We got several inches of snow!
Gathering snow for snow ice cream. Madelyn ate 3 bowls!!! Aubrey didn't like it.
Aubrey is NOT a fan of the snow. She stayed in her house the entire time we were outside....
Family picture 2015
Monday, February 8, 2010
Snow Day!!
We woke up this morning to a winter wonderland!! As soon as both kids were up, we were outside playing. When Daddy got home from work he and Madelyn made a snowman...
We got several inches of snow!
Gathering snow for snow ice cream. Madelyn ate 3 bowls!!! Aubrey didn't like it.
Aubrey is NOT a fan of the snow. She stayed in her house the entire time we were outside....
We got several inches of snow!Gathering snow for snow ice cream. Madelyn ate 3 bowls!!! Aubrey didn't like it.Aubrey is NOT a fan of the snow. She stayed in her house the entire time we were outside....
The Children's Museum
We've been talking for a while now about taking the girls to the Children's Museum. Erin told me that she and Billy were going Saturday morning and invited us to meet them there. So we got up that morning, went and ate breakfast, then met up with the Newby Family at CMOM. Since it costs so much to get into the museum, we decided to go ahead and buy a year membership, so I"m sure we'll be back tons in the next year!! The girls had an absolute blast, and we stayed for over 2 hours and still didn't do everything. Here are a couple of pictures from the morning.
The kids played in the tool area (I think Aubrey's favorite part about it was the yellow hat!!).
This picture terrifies me....Madelyn driving a car??????
The kids were a little overwhelmed by the big fire truck, but Madelyn did pose with the fire doggie. I'm sure next time we go they'll climb all over the truck.
Hopefully the only time we ever see Madelyn in the back of a police car!
Since Aubrey doesn't go to "school" she rarely gets to do art projects. Of course I was worried about her getting messy, but Daddy knew that Aubrey would love to paint! He was right and helped her paint a pretty heart.
Dress up is always fun, and it was fun to see what costume everyone chose!!! Madelyn and Reagan were monsters....
My princesses (well Madelyn looks more like a queen, and acted as such in this costume prancing around!)
Will and Madelyn have really enjoyed playing together the last few times they've been around each other. They enjoy holding hands, which is encouraged by their parents who think it's adorable!!!
The kids LOVED shopping in the grocery store. They "bought" fruit snacks (or course!!) and all kinds of other things. I think they were more excited about getting their own receipts than anything!! I guess it's the little things in life, huh?
The kids played in the tool area (I think Aubrey's favorite part about it was the yellow hat!!).
This picture terrifies me....Madelyn driving a car??????
The kids were a little overwhelmed by the big fire truck, but Madelyn did pose with the fire doggie. I'm sure next time we go they'll climb all over the truck.
Hopefully the only time we ever see Madelyn in the back of a police car!
Since Aubrey doesn't go to "school" she rarely gets to do art projects. Of course I was worried about her getting messy, but Daddy knew that Aubrey would love to paint! He was right and helped her paint a pretty heart.
Dress up is always fun, and it was fun to see what costume everyone chose!!! Madelyn and Reagan were monsters....
My princesses (well Madelyn looks more like a queen, and acted as such in this costume prancing around!)
Will and Madelyn have really enjoyed playing together the last few times they've been around each other. They enjoy holding hands, which is encouraged by their parents who think it's adorable!!!
The kids LOVED shopping in the grocery store. They "bought" fruit snacks (or course!!) and all kinds of other things. I think they were more excited about getting their own receipts than anything!! I guess it's the little things in life, huh?
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Change of Plans
I was talking with a friend this weekend about blogging. We both talked about how we don't lead very "exciting" lives, so we feel we have nothing exciting to blog about. I thought a lot this weekend about it. Since I made my blog private, only my closest friends have the access to view it, yet I still seem to only offer the generic information that anyone who talks to me on a regular basis all ready knows.
