Saturday, January 31, 2009

I Stand Corrected

My sweet man read my last post. He said he wouldn't have told me Never. So, I stand corrected. Maybe it felt like Never when he handed me my own tube.

I'm glad to have my own tube. I like messy; it works for me. Ahh... Fresh Breath. I think I'll go find that man of mine and kiss him.

Friday, January 30, 2009

Toothpaste Temperments

My amazing Colgate!
Terrell's fantastically clean Crest.

I had to take a break from school and rest my brain. The best way to do that is to let my creative juices flow here!

This morning I was checking out our toothpaste. I know, that's kind of crazy! Here's a little Toothpaste story for you... Once upon a time there were two happily married people sharing one tube of toothpaste. One squeezed it from the top, the other squeezed it from the bottom. One day there was a brand new tube sitting on the counter. Wow. New toothpaste. The bride of this lovely marriage was told never to touch the groom's toothpaste again. "Here. This is yours." The bride felt sad almost betrayed. "Not share toothpaste?" Many years later the bride looked upon the two tubes, sitting so far from one another, and thought... "I'm so glad I have my own tube of toothpaste." The couple is still happily married!
So.. which are you? Does your toothpaste describe your tempermant? Ours sure do! Do tell... are you a messy, cleany, top or bottom squeezer?

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Multi-Tasking Mind

Ok, is it just me or does every woman do this?

7am I should get out of bed. Lina needs to wake up. I'm tired though, a few more minutes. coffee. who's gonna make it?
705am ok gotta get up. walk to Lina's room. wake up Lina. you don't have much time. their room is a mess. the house looks messy. gotta do something about that today. walking back to bed. wonder if Becca is any better. ahh a warm body. I'll snuggle and rest some more
720am all right I'm up. down stairs to start the coffee. check email. see if the class is updated. Thursday. Lina has pizza today. is Gabe up? dog needs fed. cold outside. brr. wake up Boo. Phoebe should be here soon.
730am Gabe's still not well. get out his vitamin c's. can't forget. where's my Bible. want coffee. Lina needs food too. ok I'll make breakfast for her. check email. oh good she emailed me. gotta get that on the schedule too.
745am sit down to read Bible and pray. wonder how T's doing. Boo's not up yet. no, focus. read Romans.
800am too short. distracted this morning. Boo's up. good. Facebook check. what's happening in their lives. hmm. email Amanda. get more coffee. gotta get the chicken started for dinner. bet I have to shop today too. shoot. camping . gotta make reservations. hmm wonder if the time share will come in soon . check email. ooh. like the new clothing line. gotta show this to Reginia. check headlines. what is up with our economy?

And that was just one hour today. I am thinking of math, cleaning, the wash, driving, phone calls, school, Valentine's day, scholarships,dinner, doing my hair, and any number of other things all at one time. Oh and then of course acting on those thoughts too. Accomplishimg something is kind of important. No wonder I'm tired at night.

Calgon take me away!

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Patches and Stumpy




This video is made by a friend of ours. Mike and Karen were a part of our newly married lives. We miss them! Mike is an amazing Bible teacher who teaches at Judson University. This new "outlet" is hilarious but so true! Enjoy!

Monday, January 26, 2009

College for the Man-Boy


Our son. The boy child is going to CSU in the fall. Today marked another milestone in our family. A decision is made and deposits are down. He and I went through housing choices today and sent that off. Wow. They really do grow up... I think I need to be pinched. Wasn't it just a moment ago he was pushing his MonMow around the yard, hugging special blankie, and playing with his Tonka trucks?
Our boy is now a man. Ok.. that would be me crying...

