Scatterbrained Sundays

-Noah cried for over 30 minutes tonight. He has been schmoozing his daddy out of a prompt bedtime lately so I figured tonight was as good as any to break bad habits. I almost gave in when he started saying "Mommy! I'm sad. I need you. I'm sad." I know tomorrow night I will be thankful that I stood firm, but it's tough sometimes. He's just so darn convincing with that sweet voice and those puppy dog eyes. But isn't it funny how it just takes one time for them to break a bad habit like that?

-I already miss Brad like crazy. He left at 4am on Friday, flew to Dallas and then onto Miami.  They arrived in Ecuador around 10:30 (central time) that night. I have not been able to talk to him yet, but I know they are there and doing well. If you are interested, you can track the trip here. You may even be able to see a video feed from a cute dark haired boy I refer to as 'babe' later in the week.

-When I told Noah that his daddy was in Miami, he said "Daddy's in your-ami?" 

I was trying to tell him that he wasn't in my-ami, he was in a city called Miami. 

He said, "Daddy's with your-Amy? Why is daddy with Amy?"

Good question Noah. Who's Amy? ;-)

It's like how he thinks Mr. Gatti's is called Mr. Daddys. He says, "Daddy, that's yous resturant?'

-Teach me your ways , O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my hart; I will glorify your name forever.

This is my heart's plea. Not just for my life, but more specifically for this week. As I seek the Lord I am really petitioning that he teach me his ways. Holy Spirit speak to me and allow me to see greater glimpses of who is the person of Jesus. 

I am praying this for everyone who reads this also. As you seek the Lord this week, while you are spending time in the presence of Jesus, I pray he teaches you his ways. I pray he shows all of us where are hearts are divided and brings healing and joy in the restoration of a heart solely after the glory of an almighty God.

-I saw Mamma Mia! this weekend. While we were in Dallas the guys took on childcare duties and allowed all the gals to go see the movie. I wanted to see the movie, but had embraced the idea that it would most likely not happen. We see movies on rare occasions (I think I have a 2 movie-per-year average) and when we do see a movie anything containing scenes of spandex, dancing, love songs or a predominately female cast would never go over with my action-loving-husband. Because of this, I relished in our movie venture. It was a great chick-flick and quite entertaining. 

Has anyone else seen it? Did you laugh when Pierce Brosnan sang? I did, but I'm not sure it was supposed to be comical.?!

-We had a great time in Dallas this weekend. We loved seeing sweet Tyson and spending time with family. 

My married-into-family is so much fun! Traveling with them is as relaxed as a family vacation can be, whereas my own family is more prone to be described as rambunctious, disorganized, or possibly chaotic.

Other than coming down with some type of 12 hour bug and spending the first night tossing and turning with teeth-chattering chills and then hot flashes, everything was ideal. I still have a bit of a lingering headache from the 'bug', but aside from that, I'm A-okay. 

Here's a glimpse of our fun!

 

Happy Birthday to our favorite cousin!

Uncle Aaron and the lil' swimmers

The birthday boy and his Mama

They are so fun!

Our efforts in getting a picture to email to daddy

Why does a 'kid picture' never seem to work out?

One tall, handsome lad and this would be a perfect picture (You like Papa's socks? I do!)

Uncle Clay and his only neice

I'm only willing to share my child for a few more years Lindsey, then you need your own ;)

If you could see her in her bikini, you would be grinning.