So what have you been reading?

I love to read...no really LOVE to read...and I dream of sitting with a friend or friends and discussing the books we are reading. It doesn't happen often but when it does...ahhhh, so good. I have one friend who I can almost count on every time I see her one of her questions to me will be, "so what have you been reading?"

Well, since you asked...

I am in the midst of reading two great books, "Surprised By Joy" by C.S. Lewis, and "The Hobbit" by Tolkien. One I read every night (and when I walk in my room for something and get sidetracked and read for a few quick minutes) and the other I keep in my purse (learned that from a great friend, Thanks Cristine!).

So tell me, have you read these books and if so what did you think? I am always up for a good book chat.

Its four in the morning and I was awakened by a usually sweet girl kicking me in the back. Jocelyn has gotten into a habit of crawling in bed with us Every night. I wouldn't mind if she didn't kick me awake! And now, I can't get back to sleep....

twirly skirts and groovy moves

This makes any mama's heart sing....party people!

first day of school!

Today we started our journey in homeschooling. I have been waiting impatiently to begin and it seemed that Taylor was excited too!

How do you take first day pictures when theirs no bus, no need for a lunch bucket, and you don't even have to put on shoes. We love it! We did have a fun day of 'school' shopping where Taylor picked out his school outfit and a few necessary supplies

If you ask Taylor he will tell you that his favorite thing about school is math. on our first day we started with math and as he was counting blocks and writing answers he said, "Mom! How about I call you teacher!" we had a blast!

first time writing his numbers ever!

before I even was ready to start Taylor was writing on the chalkboard and wanted to show off his work.

We read great literary classics such as, "Everyone Poops". I highly recommend it! When we had finished everything I had prepared for the day I told Taylor we were done with school. He looked at me and said, "Mom, I don't want to be done!" Thats one to remember for coming days I am sure. I am so blessed that Kris is enthusiastic to be on this journey of homeschooling and that he provides for our family so I can be at home teaching our kiddos. Thank you, Kris!!!!!!!

Stuff happens...

As my sweet husband keeps reminding me...I have been neglecting my blog. Summer is way too busy for my taste but I am going to start with the newest things in our life and work backward through the summer sooooo....we bought a house! This is a first for us so very exciting!

It is in Longmont and we hopefully close next week! Let the packing begin!

back to Nebraska

Yesterday we arrived in Lincoln, Nebraska. Kris has church planting meetings and the kiddos and I got to hitch a ride. As we drove in I remembered all the things I love about Lincoln. It is nice to move from someplace, still love it, and be able to visit and instantly feel at home.

Things I love about Lincoln (all you old Lincolnites tell what you love):
Is it always this green here?
Southpointe mall (I know, a mall? good memories...)
Lincoln Berean church...did alot of growing there
the antique shops
green gateau( my fave restaurant ever! no kidding!)

The People!!!! God gave Kris and I such a rich time of friendship while we lived in Lincoln. We had oodles of great Godly friends that pushed us to grow and gave us endless encouragement. I look back and know God was preparing us to encourage others in a way we never had before. I am eternally grateful for my four years in Lincoln. I am also thankful that when God moved us He moved my heart to a new home as well. Now, when I come to Lincoln it isn't with homesickness for this place but a huge appreciation for amazing friends, a church that loved us, and a place where I always will feel at home.

I want to remember...

crawling around on the floor with Kristyn to play peekaboo over and over again

helping Taylor get going on his bike because he just learned to ride without training wheels but is too small to get on without help

holding Jocelyn for a few minutes after ever nap...and enjoying it because most of the time she is too busy for hugs and kisses

waking up with a child on each side of me in the morning because they somehow sneak in our bed without waking us

the silly songs Taylor makes up while riding in the car

how Taylor and Jocelyn play together and love eachothers company 90% of the time

the look on Taylor's face when he realized he could read a word all by himself

Jocelyn's joy when her daddy tells her she looks beautiful

the cheesiest, cutest face I have ever seen when you point a camera at Kristyn and she says something like "cheese"...priceless

Years from now I will wish I could relive each of these moments so since I cannot I don't want to take them for granted.