Who knew that unmatched socks could be so cute?
Wish I had thought of this idea!
Showing posts with label Good Things. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Good Things. Show all posts
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Continuing the Barn Theme...
We found a park this weekend that has a huge playground in the shape of a barn. It used to be an agricultural farm for a nearby college, but now it's a park with lots of picnic areas, hiking trails, an amphitheater, a sledding hill, a place to put canoes into the river, etc. It was an absolutely gorgeous day, so we enjoyed our time outdoors!
Someone needs to put a barrette in her hair!
Someone needs to put a barrette in her hair!
Mommy and Daddy had fun too. :)
Monday, October 08, 2007
Tea Is Served
Olivia was thrilled to receive this teacup, saucer and spoon from a teenager at church yesterday. She insists on eating breakfast, lunch and dinner on the "little plate" and sipping her water from the teacup.
I was thrilled to pick up our refinished dining room table and new chairs this past weekend. The table had been my grandmother's, and was in good condition, but needed to be refinished. So we had that done and bought new chairs with matching finish. We only had four chairs before, but now with six chairs Chloe can sit up to the table with the big kids! She loves it.
I was thrilled to pick up our refinished dining room table and new chairs this past weekend. The table had been my grandmother's, and was in good condition, but needed to be refinished. So we had that done and bought new chairs with matching finish. We only had four chairs before, but now with six chairs Chloe can sit up to the table with the big kids! She loves it. 
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Our Kids Have Moved Out
What's the difference between these two pictures?
About $485!!!
This was our garage sale deal of the weekend (deal of the summer)! We were driving through a neighborhood garage sale and happened upon this house with a sign on it - $15. It took us a couple trips to get it home, but the kids' smiles were worth it! The Step2 website sells these playhouses for $500!!! Woohoo!
About $485!!!This was our garage sale deal of the weekend (deal of the summer)! We were driving through a neighborhood garage sale and happened upon this house with a sign on it - $15. It took us a couple trips to get it home, but the kids' smiles were worth it! The Step2 website sells these playhouses for $500!!! Woohoo!
Friday, April 06, 2007
The Lord Is Risen!
These are the lyrics to one of our new favorite hymns. Paul will be singing it on Sunday morning as part of our Easter musical. I will probably be fighting back tears as I play the piano. The melody is gorgeous!
Click on the title below to hear an audio clip, although it's not in the same style we will be doing it.
"The Power of the Cross"
Words and Music by Keith Getty & Stuart Townend
Copyright © 2005 Thankyou Music
Oh, to see the dawn
Of the darkest day:
Christ on the road to Calvary.
Tried by sinful men,
Torn and beaten, then
Nailed to a cross of wood.
CHORUS:
This, the pow'r of the cross:
Christ became sin for us;
Took the blame, bore the wrath—
We stand forgiven at the cross.
Oh, to see the pain
Written on Your face,
Bearing the awesome weight of sin.
Ev'ry bitter thought,
Ev'ry evil deed
Crowning Your bloodstained brow.
Now the daylight flees;
Now the ground beneath
Quakes as its Maker bows His head.
Curtain torn in two,
Dead are raised to life;
"Finished!" the vict'ry cry.
Oh, to see my name
Written in the wounds,
For through Your suffering I am free.
Death is crushed to death;
Life is mine to live,
Won through Your selfless love.
FINAL CHORUS:
This, the pow'r of the cross:
Son of God—slain for us.
What a love! What a cost!
We stand forgiven at the cross.
Click on the title below to hear an audio clip, although it's not in the same style we will be doing it.
"The Power of the Cross"
Words and Music by Keith Getty & Stuart Townend
Copyright © 2005 Thankyou Music
Oh, to see the dawn
Of the darkest day:
Christ on the road to Calvary.
Tried by sinful men,
Torn and beaten, then
Nailed to a cross of wood.
CHORUS:
This, the pow'r of the cross:
Christ became sin for us;
Took the blame, bore the wrath—
We stand forgiven at the cross.
Oh, to see the pain
Written on Your face,
Bearing the awesome weight of sin.
Ev'ry bitter thought,
Ev'ry evil deed
Crowning Your bloodstained brow.
Now the daylight flees;
Now the ground beneath
Quakes as its Maker bows His head.
Curtain torn in two,
Dead are raised to life;
"Finished!" the vict'ry cry.
Oh, to see my name
Written in the wounds,
For through Your suffering I am free.
Death is crushed to death;
Life is mine to live,
Won through Your selfless love.
FINAL CHORUS:
This, the pow'r of the cross:
Son of God—slain for us.
What a love! What a cost!
We stand forgiven at the cross.
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Happy Thoughts
Here are some random things that have made me happy this week:
1. I was outside shoveling the sidewalk this afternoon, and I heard water flowing through the gutters as the snow was melting. I also heard birds!!! I have a sneaking suspicion that spring is on its way, although I cannot be sure, as I have made the mistake before of getting spring fever early and have had my hopes dashed to pieces.
2. Daylight savings time starts on Sunday! It is early this year, and I am okay with that. We get to have daylight longer into the evening, which is soooo wonderful. Also, my kids will sleep later in the morning as it will not be light until 8:15 instead of 7:15. Ahhh, another hour of sleep on Saturdays!
3. Our new kids' DVD of Bible songs. It has animated characters acting out the stories of songs such as Arky, Arky; Peter, James and John in a Sailboat; Who Did Swallow Jonah, etc. The kids love it and are reinforcing their knowledge of Bible stories.
1. I was outside shoveling the sidewalk this afternoon, and I heard water flowing through the gutters as the snow was melting. I also heard birds!!! I have a sneaking suspicion that spring is on its way, although I cannot be sure, as I have made the mistake before of getting spring fever early and have had my hopes dashed to pieces.
2. Daylight savings time starts on Sunday! It is early this year, and I am okay with that. We get to have daylight longer into the evening, which is soooo wonderful. Also, my kids will sleep later in the morning as it will not be light until 8:15 instead of 7:15. Ahhh, another hour of sleep on Saturdays!
3. Our new kids' DVD of Bible songs. It has animated characters acting out the stories of songs such as Arky, Arky; Peter, James and John in a Sailboat; Who Did Swallow Jonah, etc. The kids love it and are reinforcing their knowledge of Bible stories.
4. Emergen-C. This stuff is GREAT. I have taken it many times this winter when I felt a cold coming on, and usually it has worked to stop the cold from developing any further. Last week I felt a cold coming on while we were in Chicago, so I didn't have any Emergen-C on hand. But I did take some when we got home the next day, and also took some for the next few days and my cold only lasted four days! And the symptoms were pretty mild as well. I cannot recommend this product highly enough. My mom bought a case of it for me - I think she got it at Target. They also make it for kids, too.
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