Peter Pan

We get net flix streamed through our TV and my daughter Grace has found the Broadway Musical Peter Pan.  She has been watching it over and over and over again.  You should see her little eyes GLUED to the TV.  I've never seen her like this.   She said "mom, it looks so real.  Are they real people?"... "Yes honey those are real people who act on a stage.  We can go to a show like that and see it in person"... "Really!  Can I get on stage and do what they are doing?"... "Well, you would have to learn how to act first and then you could"..."Oh Please mom can I do that!" 

I always knew she had an artistic side to her.  She LOVES music.  Music reaches her.  I've always said, if I could teach this girl life through music she would learn well.  It's hard to get her to concentrate on her school work but if you put a tune to it she listens.  The problem is...I can't carry a tune to save my life!  

I am excited to see what the Lord does with all of this.  It is so fun to see you child's interests come out. 

Christmas Story the Facebook Version

Before watching this your gonna have to pause my video below...the John Piper one.  Sorry, it automatically starts.



Just in case you can't view the video... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sghwe4TYY18

Life at the Pond

My girls got these DVD's for Christmas and I LOVE THEM!  Each video has a great lesson like... loving thy neighbor, idols, being a good steward and more.  Even though they are children videos I love the fact that they use big words that I use with my children. 


Thanks Mom and Dad, the girls love them!!!

Blogs are great!  Especially the ones that challenge and encourage.

Construction...Electrical, Roof, Demo, Doors and Windows

The past 4 or so weeks have been CRRRAAAAZZZZYYYY!  A good crazy though.  We have done electrical, roofing (done by my amazing stud of a husband and an angel we found on Craigs list), demolition of the existing wall that stood between us and the new room, and installation of our new doors and windows.  Next up...AC unit, dry wall, stucco, and sealing my new concrete flooring and then.....WE MOVE IN!!!  YEA!!!!

Olivia Anastasia (Ann)...Happy 6th

 

Olivia, I am so grateful for all the blessings of growth God has worked in me through you these past years.  You keep me turning back to the Lord time and time again.  When I look at you I see an amazing girl who loves to learn, has a zeal for life, and a desire to love the Lord.  It is a privilege each and every day to be your mother.   I love you and look forward to the many years of love and learning.


All my love Olivia Ann....Happy 6th

Sovereignty is so comforting

It makes sense.  He is the Creator of all.  He created us, knit every detail in our mothers womb, created the way our brains would think, what and how things would influence us, what and when things would be revealed to us.  It places a desire in me to pray for wisdom even more.

Father, open my eyes.  Show me where I lack in understanding.  Increase my discernment.  Do not allow me to lean on my own understanding.  I realize I have a responsibility and that is to linger long and deep with You daily.  It is not natural for me to think like You.  And Lord, I pray that Your Word would not just be information to me but a love affair that would change my heart daily.