Sunday, May 18, 2008

Summer!





Summer days are here at last

I will forget cold days of past

The sun is here in all its fury

Kids run to the water in such a hurry


Suncreen all over Adelaine's sweet, cubby thighs

The dogs bring Lukas lots of happy cries!

We're almost past the allergies and itchen

But watch out global warming, the sun is ....

Monday, May 12, 2008

Mother's Day





In spite of some health problems that are looming over me, as well as the other ups and downs of being at home with kids, it is strange to look at your life and think "I can't believe this is my life. I can't believe that I have all that I wanted to have." Of course, I have more dreams of travel and such ambition to change the world and lives of those suffering far, far away. But, I know I have already lived a full life...that is both amazing and scary. I get fearful when I have so much to lose, when I am so blessed. I just have to trust that no matter how blessed I continue to be or NOT be, that God is good.


Some pictures from my Mother's Day. It was an amazing day with the days leadng up to it including fondue night with our care group of friends, sleeping in on Saturday, as well as a train ride and stage production with Lukas on Saturday. On Sunday we went to the Children's Museum (which are the pictures), the Rose Garden. I got to leave and have alone time at Panera bread Co. Adelaine and I had a splashingly fun bath after a walk to the park. Adam and I had chocolate strawberries and wine in bed while listening to a sermon. What a day! Even if noone reads this, I sure need to have it printed for always as a beautiful day. I said to Lukas (as he and Adelaine were both laying on me), "This is a beautiful moment for me Lukas". He said (in his limited speech).."Oh...me too mama."


Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Just some sweet moments



Tulip Fest in Oregon




Our recent trips






We are blessed to have recently


Colorado to see family and friends in March (just Anna and kids)

Idaho to see Lisa and Scott (just last week)