Friday, June 13, 2008
So blog-worthy....
We're just coming off of our trip to Nebraska to visit Dan's family. We had a terrific time, although traveling with two children was a bit challenging. I'll be posting a lot of pictures from our time there, but just had to dedicate one posting to my favorite Harley-wannabe. What you don't see in the pictures is that Dan is wearing his crocs--now that's hardcore ;)
I give up
I give up. I've come to accept that getting a picture of two smiling children is nearly impossible. I'll try again tomorrow.
So close.....
A typical picture of Avery and Romey -- that is, Romey looking at Avery.
Gosh, I've seen this pose somewhere before.......
Romey: "That's it Avery! It's on!"
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Taking turns
Avery is learning how to take turns. We'll often hear her say, "Avery's turn!" or "My turn!" For a three-year-old taking turns is no small feat. Taking turns requires patience and self-control—two fruits of the spirit that will require a lifetime of effort and continual practice (for three-year-olds and adults alike).
In my daily rock-a-thon with Romey I’ve had a little time to reflect on ‘taking turns,’ and by this I’m not referring to the preschooler application (i.e. sharing a toy, or sharing a soda). Moreso, I’m referring to the adult application. As adults we too often wait for our turn. Many turns are highly anticipated—a pregnancy, a birth of a child, an engagement, buying a home, or obtaining a goal. And then come the turns which you don’t want or don’t anticipate—a car accident, an illness, a divorce, a disappointment or other related hardships. Aren’t these often the 'turns' that we don’t want, and often want to give back? As I’m sure the case is with many of you, Dan and I have people in our lives who are experiencing 'their turn.' When thinking and praying for these people, we often toggle between great joy and great heartache. Can’t help but be grateful that God walks through our 'turns' with us. Isn’t the preschooler application so much easier?
And speaking of turns, it is our turn to head to Nebraska. Dan and I are ramping up for our flight with Romey and Avery. We’re hopeful that it will go smoothly.
In other Nelson news, Dan continues to shrink and has hit the 80 pounds loss marker. He feels amazing, and looks great too!
Enjoy these recent pictures of the girls (courtesy of my mom)!
My dad with Romey in the Bjorn. He looks so natural, right?
Believe me, this kid is as sweet as she looks. I can't stop kissing her!
My mom's attempt to get a sister shot. Skittles will only get you so far....
Romey and Lea doing the "Lea" pose -- i.e. Lea touching heads with the person in the picture with her ;)
Romey: "Shh...I gotta secret to tell you."
In my daily rock-a-thon with Romey I’ve had a little time to reflect on ‘taking turns,’ and by this I’m not referring to the preschooler application (i.e. sharing a toy, or sharing a soda). Moreso, I’m referring to the adult application. As adults we too often wait for our turn. Many turns are highly anticipated—a pregnancy, a birth of a child, an engagement, buying a home, or obtaining a goal. And then come the turns which you don’t want or don’t anticipate—a car accident, an illness, a divorce, a disappointment or other related hardships. Aren’t these often the 'turns' that we don’t want, and often want to give back? As I’m sure the case is with many of you, Dan and I have people in our lives who are experiencing 'their turn.' When thinking and praying for these people, we often toggle between great joy and great heartache. Can’t help but be grateful that God walks through our 'turns' with us. Isn’t the preschooler application so much easier?
And speaking of turns, it is our turn to head to Nebraska. Dan and I are ramping up for our flight with Romey and Avery. We’re hopeful that it will go smoothly.
In other Nelson news, Dan continues to shrink and has hit the 80 pounds loss marker. He feels amazing, and looks great too!
Enjoy these recent pictures of the girls (courtesy of my mom)!
My dad with Romey in the Bjorn. He looks so natural, right?
Believe me, this kid is as sweet as she looks. I can't stop kissing her!
My mom's attempt to get a sister shot. Skittles will only get you so far....
Romey and Lea doing the "Lea" pose -- i.e. Lea touching heads with the person in the picture with her ;)
Romey: "Shh...I gotta secret to tell you."
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Ordinary
I love it when an ordinary moment becomes extra-ordinary. It doesn't happen often enough, which is mainly because the upgrade from ordinary to extraordinary requires the right amount of perspective and the ability (and availability) to see it.
Here's an example: Avery had her first encounter with a rainbow a few nights ago. To Dan and me the rainbow was "cool, neat--take a look!" Avery's response was total amazement, and complete awe. She couldn't take her eyes off of it, and kept saying, "so beautiful!" It's hard to know how to explain a rainbow to a three-year-old. The scientific explanation wouldn't quite do, and the story of God flooding the earth seemed a little over her head (no pun intended), so we kept it simple: God made the rainbow, and isn't it......beautiful.
And wouldn't you know it.....I was looking through the camera, and a few nights prior to the rainbow appearing, I had taken a picture of Dan reading "Old MacNoah Had an Ark." This picture captures the E-I-E-I-O sequence, and yes, Romey doesn't quite get it yet. And don't we all have moments where we don't quite get it? Yep, that's a whole other blog topic.
Here's an example: Avery had her first encounter with a rainbow a few nights ago. To Dan and me the rainbow was "cool, neat--take a look!" Avery's response was total amazement, and complete awe. She couldn't take her eyes off of it, and kept saying, "so beautiful!" It's hard to know how to explain a rainbow to a three-year-old. The scientific explanation wouldn't quite do, and the story of God flooding the earth seemed a little over her head (no pun intended), so we kept it simple: God made the rainbow, and isn't it......beautiful.
And wouldn't you know it.....I was looking through the camera, and a few nights prior to the rainbow appearing, I had taken a picture of Dan reading "Old MacNoah Had an Ark." This picture captures the E-I-E-I-O sequence, and yes, Romey doesn't quite get it yet. And don't we all have moments where we don't quite get it? Yep, that's a whole other blog topic.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Pure Comedy
Most of you know that Dan and I love to laugh. One of our goals with our girls has been to “keep it light.” And by this I mean that we intentionally try not to take ourselves (or our lives) too seriously. Please note: we botch a lot of things up, but I think we might be getting it right in the “keeping it light” department. Take a look, and decide for yourself.
Avery channeling her inner Stevie Wonder.
Avery: "Mom, it's fun to put marker caps on my fingertips. In a minute I'm going to furiously shake my hands and send the caps everywhere!"
Yep, I don't see the resemblance either.
On Mother's Day we dedicated Romey at our church. It was very special and meaningful. Afterwards we attempted the impossible: trying to get a family picture. This is probably the 100th picture, and one of the best. As you can see Romey's had it, and Avery's too busy swinging her hair to smile (or open her eyes).
Avery channeling her inner Stevie Wonder.
Avery: "Mom, it's fun to put marker caps on my fingertips. In a minute I'm going to furiously shake my hands and send the caps everywhere!"
Yep, I don't see the resemblance either.
On Mother's Day we dedicated Romey at our church. It was very special and meaningful. Afterwards we attempted the impossible: trying to get a family picture. This is probably the 100th picture, and one of the best. As you can see Romey's had it, and Avery's too busy swinging her hair to smile (or open her eyes).
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