So, I've decided to change things up a bit. I think I'm going to use this blog as a forum to get my personal, and often times scattered, thoughts out there. That way I can get some comments from my close network of friends whom I would never otherwise discuss these things with. Don't worry - I'll still post any updates about the kiddos, filled with countless pics of the beautiful girls. But I'll also offer more insight into what I'm really thinking about at the time.
Please bear with me in this transition time. I'm going to try to post more regularly, as I'm thinking more about the blog as documentation of a personal journey for myself. Which leads me onto my first topic.......
"The Serenity Prayer"
This morning Pastor Richard preached on leaving a spiritual legacy. I thought over and over about what the girls would remember about me if I were to die today. Hopefully they would remember that I love the Lord, and loved them and their Daddy more than anything else. But what else?
Would they remember all the times I snap at them when my patience is thin? Or what about all the times I don't want to read a book to them because "Mommy is too tired"? Now I know that no person is perfect. But I also know that I, just like everyone, have several imperfections that I want to change. I also know that there is only one way I can truly change myself and the way I deal with others. I want so much to be a strong Christian woman - so that's what I'll work on. This is what has truly inspired me today, and I hope it will inspire you too.....
God, grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, the sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.
So, I've decided to change things up a bit. I think I'm going to use this blog as a forum to get my personal, and often times scattered, thoughts out there. That way I can get some comments from my close network of friends whom I would never otherwise discuss these things with. Don't worry - I'll still post any updates about the kiddos, filled with countless pics of the beautiful girls. But I'll also offer more insight into what I'm really thinking about at the time.
Please bear with me in this transition time. I'm going to try to post more regularly, as I'm thinking more about the blog as documentation of a personal journey for myself. Which leads me onto my first topic.......
"The Serenity Prayer"
This morning Pastor Richard preached on leaving a spiritual legacy. I thought over and over about what the girls would remember about me if I were to die today. Hopefully they would remember that I love the Lord, and loved them and their Daddy more than anything else. But what else?
Would they remember all the times I snap at them when my patience is thin? Or what about all the times I don't want to read a book to them because "Mommy is too tired"? Now I know that no person is perfect. But I also know that I, just like everyone, have several imperfections that I want to change. I also know that there is only one way I can truly change myself and the way I deal with others. I want so much to be a strong Christian woman - so that's what I'll work on. This is what has truly inspired me today, and I hope it will inspire you too.....
God, grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, the sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
I know, I know......
Ok, so I've been really busy! No excuse, I know, but I really have. I'm sure most of you know everything that has been going on by now, but I'll still write it all out just so you believe how truly busy I've been and why I have been terrible at updating my blog.
In early December Clint found out about a "possible" opening with the Organized Crime Unit. He has been trying for years to get into the OCU, but it's not really easy as you have to bascically be chosen for it. FINALLY, after lots of prayers, Clint got on the team. Oh yeah, and did I mention that it's a day shift?? Oh yeah, and did I mention that his days off are always Saturday and Sunday now? SOOOO, that means for the first time since we've been married, Clint and I work the same schedule. The day that Clint found out he was definitely on the team was also his last day at EDU. So we had NO time to prepare for his new schedule. So the 2 weeks before Christmas were nuts, trying to figure out how to get the kids on time (TONS of thanks to Mimi - we'd be lost without you!!), going to all the Christmas parties/school programs and gymnastics programs. The kids and I have quickly adjusted to having Clint home with us, and all ready can't imagine it any other way. Clint loves his new job, and we all are so happy!
