Movie night a la Victor Albert...
First up, The Amazing Bouncing Man, Part 1 "Serious Business":
The Amazing Bouncing Man, Part 2 "Getting in the Groove":
Two Little Monkeys: The Pounce:
And, from a little further back, Attack of the Duck:
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Ups and Downs
As it often goes, we've had some ups and downs lately.
I have been savoring this fall with its lack of fall madness. Ben doesn't have to go back to class (as a student)! And for the first time in 9 years, I'm not running around like a chicken with my head cut off in preparations for the new ministry year at Bethlehem. Things are busy. But in a good, full, non-frenetic kind of way.
As a graduation gift, my parents got Ben some snazzy dress clothes. My parents also had a little early birthday celebration for me, so I had new clothes too. :)
Sunday was our celebration of the 6th anniversary of the South Site. One year ago at that celebration, Ben announced to the congregation, "It's a boy!" ... and here he is in person, one year later. Such a gift to us.
On the more challenging side of life, Victor is a little explorer, and so we come to the wonderful world of training and discipline, trying to channel that energy and protect him from the hazards of the household. Targets of most interest: the cookbook shelves and magazines. (He's a wanna-be reader, I think!)
I must have been a little over-zealous in preparations for Sunday's anniversary lunch, because my back is really giving me trouble the past couple days. I have so taken for granted the ability to heft my little boy into my arms. Push a stroller with ease. Sit, stand, walk without discomfort. So it's a good reminder, but a hard one.
Victor is suffering through some more incoming teeth, I think, and it has turned our normally-sunny little fellow unusually fretful and clingy. He had a rough night last night, and just seemed uncomfortable and out of sorts all day today.
To top it off, I had a kiosk training tonight, and I was hoping to put Victor down before leaving. Daddy got a phone call during bath time, so I finished for him. I lotioned and dressed Victor while trying to finish eating a quick dinner. Then he had a poopy diaper just as I was hoping to feed him. And then he had the hugest spit-up I have ever seen, poor little guy. So it was a change of outfits for him and a new top for me. And I decided I'd just have to wear the carrot-covered pants.
But the mix of goodness and challenge makes us trust God and rest in His care. "Mingling toil with peace and rest" is what comes to mind.
May He give me a heart that rests there.
"Day By Day"
I have been savoring this fall with its lack of fall madness. Ben doesn't have to go back to class (as a student)! And for the first time in 9 years, I'm not running around like a chicken with my head cut off in preparations for the new ministry year at Bethlehem. Things are busy. But in a good, full, non-frenetic kind of way.
As a graduation gift, my parents got Ben some snazzy dress clothes. My parents also had a little early birthday celebration for me, so I had new clothes too. :)
Sunday was our celebration of the 6th anniversary of the South Site. One year ago at that celebration, Ben announced to the congregation, "It's a boy!" ... and here he is in person, one year later. Such a gift to us.
On the more challenging side of life, Victor is a little explorer, and so we come to the wonderful world of training and discipline, trying to channel that energy and protect him from the hazards of the household. Targets of most interest: the cookbook shelves and magazines. (He's a wanna-be reader, I think!)
I must have been a little over-zealous in preparations for Sunday's anniversary lunch, because my back is really giving me trouble the past couple days. I have so taken for granted the ability to heft my little boy into my arms. Push a stroller with ease. Sit, stand, walk without discomfort. So it's a good reminder, but a hard one.
Victor is suffering through some more incoming teeth, I think, and it has turned our normally-sunny little fellow unusually fretful and clingy. He had a rough night last night, and just seemed uncomfortable and out of sorts all day today.
To top it off, I had a kiosk training tonight, and I was hoping to put Victor down before leaving. Daddy got a phone call during bath time, so I finished for him. I lotioned and dressed Victor while trying to finish eating a quick dinner. Then he had a poopy diaper just as I was hoping to feed him. And then he had the hugest spit-up I have ever seen, poor little guy. So it was a change of outfits for him and a new top for me. And I decided I'd just have to wear the carrot-covered pants.
But the mix of goodness and challenge makes us trust God and rest in His care. "Mingling toil with peace and rest" is what comes to mind.
May He give me a heart that rests there.
"Day By Day"
- Day by day, and with each passing moment,
Strength I find to meet my trials here;
Trusting in my Father's wise bestowment,
I've no cause for worry or for fear.
