Old movies, new generation

Friday night we had family movie night and we were going to watch Star Wars 1, but we couldn't find it anywhere in the house. (Then remembered Sean only had the original 3) I had picked up Short Circuit from the store for $5 a while back and so we watched that. The boys thought it was so funny, but Asher really was so funny about it. I wish I had gotten his reaction on video. The only downfall was the language. I couldn't believe how many bad words were in it and it be PG. CRAZY! Never remember that as a kid, but when you watch it from my perspective of having young kids, it's different. But....Johnny 5 is ALIVE!

Tonight Sean went and rented Star Wars after the boys hounded him all weekend about it. We realized it was a little over there head but they still enjoyed it. Wes and Suzanne even came for the first night revealing of the movie. Asher was again the funniest. Sean even kept giving him the pacifier to quiet his comment down but he would hand it back to him and keep talking in his own little language. ROFL

But there's nothing more fun than sharing old movies you watched as a kid with your kids. While at the lakehouse a few weeks ago we were watching Princess Bride and Boston watched some of that and thought it was so funny. The movie Annie they especially love. And many more to come!

(In the photo the boys are playing around in costumes I picked up this week. The Buzz one is for Dallas Halloween costume and the Darth Vader one was just one I got for fun since it was only $5. But Boston took a liking to it-even though he didn't know who Darth Vader is. He had a bunch of question about him. I told him he needed to ask daddy. He asked if he was a robot and Sean replied that he was half robot. Boston's face was in complete amazement. So funny. Sean said, "I love the fact that he's so excited about Star Wars and he hasn't even seen it yet!"

Animal Kingdom

Animal Kingdom was beautiful and fun today. Not crowded at all. Asher was amazing (and it was his naptime). You hardly even knew he was with us most the time...LOL

The train to take over to the petting zoo area

Asher loved the animals and keep pointing and talking to them
Mommy and Boston on the train
Daddy and Asher (Dallas did not want to be photographed)
I went to see The Women tonight and it was so funny. I loved the fact that even though the husband cheats on his wife in this movie, the wife isn't about revenge or getting even. It was refreshing to see love the central theme.

I'll Hold You in Heaven

My friend Carrie loaned me this book, "I'll Hold You in Heaven," she had bought after her miscarriage. It's by Jack Hayford and it was just an awesome book to read. It answered so many questions I had.

What happened to my baby after it died?

Will I ever see my baby and will I recognize him/her?

Does God have a reason for letting my child die?

What an answer to prayers this was because I did have so many questions. Especially since I never got to meet our baby full grown. But this book reassured (with scripture) what I was only hoping.

YES at 8 and a half weeks my baby was in fact a baby and not just cells. (Although I didn't question this at all, especially having SEEN our baby, but some may question this) YES I will see my baby in heaven and I will know who they are! And YES my baby IS in heaven! And I know God did have a reason for my baby miscarrying. I don't know if I will ever know the question to that but I feel comfort in knowing that God is GOOD and that he always makes things work for the glory of Him and I can rest in knowing that. And I have to believe that I am a better person through this tragedy. My trust, faith, love and relationship with God is closer and I thank my precious baby for that!

This book also spends some time addressing abortion and helping those who may have had one in the past. What a comforting book for those who may have experienced this. Not that he condones it or that I do, but there has to be healing for those who made this decision. And there has to be more information out there now so that people will realize that it's a baby as soon as the sperm and egg make contact. I think most people just aren't educated enough.

So for those out there who have been through a miscarriage, abortion or know someone who has, please read this little book. It really is wonderful. I hope to be a voice of light for any women who have also experienced this.

Pictures to come for the blogs below this weekend, so stay tuned. Too tired tonight...LOL

Divorce today

The divorce rate in this country is 50%. Which means statistically half of our friends will get divorced. I haven't faced this fact head on. I couldn't even imagine any of our friends getting divorced. But here it is, starting to happen. And it's heartbreaking to watch, on so many levels. To see a friend hurt like that is extremely hard because you feel there is nothing you can do. But I cling, cling, cling to Sean. The devil is hard at work out there, especially trying to break up Christian marriages, especially those of us bringing up more warriors for Christ. But we are facing him head on...and we shall win! My heart still aches for my brokenhearted friends who are having to endure pain they shouldn't have to endure. But I know God will lift them up and bring joy to them, even through these struggling times.

So huge your spouse today and cling to each other and God. Hold on tight, the devil is going to give us a run for our money! But through God's grace will will prevail and our children will continue the battle!

Boston and school

While we were gone all last week Boston's color conduct code was not good (swinging his lunch box in line and not keeping his hands to himself). He's never had a bad one but every single day last week it was bad. So we talked with him about it and figured it must have been because we were gone. We've never left the kids like that and he's never had a bad conduct code in preschool or kindergarten. Monday morning on the way to school I reminded him he better come home with green and not pink or I would take away his basketball. Sure enough, I pick him up and its pink again, this time for spitting on another child! What?!?! Who is this child and what have they done with mind????

I was so upset.

I asked him why he did that and he said he asked this boy in his class, named Asher, to be his friend and Asher said he didn't want to be friends with him so he spit on him. I quickly responded that no one would want to be friends with anyone that would spit on them. I also reassured him that it is upsetting when someone says they don't want to be friends with you, but that it happens to everyone and he should just look for another friend. He said he was trying to be friends with Asher because no one else wants to be friends with him. So I said that it might take some time but to just give him some space and that we can pray for him. He seemed very comforted by our conversation. He brought the basketball to me when we got home and I told him he could have it back when he gets back on green.

