Yub Eeeewwwww

Well today was another some what hectic day. I started the day off trying to clean for the Sanjuriu Christmas party. As I was sitting down to have cereal with the kiddos Peter kept saying something to me. He is always talking, but this time he was persistant for me to hear. He sat across the table screaming louder and louder... Yub EEEEwwwww!!!! I looked at him and he smiled as if to say..... Don't you understand. I immediately responded with a smile and a laugh. OH I LOVE YOU TOOOOOOO!!!!! It was as if he had made contact with me and for once I understood. How priceless that was. How wonderful to know he loves me. How wonderful of God to slow me town to "smell the roses". How wonderful God is!

Needless to say, the night went wonderful and as I fell asleep I knew that that little 22 month old in the room next door loved his momma and everything else he touched that day.

Thanksgiving Blessings

It has been such a long time since I have written but I sure have so much to be thankful for. We are in the midst of Christmas in our home. I have decided that this year Megan is now at the age to understand the meaning of Christmas. She is so precious and such a sponge. Last year she wanted to be Mary 24/7, she dressed, acted and needless to say breathed the part of Mary. I had to be joseph, the donkey, a sheep, a shepherd...... whatever she wished.... I was. I was thinking though about the simplicity of Christmas. That sweet baby Jesus ws born in a little dirty probably smelly place. Into a cold dark world that did not leave much to the imagination. What a gift though to know that a King was born into such a strange world to save us. What a blessing! There was nothing brilliant about the birth, no fanfare, no trumpets, no red carpet.... just simplicity..... just breath taking simplicity. I want to instill that in my little ones this Christmas. I want her to feel the importance of family, creativity, imagination. Forget getting caught up in gifts but instead the true Gift of Christmas.

As Megan delighted in the decorating of our Tree this past weekend the wonder and amazement of this season overwhelmed her. She was so thrilled with the old ornaments and lights that encompassed the day. Peter of course he is out for distruction and Benjamin just sat watching the lights flicker. What a sweet feeling to know that your sweet children are in such awe of the season and more than that.... They are in awe of their Savior whether they know it or not. Last night from the back seat of the car MEgan said to me.... "mom what does birthed mean" I immediately explained to her that it was the same as the word born.... Mary Birthed Jesus or Jesus was born to Mary... she then stated.... "I know I know mom Jesus was born to Mary and Joseph to save us from our sins he was then hung on a cross by soldiers to die for our sins". I was awe struck..... I said, " yes sweet heart he was born to give us life forever" WOW!!!! She understands... why not foster that, why not start now instilling that in her. What a blessing to know that as a mommy I have that opportunity to start now.

Let that be my mission this season oh Lord, may I stay so focused on you that I never stray from your truth.

Quiet Time

Yes Yes Yes, this is an old picture, but it captures what I am going to write about. I think it might just be one of my favorites. I am trying to play catch up with my blogging, So I am going to go back to August 10, 2008. It was our anniversary and we were invited out to the lake with Lorrie and Fred. I have never been to the lake before, not had my kids. I was really thrilled because I thought what a wonderful way to spend an anniversary as well as a SUnday. We get very few "family days" and this was one I was not going to pass up. We went to Clark Park and Fred was nice enough to take many trips out picking up people for rides out in the boat. Megan loved it. She even I think got a little brave and tried to swim a little in the lake. Peter well, he just fell asleep once on the boat. Caleb and I just enjoyed the quiet wide open spaces. It was by far the most peaceful day we have had in a long time. I just loved it!

The reason I chose this picture was because I think it says so much about friendship. There are very few people in the world that you can call as your real friend. One who you can talk to, share stories with, laugh with, and in the end they love you still the same. We headed to the lake with our friends, bathing suits and all and had one of those, " Be yourself days" IT was very nice and enjoyable.

Thanks Durham's for such a great day!

JUST A SINGIN'

We went to church Sunday morning and Peter and Megan decided to go up and sing with their Papa. They have their fake microphones that they give them and so off they go... once again cheap entertainment. We then came home and I think took a 3 hour nap. We woke up ate taco's and then watched this movie that was recommended by our good friend Lorrie "Meet the Spartans" CAn I say STUPID!!!! Oh well, cheap entertainment! I must admit it was funny.

We had a great weekend. It was really nice to just hang out with friends and family. It was long overdue.

SCRUB A DUB DUB

We had a great weekend. SAturday started out very busy, and ended with a visit to the Durham house for a much needed game of ROOK. Once again we were the loosers but it is just as fun. I love going over there because the kids have a ball and so do Caleb and I. DO not ask why I have a picture of the kids taking a bath, but I thought it was a fun picture. See Grace Durham gave Megan some purple foam bath soap and therefore my kids were entertained for about 45 minutes in the bath. Thank you Grace. I got so much done. I got laundry put away, Benjamin fed..... easy entertainment! Thanks Durham's for a great Saturday.

Louisville

Last weekend we went to KY to a tournament. It was more a time to just get away as a family. Megan loves going to a hotel and so we thought why not take the whole family. We arrived LATE Friday night and got up the next morning to go to the tournament. The kids did so well and to tell the truth there were enough people that we knew there that it made it fun. The city is beautiful and very well kept. EVEN the Wal-Mart was top class. It has these marble looking floors. It puts ours to shame.

Oh well we had a great time and here are some pictures of the weekend. I just like being with my family! It is very enjoyable.

The Weekend!

This weekend was pretty uneventfull. Saturday morning I stayed home and cleaned and ended up going to watch a demo in Oak Ridge that Caleb was doing. The kids like going and so do I. My week was completely stressful and not what I would say peaceful. It was just me inside, things were not bad onteh outside, I think I was just extrememly emotional, stressed, and a little frustated. I hate to say this, but for a person my age I am finally becoming who I want to be, but in the process, I am confused about things in my past, confused about so many feeling I have toward past relationships and for that reason I think I was just at my breaking point. Thank goodness Caleb understands and is very compassionate to me.

Sunday we went to church and afterwards went to eat. The sermon was good and seemed to be what both Caleb and I needed to hear. After church we went to lunch with some friends and then home for a great afternoon nap. I love those. Last night I hit the grocery store ( a much needed trip) and then home for icecream. I love that too!!!

Overall, a very enjoyable weekend and for the most part very restful.