This morning we woke up to something very strange: wetness outside. It rained! It's been a brutal summer with no end in sight. I have officially declared summer as my least favorite season. I told Austin the other day that the only place I'd ever been willing to move to (happily at least) is Colorado. Although they haven't had the best of luck with the weather out there either. All I know is I am sick of breaking out into an instant sweat when I go outside. I have a 13 month old who is ON THE MOVE and is needing some outside time.
Speaking of things "on the move," check out this video of my brother's dog. He is absolutely fearless.
http://youtu.be/mfsIbckUido
While we're in video watching mode, here is another one that is "blog-worthy."
http://youtu.be/wGRrGhXFzZ8
A few other random things:
I'm excited about watching the olympics.
I made my first lasagna ever the other day.
We are swimming in zucchinis from our garden.
We had a cucumber crop fail this year. I'm blaming the heat.
Adelyn has finally learned the sign for "more." Except she pretty much just uses it when she wants something. I found myself squeezing under our bed on a hunt for a toy that she lost simply because she was sitting there doing the "more" sign.
Austin and I are in the midst of watching Parenthood. It's a good show!
I think that about sums things up. Stay cool!
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Sunday, July 15, 2012
A Morning I Won't Forget
A crazy thing happened today at church. I can't get it off my mind.
This morning, in the middle of the sermon, a guy stood up and yelled for help. The man next to him had collapsed and we later found out was not breathing and had no pulse. The pastor obviously stopped and requested that any medical professionals respond. I saw probably 20+ people jump into action. I was about 100 feet away but could overhear people yelling "call 911" and "we need a defibrillator!" The eeriest thing was hearing one the doctors administer CPR.
Our church is pretty big so over 1,000 people where sitting helpless in their seats listening, praying, and (some) crying, all wishing there was something we could do. The tech team wisely put on some background music which seamed inappropriate at the time but was such a relief as it helped block out some the noises of people's attempts to revive this man.
As I watched the crowd of medical professionals hover around him, I noticed they all seemed to relax at once. He was responsive. Rumor has it he requested not to be taken to the hospital. Yeah, right buddy.
Five to ten minutes later the paramedics arrived, made sure he was stable, and wheeled him out of the sanctuary. A clap erupted and as the guy was being wheeled out, he gave a big wave to everyone. It was such relief. That wave allowed almost everyone in there to breathe a sigh of relief and actually smile at his exit.
I've jokingly said that other than a hospital, The Crossing would be the next best place to have a medical situation. Not only were there tons of doctors and nurses ready to jump into action but there were over 1,000 people praying on your behalf at the same time. Considering that "God hears the prayers of righteous people," (Prov 15:29) I'm thinking he had to put earplugs in around 11:45 this morning.
I truly believe that God is the author life. I believe he knows the number days we each have left on this earth. I believe he knew this was going to happen this morning and he is going to use it for good. This morning was a reminder to me and hopefully to others, "to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom" (Psalm 90:12). It also reminded me that "you do not know what tomorrow will bring" (James 4:14).
Like I said, I haven't had a ton of time to process all of this. I'm so thankful he is alive and well and being taken care of at this moment.
The service was wrapped up by the congregation singing Amazing Grace. What a perfect song for a morning like this one.
This morning, in the middle of the sermon, a guy stood up and yelled for help. The man next to him had collapsed and we later found out was not breathing and had no pulse. The pastor obviously stopped and requested that any medical professionals respond. I saw probably 20+ people jump into action. I was about 100 feet away but could overhear people yelling "call 911" and "we need a defibrillator!" The eeriest thing was hearing one the doctors administer CPR.
Our church is pretty big so over 1,000 people where sitting helpless in their seats listening, praying, and (some) crying, all wishing there was something we could do. The tech team wisely put on some background music which seamed inappropriate at the time but was such a relief as it helped block out some the noises of people's attempts to revive this man.
As I watched the crowd of medical professionals hover around him, I noticed they all seemed to relax at once. He was responsive. Rumor has it he requested not to be taken to the hospital. Yeah, right buddy.
Five to ten minutes later the paramedics arrived, made sure he was stable, and wheeled him out of the sanctuary. A clap erupted and as the guy was being wheeled out, he gave a big wave to everyone. It was such relief. That wave allowed almost everyone in there to breathe a sigh of relief and actually smile at his exit.
I've jokingly said that other than a hospital, The Crossing would be the next best place to have a medical situation. Not only were there tons of doctors and nurses ready to jump into action but there were over 1,000 people praying on your behalf at the same time. Considering that "God hears the prayers of righteous people," (Prov 15:29) I'm thinking he had to put earplugs in around 11:45 this morning.
I truly believe that God is the author life. I believe he knows the number days we each have left on this earth. I believe he knew this was going to happen this morning and he is going to use it for good. This morning was a reminder to me and hopefully to others, "to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom" (Psalm 90:12). It also reminded me that "you do not know what tomorrow will bring" (James 4:14).
Like I said, I haven't had a ton of time to process all of this. I'm so thankful he is alive and well and being taken care of at this moment.
The service was wrapped up by the congregation singing Amazing Grace. What a perfect song for a morning like this one.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Fun on the Fourth
We just got back from a four day eating-swimming-waverunner riding-eating-boating-black berry picking-sweating-shopping-napping-eating week at the lake. Being back home at the lake never fails to make me happy. I'm learning the same is true for little Adelyn too. Despite the ridiculously hot weather, we managed to be outside quite a bit! Good thing my parents have a lake in their backyard to cool off in. In fact, the weekend was kicked off by Austin pushing me into the lake-fully clothed! What a loving gesture, huh? Don't worry, he jumped in soon after.
