I bought a cute little brown ceramic chicken with a large paperclip attached to it from Creative Kitchen the other day. I am certain it is likely intended to be a recipe holder while cooking - but, I have brought it to my desk and on cards I have been writing scriptures to change them out. I saw this scripture on Becca's blog the other day and it kept coming back to me over and over. So, it now resides on my desk, with others waiting in the wings to take it's place; however, I haven't wanted to change it out yet.
"Finally, brothers, whatever is TRUE, whatever is NOBLE, whatever is RIGHT, whatever is PURE, whatever is LOVELY, whatever is ADMIRABLE - if anything is EXCELLENT or PRAISEWORTHY - think about such things." Phil 4:8
No futher commentary needed. HE said it all.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Friday, November 28, 2008
{peeping tom}
I was on my way through my bedroom when I heard a little gruffy morning voice start off.... "Elmer". I had to see it, so I crouched behind the door and spied it through the crack between the door and the door frame. A little underwear clad, morning-hair body stood with his hands behind his back as he addressed Elmer the Elf. I got a little dizzy when I heard him request NINE transformers. Visions of $$ flased through my head. He spoke to him for about a minute re: each of the transformers he would like. It was too cute for words. Another freeze frame.
{big day}
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! We had a house full of family and friends which is always a good thing. Lots of food, but very few leftovers - amazingly. The day was very relaxed, the kids played from morning until night, we remembered those who were not with us this year and prayed for health and protection of those who were. A very good day.
And, our elf arrived at our front door last night. I will definitely post more on that later. So cute! Noah has fallen for him completely and is actually looking for his new hiding place as I type this. Evan.....not so sure. Actually, very skeptical. Although, I say that and I heard them both talking to him at different times last night. Adding to their list of course! Evan is also having a very difficult time not touching him to see if he is "deal". They also followed the storyline and named him......Elmer. So, our family now has Elmer the Elf.
Now, I am frantically trying to get so much wrapped up in order to visit my aunt and family in Oklahoma City. I was already suppose to be on the road and I'm not even close. :(
And, our elf arrived at our front door last night. I will definitely post more on that later. So cute! Noah has fallen for him completely and is actually looking for his new hiding place as I type this. Evan.....not so sure. Actually, very skeptical. Although, I say that and I heard them both talking to him at different times last night. Adding to their list of course! Evan is also having a very difficult time not touching him to see if he is "deal". They also followed the storyline and named him......Elmer. So, our family now has Elmer the Elf.
Now, I am frantically trying to get so much wrapped up in order to visit my aunt and family in Oklahoma City. I was already suppose to be on the road and I'm not even close. :(
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
{quick sneak}
very, very quick! oh, i'm terrible at this blog fast!
but, i wanted to remember this. Evan has been quite the grump this morning. no, that's not what i want to remember........but, this.....this is what i heard "mommie, i don't like these yellow ones. i like what i like." i have no idea what he is referring to?? "evan, what are you talking about?" "dese, eggs, i do not liked the mixed up ones (aka scrambled), but the roasted ones (aka boiled, anyone ever had a roasted egg? yuck!) mommmmmmiieeeeeee, i dust like what i like and dat's it! "
i hope that if anything ever happens to me....that someone out there will be able to understand his evanese. he'll be in a heap of trouble if not. and, likely starve to death!
but, i wanted to remember this. Evan has been quite the grump this morning. no, that's not what i want to remember........but, this.....this is what i heard "mommie, i don't like these yellow ones. i like what i like." i have no idea what he is referring to?? "evan, what are you talking about?" "dese, eggs, i do not liked the mixed up ones (aka scrambled), but the roasted ones (aka boiled, anyone ever had a roasted egg? yuck!) mommmmmmiieeeeeee, i dust like what i like and dat's it! "
i hope that if anything ever happens to me....that someone out there will be able to understand his evanese. he'll be in a heap of trouble if not. and, likely starve to death!
