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Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Finger Painting ...Never Again!

So as mentioned before in the Mother's Day post, we decided to make finger painted cards for the grandma's. The painting was well thought out. I had the floor lined, plenty of paper towels both wet and dry, mostly naked children and washable paint on individual paper plates. We were all set to go. I started with Abby and she loved smooshing the paint all over her hands then putting them on the paper. She even enjoyed painting her feet. What I didn't count on was how much she would love painting her entire body!!! Lissie wasn't very fond of painting the paper either, her preferred canvas was her tummy and her diaper. The whole process was hilarious and very memorable. After the much larger than anticipated mess, we decided we would all go and take a shower. I wiped the girls off as best I could and we walked carefully to the bathroom. Well, I didn't wipe well enough and I forgot I only have two hands so while preparing Lissie, Abby decided to climb into my bed. White sheets now a lovely blue green color. Then Lissie decided she was not into this whole getting clean idea and very loudly made her opinion known. So, I told Abby to get into the shower and of course, once the water hit the dried paint on her feet it turned very slick. Abby took a tumble hitting her bottom, her back and finally the back of her head. She lost it and so I climbed into the shower, clothes and all and tried to comfort my eldest while the youngest still screamed. We finally all got clean and then once the girls went down for naps I did a few loads of laundry. Nothing like paint, head injurys and laundry to make a happy mother's day. Never again:)



Abby proudly showing off her painted hands, legs and feet.


Once Lissie got ahold of that paint on the plate, all bets were off!
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Friday, May 16, 2008

Abby's Point of View

While putting Abby down for her nap today she asked me to sing Old MacDonald Had A Farm. Ever the doting mother, I obliged. I started singing Old MacDonald had a farm....and on that farm he had a .....
Abby: a plane
Me: a plane, with a (insert plane noise) here and a (plane noise) there
Abby: that's not a plane, its a fart.

Thank you Daddy!

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Mother's Day...A Bit Late

The girls and I had a wonderful Mother's Day. Daddy was working so it was just the three of us. Lissie's first gift to me was sleeping late (5:40AM) and both girls were angels all day. We had brunch with Granny and Papa and then went to do some last minute shopping for our Mother's day dinner. After hitting the store, we went to the park for a little while. Abby had a great time although she was more interested in other children's hair than the actual playground. When we got back home, both girls went down for a long nap, gift number two. When they woke up I decided we should clean the house for dinner that night but Abby wanted to play outside. So out we went. It was so nice and relaxing just hanging out with my girls. We looked at flowers, saw airplanes and cuddled (gift number three). I LOVE cuddling! Then I had the brilliant idea of finger painting cards for both grandmothers, an idea never to be repeated. Its a whole post on its own. Finally we all got cleaned up and then Granny and Papa came over for dinner. We had some wine and snacks while waiting for Mike to get home. When he came in, he had Abby bring me another present, Twix candy bars and a card that she "drawed for mommy". What could be better, chocolate and my sweet little baby drawing on a card for me. For dinner we had steak Oscar and Mike cleaned all of the dishes, another gift. The day, although not your typical "perfect" Mother's Day, was absolutely ideal. I couldn't have asked for anything better. It is a day like this that reminds me that even though you don't get what you think you want, God always provides you with what you need. I am so grateful and awed by God's grace and provision in my family. We weren't formed conventionally but we were formed the way God knew our family needed to be. So on Mother's day and every day I praise God for His wisdom and His grace. I have done nothing to deserve all that He has given me yet He has given freely and without measure.

Monday, May 12, 2008

Alisa's Dedication

On Sunday, May 4th 2008, we dedicated our little Lissie. All of the Colorado family was there which made the day even more special. It was a very nice little ceremony that took place during our church service. For the event we wrote Lissie a little note explaining why we were dedicating her and what it means to us. We also chose a special verse for her that we hope one day she will claim as her own.

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13


Our special girl with her Aunt Shellie


Abby and Granny

All of the Colorado relatives were able to attend.


Mommy, Lissie and Daddy during the ceremony.
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Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Lips Flowers


On the way back to Granny's office after lunch, Abby kept asking about "lips flowers". I had no idea what she was talking about until I remembered the tulips outside Granny's office. So here is a picture of Abby and her "lips" flowers.
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Mmmmm Corn!


Abby Eating Daddy's Corn on the Cob
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Lets Watch TV


After Abby's shower, this is where we found her.....in Mommy and Daddy's bed watching her favorite TV show Super Nanny! I love how she rearranged the pillows and got under the covers. Definitely Mommy's girl.
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