Here are a few snapshots from the week:
Even though Adelyn didn't get to stay up to see the fireworks, she was festive in her attire. (Check out Thriving Home in a few days to see the tutorial on how I made this onesie!)
Favorite toy at grandma's house? The huge bin of old McDonalds toys. This girl loved to unpack this and explore (and taste) every toy that came out. It was cute.
Oh, those eyes are going to get her in trouble some day!!!
My dad has a HUGE garden. We're talking, HUGE. I keep telling my parents that if there is a world wide famine, I'm moving in with them because we could all survive for years with all the stored up food they have. I digress. Anyway- my dad did a little potato harvesting while we were there. And when I say little, I mean this:
He got himself all set up to do a bunch of potato peeling...
Well, my little eager-beaver-baby couldn't stand to stay back and watch it all happen without getting getting those busy little hands involved. She found it necessary to dig out all of those peeled potatoes and spread them around the floor.
She also gave most of them a taste test to make sure they were ok.
Speaking of eating, Adelyn was a little hog down there. She was eating pretty much anything that was handed to her. Here is Adelyn dominating a fresh peach. We found out pretty fast that this was an "outside activity."
And what would 4th of July weekend be without some serious grilling??
Yum yum!
Lastly, I thought this was a cute thing to mention. Here is a product of my crafting from 22 years ago:
And here is a product of my crafting from 5 days ago:
Not a ton has changed!
Here are a few snapshots from the week:
Even though Adelyn didn't get to stay up to see the fireworks, she was festive in her attire. (Check out Thriving Home in a few days to see the tutorial on how I made this onesie!)
Favorite toy at grandma's house? The huge bin of old McDonalds toys. This girl loved to unpack this and explore (and taste) every toy that came out. It was cute.
Oh, those eyes are going to get her in trouble some day!!!
My dad has a HUGE garden. We're talking, HUGE. I keep telling my parents that if there is a world wide famine, I'm moving in with them because we could all survive for years with all the stored up food they have. I digress. Anyway- my dad did a little potato harvesting while we were there. And when I say little, I mean this:
He got himself all set up to do a bunch of potato peeling...
Well, my little eager-beaver-baby couldn't stand to stay back and watch it all happen without getting getting those busy little hands involved. She found it necessary to dig out all of those peeled potatoes and spread them around the floor.
She also gave most of them a taste test to make sure they were ok.
Speaking of eating, Adelyn was a little hog down there. She was eating pretty much anything that was handed to her. Here is Adelyn dominating a fresh peach. We found out pretty fast that this was an "outside activity."
And what would 4th of July weekend be without some serious grilling??
Yum yum!
Lastly, I thought this was a cute thing to mention. Here is a product of my crafting from 22 years ago:
And here is a product of my crafting from 5 days ago:
Not a ton has changed!
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Photo a Day Week Four
Well, I did it. I have completed this month's challenge of a photo a day. I don't think I will do it again in July but I really did enjoy the challenge of taking creative pictures and stretching my photography skills.
(I did two "friend" pictures- I couldn't decide between the two!)
(I did two "friend" pictures- I couldn't decide between the two!)
Friday, June 29, 2012
The Walking Tornado
It's as if something has clicked in Adelyn. Some trigger that has caused her to go into explore, unpack, destruct, taste, and must-keep-moving mode. It's so fun and so hard at the same time. If you were a fly on the wall today at our house, you might have heard the following:
"Good job. You found the bottom of your book basket! Now can you put them all back in?" (Nope)
"No, no. We don't put that in the toilet."
"Thank you for finding this hardened food under the couch!"
"Adelyn, when the doggies are eating they are a NO TOUCH"
"What's that in your mouth... oh gross. Give that to mama please."
"Austin, where did she go?.... I've lost our child."
"Found her. She was unpacking all the dog leashes for the 8th time today."
"We "pat-pat" doggies, not grab. Pat-pat, like this."
"Adelyn, pat-pat daddy's face... not grab. Pat-pat. Good job!"
"Babe, she sees your computer. She's going for it. Get it fast!"
"Gentle... gentle, Adelyn"
"No, no, we do not bite mama. That hurts mama."
"She's got the printer cord... she's got the printer cord!"
"Keep your food on your tray. We don't feed doggies."
(on the phone) "You should see my house right now. It looks like a tornado went through."
To any rebuke we may give her, we are often met with this response...
Oh, the drama.
It's hard being one.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
I Miss Spring
It's hot hot hot around here. We're doing our best to keep our busy little ladybug occupied inside but she just can't seem to keep her eager little hands of expensive, important things. Here are a few snapshots from the last few days.
Walking lessons. She's getting closer each day!
I found some frisbees as a garage sale last weekend. Frisbees are Chauncey's FAVORITE toy so I got about 10 for $.50. You can see below how much he has liked this red one AND why I only paid .$50. They don't last long.
Hair.
Feet.
Buddies.
Walking lessons. She's getting closer each day!
I found some frisbees as a garage sale last weekend. Frisbees are Chauncey's FAVORITE toy so I got about 10 for $.50. You can see below how much he has liked this red one AND why I only paid .$50. They don't last long.
Hair.
Feet.
Buddies.
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