...and here's why.
Yeah, that's strawberry juice all over his face and tum. Gotta love it!
Friday, July 15, 2011
Strawberry pickin'...
Today, Bailey, Alexis, and I only got a half pint of strawberries...
...and here's why.
Yeah, that's strawberry juice all over his face and tum. Gotta love it!
...and here's why.
Yeah, that's strawberry juice all over his face and tum. Gotta love it!
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Adaption and flexibility...
I am hestitant to change. I admit it. When we had to move from Cannon Beach back to Prineville, my water-logged little heart was clinging to our 2-bedroom, molding, leaning beach cabin like it was my dream home. What is it about making changes, especially ones that I don't want to make, that is just so hard? In the workplace, I am ALL ABOUT change. Change that makes processes more productive are my speciality. But changes in my personal life, especially when I didn't dream them up...well, they are really hard for me.
But sometimes, the pills that are the hardest to swallow end up being the best things for my life. Moving to Prineville has allowed us to own a home, plant a garden, serve in our church. Moving to Prineville has strengthened old relationships, and given me a few new ones that I don't know what I would do without. So, when I saw this picture that my husband took the other day at the Crooked River Roundup, I immediately thought about how change, adapting to new things, and being flexible is actually a good thing:
The first obvious thing you see is that straw hat! I have to say that I love this hat, but I would have never bought it unless I lived in Prineville. CHANGE. And the 2nd thing you might see is my darling son taking a nap on my back. With Bailey, napping on the back was NOT an option. I was a stickler about being home for each and every nap that ever took place. But with a 2nd child, you gotta make choices. Was I going to withhold a fun rodeo for our family because Sam wasn't going to get a nap? I just couldn't, even though I knew it was going to be stressful. But once the kiddo started snoozing, he got the rest he needed, and we all got to see the rodeo. ANOTHER CHANGE.
Gotta show a few more pictures just because they are cute:
I can't believe I got a smile out of her. I am pretty sure it's just because she was showing off her new cowgirl hat. Because this is generally what she does when I ask to take her picture:
Some things never change.
But sometimes, the pills that are the hardest to swallow end up being the best things for my life. Moving to Prineville has allowed us to own a home, plant a garden, serve in our church. Moving to Prineville has strengthened old relationships, and given me a few new ones that I don't know what I would do without. So, when I saw this picture that my husband took the other day at the Crooked River Roundup, I immediately thought about how change, adapting to new things, and being flexible is actually a good thing:
The first obvious thing you see is that straw hat! I have to say that I love this hat, but I would have never bought it unless I lived in Prineville. CHANGE. And the 2nd thing you might see is my darling son taking a nap on my back. With Bailey, napping on the back was NOT an option. I was a stickler about being home for each and every nap that ever took place. But with a 2nd child, you gotta make choices. Was I going to withhold a fun rodeo for our family because Sam wasn't going to get a nap? I just couldn't, even though I knew it was going to be stressful. But once the kiddo started snoozing, he got the rest he needed, and we all got to see the rodeo. ANOTHER CHANGE.
Gotta show a few more pictures just because they are cute:
I can't believe I got a smile out of her. I am pretty sure it's just because she was showing off her new cowgirl hat. Because this is generally what she does when I ask to take her picture:
Some things never change.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Cutest Kid Ever
I am pretty sure that my son, Sam, aka "Bubba Do" is the cutest kid I know. So what if I am biased? I love his bright blue eyes, his silly giggles, how he loves to smile for the camera. And who couldn't love a kid in a speedo, right? Thanks Grandma Karen for this fun birthday swim outfit. Perfect!
Seriously long time....
So, it's been a seriously long time since I wrote on this blog...I got to the place with two small kiddos and two small businesses that I just couldn't keep up with everything. And taking pictures, editing them, and posting them? Yeah, right. I found that I couldn't keep up with my blogging friends, or those that I followed in the blogging world. And was my life always worth publishing? Not really.
But now, I have a little idle time on my hands (wouldn't you like to know how I am getting it!!!), so I thought I might start things up again. Who knows? This might be only only post. But then again, maybe not. In any regard, I kind of miss blogging. I miss writing about my family, my garage sale finds, and all of the amazing things that my babies are doing.
Of course, this blog has hardly seen my son, Sam. Since he was 3 months old, I stopped blogging. He's now a whopping 12 1/2 months old, walking a bit, talking Sam-ease, and sleeping all the night through. He has my heart, through and through. I swear I would do anything for that kid, I love him so much. Baye is 4 now, refuses to wear anything but dresses, tutus and flip flops, got her hair cut, and remains as feisty as ever. Seriously. She is so much like me that we butt heads on a daily basis. But I love her anyway, and when she says things like, "Mama, I want you," my heart melts.
Next week, my husband is taking our kiddos to Grandma's in Pendleton. I just got a new job and have to work. Will I miss my kids? Will I go crazy with all my free time? Maybe a little bit of both, I suppose. If my life were perfect, I would go with my family on vacation, but it's not. We can't afford me taking a week off unpaid, so to work I will go. It's okay, I am sure that I will find ways to fill my time, but will certainly cherish my nightly phone calls with the fam.
So, I guess this is my welcome back. T'will try to post pictures as I can, though you might just end up reading my idle thoughts. It's good to be back.
But now, I have a little idle time on my hands (wouldn't you like to know how I am getting it!!!), so I thought I might start things up again. Who knows? This might be only only post. But then again, maybe not. In any regard, I kind of miss blogging. I miss writing about my family, my garage sale finds, and all of the amazing things that my babies are doing.
Of course, this blog has hardly seen my son, Sam. Since he was 3 months old, I stopped blogging. He's now a whopping 12 1/2 months old, walking a bit, talking Sam-ease, and sleeping all the night through. He has my heart, through and through. I swear I would do anything for that kid, I love him so much. Baye is 4 now, refuses to wear anything but dresses, tutus and flip flops, got her hair cut, and remains as feisty as ever. Seriously. She is so much like me that we butt heads on a daily basis. But I love her anyway, and when she says things like, "Mama, I want you," my heart melts.
Next week, my husband is taking our kiddos to Grandma's in Pendleton. I just got a new job and have to work. Will I miss my kids? Will I go crazy with all my free time? Maybe a little bit of both, I suppose. If my life were perfect, I would go with my family on vacation, but it's not. We can't afford me taking a week off unpaid, so to work I will go. It's okay, I am sure that I will find ways to fill my time, but will certainly cherish my nightly phone calls with the fam.
So, I guess this is my welcome back. T'will try to post pictures as I can, though you might just end up reading my idle thoughts. It's good to be back.
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