Here is an example of it in our hotel room. Then it turned into wrestling.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
A picture
All weekend I told the kids I wanted ONE good picture of all three of them together, either at the waterpark or in their Easter clothes. It did not happen. Sully is at the annoying stage where he sees the camera and instantly wants to look at the back to see the pictures. The camera comes out and he starts yelling, "See, See!" Then he gets mad and its all over.
Here is an example of it in our hotel room. Then it turned into wrestling.
Here is an example of it in our hotel room. Then it turned into wrestling.
The girls
These two would have stayed at the waterpark all night if it had been an option. And I swear, they get cuter by the second!
Water fun for Sully
Here's a couple of Sully on 'his' slide and trying to convince Daddy to take him somewhere.
Sully was quite the gentleman on the slide. If another kid came up he'd scoot over and sit and wait...ok, maybe he was more timid than gentlemanly but I found it cute.
Sully was quite the gentleman on the slide. If another kid came up he'd scoot over and sit and wait...ok, maybe he was more timid than gentlemanly but I found it cute.
Grand Harbor
We took the kids to the waterpark and hotel this week for a short spring break. We had a blast and not just the kids!
I'm not sure if Sully enjoyed the waterpark or just staying in a hotel more. He thought it was all the best...including the luggage cart, which we had trouble getting him off. He also loved staying up till 11 at night.
Lauren is still not a fan of the waterslides but is content to swim and play on everything else. She said her favorite part was pouring a bucket of water on me from up on the climbing apparatas. It was not my favorite part.
Avery and Sully would have done the slides all night. Sully especially liked the one that he could do all by himself of course.
We hardly took any pictures in the waterpark - it was just too much for 2 adults to keep track of 3 kids in the busy place!
Here's Sully enjoying the silly luggage cart.
I'm not sure if Sully enjoyed the waterpark or just staying in a hotel more. He thought it was all the best...including the luggage cart, which we had trouble getting him off. He also loved staying up till 11 at night.
Lauren is still not a fan of the waterslides but is content to swim and play on everything else. She said her favorite part was pouring a bucket of water on me from up on the climbing apparatas. It was not my favorite part.
Avery and Sully would have done the slides all night. Sully especially liked the one that he could do all by himself of course.
We hardly took any pictures in the waterpark - it was just too much for 2 adults to keep track of 3 kids in the busy place!
Here's Sully enjoying the silly luggage cart.
Friday, March 21, 2008
My confession
When I sit at the computer and I'm typing really fast I tend to pretend I'm playing the piano and singing beautifully. If I've got Itunes going at the same time - watch out - you'd swear it was really me you were hearing.
I have not been blessed with either of those gifts. However, its ok, because someday I know that I will get to sing with the angels around His throne - forever - and that will be better than I am imagining now.
So, that's a long way to get to the point - This dream isn't going to come true for me on earth, so - if anyone wants an old out of tune piano and you're willing to come get it - its free. We simply don't have room for it. Someday when my kids take lessons they'll have to practice at church.
Let me know if you're interested.
I have not been blessed with either of those gifts. However, its ok, because someday I know that I will get to sing with the angels around His throne - forever - and that will be better than I am imagining now.
So, that's a long way to get to the point - This dream isn't going to come true for me on earth, so - if anyone wants an old out of tune piano and you're willing to come get it - its free. We simply don't have room for it. Someday when my kids take lessons they'll have to practice at church.
Let me know if you're interested.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Good Luck Goo Recipe
Several people have asked for the recipe for the goo from the party, so here you go.
Just becareful the kids don't eat the Borax of the glue!
Good Luck Goo
In a container big enough to hold 3 cups or more, mix:
1 1/2 cups warm water
2 cups white glue
food coloring
In another container big enough to hold about 2 cups, mix:
1 1/3 cups warm water
3 teaspoons Borax;
Mix the ingredients in each container carefully. Gently pour the mixture from the smaller container into the larger one. Stir until the mixture combines and thickens into a gooey ball and only a small amount of liquid is left. Let it rest a couple minutes to continue thickening. Drain excess liquid. Your Goo will last 2-3 weeks in an airtight container or a zip-lock bag.
