Sunday, April 5, 2009

A Taste of the Trail


All this cold and snow has me longing for Hawaii. Was it just over two months ago that we went on our Kalalau Hike? Seems like forever. I found this really cool website with a ton of virtual tours along the trail. If you're interested in seeing what we saw - take a peek.

http://www.aroundhawaii.com/entertainment/virtual_tour_hawaii/2008-09-kalalau-trail-virtual-tour.html

Sledding anyone?

Two days ago, Carter was outside in shorts playing soccer with his friends. This is the scene from our deck today. I had a hard time getting myself to get the boys out the door for church this morning. It's unfun enough when Corey is already at church for worship team, and I'm doing it by myself. Add April blizzard conditions on top of him being gone to church for worship team, and it's even unfunner. (hhmm, unfunner - that's a good word). Oh well. We'll probably be digging the shorts back out by the end of the week!

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Prom Date?


So talking to Mara about prom got me thinking about my prom which was many moons ago. Corey and I didn't even meet until we were 21 (he would say 19, but I don't remember that one, so it doesn't count), but I think we'd have made a cute prom couple. What do you think?

Friday, April 3, 2009

A Profound Statement

Explaining things of God to children can be tricky, especially when, though you know something is true, you can't fully comprehend it yourself. One of these dilemmas is Jesus being fully God and fully man. I haven't really even tried to explain that to my kids, but one day we were all watching this DVD about animals and how God specifically designed them for their purpose. As Owen was watching he said, "Jesus is God and He's man and He's magic!" - I'll take that.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

At Long Last...

...the DS has arrived. We made Carter and Owen earn money to pay for 1/2 of a DS, which I ordered over a month ago. It's been a long wait, but they have been pretty patient are enjoying it now.
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Corey bought them Lego Indiana Jones. I don't have a picture of him playing, but I think he's had as much playing time as the boys.
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Even the little man is getting in on the action. Toys made for his age group do not hold his interest at all!!



Saturday, March 28, 2009

A New Generation of Superhero


I may have lost one Superhero, but I have gained a new one, so our family is still well protected from evil-doers.

Friday, March 27, 2009

A Baby No More

My baby is in a big boy bed now. After a couple attempts to escape, he has now figured out that he has to stay there when it is night-night time. He actually likes napping and bedtime most of the time, so it hasn't been too difficult of an adjustment for him. The second night he did get up and climb over the baby gate we have in his door 3 times, but ever since, it's been smooth sailing.