Pictures!

Sorry that these are all iPhone pics, but it's all I got. I still haven't unloaded pictures off the real camera this year. For some reason I am just itching to blog right now and I can't because of picture guilt. So I hope this appeases the *masses*

The Semi Annual Update

Well, It looks like I have officially become a non blogger. My birthday was this month and I sort of reviewed my new years resolutions. I have totally failed on my blogging resolutions, but on a more positive note I have started recycling. It takes considerably less time. At least I'm making progress somewhere.

I feel like I'm too busy to blog, but was horribly ashamed by Anna's recap of her last 4 years. I have no idea how she is coping with so much change in her life. Baby #2 and the 2 year old seem to have done me in. Nevertheless, I had an unusually productive day so I'm going to end it with a brief post to update you if you haven't yet given up on reading this poor blog.

In the last six months...

I quit my job to work my business "full time" which consists of one office day a week (Wednesday) when I can get it :)
We planted a garden: I have 2 tomato blossoms and haven't killed anything...yet.
I've made a new friend across the street.
Evelyn is weaned, sitting up and clapping. 10 months NO TEETH!
My fledgling business, Communicate Creatively participated in its first trade (wedding) show
Elisa is an adorable, determined chatterbox with very strong "opinions"
I'm taking pilates with Calista who is an excellent instructor
I missed Sarah's wedding (soooo sad, I'm sure this will be a lifelong regret)
We filled a 20 cu.ft. dumpster with crap and yard clippings on our "vacation"
I'm recycling and composting and using the attic fan

I'm sure there is more, but yesterday is as big a blur as six months ago! Here are some pictures too...nope sorry. Apparently we haven't unloaded any off our poor camera in the last six months. Maybe next time!

and finally...

I can't tell you how many blog posts are floating in my head and simply lacking the time and effort to come out. However, I am betting what you all really want to see are some pictures. We just unloaded them off the camera from as far back as late September, which is like 90% of little Evelyn's life!

Elisa has also celebrated her 2nd birthday in the months since my last picture post. Here is a picture of her with two of her favorite friends and her good little sister on that day. She is such a little fireball and constantly keeps us on our toes! Thankfully, for now anyways, Evelyn seems more mellow. I'm sure she'll be catching up to her big sister in no time!

Baby, its cold outside!

Sunday morning was a decadent 67 degrees here in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I wore short sleeves to chapel and didn't bring a coat! I wondered if I would regret this on the way home, but it was still quite lovely outside. Later that afternoon, the temperature dropped nearly 40 degrees in two hours. This morning, the roads were covered in ice! I bundled the girls up before sending them out the door with daddy for grandma's house and then prayed fervently for thier collective safety.

That's Oklahoma for you. A week ago last year hardly anyone around here had electricity or heat. Then again, we haven't had a white christmas in over 5 years. Who knows, perhaps tomorrow it will be warm and sunny again. If not, I'll be thankful for warmth in our hearts as we celebrate God's love by sharing it with others this holiday season.

Recommendation for your Kiddos

I just have to endorse this incredible Bible story book we got Elisa for her birthday. It is super simple and has great pictures. The best thing about it is how it tells the story of the whole bible. This book is not your average piecemeal conglomeration of little Bible stories. In fact, some of the classic kids stories are not in it. Rather, it focuses on "the big picture" (get it?) of God's love and faithfulness, man's sin and God's plan for redemption. It provides such a great way to give the gospel message to your kids and help them connect the concepts of God and the Bible.

Elisa is still a little young to grasp the concepts, but the words and pictures are simple enough to still hold her attention a chapter at a time. I look forward to reading it to her for a long time. What's more, I am really enjoying getting this back to basics overview of God's work myself.

Check out this link from Amazon for more info. You can even flip through some sample pages. It's a good price here too, although I encourage you to pay a few more dollars and support your local CHRISTIAN BOOKSTORE. http://www.amazon.com/Big-Picture-Story-Bible/dp/1581342772/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1228143366&sr=8-1