Just becareful the kids don't eat the Borax of the glue!
Good Luck Goo
In a container big enough to hold 3 cups or more, mix:
1 1/2 cups warm water
2 cups white glue
food coloring
In another container big enough to hold about 2 cups, mix:
1 1/3 cups warm water
3 teaspoons Borax;
Mix the ingredients in each container carefully. Gently pour the mixture from the smaller container into the larger one. Stir until the mixture combines and thickens into a gooey ball and only a small amount of liquid is left. Let it rest a couple minutes to continue thickening. Drain excess liquid. Your Goo will last 2-3 weeks in an airtight container or a zip-lock bag.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Its work
Seriously, it is work to breathe right now. I am 24 weeks. I shouldn't be this short of breath yet. Plus, I can tell this baby is riding much lower than the other three did so shouldnt that give me more space to use my lungs to their full capacity?
I can't sit in a chair comfortably and breathe normally at the same time. I either have to sit up EXTREMELY straight, or slouch way down with my feet up on another chair or footstool. This is very easy to do at work. ha.
I guess I should feel lucky - that's my only complaint right now. But really, 16 more weeks? 16!
I can't sit in a chair comfortably and breathe normally at the same time. I either have to sit up EXTREMELY straight, or slouch way down with my feet up on another chair or footstool. This is very easy to do at work. ha.
I guess I should feel lucky - that's my only complaint right now. But really, 16 more weeks? 16!
His Book
Sometimes its too easy for me to look for encouragement from the wrong places. From the kind words of a friend or loved one, from a book on the shelf or a random blog or internet site.
Last night I was reading in the right spot where I should always go for encourgament and as always, found just what I was looking for. I was actually reading through some Easter passages to share with the kids when a slip of paper fell out and onto my lap. I had written this verse on it and use it as a bookmark in my bible:
Job 23:10 'But He knoweth the way that I take: when He hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.'
The last week was one where I didn't feel like the greatest mom. While we did lots of fun things with the kids I still felt tired and short with them. I had asked God to please help me be patient and loving towards them at all times. I'm so blessed that He not only hears my prayers but answers them. He's still working to perfect me. He knows when I just need a little boost of encouragement to feel up to the challenge again. I love that His book is so masterfully written that it holds the answers to all my questions and the solutions to all my needs.
Last night I was reading in the right spot where I should always go for encourgament and as always, found just what I was looking for. I was actually reading through some Easter passages to share with the kids when a slip of paper fell out and onto my lap. I had written this verse on it and use it as a bookmark in my bible:
Job 23:10 'But He knoweth the way that I take: when He hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.'
The last week was one where I didn't feel like the greatest mom. While we did lots of fun things with the kids I still felt tired and short with them. I had asked God to please help me be patient and loving towards them at all times. I'm so blessed that He not only hears my prayers but answers them. He's still working to perfect me. He knows when I just need a little boost of encouragement to feel up to the challenge again. I love that His book is so masterfully written that it holds the answers to all my questions and the solutions to all my needs.
Monday, March 17, 2008
My girls
Lest they someday read my Tagged - top 10 and wonder what I meant by it, I need to clarify...I never THOUGHT I'd have girls because I was afraid I wouldnt be very good at it- but the minute I did - I knew I'd always wanted lots of them...
You two are a blast! Being your mom is one of my greatest joys - look at you! I'm so blessed!
You two are a blast! Being your mom is one of my greatest joys - look at you! I'm so blessed!
An Irish Jig
Cindy brought up some Irish music and taught the kids how to dance a jig - it was adorable!
Watching Grandma find the music on her laptop.
Dancing!
Watching Grandma find the music on her laptop.
Dancing!
The mess
The juggling soon turned into this which turned into a throwing fight - all brought on by Jordan.
