One Thing - 6/29/14

Lydia has been taking full advantage of our divided attention recently and has been getting into just about anything she can. We have gates positioned to keep her in certain areas of the house when we need to and usually leave our bedroom door closed. This afternoon, the bedroom door was left open which meant that Lydia had freedom to explore the master bathroom. Just as we realized that the bedroom door was open, this is how we found Lydia...

Yes, that's my makeup in her hands, on her cheeks and feet, and all over the floor

Apparently she thinks she is old enough to wear makeup!

It was a few hours later before we found the bathroom like this

Even though Lydia made quite a mess, these little makeup footprints walking out of the bathroom sure are cute! :)

One Thing - 6/28/14

We have been having a garage sale for the past few days. It is city-wide sales this weekend. Sadly, it has rained most of the past two days limiting the number of people that are out. But, the kids have been loving it!

On Thursday, the boys spent at least an hour playing in the rain.

Yesterday, Jonah practiced his money skills while being our cashier.

Lots of people have made sweet comments about our new baby. The most common comment has been, "Is he for sale?" At first, Silas didn't realize the people were joking. He replied, "He's not for sale. We just got him!"

One Thing - 6/23/14

Lydia and Daddy are headed out to her first swimming lesson. She is excited!

One Thing - 6/22/14

"How I was coming to realize: My kids don't need to see a supermama. They need to see a mama who needs a Super God. That maybe being the mama I wanted to be wasn't so much about being more but believing more; believing and trusting more in the God of Hagar and Ruth and Hannah, the God who sees me, who nourishes me, who hears me and answers. That godly parenting isn't ultimately a function of rules but having a relationship with an ultimate God. That godly parenting is fueled by God's grace, not my efforts. That maybe it all comes down to this: if I make God first and am most satisfied in His love, I'm released to love my children fully and most satisfactorily."

- Ann Voskamp in the Foreward to "Desperate" by Sarah Mae and Sally Clarkson

One Thing - 6/21/14

Chillin' on my play mat while my crazy brothers and sister play around me...one day I will join in their fun!

One Thing - 6/20/14

Our bank and one of the grocery stores in town hosted a customer appreciation lunch today. There weren't any chairs left in their tented area so we crossed the street to the city park and enjoyed a picnic lunch in the shade on this hot day. Yum!

One Thing - 6/10/14

Many hands make light work?