amen!....part two

On that same day (Sunday), Bethany, Joe, Ruth, and Rose Ann were supposed to fly to Banff for a week-long vacation. Well....plans changed. Fog prevented their flight from taking off, so their trip was delayed. We spent the day with them and it turned out to be a better day than I ever would have expected. Sometimes our plans seem to go awry....but the Lord has greater plans in store for us! :o) I was reminded, once again, of the grace and mercy He has shown me and my family in the last few years. It was a wonderful day, for many reasons. One of them, shown here, was that Sofia went for her first ride in a swing! :o) I love watching her do things for the first time, the wonder she must feel. It's a shame we lose (most of) that ability as we get older. She looked at the ground the whole time, a smile playing on her face.
In the evening, Bethany, Rose Ann, and Joe looked after Sofia while Hugh and I went out for a delicious seafood dinner- the first time we had been out alone in over six months! While I enjoyed my time out immensely, it felt so weird to be away from my little girl. She's such a part of me now that I don't know what I would do without her! Anyway, we ended up talking about her practically the whole time. I even took out my digital camera to look through the photos taken that day. It was pretty funny and I'm sure all the parents out there reading this will identify. Becoming a Mom sure changes your life! Speaking of which, I'm expecting Sofia to wake up at any moment, so I better motor....

P.S. To B., J., R., & R.: I hope you guys are having a great time! :o)

amen!

Early Sunday morning, Hugh, Sofia, and I drove to Courtenay to witness Bethany getting baptized. It was such a blessing to be there and to hear her testimony and the testimonies of others being baptized that day. Sometimes, as a Christian, we can get a little....I guess disillusioned is the word I'm looking for. We see what's happening around us in the world and wonder what the heck we're even doing here. It was encouraging to see that God IS still working in people's lives. He's transforming lives! :o) If I haven't seen that happen in awhile, I tend to forget. Sunday morning brought it all back to me, and I was very humbled by it. Thank you, Bethany, for inviting us to be a part of that. I was proud to see you up there and, simply, to know you. :o)

i am not having fun today

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smugmug

I updated my SmugMug yesterday! :o) You can view the new photos in the More Winter....2007 gallery at: http://www.staceface.smugmug.com/

married to the sea

Check it out: www.marriedtothesea.com

A lot of it is pretty crude (okay, I'll admit....most of it is pretty crude!), but I can't help but laugh at some of it. This site gave me the idea to add my own captions to vintage, public-domain art, but I think Drew and Natalie Dee are much better at it. Let me know what you think!

"never eat more than you can lift"- miss piggy

HUGH

(shockingly)

You mean you've already eaten four pieces?!

ME

(defensively)

How else was I supposed to get the leftovers to look like a T-shirt?

Lesson learned: It's hard to (secretly) pig out on something when you're married. :o)

yummy yummy yummy i've got love in my tummy

Hey kids....if ya love the sweets like I do, you'll *love* this easy, yummy recipe (thanks, Mom!). It'll kick start your day and put a smile on even the most sleep-deprived Mommy's face. "A Mars Bar a day- at work, rest, and play!"

MARS BAR SQUARES

3 Mars Bars (triple YUM!)

1/3 cup o' butter (for that greasy finish)

2 cups o' Rice Krispies (for that special crunchiness)

1 cup o' chocolate chips (for even MORE chocolaty goodness!)

Melt Mars Bars and butter in the microwave for 1 1/2 minutes. Mix in the Rice Krispies. Press into a 9 x 9 pan. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave for 1 minute. Spread on top. Chill. Serve. Keep eating until you're done. Make more. This time, share.

Enjoy! :o)

mommy's milk

So I guess the BIG news this week is that Sofia has been (and therefore, I have been) sleeping better these last few nights. It's amazing what getting enough shuteye can do for your mood and overall well-being. The last couple of weeks have been such a drag....I was so sleep-deprived that I was feeling irritable with everything and everyone around me. If I could have bitten the heads off people, I would have, believe me. If it weren't for being a Christian, and getting comfort and guidance from God and his Word, I don't know what I would do sometimes. I always remember that He doesn't give us anything we can't handle....it helps to know this in times when I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. Anyhoo....

Part of the sleep dilemma was that we had started Sofia on pablum/rice cereal. We figured she was ready, being six months old and all, and showing a huge interest every time we ate in front of her. She had some every day for a little over a week, and, although she was thoroughly enjoying it, she simply did not sleep well as a result. Every night she'd be up, every hour on the hour. The worst night of all was when she was waking up anywhere from every five minutes to every hour. I was not happy....I never get mad, though....how could I possibly get mad at her? She's the most beautiful baby I've ever seen and I love her soooo much! (gush gush). Anyway, now that she's off the pablum and getting everything she needs solely from Mommy's milk, she's doing much better and is so content during the day and night. I read recently that babies can actually do well on breast milk alone right up until the age of one. I think what we'll do is wait until she is seven months old, try the pablum again for a week, see how she does, and go from there. Who knows, she might just have breast milk until her first birthday!

to blog or not to blog? (that is the question)

And the answer is:...."Um, sure- why not?" After viewing Bethany's blog and reading one belonging to someone I used to work with, I can see why so many people are attracted to this (somewhat new) form of self-expression. It's an interesting way to keep in touch with people, get your point across, or just ramble on and on about sweet nothings (which we all like to do once in awhile, non?). So I'll give it a whirl and see how it goes.