The next day he was on green and then he got on WHITE!! White is very good. I was so proud of him that I let him pick out a present from the treasure box. I had just put together a treasure box, but we haven't used it yet. This was the first time for them to even see it. It's full of dollar store items and things I've gotten on clearance that I wanted them to have but didn't want to just give it to them Of all the items in the box he picked out a hulk hogan pen that lights up, blows bubbles and has a stamp on top. LOL And he's cherished it!

Today was the first day of show and tell and he wanted to take his bible man mask and cap. He told me everyone liked it except for Asher. He said it was dumb and that he doesn't believe in God. Wow! First time experiencing this. So we talked about that and that we need to pray for Asher. He wanted to pray right then and there as I was driving the car home. So he did and it was a very sweet prayer, "Please God help Asher to be nice and be my friend." Makes me realize even more the importance of praying for his friends! Kindergarten and already experiencing these things. I pray for Grace and for God to protect my little guy and that I have prepared him enough for this crazy world!

Long Week

Well I haven't had much time this week to blog because I was trying to catch up on everything: time with the kids, household duties, paperwork, etc. And to top it off I had to get our taxes done. I have been so behind since having Asher. Ugh. So I finally finished 2007 taxes today! Ahhh, what a weight lifted off my shoulders.

I have so missed my blogging lately. It's oh so therapeutic for me.

Today I took Dallas and Asher to figure out what we are doing for Halloween costumes this year. Boston had decided he wanted to be Bible Man, but you can't buy that costume anywhere. So I figured I was going to have to make his. Dallas wanted to be Wall-E first, then the crocodile from Peter Pan (like Asher was last year he would tell me). I had no idea what to do for Asher. So I knew I was going to have to go to the fabric store to find what I needed for Bostons but I thought I might go by the kids consignment shop first to see if there's anything I would work with there. Ya!! So many outfits that could be our basis for Bible Man. And right in the window when we walked up was an awesome Buzz Lightyear costume, complete with wings and glasses. Dallas couldn't be more happy. I think I might just bring out Dallas' old Superman costume for Asher and they could all be some sort of super hero type figure.

Its been a long week of getting back into our routine, today feeling like one of the longest. Hopefully there will be much fun to be had this weekend!

Happy Birthday to ME!

Today is my BIRTHDAY! Ya for me. Although the older I get, and more kids I have, birthdays don't seem like "my" day anymore. Today I turned 31 and I can hardly believe it. I sure don't "feel" like 31. We woke up and leasurly took our time this morning. We headed to Animal Kingdom after lunch and enjoyed a few hours there. Sean and I actually got to ride the rollercoaster Everest. There was no line so we could take turns and the boys LOVED watching us on it. Although they were very concerned that mommy was going to get sick and quickly greeted me right after I got off to check on me. How sweet. I reassured them that mommy was just fine, but even later that day Boston said to me, "Mommy, I think you were lieing to me and that you really were sick." I guess they think only boys are up to ride rollercoasters, they just don't know their mom well enough yet I guess. This girl LOVES rollercoasters.

Wes and Suzanne met us at the end of our day there, they close early. Then we headed to Perkins to grab a quick bite and then head to MGM Studios, but then we all realized we were too tired for another park. So, last minute, Sean's parents came over and watched the kids while we went to the movies to see the only movie that was playining in the 8:00 time slot, Dark Knight. And gosh was it DARK. Too dark for me, or I'm just getting too old. And I used to love horror films. I think since having kids I just can't take these movies anymore. Weird huh?

It was a fun, laid back birthday.

Back home

Our ship arrived back home today and had a nice breakfast with Jeff and Sherry and then all headed home. Sean and I went to pick Dallas up from school and he was SO excited. He actually ran into Daddy's arms so excited to see him (probably also because daddy never picks him up) Then we headed to my parents house to get Asher. He was so cute when he saw me, running to me with his arms out and the biggest smile on his face throwing the pacifier on his way. Oh to kiss on those chubby cheeks. I sure did miss my boys! Then it was off to pick up Boston from school. He was happy to see us but didn't express it quite as much as the other two.

It was so nice to be back home with our boys and our home....now back to normal life!

Day 4: Coco Cay, Bahamas

Today was a day on Coco Cay, Royal Caribbeans private island in the Bahamas. It was all 4 of our favorite place. It was just beautiful! The water was amazing and there were all kinds of sea animals to find and beautiful shells. The boys had fun making their own little adventure around the island looking for conch shells (and getting stung by jellyfish) Sherry and I hung out on the beach and ventured into the straw market for a little bit. We enjoyed a great BBQ on the beach and the boys played a little bit in the beach volleyball tournament taking 2nd place. (I'll have to post pics later, I didn't take my camera and I'll post them as soon as I get them from Sherry)


Here's a pic of our table the last night. We made some great friends that we hope to stay in touch with!

There was another show singing through the ages that was very good. Then Karaoke, and the late night adult scavenger hunt, The Quest. Not even sure how to describe that to you. We had our team and they would call something that you had to bring up with your team number and you had to get it from the room we were in. Some things they asked for: a piece of fruit, a guy with his shorts on backwards, two shoe laces out of the shoes, two belts, a business card, and many many more. We laughed so hard. Of course then it got a little far for us at times, so we just skipped those. It would be a great game to play somewhere if you kept it clean.

Sean and Jeff skipping along together

Our friends Kevin and Erin (from our table) in his pants!
Of course the night wouldn't be complete if Sean and I didn't order room service...boy am I going to miss that! What a GREAT day!