Ephesians 3:14-19
For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, [...]
Archive for February, 2009
Favorite Verses 2009-02-22
Posted in God on February 22, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Expletives
Posted in Parenting on February 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
When I was a kid, my mom didn’t want me to use “darn” or “shoot”. She explained that people would hear them and think I meant “damn” and “shit”. I pretty much ignored her.
I still use “shoot” alot. And I feel pretty safe – virtue wise - doing so. I live in California and I’ve been in [...]
My Budding Photographer
Posted in Mama Journals, Photos for Grandparents on February 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Katie’s interests can be summarized right now as
Princesses
Balls
Choo Choo Trains
Cameras
Shoes – a genetic trait that she got from Mom.
Ah, here’s our budding photographer now. (I think she’s so cute when she tries to frame her picture.) Can’t you just see her 18 years from now with a backpack in a train station in Europe?
Some of [...]
Pattern Blocks
Posted in Schooling on February 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I was inspired by Team Bettendorf to pull out Mom’s christmas gift to Kate.
She still needs some help. But she’s having fun.
Multi-tasking
Posted in Photos for Grandparents on February 16, 2009 | 2 Comments »
We females have multi-tasking hardwired into us, don’t we?
Valentines
Posted in Being a Wife, Parenting on February 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I learned something from watching Paul of Jen and Paul. Every year, he would take their daughter, M, to buy mom something for Christmas and her birthday. It was Daddy’s job to help M pick out an appropriate gift and to fund said gift. In doing so, he was teaching her about gift giving: buying [...]
Our Economy And That Of My Children
Posted in Ponderings on February 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Favorite Verses 2009-02-08
Posted in God on February 8, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Isaiah 55:10-11
For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven,
And do not return there without watering the earth
And making it bear and sprout,
And furnishing seed to the sower and bread to the eater;
So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth;
It will not return to Me empty,
Without accomplishing what I desire,
And [...]
The Manly Art of the Tea Party
Posted in Children on February 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
When you’re six months old and you only have an older sister, sibling entertainment can be slim pickings.
And, one must become reconciled to one’s sister calling the shots.
Mom, some help here please.
Two Teeth
Posted in Children on February 6, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Mr. Kissilicious has two teeth.
His lower right tooth came in 1/24/09 and his lower left pushed through on 02/01/09.
And thank you to those of you who prayed for better photos.
I got a bunch this morning.
