No excuses, just pictures.

So I know I've been away from the ol' blog a little bit too long. I'd tell you all of my reasons or excuses but figured I'd just make it up to you with some photos from the last few weeks. You know when I say few weeks it's been awhile.

Today we finally did some of this.

That was much needed after we were doing a whole lot of yucky stuff that involved trash cans and potties. I think you can figure it out from there. I'm praying we're on the mend and can get our family back to being healthy for awhile.

Before all the sickies came over us, my mom actually came for a week visit. What a treat to have another adult here to talk to after the kids went to bed!

Nana even got conned into sitting on a brick while getting dirty in the sandbox.

We spent a lot of time outdoors since the weather was so great.

I was glad Nana was able to be here to celebrate Valentine's Day with us.

I had planned that for Valentine's Day it would be fun to go out and get some cupcakes from a specialty shop that I had heard about. After a half-hour drive we arrived at the shop only to find it filled with candies instead. I was disappointed, left the store purchasing two expensive bags of candies that none of us ended up liking. Nice. I do know of another shop that actually does sell cupcakes that is on my list to go to next time my mom is here. *Wink*

We took N to get his first hair cut. Yep, I said first. And he's 3. He's had the baby hairs straying away for awhile but after it taking him about 2 years to actually grow some hair I thought I'd wait it out a bit.

The place had everything a child could possibly want and was way over-priced but worth it for his first haircut memory. Afterall, who doesn't want to drive a firetruck while getting their haircut?

And here is the big boy. Although when I say that he says, "No, I'm a little boy." I'm okay with that.

Thanks for coming Nana. You made the month of February a little less lonely, and two little kiddos very happy.

The weather decided to cool off for us a bit, and we enjoyed bundling up.

And as I think about my big/little boy getting his first haircut, I think I'll hold out as long as I can before getting this little girls curls chopped off. I spent my entire straight-haired life desiring hair that could hold curl while sleeping on those pink styrofoam rollers. Maybe she won't have to follow in those footsteps.

Family Fun

Nothing too newsworthy to share here, so I thought I'd share some of my Project Life photos from the past couple of weeks.

We all love when daddy is home.

Donuts are a rare treat, as in we've bought them maybe two times for the kids since they've been born. So when we get them N goes nuts. Like most children, his favorite must be topped with sprinkles...which he happily eats off first.

She loves food. And messes.

These are seriously the biggest strawberries I've ever seen. And purchased.

Sweet smiles.

Questioning if this is a safe idea or not.

While the rest of the country was covered in snow, Arizona was also hit with a little cooler weather that caused us to have to bundle up.

And I honestly have no idea how they learned this, but when I walked into the kitchen and asked what they were doing, N told me "making snow angels."

And when you have to stay inside because the weather is cold, you get creative...

Tea anyone?

For N's preschool I utilize the workbox system. It is fabulous and definitely vibes with my need for structure. He loves seeing what each tray has in store for him. We work our way through all ten in about an hour.

A friend let me borrow her Insanity workout DVDs. They are insane. And I have a love/hate relationship with it.

My take on Project Life

Last year I attempted to do Project Life (a photo a day for 365 days) but didn't get very far. Life got a little blurry and hurried by without me getting to complete the year. I have vowed to renew my efforts and try again this year. I'm not really a scrapbooker. I would spend way too much time on one page only to get discouraged that the book never seems to get done. And then I toss it aside for along while. And while I love playing with all of the "stuff," I dislike that said stuff takes up precious space.

Enter Project Life. The thing I love the most about it is that it's simple. You can purchase a physical book or go digital, which is what I'll be doing this year. No stuff around. Plus, it was driving me crazy thinking of just having one book for our family. I kept thinking, what about when the kids grow up and want photos of their own? A little premature, I know. Enter digital Project Life. I can print as many books as I want. I think I just saw the heavens open and heard angels singing.

I've already experienced the joy of doing this type of scrapbooking just in the 19 days I've been at it. Because if I hadn't started it, I would have missed out on documenting a whole lot of these memories:

Talking to daddy. With food all over his face.

She was so excited to be sitting on the couch with her big brother. She kept looking over at him, as if to get clues to what happens next.

Seriously, there are no words.

Sharing Cheerios.

Alphie the robot is one of N's favorite toys. It's the only toy that N will tromp up to his room and play with for awhile by himself.


*Love* when I catch him reading.

Did you know they already have these out in the stores? And did you know I snag one every time I go grocery shopping? These are the only candy that you notice will often be partially unwrapped in the basket in the grocery aisle but will still buy because...they're so good.

Family photos 2010

I'm finally able to share some of the photos we had taken a couple of months ago. One of my favorite keepsakes to have are family photos. We had a photographer come take some of our family in our current home that is for sale. I think it will be nice to have some taken in our first home together that holds so many wonderful memories. They're a little out-of-order, but I'm too lazy to fix that. Enjoy!








This photo was one I wanted the most. I love seeing my sweet girl standing in her crib in the nursery we brought her home to.





We caught her taking her first steps.

He Knows My Name

Well, my photos from this past week are still on the camera so I don't have any to share. Perhaps tomorrow? But don't think you're going home empty-handed.

To be completely honest, through this whole moving ordeal, separation of our family and trying to sell our home, sometimes I get weary and really tired of praying about it. The thing is, I believe God is who He says He is and that He can "do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine..." (Ephesians 3:20), but lately I find more comfort sitting in silence with God instead of praying through my "request list" with Him. That's probably what He wants anyway, right?

The song, "He Knows My Name" by Tommy Walker, says what I haven't been able to. When I sit quietly waiting for answers, these words remind me of what I already know and brings me so much relief. Isn't it a relief to know He knows your name without you telling Him. Or all of the struggles, big or small, you might be going through?

I hope you'll take a few minutes to watch the video and read the lyrics to this beautiful song. And worship our Maker with me, because He knows your name.



Lyrics by Tommy Walker
I have a Maker
He formed my heart
Before even time began
My life was in his hands

I have a Father
He calls me His own
He'll never leave me
No matter where I go

He knows my name
He knows my every thought
He sees each tear that falls
And He hears me when I call