Sunday, January 25, 2009

Grumpy Gills


I feel like Nemo today. I hear Dori's voice calling him Grumpy Gills in my head over and over again every time I want to act out on my grumpiness. So far I've maintained control how ever fake it is. Actually I was fine most of the morning. It just kind of jumped on me, you know how it is... one person says something, or you "think" something, or you just feel agitated for no apparent reason. Yep.. that's me today. So here is how I'm gonna win. I'm gonna recognize it for what it is. Garbage from the Pit. What does God's word say? Take every thought captive. I'll be filling up a trash can today! Or how about take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish ALL the flaming arrows of the evil one. Ephesian 6:16 My shield will be held high today.
Reality Check:
Can you recognize the arrows from the evil one? Do you take them captive and shove the lid tight on the trash can?
Walk in His strength, walk in His power... but walk especially in His Spirit.

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Off-Roading or Just a Road Trip?




What a beautiful Monday! How about an off road trip!? Lunches packed, bought a handy-dandy BIG topographical map, gas in the truck.. we're ready! Oh and we're taking a new passenger along, Jazz.Over the rivers and through the woods to the trail we go... but wait. Does that say Road Closed? April thru November? No way? Back we go through the woods and over the river to another trial we go. No, it can't be.. but it is.. CLOSED. Robby pulled out his phone, got the trial uploaded online and off we went again. Surely the third times the charm.
Nope. Only thing we found was the Brotherhood of White People (scary!) and got some great scratches on the truck. Time to eat.

So we stop at this lookout, pull out our food, do the old fashion forest squatting (pee break) and regroup. The manly men try to find some road full of boulders and dirt.... that's actually open.

Jazz and Gabe did the only thing boys do on an off-road trip not off-road. Pose on a rock for picture of course. Or climb a tree for better cell service. Text anyone?

So we wait, we ponder.. we enjoy fresh air. Ahhhhh!

And we trudge around in the dirt in our stylish pink boots.


And last but not least, we ate some more. Or at least Keaton did. So we never found the trial we wanted, saw some amazing scenery, felt bad for Keaton (screamy sort of day), felt worse for Robby and Joanna (Listened to baby Keaton scream ... did we mention he had shots? Yah, he wasn't quite in an off-road kind of mood.) But we sure got some cool scratches on the truck. Come April.. we're gonna hit the road and find those rocks to climb.

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Sunbathing in January?



Yes, Virginia you can lay out in January.
It is so nice here this week. The kids have been soaking it up, T went riding, and Charley found her favorite sun spot in the yard.
Oh by the way.. it's suppose to snow again this weekend. Colorado weather... you never know what your gonna get!

Friday, January 16, 2009

Medieval Days for Hollywood

The girls are working on chain mail here.
They went on a parade through the school and all the other classes sat in the hall along the wall watching the ladies and gents walk by.

Oh she's working hard to hold A BOY'S hand!

Here is my lady with her sword and shield.

This is the young man who took the kids on the raid! He was great with them.

Swords for women you ask... why of course!

Here are three fabulous 4th grade teachers. Lina's is the one on the far right. Aren't their costumes great!

My fair maiden.

Ok so not really Hollywood, just my Hollywood.

My sweet Angelina attends a local charter school. Here's three cheers for charter schools! Hip Hip Hooray! This is a place I would LOVE to work one day. There is a great excitement about learning in this place. The teachers love their job and the kids love their teachers.
Today was no exception. The 4th grade classes attended Medieval Day as a part of the hands-on experience they receive. Every grade level host a period in time to make that part of History come alive. How cool is that? The children can rent or borrow costumes too. They bring in folks who work in a society for the Middle Ages and they definitely add to the excitement. One young man took the kids on a raid to another class. The kids went running and yelling down the hall to bring back their capture (a 5th grade teacher). They sold her back for a bag of candy! They made chain mails (oh I do hope that is how it's spelled!), swords, crest, and learned to dance. The boys of course have cooties so it took everything the girls had to hold their hands. No, Not hold hands! They finished the morning with a feast and a good show from the Society.
Medieval Days were a hit! Can't wait for next years event!

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

School for the Momma

My 2 year journey towards my degree and credential has begun. School is in session and moving right along. Each class is 8 weeks and week one is zooming by.