During this crazy time, I was also presented with several opportunities with my job. I had another Director at ServiceMaster approach me about an opening he had on his team that he wanted me to consider applying for. As most of you know, I've been frustrated with my current situation at work for a while now, so after his persistance for over a month I finally agreed to apply for the job. This meant I had to tell my current boss that I was applying, which I was not too thrilled about. That same week my office and cell phones were ringing nonstop by a recruiter. Funny how God decided to bombard me with different opportunities at the same time. One day I was just irritated enough with my boss to decide to call the recruiter back and see what he had to say. He told me about a job at FedEx that was a senior position (the same position I have now at SVM). I thought - why would I want to leave here and go somewhere else to do the same thing?? I went on the interview within SVM and was super excited about the position. It sounded exciting - I'd be doing something totally different that I think I'd really enjoy, and have lots of exposure to upper management within the Company, which I enjoy. The problem?? I was told then that it would probably be about 50 hours a week and high stress. Well, I've been working 50 hours a week now, and at least I'd be doing something more rewarding, and getting paid more, right??
We all really prayed that I would know what God's will was for me. I felt sure that it was to take this opportunity. However, I thought I'd better not dismiss any opportunity, so when FedEx called me for an interview I reluctantly went. The interview was akward, uncomfortable and I walked out thinking it was a disaster. Within 30 minutes of my leaving, they had called my recruiter and asked if I could come for a 2nd interview with the Director. I was shocked. The morning of the 2nd interview I called my recruiter to cancel. I just wasn't sure, and really thought I wanted the glamorous job at SVM. He talked me into going, and within about 10 minutes of talking with the Director, I felt like God was forcing me to really think about what I want. The job at FedEx is a position that requires only about 40 hours a week. I couldn't geT that out of my head. All I could think about was a comment made by a dear, faithful friend a few months before. I was complaininG about work and how I am being wronged, and haven't gotten my promotion, etc. I said that I wondered what God's will was because why would he present me with this responsibility, but not let me see any of the rewards?? She asked me a question that seemed so obvious that I was scared to even consider the possibility - "Summer, have you ever thought that maybe God is trying to humble you and make you realize that perhaps work isn't what your number one priority should be? Maybe He's trying to help you focus on other things." WOW - could it be that I could be happy in a job that doesn't require me to work every night and weekend??
By the end of the day I had an ofer from FedEx, as well as one from SVM. The next day my current boss called me in his office to tell me about a new job that I'll be transitioning into in Q1 2010. I felt overwhelmed, and needed the Christmas break to figure out what I really wanted. I went home that night, looked into my girls' eyes and knew my answer. My first day back after Christmas I informed my boss that I'd be leaving SVM. I have had so many signs from the Lord showing me that I'm making the right decision, that I wonder how long these signs were there, but I was too focused on my personal desires to see it. Anyway, I'll be starting a new job on the 25th of this month, and am super excited about it!!
I can't wait to see what 2010 has in store for us! We feel so blessed at the moment :) We both have exciting careers and those beautiful little girls. I'm looking forward to building on some new friendships I have, as well as reconnecting with some old friends I love DEARLY but haven't seen as often as I'd like to over the last few years.
Ok, well I have to get back to work now (see why I'm excited about the new job!?!) I promise not to wait so long for another update....
In early December Clint found out about a "possible" opening with the Organized Crime Unit. He has been trying for years to get into the OCU, but it's not really easy as you have to bascically be chosen for it. FINALLY, after lots of prayers, Clint got on the team. Oh yeah, and did I mention that it's a day shift?? Oh yeah, and did I mention that his days off are always Saturday and Sunday now? SOOOO, that means for the first time since we've been married, Clint and I work the same schedule. The day that Clint found out he was definitely on the team was also his last day at EDU. So we had NO time to prepare for his new schedule. So the 2 weeks before Christmas were nuts, trying to figure out how to get the kids on time (TONS of thanks to Mimi - we'd be lost without you!!), going to all the Christmas parties/school programs and gymnastics programs. The kids and I have quickly adjusted to having Clint home with us, and all ready can't imagine it any other way. Clint loves his new job, and we all are so happy!