Green Party
Grandma Cindy went all out for the GREEN Party on Saturday.
We stared out with a green lunch of kiwi, grapes, apples, cucumbers, broccoli, green peppers, olives, green beans, and 2 non green items - hotdogs and chips.
Grandma then read the kids a leprachan story and we had a leprachan hunt. Each child found a leprachan who were then required to give them their treasure.
After that we had green cupcakes and green sherbert.
Then Grandma showed everyone some magic by turning glue and borax into Good Luck Goo! The kids had a great time playing with that until Jordan turned it into a juggling and throwing contest.
After the goo the kids learned how to dance an Irish jig complete with Irish folk music.
Here's the kids and grandma - they wanted to see themselves in their matching shirts. I was being very helpful - standing on the toilet taking pictures.
Everyone had a great time and I know that they will remember this party for a long time. Thanks Cindy!!
We stared out with a green lunch of kiwi, grapes, apples, cucumbers, broccoli, green peppers, olives, green beans, and 2 non green items - hotdogs and chips.
Grandma then read the kids a leprachan story and we had a leprachan hunt. Each child found a leprachan who were then required to give them their treasure.
After that we had green cupcakes and green sherbert.
Then Grandma showed everyone some magic by turning glue and borax into Good Luck Goo! The kids had a great time playing with that until Jordan turned it into a juggling and throwing contest.
After the goo the kids learned how to dance an Irish jig complete with Irish folk music.
Here's the kids and grandma - they wanted to see themselves in their matching shirts. I was being very helpful - standing on the toilet taking pictures.
Everyone had a great time and I know that they will remember this party for a long time. Thanks Cindy!!
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Friday
We had a great weekend full of fun for the kids. Friday night we went on a walk and even though it was pretty cold the kids had a wonderful time.
Wait up Dad!
See ya Dad!
Okay, we'll hold hands.
Lauren giving Avery a ride on the trike that Lauren has been too big for since she was about 2.
Then when we got home the girls started our slumber party in the living room. They had a blast and Avery kept saying, "This sure is a special night isnt it?" They used their princess air mattress/sleeping bags and I slept on the couch. It was a lot of fun.
Wait up Dad!
See ya Dad!
Okay, we'll hold hands.
Lauren giving Avery a ride on the trike that Lauren has been too big for since she was about 2.
Then when we got home the girls started our slumber party in the living room. They had a blast and Avery kept saying, "This sure is a special night isnt it?" They used their princess air mattress/sleeping bags and I slept on the couch. It was a lot of fun.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Toy Room
Our toy room is not heated so in the winter it is simply a room where we (literally) throw the toys and run away. Today was the day to clean it so the kids can actually play out there again and the toys can stay out of my living room!
I bribed Lauren and Avery and told them we'd have a suprise tonight if they were really good about helping me clean and organize.
Avery tried her best! :)
Lauren did great. She is seriously way more helpful than a six year old should be. So tonight the girls and I will be having a movie night and camping out on the living room floor on air mattresses. They are so excited. Avery keeps asking when its going to be dark and if she can get her jammies on. Im excited too!
Here is the toy room all clean. A couple of years ago we came home from a family vacation to find it had been redecorated in a circus theme by my mom, Cindy and Melanie. We still love the circus theme!
As you can tell - we outgrew this toy room about 2 kids ago. Even when we clean it there isnt a lot of space to actually play. Its possible we have WAY too many toys! :)
I bribed Lauren and Avery and told them we'd have a suprise tonight if they were really good about helping me clean and organize.
Avery tried her best! :)
Lauren did great. She is seriously way more helpful than a six year old should be. So tonight the girls and I will be having a movie night and camping out on the living room floor on air mattresses. They are so excited. Avery keeps asking when its going to be dark and if she can get her jammies on. Im excited too!
Here is the toy room all clean. A couple of years ago we came home from a family vacation to find it had been redecorated in a circus theme by my mom, Cindy and Melanie. We still love the circus theme!