Class 1: The Craft of Writing for Educators
Class 2 Astronomy

I have so much reading and writing for each class. Last night I text the kids, while on break of course :), and told them about a 10 page research paper. I got home 10 something pm and Terrell says, "The kids think you have a 110 page paper to write!" Just a little off. Usage error. In Colorado a teacher not only has 600 hours of student teaching she also has 200 extra hours of classroom time too. Regis incorporates this into each TE class. I have the privilege of working one on one with a child and helping that child blossom into the writer they always dreamed of being. Yep 10 plus hours for that class.

I am busy but still finding time to workout, blog, home-school, and love on my man. Date night is far more important now than ever.

PS. Valentine's Day is one month off... Are you planning?? I Love love LOVE Valentine's Day!

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Egg in a Hat


We have a new family favorite thanks to Uncle Dave. Egg in a Hat! Over Christmas break when family was in from Cali, Uncle Dave introduced us to an easy meal that is even fun to eat. Any of you that know me, KNOWS that Tina and Cooking aren't synonymous. I love easy recipes that everyone actually eats. The actually eats part, real important.
High Five to Uncle Dave!

Monday, January 12, 2009

Snow Day, Snow Day.. No School Day!



The splendor of the white stuff arrived by surprise this morning. This meant NO SCHOOL... at least for Lina. The high schoolers weren't so lucky. This sweet child LOVES the snow. She did not come in for hours. Exhausted, watching Hannah Montana, she sits. Too much fun!



Sunday, January 11, 2009

A Glimpse of God's Wonder


Psalm 19
A psalm of David.

1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
2 Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge.
3 There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard.
4 Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun,
5 which is like a bridegroom coming forth from his pavilion, like a champion rejoicing to run his course.
6 It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other; nothing is hidden from its heat.

Saturday, January 10, 2009

A Winter's Hike in Colorado






There she is Mrs. America! Amanda looks much better than me after a hike..hmm..


This is my favorite photo of the day.


Here we go.. another hike. Same place as we have gone many times before but this time in the snow and with a new friend. We haven't gotten much snow this winter thus far but when we do, out I go! Hike, walk, whatever. The sun is warm and the scenery is amazing. Bec and Boo came along as well as Charley Girl and Amanda's dog Scruffy. Now my new friend... everyone meet Amanda. We met at church and hit it off right away. She is active, full of life, has a cool husband, two great kiddos AND loves Jesus. It takes many days and lots of emotional energy to develop friendships... Amanda is one I can see investing in. :)

Compassion Goes to India

I just read something and I am WAY excited! We are a part of Compassion and have been for many years. We believe wholeheartedly in what they are doing. Now that we live here I drive by their headquarters regularly. Even searched for a job there before deciding to go back to college. I followed our friends blog when they went to Uganda and thought it was a once in a lifetime trip... I was WRONG! Now they are heading to India. I submitted my blog and will pray. If it is God's will.. I'll get to go. If not, well.. I'll pray! My heart is for the children. Always has, always will. So exciting!!!

Check it out yourself. http://compassionbloggers.com/take-a-trip

Thursday, January 8, 2009

It's All About Me

In our family we take that really beautiful worship song about Jesus and change it to ourselves or someone else in the family who is displaying those tendencies when we're feeling selfish. Well, since I am Camera Women, I decided that I was gonna take a photo with everyone on Christmas or at least I thought I did. Update: Just realized there isn't a picture of me and Terrell, the love of my life! LOL. Where was he?

Here is a Me and Dave

And Me with Mom. Hey that's not me! Somehow I didn't get a picture with Mom so pretend it's me, the younger version of me.
Me and the Hostess of the Mostest.. Joanna Beth

Me and Dad.

A blurry Me with Reginia.


Me and Robby. He's a boy version of me. Out of the 4 of us kids we look most alike.



Me and Gabe

Me and Nacoya


Me and Jenna


Me and Elizabeth. Becca thought a close up was good idea. Not so sure I want you to see ALL my pores and fine lines but oh well.

Me and Becca

Me and Angleina Rose..


So that's all of 'em I got. K and K were there but somehow missed out on my photo op. You can sing now... It's all about meeeee... Ti ina.