He, whose heart is kind beyond all measure,
Gives unto each day what He deems best,
Lovingly its part of pain and pleasure,
Mingling toil with peace and rest. - Every day the Lord Himself is near me,
With a special mercy for each hour;
All my cares He fain would bear and cheer me,
He whose name is Counsellor and Pow'r.
The protection of His child and treasure
Is a charge that on Himself He laid;
"As thy days, thy strength shall be in measure,"
This the pledge to me He made. - Help me then, in every tribulation,
So to trust Thy promises, O Lord,
That I lose not faith's sweet consolation,
Offered me within Thy holy Word.
Help me, Lord, when toil and trouble meeting,
E'er to take, as from a father's hand,
One by one, the days, the moments fleeting,
Till with Christ the Lord I stand.
Monday, September 3, 2012
Busy Season
These have been very full days of late.
Last week I jumped into kiosk training (Tue and Thu nights), and praise the Lord for a record number of responders! But the logistics of the day get a little tricky when I need to leave the house right about bedtime for little V-Man.
Wednesday was our last outdoor Wednesday Connection for the season. We'll miss hanging out with church friends at those picnics!
Thursday Ben, Victor, and I got to visit the wonderful Eckblads and hear stories about their 10 years in Bolivia and see their new home (they have moved 39 times!). What a gift they are and an amazing picture of God's grace!
And Friday, Grammy and Grandad came for a visit! It was delightful. Victor got in some good playtime with Grammy, and thanks to her handiwork, he now has a snuggly sleep sack that he can actually wiggle his toes in.
Ben, Grandad, our wonderful Pastor David, and a friend Jeff got to play golf in the beautiful Saturday morning, and Grammy helped me work on Victor's baby book (seeing as he's not so little a baby anymore). And we all got to go to church Saturday night (during which Victor had a great time in the nursery) and hear the first sermon of our officially appointed Pastor Jason. Which was wonderful.
Our cup overflows!
Last week I jumped into kiosk training (Tue and Thu nights), and praise the Lord for a record number of responders! But the logistics of the day get a little tricky when I need to leave the house right about bedtime for little V-Man.
Wednesday was our last outdoor Wednesday Connection for the season. We'll miss hanging out with church friends at those picnics!
Thursday Ben, Victor, and I got to visit the wonderful Eckblads and hear stories about their 10 years in Bolivia and see their new home (they have moved 39 times!). What a gift they are and an amazing picture of God's grace!
And Friday, Grammy and Grandad came for a visit! It was delightful. Victor got in some good playtime with Grammy, and thanks to her handiwork, he now has a snuggly sleep sack that he can actually wiggle his toes in.
Ben, Grandad, our wonderful Pastor David, and a friend Jeff got to play golf in the beautiful Saturday morning, and Grammy helped me work on Victor's baby book (seeing as he's not so little a baby anymore). And we all got to go to church Saturday night (during which Victor had a great time in the nursery) and hear the first sermon of our officially appointed Pastor Jason. Which was wonderful.
Our cup overflows!
The Big News
No, no, not a new baby...
But, Victor slept THROUGH THE NIGHT for the last 3 nights! Hallelujah! Amazing! Nearly miraculous!
He didn't even cry it out... he just slept (whimpered a little around 4am) and slept and slept. I was really praying about the whole transition away from middle-of-the-night feeding... and God made it hardly even an issue.
So kind!
But, Victor slept THROUGH THE NIGHT for the last 3 nights! Hallelujah! Amazing! Nearly miraculous!
He didn't even cry it out... he just slept (whimpered a little around 4am) and slept and slept. I was really praying about the whole transition away from middle-of-the-night feeding... and God made it hardly even an issue.
So kind!
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Big Man
It's been a big week for our little fellow.
Saturday, he pulled himself to a standing position on his own, and then stood for a long time with Daddy just holding on with one hand.
This morning (at last!) that first tooth finally popped through.
Such a big boy.
Photo Book for Pastor David
Today we all three got to go to the Bethlehem staff meeting to honor Pastor David and Karin Livingston for their 25th anniversary at Bethlehem.
It was a wonderful privilege to honor God for them. Many staff and friends submitted stories and notes of how God has used the Livingstons. Take a look...
It was a wonderful privilege to honor God for them. Many staff and friends submitted stories and notes of how God has used the Livingstons. Take a look...
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