3.08.2011

Finding Joy - Week 9

The joys:

* mauryn snuggling with morgan while she does her school work
* landon in his favorite work spot... on the floor usually laying on his pillow pet
* learning about egypt and making landon into a mummy.  their laughter and delight was contagious
* this sassy little girl brings our family so much joy
* a chocolate covered face
 
* i mentioned in my joys a few weeks ago how mauryn's four year old speak brings me so much joy.  i completely forgot to include my favorite of her words.  she has a notebook she "writes" in and carries everywhere. it is her diary but she calls it her diarrhea. ha!
* mauryn came down with a cough which for her means regular neb treatments.  her cough allowed us a sunday morning full of snuggles and punky brewster episodes. loved this quiet morning with my little spitfire.
* waking up to snow on monday morning.  
* due to the snow and some families being sick our homeschool co op was cancelled.  we got a SNOW DAY!  playing in the snow, movies, games, and reading. a much needed day of doing nothing.
* on monday night we celebrated landon and our neighbor Amiah's birthday with their "family" birthday dinner.  we tried out a new to us restaurant in Boise {more on this fun place later}.
* introducing morgan, who loves ALL things mint, to mcdonalds shamrock shake.  
* finding these cute ottoman's on sale at target for the girls' room.  i love the color and that they have storage.  even though i love their bright colors and how they match to polka dots on the walls, i am not sure if i am going to keep them hence the tags still attached to them.
* mauryn's kids sure love the new ottoman's
* mauryn the little mother is sure to take care of all her kids.  she spends her days rocking, feeding, nurturing, snuggling, and loving her dolls and stuffed animals
* two of my favorite blog friends shared their cardboard testimonies this week. so proud of their courage and love their hearts.  janelle is sharing her story this week on her blog.  grab your kleenex. i know it has been tugging on my heart strings.
* warm spring like days for biking, playing, reconnecting with neighbors, playing with chalk, and enjoying fresh air

6 comments:

Denise said...

diarrhea! hahahahaha!!!

my journal ("journey" as emilie referred to it) is full of diarrhea of the mind so marvin isn't far off.

i am reading janelle's story. so good.

where did you get morgans pants. they look long. emilie is outgrowing her 12s in length. need suggestions.

love you.

Denise said...

diarrhea! hahahahaha!!!

my journal ("journey" as emilie referred to it) is full of diarrhea of the mind so marvin isn't far off.

i am reading janelle's story. so good.

where did you get morgans pants. they look long. emilie is outgrowing her 12s in length. need suggestions.

love you.

Simply Sara said...

oh, that first picture of the girls is a keeper. i think you should frame it. so beautiful!

mmmm mint shamrock shakes. hopefully they like canada ;)

Janelle said...

I love the mummy pictures and the "diarrhea"! That made me smile!

I am so grateful for your friendship. Thank God for this internet thingy! I have been blessed by your words time and time again.

You make me smile.

I like you a whole bunch!

Alana said...

You are sweet to link my testimony. I pray that it is used by God! I really love that first pic!!! And the diarrhea...hilarious! Too bad they ever have to figure out the right way to say things!!

Lynn said...

These joy posts are so encouraging. Love how you enjoy your kids and the cute things they say/do.