Taking a break...

Today is Ash Wednesday. I have been reflecting on what I will be "giving up" for lent... My mom always told me, part of giving up something for Lent, is to not go all "public" about what you are sacrificing and why... So without going into all the details, and as part of what I am doing, I will be taking a break from the "bloggy" world for the next 40 days. Some of you, my bloggy friends are going through some very BIG times! I will be sure to check in on you! My hope is that the next 40 days will be a time of great growth...

(almost) "Wordless Wednesday..."

Naomi, so little and so strong,  at 16 months old... in China.

Naomi a little over one year later!

She really does leave me speechless....

She is amazing! So, I am changing the song on my playlist... back to the song we have on our travel journal... "Amazing" by Janelle. Listen to the words of the song... they are beautiful, as is our Naomi!

I knew I couldn't post this with out any words! :)

Rainy day fun...

We had an "indoor" car wash! 

Warm water, dish soap and as many Hot Wheels as Daniel and Naomi could grab! 

Daniel thought the turkey baster was cool!

The more bubbles... the better! Actually... the further the bubbles flew... the better! :)

Broccoli...

This is Naomi's "Don't even think about touching my broccoli!" look.

And you better believe... she will eat, quite impressively, I might add, every last bite! :)

...even if it takes two hands to get it in!

...and a fancy head dip...

She goes absolutely nuts over broccoli! She would choose to eat it over just about anything! Gotta love a healthy and animated eater!

Happy LOVE Day!!!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Love, Snow White & Darth Vader

Serious,messy,fun!

What started out as a good idea... a can of shaving cream,a cookie sheet, some tractors and a friend over to play... turned into a GREAT idea!! How can you NOT have fun doing this...

The kids had a blast! The shaving cream lasted IN the cookie sheet for about 30 seconds!

Daniel, at one point, was going to try to climb ON the table... that is where I had to draw the line! :)

Treat box...

My mom & dad ("GiGi" and "TaTa" to the kids) sent a Valentine's Package to Daniel and Naomi! They had almost as much fun opening the box as they did discovering the goodies inside!









Thank you GiGi and TaTa! We love you!

God given friends!

Watch this amazing tribute to a group of women... a group of friends... It is awesome!



I never thought I would be so fortunate to have a group of friends in my life like this, but I do! My Friday girls! We have been through so many joys, heartaches, struggles and celebrations! We have made each other better people through it all. Thank you Vicky, Dawn, Traci, Kristin, Shanna, Monica and Amber (Kate we miss you!). As busy as life may seem at times... I look forward to Friday every week! :) We are currently studying a book called Having a Mary Heart In A Martha World by Joanna Weaver. It is about finding intimacy with God in the busyness of life. It is a great study!

Have a wonderful weekend! We are taking the kids to San Francisco to Chinatown... and then to watch a fabulous Chinese New Year Parade tonight! Fun stuff! :)