Pumpkin Patch

What an awesome weekend we had! Every year our family goes to the pumpkin patch and we have a blast :) Natalie got to pick out her pumpkin, Kailey had already picked one out from her preschool field trip, and to our surprise she picked a very small one. Her pumpkin fits in my hand. We asked her if that was what she wanted, because he couldn't carve the small ones and she said yes. We got two more pumpkins and let the girls play on the big bouncy pillow, ride the cow train and we all got a kick out of watching the pig races. Then we cleaned up and headed to Church.

I have been hit with my yearly sinus infection so I'm feeling kind of poopy this week. The Lord has given me strength to make it through. I've tried not to be grouchy towards the girls but sometimes it's hard. I try to keep the grumbles to myself but when I don't, I feel so bad inside. It's hard being a Mom and being sick. Especially when Tom is working nights and we miss him so much. When I'm trying to go to sleep I will think about all this and wonder how I got through the day? It's an easy answer....God.

So thank you Lord for getting me, and anyone reading this, through another day and please help prepare us for tomorrow. Have a good night everyone!

Julia

Happy Birthday Kailey!

The big 5! Kailey had an awesome birthday :) I love our babies birthdays. It's a wonderful day to to rejoice for the blessings God gives us as parents. I can't believe our baby girl is starting Kindergarten next year. She is a an amazing big sister to little Nat. Everyone at Church thinks they are twins but they aren't, although with how close they are in age they might as well be :)

Tom and I have some cleaning to do and of course football to watch! We had an awesome time in Church last night, the message really hit home for me. Hope everyone is having a blessed day and enjoying some family time.

In Him,

Julia

I'm still here!

So I've been out of the loop for a while. I started a new job and even though I have every Friday off, I have to play catch up on laundry, cleaning and spending time with the kiddies :) I have been keeping up with your blogs though :)

Fall is officially here, yea! I love the trees turning colors of orange, brown and yellow plus the cool breezes. Kailey and Natalie began Cubbies at Church and they love it! I am back singing with Praise Choir and Tuesday I am auditioning for the Vocal Placement. Honestly, I'm not nervous about it. I have been singing for a very long time and it's something I love to do and I don't look at it as something to be nervous about. Now, if I was singing in front a packed arena that would be another story! But I love singing in Church and while at one time I was pursuing a music career, God closed the door on that and led me in a different direction. I have been extremely blessed ever since and very happy, so to me it's affirmation that God truly has the best planned for us! His way is perfect :)

This Church has been such a blessing for us. The girls are really growing in Jr. Church and Cubbies. They get so excited when they hear their Bible stories and when we memorize verses they don't look at it as a chore. It's fun to them, and that makes my heart jump :)

Tom is busy working and going TDY. We miss him so much :( He's my best friend, my love, the only man of my dreams :) And to the girls, he's their world! He's a big mountain they can climb on and snuggle with. He helps me out so much when I'm at work. He cooks for us and will make me a nice bath when I don't feel good. But more than all of this, he's just there for us. He's supportive and he loves God with all his heart. His desire is for our family to grow in Christ and follow his direction, not our own. When he's not home, it's lonely :( But he is serving our country and for that we are very proud of him!

Well, I better go get ready for the day. Tom and I are reading the Five Languages of Love by Gary Chapman. Kind of taking a break from the usual devotion books for couples. I'll let you know how it goes. Have a blessed week, and may God be glorified in all we do!

Julia

P.S. Kailey's birthday pictures will be posted soon!

A new hobby and season

I've discovered a love for painting! A few months ago I started learning acrylic painting and although I am still learning, I have some paintings I am very proud of. I am now learning watercolor painting and it's fun in some ways, but I think I prefer acrylic.

Both Tom and the girls have had good comments on my "art" so that makes me feel good. It's fun to try new things and see where you go with them. I'm thankful that God created me with a love for art and music.

One of my favorite seasons is approaching...fall! I love the trees changing colors and the cool weather. I'm sad to see summer go but isn't it neat how we are always ready for the change of season? Kailey is looking forward to the pumpkin patch and snow. Natalie can't wait for the snow so she can go sledding :) Lots of fun things to look forward to!

Speaking of the girls, they start Awana next week! Both Kailey and Natalie will be Cubbies and they are tickled pink about this. Tom and I have been anxious for this as well. We love the excitment on their faces when we go to Church. It will be good for them to meet some kids their own age and from Church, since our neighborhood has older children.

The end of another day. I'm exhausted and ready for bed. I pray that whoever reads this is enjoying a peaceful night and whatever your going through know that the Lord never gives us more than we can handle and the storm eventually passes. He is so good to us. May we never forget that. Have a good evening!

A trip to the Denver Zoo!

Congrats Brian & Tom on your degrees!

Coors Field for the Mets vs Rockies game. Mets won!!!!!!!!