Today I read one of my favorite blogs. Her entry today was regarding a friend's blog entitled Twirl. As I read both entries, I was reminded of God's love for us.
Twirl. The concept is simple. God loves us for who we are not what we do. Yes, I believe that but so often I put pressure on myself to preform or do instead of resting in Him.
For my kids, I so long for them to live in the freedom of God's love for them - to know that He loves them - delights in them and created them just as they are. I want them to be able to twirl with freedom from insecurity, knowing Whose they are. I want them to know this verse and the joy it brings:
The LORD your God is with you,
he is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you,
he will quiet you with his love,
he will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17
He sings over me - I don't think I have ever allowed this verse to sink into my heart.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Daddy Love
The girls love their Daddy. When Greg gets home from work each evening, they go CRAZY when they see him. They smile from ear to ear, reach out their arms, and squeal for joy.
Yesterday, Sarah Manning voiced her first words. As we were walking through Home Depot, she called out "da-da-da." We definitely have some Daddy's Girls. So sweet!
Yesterday, Sarah Manning voiced her first words. As we were walking through Home Depot, she called out "da-da-da." We definitely have some Daddy's Girls. So sweet!
Monday, August 23, 2010
Brother Love
Hannah Katherine spoke her first word yesterday - ba ba ba ba! The boys have been working with the girls to try to get them to say ba-ba (referring to themselves:). The boys were so excited to hear Hannah Katherine call for them. Too cute!
Sarah Manning has also learned a trick from her brothers. Her favorite thing to do right now is spit. She will blow raspberries over and over again. The boys love doing it back to her and laugh so hard at her. Our girls love their brothers!
Sarah Manning has also learned a trick from her brothers. Her favorite thing to do right now is spit. She will blow raspberries over and over again. The boys love doing it back to her and laugh so hard at her. Our girls love their brothers!
Friday, August 20, 2010
Back to School
As we prepared to send the boys back to school, we had a special BTS dinner Sunday night. I decorated the table with a school theme, we had a nice family dinner and then we had a time of prayer to dedicate this school year. Sweet family time.
Monday the boys headed back to school. They are both enjoying their new classes and teachers. I am excited to see how God works through them this year. My prayer is that they would grow in wisdom and stature, that they would have confidence and security found in Christ, and that they would love well. Its so fun to watch God unfold the person He created as they mature.
Pictures to come!
Monday the boys headed back to school. They are both enjoying their new classes and teachers. I am excited to see how God works through them this year. My prayer is that they would grow in wisdom and stature, that they would have confidence and security found in Christ, and that they would love well. Its so fun to watch God unfold the person He created as they mature.
Pictures to come!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Time . . . Gone
Time. Its something I always seem to need more of. Lately, our days seem so filled and I always leave something unfinished.
The last couple of years, we have taken the boys on a Back to School Trip. We never go far but just head out of town to do a little shopping, play a little more, and enjoy the last drop of summer. This year, our trip seemed a little difficult to plan since heading out of town means packing two cars (even for a one night excursion), getting the girls off their normal schedule (which we are just getting a hold of since we added solid foods to the mix), and paying for two hotel rooms, instead of one.
Well, this morning I sent the boys off for a modified trip - Mimi and Pop style. My parents decided to take the boys to Charlotte for a couple of nights to stay at the Great Wolfe Lodge, visit the Lego store, and go to Discovery Place. So much fun.
While on my way to meet Greg for lunch, emotion suddenly came over me. Our last day at home before school begins has gone. The summer has slipped by. The boys will be entering another grade - Camden on another end of the school.
Gone. Today I was reminded to enjoy each chance I get with the kids. To not get so wrapped up in cleaning and laundry that I don't have time to hang out and have fun. I love this song by Point of Grace. I want to enjoy each drop of each day. Love well. Enjoy this season before this time is gone.
The last couple of years, we have taken the boys on a Back to School Trip. We never go far but just head out of town to do a little shopping, play a little more, and enjoy the last drop of summer. This year, our trip seemed a little difficult to plan since heading out of town means packing two cars (even for a one night excursion), getting the girls off their normal schedule (which we are just getting a hold of since we added solid foods to the mix), and paying for two hotel rooms, instead of one.
Well, this morning I sent the boys off for a modified trip - Mimi and Pop style. My parents decided to take the boys to Charlotte for a couple of nights to stay at the Great Wolfe Lodge, visit the Lego store, and go to Discovery Place. So much fun.
While on my way to meet Greg for lunch, emotion suddenly came over me. Our last day at home before school begins has gone. The summer has slipped by. The boys will be entering another grade - Camden on another end of the school.
Gone. Today I was reminded to enjoy each chance I get with the kids. To not get so wrapped up in cleaning and laundry that I don't have time to hang out and have fun. I love this song by Point of Grace. I want to enjoy each drop of each day. Love well. Enjoy this season before this time is gone.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Boys Weekend = Girls Weekend
The boys have been all about baseball this year, both playing ball this spring. They faithfully followed USC to their National Championship victory and then continued the baseball wave cheering on the Atlanta Braves. All summer, we wanted to take a road trip to Atlanta but a weekend trip with all six was not real feasible.
Really wanting to get the boys to a Braves game, Greg decided to plan a 'Boys Weekend.' They are just getting in from their roadtrip and had a great time. They cheered the Braves on to a victory today, which happened to be Kids Day.
With the boys away, the girls and I had our own weekend as well. Since my brother is getting married this winter, we went to the bridal shop for dress fittings, out to lunch and then retreated to my parents house. I think we will conclude this weekend declaring it the first annual boys weekend = girls weekend. I foresee an American Girl store roadtrip five years from now.
Really wanting to get the boys to a Braves game, Greg decided to plan a 'Boys Weekend.' They are just getting in from their roadtrip and had a great time. They cheered the Braves on to a victory today, which happened to be Kids Day.
With the boys away, the girls and I had our own weekend as well. Since my brother is getting married this winter, we went to the bridal shop for dress fittings, out to lunch and then retreated to my parents house. I think we will conclude this weekend declaring it the first annual boys weekend = girls weekend. I foresee an American Girl store roadtrip five years from now.
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