Monday, November 24, 2008
{fallen off the wagon. already.}
okay, so i am breaking my fast - but, just a quick break. i had to get a plug in! today i ran by creative kitchen to pick up a couple of the elf of the shelf sets as christmas gifts. she's pretty certain that i got the last two; but, she is ordering more. if you want one you may want to call ahead and have her put your name on it. they are that cute guys!
oh.my.goodness! i had never been in there before! i love it! i bought several little items, mostly for christmas...a few for me. ;) for christmas, so that makes it okay, right? i got scott some "onion goggles". seriously. he cannot be around onions AT ALL when they are being chopped or it will pretty much guarantee a migraine. problem solved! i'm not sure if they are really for him or for my benefit, it's a toss up! then, i got someone (no name mentioned) a "butter bowl" it is a cute little red ceramic dish that you add a stick of REAL butter and a measurement of water. the water seals it shut and you can leave it safely out of the fridge as it is tightly sealed. soft butter at a moments notice. may sound strange, but the recipient will love it. because, she loves butter. let's see....i also got THE CUTEST recipe holder for someone that has been looking for THE CUTEST recipe holder. did i say it was very cute? hmmmmm.......they also have all of these neat cooking gadgets - measuring utensils, whisks, scrapers, etc for older people or those who have difficulty with using their hands/arm (ie. my mom from the fracture last year). she cannot stir things well, cannot open things at all....will be perfect! they also have the cute little "chalkboard" signs. that was what i got for me.....i can write the boys notes, happy whatever, i love you's - it will be fun. and, disposible cups for get togethers that have "labels" to write your name to avoid a mix-up with an uncle with a cold. thoughtful things too. ;)
and, if either of you know the owners Jaime or Jennifer........super sweet and fun! and, they did not even ask me to write this. just some really cute finds in a complete range of prices all at one stop. i love that! just wanted to share.
oh.my.goodness! i had never been in there before! i love it! i bought several little items, mostly for christmas...a few for me. ;) for christmas, so that makes it okay, right? i got scott some "onion goggles". seriously. he cannot be around onions AT ALL when they are being chopped or it will pretty much guarantee a migraine. problem solved! i'm not sure if they are really for him or for my benefit, it's a toss up! then, i got someone (no name mentioned) a "butter bowl" it is a cute little red ceramic dish that you add a stick of REAL butter and a measurement of water. the water seals it shut and you can leave it safely out of the fridge as it is tightly sealed. soft butter at a moments notice. may sound strange, but the recipient will love it. because, she loves butter. let's see....i also got THE CUTEST recipe holder for someone that has been looking for THE CUTEST recipe holder. did i say it was very cute? hmmmmm.......they also have all of these neat cooking gadgets - measuring utensils, whisks, scrapers, etc for older people or those who have difficulty with using their hands/arm (ie. my mom from the fracture last year). she cannot stir things well, cannot open things at all....will be perfect! they also have the cute little "chalkboard" signs. that was what i got for me.....i can write the boys notes, happy whatever, i love you's - it will be fun. and, disposible cups for get togethers that have "labels" to write your name to avoid a mix-up with an uncle with a cold. thoughtful things too. ;)
and, if either of you know the owners Jaime or Jennifer........super sweet and fun! and, they did not even ask me to write this. just some really cute finds in a complete range of prices all at one stop. i love that! just wanted to share.
{media fast}
i'm going cold turkey from virtually all forms of media (ding ding: INTERNET with the exception of being work related) in an attempt to be more focused over the next week. i have so much on my plate right now (completely self-induced) that i need to make every moment count. so, i plan on not even venturing to my favorite blogs, which will likely kill me. but, wanted to wish all of you a very, very Happy Thanksgiving! will be back as soon as i can!
{prayer request}
last night i phoned one of "my moms" to let her know that her pictures would be posted in a few hours. i have truly fallen in love with this family - they are amazingly beautiful both inside and out. it's almost too much for me to even take in on the other side of my lens.
i knew she didn't sound herself and before hanging up, i asked if everything was well with them. at the moment she was enroute back home after being in an auto accident over the weekend in tulsa. she was on the phone with her husband when it happened. she has numerous staples in her head, face/eye area and is very sore. i am praying for a speedy, uneventful recovery for her. i know it has scared her family so much. it was difficult for me to even look at the pictures of just two weeks ago last night. another reminder of how quickly things can change. i am just so thankful it was no worse than it was. it was a fun filled weekend that ended on a very different note. also, the other people involved were also transported to the hospital, their conditions unknown right now. please keep all of them in your prayers.
i knew she didn't sound herself and before hanging up, i asked if everything was well with them. at the moment she was enroute back home after being in an auto accident over the weekend in tulsa. she was on the phone with her husband when it happened. she has numerous staples in her head, face/eye area and is very sore. i am praying for a speedy, uneventful recovery for her. i know it has scared her family so much. it was difficult for me to even look at the pictures of just two weeks ago last night. another reminder of how quickly things can change. i am just so thankful it was no worse than it was. it was a fun filled weekend that ended on a very different note. also, the other people involved were also transported to the hospital, their conditions unknown right now. please keep all of them in your prayers.
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