OUCH!!!

I cut behind my knee while shaving this morning :(

Funny things...

So, we've been on the road for the past couple of weeks, and I've taken lots of pics, but keep forgetting my camera cord... hence the same face to my blog for far too long!!! I still have a week to go at least before I can put up my pics, but in the meantime, I thought I'd share my funny stories....

Last Friday we left home at 6 am to begin our 12 hr. journey to Wisconsin. Rebekah fell back asleep (yeah!) and then woke up at 7:30 am. This conversation with daddy followed.
R: "Dad, are we almost there yet?"
D: "No, sweetie. We are going to be in the car ALL DAY!"
R: "Really, ALL DAY?"
D: "Yeah, it's a really long trip."
R: "SWEET!"
(hmmm.... so glad our kids are used to traveling!)

On Sunday night a dear family had us over for dinner. After eating, the father decided to read a Bible story to the kids from a children's book with illustrations. He open to a picture of a priest annointing someone and asked the kids if they could guess the story. Danny said that it looked like someone was anointing David to be king. The dad said, "Well, it's actually not David - but that's a good guess. It's the person who was king AFTER David." So Danny said, "Well then, it's Solomon." The dad said, "Right, so do you know who it is that's anointing him." Rebekah says, "I know - it's First Samuel!"

Yesterday we had a ladies luncheon for the chapel we visited last weekend for a conference. I was asked to share a devotion. So I did, then we sat to chat for awhile. Somewhere along the line, I felt a big lump in my pants, just behind my knee. We were all sitting in a circle - no table - so the lady next to me saw. I was laughing saying I must've gotten a sock stuck in there. Then I said, "Just watch it be underwear!" Well, of course, what do you think I found when I put my hand up my pant leg? Sure enough, in front of all these ladies I had just shared the devotion with - I pull out a nice pair of undies with blue hearts all over them! We just laughed and laughed - I actually wasnt' embarrassed, which surprised me. I think it's because they were all SO nice that I felt very comfortable with them :)

Well, hopefully soon I will get to post all my pics from this trip and the previous! I have video of Rebekah learning how to ride a bike this week, and some of Danny leaving us in the dust with his awesome skiing and snowboarding skills. This week he's trying to get daddy to take him skydiving at the place that's down the road! Hmm.... maybe we can get the whole family in on that one!

Almost spring!

Spring is almost here - and I'm so excited! I just love this time of year because you can't help but be happy - with the gorgeous weather and the fresh air... Right now my kiddos are outside along with 10 neighborhood kids; the parents mingle and renew their relationships, do a little catching up, and look forward to the many days we will sit outside together visiting while our kids play. For me, it represents new opportunities to share the Lord with my neighbors, and to love their children! And it reminds me of that great song I learned at KBC from scripture that says 'Like the spring rain watering the earth, let us press on to know the Lord.'

So, as I get the itch for spring cleaning - I am reminded of the freshness of soul that I feel as I press on to know the Lord and let Him renew me daily!

I have been tagged!

1. What is your occupation? wife and mother

2. What color are your socks right now? white

3. What are you listening to right now? Scott's war game going on in other room

4. What was the last thing you ate? french fries

5. Can you drive a stick shift? I can drive a stick shift while holding a sippi in a baby's mouth!

6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? a whole box of 64 colors

7. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Barb

8. Do you like the person who sent this to you? very much

10. Favorite drink? coffee in the morning, strawberry slushes in the summer, flavored iced tea at good restaurants!

11. What is your favorite sport to watch? baseball (LIVE!)

12. Have you ever dyed your hair? yes, about 3 yrs. ago for the first time. Once you start, it's hard to stop :)

13. Pets? a turtle, fish, frogs, ghost shrimp

14. What is your favorite food? dark chocolate

15. What was the last movie you watched? something sappy on Hallmark when I was sick

16. Favorite day of the year? ???

17. What do you do to vent anger? wash dishes

18. What was your favorite toy as a child? a leather ET - wish I still had it :(

19. What is your favorite, fall or spring? SPRING!!!

20. Hugs or kisses? Kisses - I don't like white chocolate!

21. Cherries or Blueberries? a whole jar of maraschino cherries!!!

22. Do you want your friends to email you back? yes

23. Who is most likely to respond? anyone I emailed would be so shocked they'd be sure to reply!!!

24. Who is least likely to respond? Danny's teacher

25. Living arrangements? with my wonderful family

26. When was the last time you cried? I can't remember!

27. What is on the floor of your closet? shoes, trumpet, hairstyling stuff

28. Who is the friend you have had the longest that you are sending this to? Penny

29. What did you do last night? Had a good time with hubby :)

31. What inspires you? godly friends

32. What are you afraid of at this point in your life? getting hurt skiing next week

33. Plain, cheese or spicy hamburgers? cheeseburgers from Bobo's

34. Favorite dog breed? Schnauzer

35. Number of keys on your key ring? 6 - 2 vehicles, house, chapel, in-laws house and I don't know what the other one is - maybe sis' in law's house :)

36. How many years at your current job? 10 for wife, 8 for mommy

37. What would be the title of a book you wrote? Just Give Up - Once a Clutter Addict, Always A Clutter Addict; in life, home and time management

38. How many states have you lived in? 3

39. Favorite holidays? any that my husband is home

40. Ever driven a motorcycle or heavy machinery? towmoter, combine, and rode on back of hubby's motorcycle lots when he was prospective boyfriend :)

I am going to tag my friends Grace and Penny, and also Marti :)