2013 Word

 

This is my third year choosing a word for the year.

A word to guide me throughout the year.

This year I chose the word

listen.

 

Listen.

 

Listen:

to make a conscious effort to hear

to give heed: take advice

attend

 

I want to talk less

and listen more...

 to my Savior, Jesus Christ,

to my husband,

to my children...

 

I want to listen more

to God's words, both spoken and read,

to God's creation...

 

I want to 

LISTEN.

For inspiration on choosing your word for the year, go here.

Many blessings

Repairs

Whew!  Sure glad to have boys

who know how to fix things.

Many blessings.

Freedom of Trainers

 

Off came the training wheels.

A little nervous at first...

 

But, off he went.

No worries.

 

Now, for twin 2.

Had to do some convincing...

 

But, after that...

off he went.

 

He stopped to pose.

The charmer that he is...

 

Got real confident and soon they were doing tricks.

 

What we thought was going to be challenge

ended up a breeze.

Here all three are...

yes, it is noted the oldest is bare topped.

Boys will always be boys, smiles.

On Stage

Our oldest son started taking guitar lessons

several months ago.

Although he was new to playing, his teacher 

thought it would be good experience for him

to be part of recital.

Stanton did not stumble,

he did not fear.

He got right up there on that stage and played

his tune.

My once shy young man

is stepping out of his shell.

Merry Christmas

Every knee will bow.

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas.

Many blessings.

Just a Cute Pose or Two

 

Just had to make sure to add these to our blog.

Many blessings.

And for the First Born

 

Always taking the less traveled path.

 

 

Creating scenes and sounds as you go.

 

 

The most original you are.

Dimples

No doubt about it...

the cutiest brown eyed, curly haired, dimpled faced

boy around.

We Love Parks

 

We love parks on windy, cool days.

 

We love parks by the water.

 

Even the walkways on a rough surf day.

 

Always up for a walk.

 

Never shying away from a find.

 

Always touching, smelling, observing.

 

We love parks that we can climb.

 

We just love parks.

Some Blue Eyed Silliness

Smiles and giggles.

 

Silliness.

 

Energy explosion.

 

Never boring.

 

Always charming.

A First

My oldest who is very shy

had a speaking part in a play.

Didn't know he would do it.

 

He got on stage.

Mouth rehearsing the lines,

palms twitching.

The time came...

and he said his lines well.

He said them clear.

Mommy and Daddy are so proud.

This was a first...

and doubt a last, smiles.

November House Images- 2012

 

A Fireplace.

 

Thankful Tree.

 

 

To which daily thanks were written on the leaves.

 

A Simple foyer table.

Many Blessings.