Spent

Tonight as I sit down to read others blogs, I'm drained. I feel empty as though I have poured out all that I have. Don't get me wrong I love spending time with my family and friends. Anyone who somewhat knows me knows that I am an extrovert. Strangely and conveniently I married an introvert. I have never really understood the desire to get away by myself to be energized. However, tonight that is what I am craving. No more appointments, no more parties, no more meetings... Nah, that is who I am. The minute they all ended I would make up a reason to have a party. Lets see anyone available for a Groundhogs Day party? Just kidding. I really feel like I have been so consumed by "groups" of people and I'd love some one on one time. Another feeling that is new to me.  I have always found safety in numbers. You don't have to be deep or real in a group. As of the last few years I have learned that it is a nice thing for a few people to know you well. Also, I  have learned that when I have not taken time out of this maddening schedule to have some serious one on one time with the Lord I remained drained. So hear I am drained and spent and now that I have shared with all of you that I know what to do to make it better...here I am... looking into all of your lives via the blog. 

New Blogger

Welcome Brittney. Give her some link love Brittney Ekberg .

When I grow up...

When I grow up I want to be just like these two. They are one of my favorite couples. They are a couple years older than Bill and I but much more full of fun than anyone I know. I feel blessed to say they were in our first small group yet I continue to learn from them

. So when I grow up I want to be just like Jim and Martina. If you have not met them yet you are truly missing out! And now he is blogger!!! Give him some link love. Cap'n Jim  . Martina next????

Where have I been???

Well my little Tink ,also known as Daley, kept me busy this week, more so than usual. We have been to the doctor twice this week. Why you ask? For a dislocated arm. Both times!!! So I have now been fully trained on how to put a dislocated elbow back into place. She has an
appointment with an orthopedic in Jan. to see if they need to cast it or do more to let the whatever it is that holds her elbow in place heal. Well at least she can go swimming still!!! Right Tam?

Will strikes again

Ok so most of you know Will is my comedian but the other day he was my thinker. He was sitting on time out for something I can't even remember. When all of a sudden he says, "Mama, didn't Jesus die to take the punishment for all of the bad things we do?" I said he sure did, thinking I was going to have a deep spiritual moment with my three year old, not seeing the trap that was laid before me. He says, Well then if
Jesus took them away I don't think I need to sit on time out Jesus
already did it for me!! Go ahead my pastoral and much more spiritual friends explain that one away. Remember he is three!!!!!

GASP I'm up for air....

Too busy that's me!!! But it is all good stuff. Last weekend Oak Glen, just me and the kids. This week Marriage Getaway stuff. This weekend Disney Trick or treat, yes it did rain see the pics. Lots of fun but I need to slow down a bit. Miss all of you. See you at church!!!!

An Update

Many of you know we have had issues with Will's ears and hearing. Well I am happy to report that after his toncil, adnoid and tube surgery in June he is doing great. He talks better and complains that things are too loud now. He has not had on ear or throat infection. This week at his check up we found out that the tubes are coming out!! Yes, that means that his own ear canals are getting big enough on there own and he won't need them anymore. Not that they where a big deal. He just had to wear plugs when ever he got wet. Thanks for your prayers!!!!

Time for another Good Mom Bad Mom moment

Thanks to Tammy I feel I can share my good mom, bad mom times. So a good mom busts her kids out of school to go to Disneyland. Only to find out is might be the busiest Monday of the year. Seriously 15 min. wait for Winnie the Pooh... please! So we leave and go to the movies at 7:00 on a school night. There was one other preschool aged child in the whole theater.

THIS WAS A MONDAY PEOPLE!!!!!

I'm back

So my trip was good. I missed my family terribly. It was about two days too long. I will post pictures soon. It is good to be home. A wise woman said to me today that you know you have a great life when you can't wait to get back to it. True True! I have three incredible children, and the most awesome husband a girl could ask for. Truly my prince charming. Any guy who would spend his vacation without his wife being Mr. Mom and have a good attitude about it has to be awesome. Well I have returned to hugs and kisses, tantrum and fights, crying and screaming and that was just my car ride home!!! I love my life. I would have it no other way! Thank you Windy, Scott, Brandi and Tom for loving on my family while I was gone. You guys make me feel loved when you love on the people I love the most. I learned a great deal about what matters most as I spent much time with the Lord out there on the water. I will share more as time goes on..