Wife + Momma + Me = Just conquering the world with a dash of chap-stick at a time.
Friday, March 30, 2012
{this moment}
{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
: )
Two years ago today I let my best friend and brother talk me into going on a date...
Best decision EVER!
Best decision EVER!
Sunday, March 25, 2012
{this moment}
{this moment} - A Friday (except I'm a few days late) ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
{this moment}
{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Soccer
I never ever thought I would say this... I am a soccer mom. Josh is thrilled about this... I am thrilled that the boys and Josh are thrilled. However, I cannot stand soccer. I'm sure it will be cute and I love that Josh gets to coach Louis. Sigh. Time for me to be a big girl :)
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Kony 2012
So if you haven't seen or heard of 'Kony 2012' you should for sure take a look.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4MnpzG5Sqc&feature=youtube_gdata_player
It sounds like a great cause. Let me put this in here now, no I have not researched all the in-and-outs of it. That being said, my first reaction was to buy the kit and poster up the town. Who's heart doesn't break when they watch what these children are going through?! Who doesn't want to stand up for these beautiful children?! I'm a mom, I couldn't imagine, did you hear that... That was my heart crying, needing to hold these kids and tell them it will be okay. What I have to say, is just my opinion, nothing more. I want to put this out there to at least have it heard.
We are a visual culture so I found I found a few photos on the web.
These are all children that have been taken from their homes, from their families. They have not had a chance at a childhood, have had to do terrible things to keep living, live under the radar of society, who may or may not have a parent to help them through their days. These photos are of children that do what they have to do to get by. Uganda is not the only country that have invisible children.
There is only one Ugandan child in these photos. The rest are American children. What are we as Americans doing for our invisible children?
I'm not saying we shouldn't help Uganda, someone, maybe us does need to do something. I want to know why we aren't spending the amount that we spend on other countries to help their children and not ours. We go into large amounts of debt to assist with stoping terrible people in other countries. What about our country though?
What has me worried, is that we have forgotten that there are 'invisible children' around the world, not just because of Kony. Yes, he is a bad man. Yes, he needs to be stopped. Yes, there are children that need help. These children don't just live in Uganda though. They live down the road. How much are we doing for them?
If we can't help our children, how are we supposed to help other children?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4MnpzG5Sqc&feature=youtube_gdata_player
It sounds like a great cause. Let me put this in here now, no I have not researched all the in-and-outs of it. That being said, my first reaction was to buy the kit and poster up the town. Who's heart doesn't break when they watch what these children are going through?! Who doesn't want to stand up for these beautiful children?! I'm a mom, I couldn't imagine, did you hear that... That was my heart crying, needing to hold these kids and tell them it will be okay. What I have to say, is just my opinion, nothing more. I want to put this out there to at least have it heard.
We are a visual culture so I found I found a few photos on the web.
These are all children that have been taken from their homes, from their families. They have not had a chance at a childhood, have had to do terrible things to keep living, live under the radar of society, who may or may not have a parent to help them through their days. These photos are of children that do what they have to do to get by. Uganda is not the only country that have invisible children.
There is only one Ugandan child in these photos. The rest are American children. What are we as Americans doing for our invisible children?
I'm not saying we shouldn't help Uganda, someone, maybe us does need to do something. I want to know why we aren't spending the amount that we spend on other countries to help their children and not ours. We go into large amounts of debt to assist with stoping terrible people in other countries. What about our country though?
What has me worried, is that we have forgotten that there are 'invisible children' around the world, not just because of Kony. Yes, he is a bad man. Yes, he needs to be stopped. Yes, there are children that need help. These children don't just live in Uganda though. They live down the road. How much are we doing for them?
If we can't help our children, how are we supposed to help other children?
Monday, March 5, 2012
Friday, March 2, 2012
{this moment}
{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.
February
What reading/learning did I do this month?
I ventured out and tried reading a few new authors... they didn't stick. I am currently reading a few short novels.
What entertainment did I watch/listen to this month?
Louis is craving 'The Beatles' so we bought a new slew of songs by them.
What fun things did I do with my family and/or friends?
Sledding, we took the boys down the big boy hill.
What gifts did I give and/or receive?
Gi-Gi had her 25-ish birthday so we got to get a fabulous singing card for her.
What special or unusual purchases did I make?
Mmmm... lots of car work done... Sigh
What illnesses or health concerns did I have?
All is well : )
What were my accomplishments this month?
Made it to the library twice this month!!!
What were my disappointments this month?
Drama with hurt feelings from family decisions.
How did I do on my goals for the month?
Okay, I would have liked a few more art projects.
What I'm eating:
Chips with lime
What I'm wearing:
Tank top and PJ bottoms
My last Nook/iTunes/Audible purchase:
The Rose Garden
What I need to do today:
Relax
What the kids are doing:
Celebrating Dr. Suess week!
How I'm feeling:
Overwhelmed!
What I'm listening to:
Cat in the Hat
Words to describe February:
Falling in love
I ventured out and tried reading a few new authors... they didn't stick. I am currently reading a few short novels.
What entertainment did I watch/listen to this month?
Louis is craving 'The Beatles' so we bought a new slew of songs by them.
What fun things did I do with my family and/or friends?
Sledding, we took the boys down the big boy hill.
What gifts did I give and/or receive?
Gi-Gi had her 25-ish birthday so we got to get a fabulous singing card for her.
What special or unusual purchases did I make?
Mmmm... lots of car work done... Sigh
What illnesses or health concerns did I have?
All is well : )
What were my accomplishments this month?
Made it to the library twice this month!!!
What were my disappointments this month?
Drama with hurt feelings from family decisions.
How did I do on my goals for the month?
Okay, I would have liked a few more art projects.
What I'm eating:
Chips with lime
What I'm wearing:
Tank top and PJ bottoms
My last Nook/iTunes/Audible purchase:
The Rose Garden
What I need to do today:
Relax
What the kids are doing:
Celebrating Dr. Suess week!
How I'm feeling:
Overwhelmed!
What I'm listening to:
Cat in the Hat
Words to describe February:
Falling in love
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