Well, I took an unplanned vacation from blogging. No particular reason - there were several times I thought about sitting down and writing a new post, but then I'd get busy doing something else. Sorry to all those who kept checking in and were disappointed when there was nothing new.
I guess a lot has has happened in the past month and a half! Let's see where to begin....
JONAH
Jonah really enjoyed playing t-ball this year. Just when the season was ending, he really started getting the hang of it. Unfortunately, at the very last game, he sprained his ankle. Chad immediately brought him home and we began the RICE treatment, but the swelling just kept getting worse. We were scheduled to leave for Hilton Head the very next day, so Chad took him to Urgent Care for x-rays. After almost 4 hours - and not getting back home until almost midnight - the diagnosis was a bad sprain. He was given a splint and told to stay off of it for 2 weeks. HA! Try telling that to a 6 yr old while you're on vacation at the beach. Fortunately, the vacation went well. He got to spend lots of time in the pool, which was really good for it, so that helped.
Jonah also finished up the school year and was promoted to 1st grade! We actually took him out of school for the last two days so we could spend half the week at Hilton Head with Chad's dad. It was worth it - and he didn't really miss anything too important.
ISAAC
Isaac is on the move - and walking like a pro. Although he still sometimes decides that crawling is faster or easier. He is talking up a storm and has some very serious things to say - though I would need a translator to really tell you what those things are. We have these "conversations" all day long and I just nod my head and say things like "Oh really?" and "I understand" and "That's amazing!" He'll nod his head and point to something and say some gibberish and I'll give a reply. Too cute.
Isaac LOVED the beach - the sand at the beach, to be precise. He enjoyed getting covered in it from head to toe. He also enjoyed his little pail and shovel and still walks around the house with them trying to scoop up the carpet.
Isaac turned 18 months last week. It is so hard to believe that we are 6 months away from having a 2 yr old in the house. Lord, give me strength. :-)
We spent last week being lazy - it was wonderful. It was a great break between our vacation and this week which is VBS at church. Our church is doing the Crocodile Dock theme this year. Tonight was the first night and, as the kids say, "Crocodile Dock rocks!!" Tonight's Bible point was "God is always with us" - to which the kids reply (as loudly as possible) "FEAR NOT!!" Chad and I taught the Bible story tonight which was about Moses and the burning bush. Yes, Chad actually created a "burning bush" out of a plastic plant, a mini fan, and a red cellophane pom-pom. It was cool! I'll be teaching the story on Tuesday night about the Passover. The whole week revolves around the events that led up to Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt. Chad gets to play Pharaoh tomorrow night as the kids learn about the plagues. Fun!!
Well, it is LATE and I need to get some rest. I will try to update soon with pictures. Thanks for continuing to check back!!
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Saturday, May 2, 2009
The latest
Wow - what a busy week - and what an awesome result! Last week I spent countless hours with my circle group from church preparing for a YARD SALE! With most of us having never put a yard sale together before, we had our work cut out. I learned one thing, though. If you ever ask for donations for a yard sale - from your church family, no less - be prepared. It was as if our request was a huge incentive for everyone to get rid of their junk. Don't get me wrong - we received A LOT of really nice items - tons of clothing, some furniture, baby toys galore... a little bit of everything. It was the sorting and pricing that took FOREVER. We sorted all the clothing by size and gender. Then there was the never-ending assortment of trinkets, home decor items, electronic gadgets and well...just stuff!
We worked from 7:00-10:00 Thursday night, from 6:00-10:30 Friday night and we started at 6am Saturday and I didn't get home until 3:30 that afternoon - but - it was ALL worth it! You see, we were raising money for MISSIONS! The awesome part is that we made almost $900!!! We will probably be giving about half of that to a local women's shelter. The shelter is a Christian-based safe house for women and their children who are victims of domestic abuse or who have just fallen on hard times and have lost their homes. While staying at the shelter, the women and children's physical needs are met with food, clothing and shelter. In addition to that, the women are also counseled and witnessed to and provided with opportunities to learn job skills and receive training that helps them work toward getting off welfare so they are able to work and provide for their families. The ministry that runs the shelter also houses a thrift store to which we were able to donate all of the items that did not sell! AND - the clothing that did not sell went into our church's newest ministry - a clothes closet! All in all, I'd say it was a very successful event and the cause was so much greater than our sacrifice of a little time and effort...and miscellanious junk sorting. :-)
In other news, Jonah is continuing to do well in school. He's gotten in a little trouble this week for talking, but his teacher assured me that spring fever is in full force and all the kids are more "animated" than usual. He's having a great time playing t-ball and says he likes it a lot better than soccer.
