Yup, this is my 100th post since starting this blog back in March of last year. Can you believe it? I can't. I had to go back and take a look so I could remember what the heck I have blabbed so much about! It's funny, the whole "blog world". I know some people who don't blog or really know what one is, some who just look at other people's blogs, some who have simple blogs for daily life happenings and lots of kid pictures (this would be me), and some whose gifts allow them to put together the most amazingly funny, encouraging and addictive blogs! I have to be honest and say I am a little jealous of these people. People who get hundreds of comments on one posting, isn't that crazy? But then I remind myself - I am not funny or witty nor do I have any talent for journalism. I started this blog mostly for myself to be able to get things down somewhere - pictures, stories, special moments in the life of my family that I don't want to forget. Of course I hope people look at and enjoy my blog and yeah, it would be awesome if multitudes of people were drawn to these pages. But I am just going to have to be happy with what I have done and will do and continue on enjoying the blogs of others.
My absolute favorite right now is the blog of MckMamma. She has four children ages 4 and under and is amazing. She is funny, smart, loves Jesus and has the most beautiful kids ever! Her baby, Stellan, was diagnosed in utero with heart failure among other things and they were told he would die for sure. He was born in October, completely healed. Yup, his heart is FINE! I started reading her blog before he was born so I feel in a weird way like I know her and like she is my friend. She posts really awesome photos and fun things about her kids, does contests, discusses her opinions about various topics, speaks openly of her faith in God, and does it all with humor and a refreshing zest for life. Here is the link to her if any of you want to check her out. Oh, and yes, I check her blog multiple times a day. I just can't get enough!
Now, so no one gets any hurt feelings, I want all my friends to know that I read your blogs daily and am always disappointed when there is nothing new for me to see. No pressure.
Thanks to any of you who take the time to peek into my life and I only hope that as we walk the journey together, this blog helps you to see me for who I truly am and The One for whom I live my life.
Zack got some money for Christmas that he has been saving for the new Lego Pirates. Well, after yesterday's allowance, he finally had enough. He was SO excited to go to the Lego store and pick out the set he has been drooling over! We got home and he built the set right away and has been playing with nonstop!
A few weeks ago, Zack built this really cool Star Wars ship he calls the A-4 Fighter.
As you probably know from my previous posts, Drew loves instruments. He has already trashed his Christmas drum set and I am not sure how much longer his Christmas guitar will last. Not that he mistreats them, but, well, he is still 2 and he loves to play them! Anyway, we recently watched the Rose Parade and I had to explain what all the instruments were to Drew, including the bass drums. A few days later, he was upstairs trying to play with another drum we have and kept getting frustrated. I couldn't understand why, you just put the strap around your shoulders and use the drumsticks, like a snare drum. FINALLY, I realized, he wanted the drum against himself vertically, just like a bass drum! I figured out how to rig it that way and he was such a happy little drummer boy. It was so darn cute, I just HAD to take pictures!
He is such a turkey!
My friend Icel lives in Washington and I usually only see her about once a year on my girls' beach weekend. She wasn't able to come this year though, which was a big bummer. But last weekend she decided to pack up her three kids and come down for a visit since her husband is working out of state. I told her we would LOVE to see them and have them stay the night with us! Her kids are Hannah, who is in second grade just like Sadie, Logan, who is a little younger than Zack, and Lauren, who is 4 months older than Drew. Now mind you, our kids don't know each other because Icel and I just see each other. But they made immediate friends! It was so neat that they each had a playmate, and they played and played and played! I think they all are looking forward to the next time we can get together!
The girls - Sadie was excited to not be outnumbered for once!
Logan and Zack
Can you believe there is someone out there who loves their thumb and their bear just as much as Drew does?
Sadie's school has started something new this year. Once a month, the whole school has a Town Hall meeting, where special awards are given out. Two or three kids from each class get an award for whatever their teacher deems appropriate, like academic improvement, leadership, writing, math skills, being a good friend, etc. Sadie was getting one today, but she didn't know about it. Tony, Drew and I went to school and got to see her receive her award!
GO SADIE!!
Okay, I know you are all probably bored and SO over Christmas. But I had to give all the grandparents equal rights here, okay?
Drew was very happy to receive his first golf set. And yes, his clubs have been taken away MANY times for hitting his poor defenseless big brother!
Sadie's beautiful new robe that Grandma Betsey made! (Not sure what I am doing...)
Drew was VERY excited about Papa Tom's See's candies!
Me and my big bro, Tim.
Zack in his brand new made by Grandma robe!
The Beverly Hillbillies on DVD. Thanks Tim!
