Happy St. Patrick’s Day…
In case you can’t read the picture, it says:
May your blessings outnumber
The shamrocks that grow
May good luck befall
Whomever you know
And until we meet again
May God hold you in the palm of his hand!
Baseball and Spring Break…
This is how we’ve spent a lot of our time lately:
Freezing as we’re watching this guy practice baseball:
Our Spring-like weather has disappered.
D3’s been trying hard and I think really enjoying baseball. There is a world of difference in t-ball and baseball. It’s crazy! He’s trying, but hitting that ball flying out of a machine is a bit different than hitting it off of a tee.
Our first two days of Spring Break have brought cold temps and baseball practices.
The rest should bring warmer weather and fun at the lake!
And I’m more than ready!
It’s the little things…
Luke and I picked Daniel up from school on Friday and D3 asked if we could keep the windows down as we drove home. I said ’sure.’
They were thrilled! They laughed and giggled the whole way home. Such a small thing made them so happy.
I really need to remember to be that way myself. To appreciate the little things and enjoy life to the fullest.
To not spend the majority of my day worrying, but enjoying the wind blowing through my hair.
“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize
they were the big things.”
~Robert Brault
Asking and receiving…
I think I might have gotten that warmer weather that I was asking for. The kids have been able to play outside almost every day for the past week (expect for yesterday during some awful storms!). That is a much needed answer to prayer!
I’ve been dealing with two active boys indoors for months on end. They needed to run… and squeal…. and slide…. and pretend to shoot things.
I’m going to have to look back at these posts in July when it’s 110 degrees outside and remember to not complain!!
Another answer to prayer was that after Luke woke up from his mega 2.5 hour nap on Sunday he was back to his cheery little self.
We peeked in his mouth and saw a new tooth had popped through. I didn’t even begin to think of 2 year molars, but that was his issue. Yay- no strep throat!
My prayer request of this weekend is that I would pass the last of my tests to get my teacher certification! It’s been a little while since college… like 11 years.
Wow… I really shouldn’t have done that math. I get so nervous now! I don’t think I ever got nervous before a test in college. Blah!
I’m also praying for continued nice weather next week for our Spring Break! It comes that time in the school year where you need a break…. and it’s here!
I’m lookin forward to some time at the lake!
Our weekend…
We’ve had a nice weekend of relaxing and working.
Mostly my relaxing and Dan’s working. Ha!
Things that our family members have done this weekend:
* played at a friend’s house.
* read a book at the elementary school for Read Across America.
*Had a church yard sale.
*Read a lot about restaurants at Disney World.
* Booked a Disney vacation.
*Watched Up for the first time. It’s about time!
* Tried to not cry during Up.
* Slept on the floor in the Living Room.
*Played a lot outside.
* Took a major nap on the couch.
*Baked cookies.
*Taught Sunday School.
*Enjoyed a great worship service.
* Washed a sink full of dishes… several times.
Plus much more! I’m praying for a good week and that the 2.5 hour nap that Luke took and all the cuddling that he did and the fussing he did about his mouth doesn’t mean he has strep throat!
Spring Program…
Today was Luke’s Spring Program. I think it was more of a Wishing it Were Spring Program, but it was very cute.
The kids did a good job and Luke actually sang!
My assistant teacher told Luke earlier in the week that she would give him a treat if he sang. So, right in the middle of the program he looked at her and said “Can I get my treat?” It was too cute. He knew he was doing a good thing by singing his little songs.
You can see around the middle of the video Luke spots Dan and lets his little friend know where his daddy is!
Untitled from simplycindy on Vimeo.
Recent pictures that I’m lovin’…
Here are a few recent pictures that I’m lovin’.
Two of my favorite people:
This picture is so Luke. Outside with a big ole’ stick, wearing his favorite shoes.
Here’s D3 before Baseball tryouts. He starts practice on Monday- wish us luck. J
Here’s Luke and the most gorgeous dog that wandered up to our house this weekend. He loved that dog and is giving her a kiss as Dan was about to take her to the vet to see if she was microchiped. She wasn’t, but managed to find her way home (or so we hope). She was so sweet and we all enjoyed her little visit this weekend… especially Luke!
Deny thy Winter…
O Spring, Spring, wherefore art thou Spring?
It almost arrived yesterday, but quickly left.
Thanks to my wonderful husband for making it Spring here at my blog at least. J
Sunday Scripture…
“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.”
Three Random Things, take five…
- After a beautiful weekend with temps in the 60s, it snowed on Wednesday! It didn’t stick, but it did put a smile on certain children’s faces. J You can barely see the snowflakes, but they are there!
2. My fried egg t-shirts are starting to look a bit more like a flower.
I’m still not thrilled with them, but the kids in my class will make the shirts look better, right?
3. I took a picture of D3’s homework that he was working on in my last post. Hope you can read it. He had to write a sentence with each of his vocabulary words.
I found it rather entertaining. J
Have a great weekend!!