During this crazy time, I was also presented with several opportunities with my job. I had another Director at ServiceMaster approach me about an opening he had on his team that he wanted me to consider applying for. As most of you know, I've been frustrated with my current situation at work for a while now, so after his persistance for over a month I finally agreed to apply for the job. This meant I had to tell my current boss that I was applying, which I was not too thrilled about. That same week my office and cell phones were ringing nonstop by a recruiter. Funny how God decided to bombard me with different opportunities at the same time. One day I was just irritated enough with my boss to decide to call the recruiter back and see what he had to say. He told me about a job at FedEx that was a senior position (the same position I have now at SVM). I thought - why would I want to leave here and go somewhere else to do the same thing?? I went on the interview within SVM and was super excited about the position. It sounded exciting - I'd be doing something totally different that I think I'd really enjoy, and have lots of exposure to upper management within the Company, which I enjoy. The problem?? I was told then that it would probably be about 50 hours a week and high stress. Well, I've been working 50 hours a week now, and at least I'd be doing something more rewarding, and getting paid more, right??
We all really prayed that I would know what God's will was for me. I felt sure that it was to take this opportunity. However, I thought I'd better not dismiss any opportunity, so when FedEx called me for an interview I reluctantly went. The interview was akward, uncomfortable and I walked out thinking it was a disaster. Within 30 minutes of my leaving, they had called my recruiter and asked if I could come for a 2nd interview with the Director. I was shocked. The morning of the 2nd interview I called my recruiter to cancel. I just wasn't sure, and really thought I wanted the glamorous job at SVM. He talked me into going, and within about 10 minutes of talking with the Director, I felt like God was forcing me to really think about what I want. The job at FedEx is a position that requires only about 40 hours a week. I couldn't geT that out of my head. All I could think about was a comment made by a dear, faithful friend a few months before. I was complaininG about work and how I am being wronged, and haven't gotten my promotion, etc. I said that I wondered what God's will was because why would he present me with this responsibility, but not let me see any of the rewards?? She asked me a question that seemed so obvious that I was scared to even consider the possibility - "Summer, have you ever thought that maybe God is trying to humble you and make you realize that perhaps work isn't what your number one priority should be? Maybe He's trying to help you focus on other things." WOW - could it be that I could be happy in a job that doesn't require me to work every night and weekend??
By the end of the day I had an ofer from FedEx, as well as one from SVM. The next day my current boss called me in his office to tell me about a new job that I'll be transitioning into in Q1 2010. I felt overwhelmed, and needed the Christmas break to figure out what I really wanted. I went home that night, looked into my girls' eyes and knew my answer. My first day back after Christmas I informed my boss that I'd be leaving SVM. I have had so many signs from the Lord showing me that I'm making the right decision, that I wonder how long these signs were there, but I was too focused on my personal desires to see it. Anyway, I'll be starting a new job on the 25th of this month, and am super excited about it!!
I can't wait to see what 2010 has in store for us! We feel so blessed at the moment :) We both have exciting careers and those beautiful little girls. I'm looking forward to building on some new friendships I have, as well as reconnecting with some old friends I love DEARLY but haven't seen as often as I'd like to over the last few years.
Ok, well I have to get back to work now (see why I'm excited about the new job!?!) I promise not to wait so long for another update....
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
Wow..... where does the time go???
Ok, so it's been FOREVER since I've posted. What can I say? Things have been crazy!! Let's see, we had a wonderful Thanksgiving and Christmas. Oh yeah, Clint started a new job with the Organized Crime Unit working 8-4 Monday through Friday, so we actually work the same hours for the first time since we've been married!! I've also decided to take a new opportunity at FedEx. I'm giving my boss my notice tomorrow and am super nerous about it, so prayers are welcome!!
Well, if my computer allows I'll post some pics. And I promise to be more faithful about blogging :)
Sunday, November 8, 2009
6 years
I can't believe that Clint and I have been married 6 years today!! Baby, I feel so blessed to have you as my other half, my best friend, my girls' daddy. I love you so incredibly much and can't wait to spend another 60 years with you!!
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