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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Needed: A Family Day

The day was 65 degrees. We had no commitments nor expectations. Our schedules were cleared. We just simple enjoyed each other. Sometimes God changes our plans and it becomes a beautiful memory. ...something different then we expected.

Be still and know that I AM God.

Wordless Wednesday...Somedays...

Monday, February 11, 2013

The Power of Vulnerability

Having watched this with Justin, it produced a very helpful conversation about a variety of ideas that Brene presents in her talk. And so I wanted to share it with you and hear your thoughts. Would love to read whatever you would like to share...I'll share more about our conversation sometime soon!!

Perhaps, when I'm feeling vulnerable :).

Friday, February 8, 2013

4 Teeth Gone

It is officially Katie can put a straw through her teeth-in a BIG GAPING HOLE. At 5 1/2 years old she is currently missing four baby teeth and one more is loose. (She did get those top teeth at 4 months :) She lost the first two within minutes of each other, in the beginning of December and the top two within a few days of each other around Christmas. One top one was knocked out when she hula hooped and then kneed her mouth. I think that was the only one that had some blood with it. Another one came out when she was using a (the first one) straw and the other two she and Daddy pulled just a wee bit and out they came.

Tooth Fairy notes...

She put her teeth under her pillow for the tooth fairy who brought her two Ipad games, one dollar and finally a special drink when we were out and about.
A horrible parenting story-yes, Justin and I forgot one night to be the tooth fairy. Gasp. Katie came out of her room the next morning and told Justin that the tooth fairy must have forgotten so she was going to go back to bed. She said she would see if the TF just was late. We felt terrible! Anyway we made up something that the TF was just super busy that night and we were sure they would come the following night. The next night we again almost forgot! At 6:02 am the next morning, I rushed in as quietly as I could and put a dollar under her pillow. Whew! :)

And now...she again has one more loose!

Yep, those are her permeant teeth coming up on the bottom!

Still our beautiful girl!

Monday, February 4, 2013

My (Our) Friend Tina

Tina is our friend. She is in her twenties and from Germany. She is such a sweet gal! She is here being an Au Pair for a family that we've met through swim lessons. She is currently working though the decision to do University in the States or go back to Germany for school. It's been fun to get to know her, be intentional with other cultures and to pray for Germany and Tina.

One thing I am looking forward to is her cooking class for me! Stay tuned for crepes and other authentic Germany food. I can't wait!

Thanks, Katie for taking our photo with my phone...something you are obsessed with lately. :)

Ms. Sandra and Katie

On Tuesdays, the kids and I attend a Bible Study at CBC called Salt Shakers. The kids go to class and I have study. One of the best parts is the interaction the kids get with older women. And Katie has found a special place in Mrs. Sandra's heart. Mrs. Sandra is an amazing seamstress and made Katie this outfit. She knows Katie loves Little House on the Prairie and one Tuesday we received a gift...it was her baby dolls outfit. Then for Christmas Katie got her outfit! It blew Justin and I away! We know Mrs. Sandra and Mr. Tom from before Salt Shakers, but her generosity with time, materials, care was AMazing.

Mrs. Sandra we are so blessed by you!

And Katie wore this almost everyday for two weeks straight. Thankfully she isn't wanting to sleep in it anymore. :) But it is still a very prized treasure!