Isaac is improving with his walking. He seems to be making more of an effort to get up and get around on his feet rather than crawling. He walked all the way across the den the other day, then sat down and clapped for himself. It was adorable!
Chad's birthday is coming up in a few weeks and I am hoping to arrange for a sitter so we can have a date night. I'm ashamed to say I don't even remember when the last one was. I think he wants to see the Wolverine movie. I guess since it's his birthday and all, I'll go along. :-)
I think that's about it for now. I think I might go catch a few zzzzz's while Isaac naps. Chad had to work last night and I never sleep well when he's not here.
Night all!! :-)
We worked from 7:00-10:00 Thursday night, from 6:00-10:30 Friday night and we started at 6am Saturday and I didn't get home until 3:30 that afternoon - but - it was ALL worth it! You see, we were raising money for MISSIONS! The awesome part is that we made almost $900!!! We will probably be giving about half of that to a local women's shelter. The shelter is a Christian-based safe house for women and their children who are victims of domestic abuse or who have just fallen on hard times and have lost their homes. While staying at the shelter, the women and children's physical needs are met with food, clothing and shelter. In addition to that, the women are also counseled and witnessed to and provided with opportunities to learn job skills and receive training that helps them work toward getting off welfare so they are able to work and provide for their families. The ministry that runs the shelter also houses a thrift store to which we were able to donate all of the items that did not sell! AND - the clothing that did not sell went into our church's newest ministry - a clothes closet! All in all, I'd say it was a very successful event and the cause was so much greater than our sacrifice of a little time and effort...and miscellanious junk sorting. :-)
In other news, Jonah is continuing to do well in school. He's gotten in a little trouble this week for talking, but his teacher assured me that spring fever is in full force and all the kids are more "animated" than usual. He's having a great time playing t-ball and says he likes it a lot better than soccer.
Isaac is improving with his walking. He seems to be making more of an effort to get up and get around on his feet rather than crawling. He walked all the way across the den the other day, then sat down and clapped for himself. It was adorable!
Chad's birthday is coming up in a few weeks and I am hoping to arrange for a sitter so we can have a date night. I'm ashamed to say I don't even remember when the last one was. I think he wants to see the Wolverine movie. I guess since it's his birthday and all, I'll go along. :-)
I think that's about it for now. I think I might go catch a few zzzzz's while Isaac naps. Chad had to work last night and I never sleep well when he's not here.
Night all!! :-)
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
Playing catch-up
It's been a busy week in the Moore household. The boys and I spent several days with my mom last week during Jonah's spring break. Jonah and I got to see Monsters vs. Aliens in 3D - which was very cool. We all spent a day together at the zoo which was a lot of fun, as well. On Friday, we headed to the NC Transportation Museum to see all sorts of cars, trucks, airplanes, trains...you name it. The highlight would be the round house and the train ride, of course. Yes, I have pictures, but not so much the time to edit and upload them. I do, however, have one I will share now. When we arrived home after church on Easter Sunday, our next door neighbor spotted us taking pictures in the yard and volunteered to take one of all of us. So here it is - our Easter family picture. I just love the expression on Isaac's face. Enjoy! (More pictures to come when I have more time!!)
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Friday, April 10, 2009
Post in pictures
Jonah came home with this yesterday. I always knew he was terrific, but it's nice to see his school finally recognizes that, as well. :-) Talk about making a momma proud!!
Isaac is 16 months old today. He enjoyed a little snack of goldfish hidden in plastic easter eggs this morning. I figured it was healthier than chocolate!!
The boys have really had fun lately playing together. Isaac is getting to a point where he's starting to understand the concept - rather than just destroying his brother's "creations."
THIS is why we haven't allowed anyone to cut Isaac's hair yet. Can you blame me? Samson comes to mind. Oh, I kid. We'll give in one day, but no time soon!!
Isaac enjoying his snack - taking the goldfish out and putting them back in the eggs.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
On my mind today...
"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13
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