Work Party

I was asked out on a date...... to go to James' Christmas party for work. No prizes were won by us but did have a good night visiting with some friends. Couldn't decide which picture I liked best and thought it be fun to post a few:)

love the laughter

there is a flower peeking out from behind me

and can I just say how much fun I'm having borrowing clothes and jewelry and stuff from my ladies out here! This happens to be my dress but most of the jewels(and I realize you can't see most in these pictures) are borrowed.....and I have many things in my closet that are on loan. It's so fun being a woman!! :D

Finding Joy

A friend was watching my children yesterday and when I picked them up she says, "I'd forgotten how this age(17 months) get excited about everything." What a lesson to us, to find Joy in the little things!

We had some yogurt and berries this morning. Little guy found a lot of Joy in the berries!






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My daughter and I went to a Christmas Party last night. What a great time!

before the party

Mom-eeee

Yes that is what my youngest says over and over and over again. Some new words would be nice ;)
Oh, but I will be careful what I wish for.
I was cooking supper yesterday and he reaches up like he wants a drink so I hand him his cup. He looks at it and hands it back to me with a look on his face. I call him silly then realize what is going on. I was making Broccoli Soup. It was at the point that I had it in the blender to puree it. But to #5, well he is most familiar with me making fruit smoothies in the blender so that was why he was reaching up for the cup-thought he was getting a smoothie! Love that kid and he made me laugh! He did eat his soup and didn't seem the least bit disgruntled that it wasn't a smoothie :D

Romans & Snow??

We had a Roman Feast as we finished up our study of that time. A quick blur to capture that time. By this time of the evening I had redone everyone's attire about a zillion times and most had abandoned there togos;) #4 decided he was emperor and wore the red robe and a crown for most of the night.


Winter Wonderland 5 at church; kids had a blast. Didn't really take too many pictures because I was too busy talking story. At church Sunday they said they gave 350 bags out to children-what a turn out!!

"Hey, this stuff is pretty cool!" He loved standing on the edge and moving the snow around.



#3 working hard at creating a cookie Christmas tree.

#5 on snow


#5 touching snow

Thanksgiving morning we spent cooking and rocking the house. Our youngest rocker got a little sleepy...fyi it's a little hard to drum and having baby hanging on leg, sitting in lap etc. So the dad tried an old trick. At first it didn't look like it would work because little bit decided he wanted to try to play too.



But within minutes the little guy fell right asleep!

And I was even able to transfer him right to bed without him waking:)

We spent the morning dancing today. The first song felt like a total flop; yikes guess the Lord felt we(I) needed to be a little humbled.
#4 decided to come out after the song was over and walk in with us. OK not a big deal. I didn't dance the second song but #2 did. Beautiful! The last song I was out there again. Gave baby and #4 a snack thinking they'd be fine while I danced. Hmm, not too far into the song #4 comes out and is hugging my legs saying "mom I need a kiss". Luckily I wasn't too distracted by this as it is often I how practice-with someone around my legs or on my back(Mom's are persistent!) Not sure how long he was out there but did he wander off after a bit. Someone in the audience told me after that they loved that my child was pulling on my skirt in the middle of things.....just keeping it real I guess.:) Though I'm thinking I will make sure I have a mother's helper with me next time we dance there:D



Guess it's back to the regular schedule this week. Though I'm wondering if that's like saying you are normal? What is normal? What is regular? It is an appointment filled week! Should keep things busy and crazy which I suppose is the norm around here. Hope you and yours had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

When Bedlam Strikes, You Have a Choice…

I found myself nodding along to this post. I think we can all relate:)

When Bedlam Strikes, You Have a Choice…

It's been a bit of a break. I took a little trip to the mainland and had a great time in Dallas with my girls. Over 1300 military wives(probably some active duty ladies too-don't want to leave them out!) came together for an international conference. All of us are involved in a bible study called PWOC or Protestant Women of the Chapel(If you are near a military base call the chapel and see if they have a group!). Priscilla Shirer was the main speaker and Kari Jobe the worship leader. Great ladies, bringing God's truth forward. Many workshops to go to(Point of Grace held one and had a concert too!) and different Chaplains spoke over the weekend and just some great girl time. Reconnecting with ladies that have moved to other posts and strengthening friendships. I heard from many ladies how their husbands had greater appreciation for what they do after having to do it themselves while the wives were away. Bonus!
Maybe I'll dive into somethings I learned over the weekend but for now I am diving back into life. Kids missed me bunches, they are so sweet! Trying to get back into our school routine here. Which is always a challenge after a change of pace but add sick kids in the mix and well, I've decided to just change the schedule up a bit and not worry about sticking to Plan A.

#2 Danced "Give Thanks" on Sunday. I complimented her because she had a great big smile the whole time she danced. She said. "That's because Daddy came and he smiled at me the whole time and it made it easy for me to smile."
Awwww


A new hat from the trip. Each kid wears it a different way-that's what makes them unique!


#4 wanted his picture too.

Sadly I once again have the old camera. It takes a few ok pictures but then goes back to the hazy glow:( Guess a new camera is on my wish list:D