Just a quick shout out to this blog I love called “She’s Still Got It”.
This is from her about page:
Super fun fashion tips…and she’s got an attitude. Perfect combo.
5 year old in control on 911 call January 28, 2010
A friend sent this to me today. I couldn’t help but think that this is EXACTLY how Charis would handle this situation…
especially the whole, “Well I don’t know what I’m gonna wear but he needs oxygen real fast.”
Too much.
Dennis Quaid Back on Ellen January 20, 2010
In the midst of a lot of tragedy, you may need a small distraction. And this one is stinking hilarious.
Post on Haiti January 13, 2010
Just wrote about the crisis in Haiti on our adoption blog: http://adoptionadventures.org/.
Brokenhearted for the Haitian people today.
Folding a Fitted Sheet January 11, 2010
I confess: I’m a wadder. Someone told me how to fold these sheets one time, but I’ve never seen it demonstrated. Thanks to Annie at annieblog.com – my life will never be the same. You’re welcome.
Johnny Titshaw January 6, 2010
John’s sweet Papa went to be with Jesus this morning. Pray for his family – he was a very loved man!
The funeral will be in Murfreesboro this weekend and John’s mom asked him to do it. Pray for John as he prepares to honor his grandfather.
Toy Packaging December 24, 2009
This song came out last year, but somehow I missed it. Hysterical:
Toy Packaging by Sara Groves
Nothing makes me lose my cool like
Toy packaging
Ask the kids to leave the room for
Toy packaging
I have no choice the money’s spent
I’ve worked for hours to make a dent
I guess it’s anger management
Toy packaging
Nothing makes me lose my cool like
Toy packaging
Ask the kids please leave the room it’s time for
Toy packaging
I’m drawing up a battle plan
to extricate this robot man
My self-esteem is in the can
Toy packaging
In the old days you could hold a box and shake it
And hear the pieces rattling around
My eyes tear up with these grommets, tape and twisty ties
Remembering their beautiful sound
Toy Packaging
I love Toy Packaging
(Mom! Honey!)
Nothing makes me lose my cool like toy packaging
Kids you really need to leave the room, mom’s opening toy packaging
I’m sorry you have to see this sight
You must be brave, no please don’t cry
I promise it will be alright
I hope to have it by tonight
Nevermind this dynamite
Toy packaging
Adoption Adventures December 22, 2009
John and I are so excited to announce our next grand adventure.
Learn all about it at AdoptionAdventures.org
Compassion Christmas Wish December 16, 2009
Hey friends! Compassion had a great idea this year of letting sponsors help them find new sponsors for some kiddos.
Here is my precious assignment:
Meet Grace! She is 4 years old and lives in Kenya.
Here is the description that Compassion wrote:
“Grace lives with her mother. She is responsible for running errands. Her mother is sometimes employed as a laborer. There are 2 children in the family.
As part of Compassion’s ministry, Grace participates in church activities. She is also in preschool where her performance is average. Playing with dolls and playing ball games are her favorite activities.
Please remember Grace in your prayers. Your love and support will help her to receive the assistance she needs to grow and develop.”
And here is their description of the area she’s from:
“Across Kenya, thousands of children like Grace face a harsh, daily struggle for survival. Many children go for days with little or no food, or have little access to safe drinking water. They are often sheltering in unhygienic conditions where disease, violence and abuse overshadow their lives. No wonder many live in constant fear and danger.
But through the Compassion sponsorship program, children like Grace are being given the chance of a lifetime to break free from poverty, receive an education for the first time and know what it is to feel loved, valued and highly esteemed as one of God’s precious children.”
The cost for sponsorship is $38 a month. This covers SO much. Not only will you be providing for Grace’s food and education, but you are also building into the community through support of local churches and organizations. And Compassion has such a great pen pal system! You can even write to Grace online and they will translate and send it to her!
If you are interested, let me know and I’ll get you in touch with Compassion for Grace.
Oh Charis December 10, 2009
Jac’s teacher just put these pictures up on facebook. This morning the kids went to different classes to do Holiday activities. Apparently Charis was not happy about making gingerbread men. These two pictures are just too perfect not to post.
Here is Jac trying too make this a fun activity for Charis. I don’t think she’s buying what he’s selling…
She remains unconvinced.
Any suggestions on how to raise a…uh….passionate girl? Help me please. I’m serious.