As you can tell - we outgrew this toy room about 2 kids ago. Even when we clean it there isnt a lot of space to actually play. Its possible we have WAY too many toys! :)
Spring is in the air
We've been outside quite a bit the past week. Sullivan is obsessed. He will not stop asking to go out, trying to put his boots and coat on and whinning by the door. I have a feeling that once we have grass and sunshine I wont be in the house more than an hour each day!!!
We've got a fun summer ahead of us!
We've got a fun summer ahead of us!
Tagged
Ok, I was tagged by Jennie and Heather.
HERE'S HOW YOU PLAY. ONCE YOU'VE BEEN TAGGED YOU HAVE TO WRITE A BLOG OF TEN WEIRD, RANDOM THINGS, FACTS OR HABITS ABOUT YOURSELF. AT THE END, YOU CHOOSE FIVE PEOPLE TO BE TAGGED, LISTING THEIR NAMES AND WHY YOU CHOSE THEM TO BE TAGGED. DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE THEM A COMMENT "YOU'RE IT" AND TO READ YOUR BLOG. YOU CAN'T TAG THE PERSON WHO TAGGED YOU. SINCE YOU CAN'T TAG THAT PERSON BACK, LET HIM OR HER KNOW WHEN YOU'VE POSTED YOUR BLOG SO HE OR SHE CAN READ YOUR ANSWERS.
1. I wasn't allowed to get my ears pierced until I graduated from high school. I went to get it done the week after graduation and when I got there I realized I didnt even really want to do it. But I did anyway, out of spite I think!
2. I bawled like a baby when my parents dropped me off at college (30 miles from home mind you) and I would have gone back home with them if they had given me even the smallest opportunity to say that was what I wanted.
3. I hated planning my wedding - every second. All I knew was that I wanted to be married to Jordan - nothing else mattered. My mom and mother in law had to do it all. This is very funny since now I get paid to plan events!
4. I never thought I'd have baby girls and I was shocked and terrified when Lauren was born.
5. I like data entry. If I could do that all day I'd be happy. Now that is boring.
6. I also love laundry. And even though I dont tell him - I'm annoyed when Jordan pitches in and does a load. Not because he didnt do it right, but because I didnt get to do it. I have a sickness.
7. I have a very large bladder - I normally only go to the bathroom 2 times per day. Even when I'm pregnant. I know, way too much info but I'm running out of things to say!
8. There is practically nothing in the world I hate more than moving. The thought of it could make me cry and vomit.
9. When I was a kid I wanted to be either a legal secretary or President of the United States. WHAT?!?!?
10. I hate my name. Sorry mom, I do, Rebeca I dont mind but Becky - ew.
I tag...
Melanie K.- cause I think I know everything about her and I'd like to be proven wrong.
Jodi C. - cause I dont know very much about her and I'd like to know more!
Andrea D. - cause she'll LOVE this game!
HERE'S HOW YOU PLAY. ONCE YOU'VE BEEN TAGGED YOU HAVE TO WRITE A BLOG OF TEN WEIRD, RANDOM THINGS, FACTS OR HABITS ABOUT YOURSELF. AT THE END, YOU CHOOSE FIVE PEOPLE TO BE TAGGED, LISTING THEIR NAMES AND WHY YOU CHOSE THEM TO BE TAGGED. DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE THEM A COMMENT "YOU'RE IT" AND TO READ YOUR BLOG. YOU CAN'T TAG THE PERSON WHO TAGGED YOU. SINCE YOU CAN'T TAG THAT PERSON BACK, LET HIM OR HER KNOW WHEN YOU'VE POSTED YOUR BLOG SO HE OR SHE CAN READ YOUR ANSWERS.
1. I wasn't allowed to get my ears pierced until I graduated from high school. I went to get it done the week after graduation and when I got there I realized I didnt even really want to do it. But I did anyway, out of spite I think!
