What’s been up with us .. well its more like what can we keep down :(

I don’t know when I posted last I have serious intentions of doing so more often but the transitions of life have made it seriously hard.  Lately I can not seem to keep everyone well.  My husband keeps breaking my kids keep getting sick arghh!  Anyways I am still going to be trying to keep this thing up to date.  The kiddos aside from their illnesses have been doing well.  The older boys definitely still need prayer covering for the adjustment to the move socially, spiritually, and academically.  But we are getting there.  I was very excited about a door the Lord opened yesterday.  A lot of you know I have been praying to find my niche in the new ministry at Trinity He may be starting to reveal that to me.  I still sometimes can not even get over that he really cares that much about me to concern Himself about the little wantings of my heart.  I can wait to see Him be glorified in this if it is His will.  More on that coming soon but for now here is some pics of are wonderful dealings with the Flu this week don’t worry no gross ones! 

Caleb cuddling with Kodak and playing Leapster and Watching Bubble Guppies on the Couch.  He is a multi tasker :)





Loved how my blankie blended with my Canon kitty looks kinda of cool and yes I am super bored so I had to play with my camera today

Caleb making Kodak Smile

Kodak playing with the Leapster String

 
Hunting for birdies …

Lots of sneezes

Ahhhh naptime

Sadly I have to admit I like the color of these cleaning products together.  Their aroma is permeating my home this week.  It smells like a hotel!

An Amazing Camera Giveaway by MCP Actions

So excited to announce this contest.  I know lots of mommies with a passion for photography who are just starting out with basic SLR's and a 50 mm lenses who would love love this camera and lens combo!  It seriously is an amazing one.  Click the link below to enter to get your chance to win and follow the instructions to enter multiple times!  Good Luck guys!

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Click Click .. Is this thing on

Okay so I haven’t used this blog in forever.  I quit because I was trying to do to many things at once and it just was something I had to sacrifice.  However now after years of praying I am finally a SAHM and full time photographer. I can not say thank you enough to my God for allowing me this opportunity though sadly I have been a little like an Israelite and have not been as appreciative of late as I should be.  So I decided to revisit my blog and this time instead of it being a place for crafts and décor I have been inspired by several women and mommies to have it be a place that I chronicle our little life here and the things the Lord is doing.  I have lots to share about how God has brought about a change in our lives in ministry but for today I am thankful for the simple things.  Simple things like doing projects with my preschooler.  Yesterday we fed the birds by making them treats on toast with peanut butter and birdseeds. 

First we toasted the bread.  Sadly Caleb learned that the metal on top gets very hot.  It was just a little owie though

He loved smashing down the cookie cutter.  Isn’t it funny how boys love to try and use their full strength in everything

He did not like this part he said “Mom it is too squishy .  You do it”

Dipping in bird seed

We hung one next to the bird feeder

But Caleb wanted us to leave one on the deck for the squirrels too.  It was gone in 5 minutes! 

I am enjoying my time with him so so much.  I will close with this link from the infamous Pinterest of course but it is so true in my life.  This year my oldest of four boys turns 18 he will be an adult.  Didn’t he just learn to walk and talk.  My youngest will turn five and will start school.  I am thankful that God allowed me time at home with him before he starts that new journey.  My two middle boys will also reach milestones.  One will turn sweet 16 and the other will finally be a real teenager and turn 13.  I am in for a year that is for sure.

But for just now I will hold on to the thought expressed in this quote and enjoy the simple day to day with them all

http://pinterest.com/pin/187603140697288656/