Quote of the day from Noah:
"Sometimes they bring a real bulldog to the Bulldog game and sometimes they bring a real falcon to the Falcons game, but I don't think they'd bring a real yellow jacket to the Yellow Jacket's game."
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Monday, September 7, 2009
Nine
Dear Lucas,
Today you are 9. It seems like yesterday that all the excitement surrounding your birth was taking place. Yes, son, you sure know how to make a grand entrance! Don't ever forget that you are a miracle. God placed his hand on you and has great things planned for you and I can't wait to see what they are!
You have grown into such a young man. I know it's an awkward place to be - sometimes you feel like a little boy and sometimes you think you're grown. It'll be over soon. Enjoy the ride. :)
You love to draw. Especially comic strips. And I have to admit they are quite good. For a child that's never had an art lesson, I see some great things coming from that pencil (or pen, or marker, or crayon....). Your sense of humor isn't quite the same as mine, but I guess to other boys your age it would be hilarious.
You have taken an intense interest in cars recently. You know them all. You love VW beetles and Mini Coopers. You love Corvettes and Porsches. In fact you told me the other day that when you're older Porsches will remind you of your childhood. I questioned that fact considering the best we can do is a minivan and a Ford Focus that is in such bad need of being replaced the windows are taped up in the back. But it's just like you to have grandiose ideas.
You love Switchfoot. You love music. You have come a long way in your piano abilities and are starting to learn a few guitar chords. You'd much rather play the guitar, but we've told you you have to learn to read music on the piano first. One day you'll thank us.
You also read. A lot. At least a book every day. I pray that continues for the rest of your life.
Right now in school we are memorizing the book of James. You were not happy about that at first, but now that we're 1/2way through the first chapter I see you enjoying it! (though you'd never admit it!) I can't tell you what a joy it is to hear you quoting scripture. My prayer is that it takes root deep inside your heart. That you would follow your Creator with a passion.
I see your hunger for God's word - I've seen it since you were three and would recite the story of David & Goliath. Just yesterday Pastor Steve preached from that and I had to smile as I remember you saying - in the lowest voice you could get - "Am I a dog that you come at me with sticks?" Then you would be David slinging the slingshot. Then you were Goliath falling down - you get the picture. :)
So my biggest boy, today we celebrate God's goodness in your life. I am so proud of you. I love you.
For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
(Eph. 3:14-20)
Mommy.
Today you are 9. It seems like yesterday that all the excitement surrounding your birth was taking place. Yes, son, you sure know how to make a grand entrance! Don't ever forget that you are a miracle. God placed his hand on you and has great things planned for you and I can't wait to see what they are!
You have grown into such a young man. I know it's an awkward place to be - sometimes you feel like a little boy and sometimes you think you're grown. It'll be over soon. Enjoy the ride. :)
You love to draw. Especially comic strips. And I have to admit they are quite good. For a child that's never had an art lesson, I see some great things coming from that pencil (or pen, or marker, or crayon....). Your sense of humor isn't quite the same as mine, but I guess to other boys your age it would be hilarious.
You have taken an intense interest in cars recently. You know them all. You love VW beetles and Mini Coopers. You love Corvettes and Porsches. In fact you told me the other day that when you're older Porsches will remind you of your childhood. I questioned that fact considering the best we can do is a minivan and a Ford Focus that is in such bad need of being replaced the windows are taped up in the back. But it's just like you to have grandiose ideas.
You love Switchfoot. You love music. You have come a long way in your piano abilities and are starting to learn a few guitar chords. You'd much rather play the guitar, but we've told you you have to learn to read music on the piano first. One day you'll thank us.
You also read. A lot. At least a book every day. I pray that continues for the rest of your life.
Right now in school we are memorizing the book of James. You were not happy about that at first, but now that we're 1/2way through the first chapter I see you enjoying it! (though you'd never admit it!) I can't tell you what a joy it is to hear you quoting scripture. My prayer is that it takes root deep inside your heart. That you would follow your Creator with a passion.
I see your hunger for God's word - I've seen it since you were three and would recite the story of David & Goliath. Just yesterday Pastor Steve preached from that and I had to smile as I remember you saying - in the lowest voice you could get - "Am I a dog that you come at me with sticks?" Then you would be David slinging the slingshot. Then you were Goliath falling down - you get the picture. :)
So my biggest boy, today we celebrate God's goodness in your life. I am so proud of you. I love you.
For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
(Eph. 3:14-20)
Mommy.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
kissed the girls and made them cry
Last night I picked up Ellie and a good friend's 5 year old son from a birthday party. The following is their conversation on the way home. (name changed to protect the innocent. :))
Joe: Ellie, you're beautiful.
Ellie: What????
Joe: I said you're beautiful!
Ellie: Say it louder!!!
Joe: YOU'RE BEAU-TI-FUL!
Ellie laughs.
Joe: Did you hear me?
Ellie: Yes!
Joe: Do you want to kiss me now?
Ellie: No!
Joe: Ellie, you're beautiful.
Ellie: What????
Joe: I said you're beautiful!
Ellie: Say it louder!!!
Joe: YOU'RE BEAU-TI-FUL!
Ellie laughs.
Joe: Did you hear me?
Ellie: Yes!
Joe: Do you want to kiss me now?
Ellie: No!
Friday, September 4, 2009
Buffalo Chicken Dip
I've never done anything like this before, but one of my favorite bloggers - boomama - is having a diptacular and since Kyle just brought home a fabulous dip recipe from work, I thought "why not share it with all 5 of you?" So here it is:
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo Chicken Dip
2 – 12 oz cans all white chicken
¾ cup Franks Red Hot Sauce
2 – 8 oz cream cheese
1 ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup ranch dressing
½ cup blue cheese dressing
- Mix chicken and hot sauce, add cream cheese and both dressings.
- Add ½ cup cheese and put in crock pot. Right before serving add remainder of cheese.
- Serve with Tostito’s Scoops or your favorite dipping chip or just grab a spoon and eat it as is. :)
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