia Sophia jewelry order in yesterday and I feel like a new woman! Who knew that a couple of pieces of jewelry could make you feel like you just got a new wardrobe?! I saved my personal budget money for the month of May so that I could use my Hostess Credits to buy a few things after my show. I got about $472 worth of jewelry for $60! Here are a few pics to show you my new collection.....
This Necklace (above)...
...with these pearl earrings (above).
This Necklace (above)...
...with these pearl earrings (above).
Just the necklace of this set.
Both the necklace and earrings here.
This necklace was FREE!

And these earrings!
Wednesday, May 27
Tears and Fears
Anyone who knows me well, can vouch for the fact that I am not a very emotional person. I cry when my kids are sad or when they show those tear-jerking St. Judes Fundraising marathons. But lately I have found myself tearing up at the oddest times.
Today I was watching my kids splashing and running around like crazy wet ducks at the riverside park when all of a sudden my laughter turned to tears! What happened?! I was HAPPY watching them run around and giggle and play together - why in the world did my eyes decide to drop water?! Suddenly it hit me that this would probably be the last summer my kids would be able to do this, for a while at least. (I don't know if they have these kinds of parks in East Asia....) That simple thought led me on to think about all of the other things they might be missing out on in their little lives just because we are moving halfway across the world - literally. Is it fair to them?
But then my good Friend, the Comforter, reminded me that it's not about them. It's not about us. It's not about me. He reminded me that this calling was for our family and that the plans He has for us are so much bigger than the joy on my kids faces when running through waterpark sprinklers. He reminded me that the experiences we will have are worth so much more eternally than even the memories we build on beautiful summer play days. He reminded me that it is all about Him; that it's all for His glory.
Today I was watching my kids splashing and running around like crazy wet ducks at the riverside park when all of a sudden my laughter turned to tears! What happened?! I was HAPPY watching them run around and giggle and play together - why in the world did my eyes decide to drop water?! Suddenly it hit me that this would probably be the last summer my kids would be able to do this, for a while at least. (I don't know if they have these kinds of parks in East Asia....) That simple thought led me on to think about all of the other things they might be missing out on in their little lives just because we are moving halfway across the world - literally. Is it fair to them?
But then my good Friend, the Comforter, reminded me that it's not about them. It's not about us. It's not about me. He reminded me that this calling was for our family and that the plans He has for us are so much bigger than the joy on my kids faces when running through waterpark sprinklers. He reminded me that the experiences we will have are worth so much more eternally than even the memories we build on beautiful summer play days. He reminded me that it is all about Him; that it's all for His glory.
Thursday, May 7
My Mini Mommy
"Train up a child in the way she should go and when she is old she will not depart from it"
Monday, May 4
The Witching Hour
My kids are crying. Both of them. In the same room, wailin' and hootin' and hollerin'. Why, you ask? Oh, because Mommy took away those precious privileges they hold so dear - George and the ball. What is so hard to understand about "Do not get out of bed" and "No, Jacob, do not eat the ball"?! Seriously! They have got to know by now, well at least Hannah, that when I tell them to do or not do something, I really mean it. But sure enough, George is now in the living room, along with a night-night and the replacement monkey. That equals three times she has gotten out of bed for one reason or another. And Jake? He's just steaming mad because I won't let him sleep with his beloved ball that may very well be the death of him when he chokes on the small pieces of foam he insists on pulling out with his teeth.
And here she comes again....I'm totally out of privileges to take away. I think we're moving on to spankings at this point.
And here she comes again....I'm totally out of privileges to take away. I think we're moving on to spankings at this point.
Saturday, April 25
Derby Festivities have begun!!!!
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Follow the link above to view pictures from today and the last week. Blogspot is too slow to upload my pictures, so when I have a lot I will put them on Facebook. We have really enjoyed the nice weather the last week or so. It seems that it is here to stay! Enjoy!
Follow the link above to view pictures from today and the last week. Blogspot is too slow to upload my pictures, so when I have a lot I will put them on Facebook. We have really enjoyed the nice weather the last week or so. It seems that it is here to stay! Enjoy!
Monday, April 13
Resurrection Weekend 2009
Dying easter eggs with Hannah
The finished product
Hannah really enjoyed putting the stickers on her eggs. She had never eaten a hard boiled egg until we dyed them this year. She actually liked them - without the yolk, with cinnamon and sugar.
Zoo Trip
Friendship International Luncheon
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