2. I bawled like a baby when my parents dropped me off at college (30 miles from home mind you) and I would have gone back home with them if they had given me even the smallest opportunity to say that was what I wanted.
3. I hated planning my wedding - every second. All I knew was that I wanted to be married to Jordan - nothing else mattered. My mom and mother in law had to do it all. This is very funny since now I get paid to plan events!
4. I never thought I'd have baby girls and I was shocked and terrified when Lauren was born.
5. I like data entry. If I could do that all day I'd be happy. Now that is boring.
6. I also love laundry. And even though I dont tell him - I'm annoyed when Jordan pitches in and does a load. Not because he didnt do it right, but because I didnt get to do it. I have a sickness.
7. I have a very large bladder - I normally only go to the bathroom 2 times per day. Even when I'm pregnant. I know, way too much info but I'm running out of things to say!
8. There is practically nothing in the world I hate more than moving. The thought of it could make me cry and vomit.
9. When I was a kid I wanted to be either a legal secretary or President of the United States. WHAT?!?!?
10. I hate my name. Sorry mom, I do, Rebeca I dont mind but Becky - ew.
I tag...
Melanie K.- cause I think I know everything about her and I'd like to be proven wrong.
Jodi C. - cause I dont know very much about her and I'd like to know more!
Andrea D. - cause she'll LOVE this game!
Avery's joke
Lauren is into telling knock knock jokes. Avery wants to copy everything she does so...
This morning Avery says,
"Mommy, listen: Ding-Dong"
Mommy stares at her for awhile wondering what in the world that means.
Finally, mommy figures out that she means knock knock.
"Whose there?"
Avery: "Avery!"
Mommy: "Avery Who?!"
Avery: With a look of confusion on her face, "Just Avery."
And she walks away. I don't think she understands quite yet! :)
This morning Avery says,
"Mommy, listen: Ding-Dong"
Mommy stares at her for awhile wondering what in the world that means.
Finally, mommy figures out that she means knock knock.
"Whose there?"
Avery: "Avery!"
Mommy: "Avery Who?!"
Avery: With a look of confusion on her face, "Just Avery."
And she walks away. I don't think she understands quite yet! :)
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Homesick
I've been feeling my heart in a bit of pit lately. Lots on my mind and heart and missing my dad more and more. Missing his enthusiasm to help us out with household projects, missing his laughter at something my kids had done, and most of all missing what it felt like to know I was always his baby girl. Sounds silly for a 30 something mother of 4 to say that I know. But I do miss it. I miss knowing that I lit up his life!
The best way to describe how I'm feeling is that I'm homesick. Which of course brought this song to my mind by MercyMe. They can write better than I can.
HOMESICK - MERCYME
You're in a better place, I've heard a thousand times
And at least a thousand times I've rejoiced for you
But the reason why I'm broken, the reason why I cry
Is how long must I wait to be with you
I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
I've never been more homesick than now
Help me Lord cause I don't understand your ways
The reason why I wonder if I'll ever know
But, even if you showed me, the hurt would be the same
Cause I'm still here so far away from home
I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
I've never been more homesick than now
In Christ, there are no goodbye
And in Christ, there is no end
So I'll hold onto Jesus with all that I have
To see you again
To see you again
The best way to describe how I'm feeling is that I'm homesick. Which of course brought this song to my mind by MercyMe. They can write better than I can.
HOMESICK - MERCYME
You're in a better place, I've heard a thousand times
And at least a thousand times I've rejoiced for you
But the reason why I'm broken, the reason why I cry
Is how long must I wait to be with you
I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
I've never been more homesick than now
Help me Lord cause I don't understand your ways
The reason why I wonder if I'll ever know
But, even if you showed me, the hurt would be the same
Cause I'm still here so far away from home
I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
I've never been more homesick than now
In Christ, there are no goodbye
And in Christ, there is no end
So I'll hold onto Jesus with all that I have
To see you again
To see you again
Monday, March 10, 2008
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