The funniest thing of all.....
AND NOW WE DO GYMNASTICS INSTEAD :)
Saturday, October 31, 2009
"Ballet" Lilly Ann Style!
We will FOREVER be holding our breath and watching her go!! One of the GREATEST things about Lilly Annabella Shaw is that she is absolutely JUST LILLY! She is the most adorable, most hilarious, most independent "little tiny" I have ever met! She is so incredibly self-confident and happy to just do her own thing and Ballet is NO DIFFERENT! I know I have said it 100 times or more I'm sure but when it comes to Lil's we will forever be holding our breath and watching her go!! And I just LOVE it! The other day I looked up to see her carrying A CHAIR into my room! I asked her what she was doing. She said, "I'm going to brush my teeth." And I thought... If I didn't see her she would've brushed her teeth, fixed her hair and gone off to college! Some days I'm not even sure why I'm here- she just doesn't need me much at all! :) But boy do I need Her! She teaches me daily about patience and humbles me immediately if I ever think I've got the Mommy thing figured out....Whew! IF ONLY she would stay on her "nap mat" for nap time at school and stop going potty in her panties.... INSTEAD.... She sings and dances and visits her friends during nap time and she wants to keep playing instead of go to the bathroom when she has to potty! :) Sounds like a Happy Little Girl to me....just not terribly obedient!!
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The funniest thing of all.....
AND NOW WE DO GYMNASTICS INSTEAD :)
The funniest thing of all.....
AND NOW WE DO GYMNASTICS INSTEAD :)
Thursday, October 29, 2009
A New Beginning..... AGAIN!
DEEP BREATH IN DEEP BREATH OUT......
I don't know why I am so anxious as I sit writing but something about getting back into this BLOG is a little overwelming to me....but much needed! Even as I sit writing tears well up in my eyes and drop down my face. I'm just in such a new place these days and I do so want to share my heart (my family) with you again and I so want these memories so I'm pushing through this wall! New beginnings seems to be the theme of my life this year! I know the bible tells us
"All things are made beautiful in time" So I have faith this fresh start will be a precious beautiful thing!
I really have so many wonderful moments that I feel like my old self laughing and being silly and loving in the moment but the second I begin to talk about anything of importance when it comes to my family I fall apart again - so please
"HELP ME BRIDGE THE GAP" WITH YOUR PRAYERS AND MINE!
Okay.....We've decided I will be homeschooling Harrison. I don't know how long but I know it's God's will for us and after MUCH prayer God has made it so clear to me - He's so faithful to always answer my prayers - not always what I had in mind but
HIS WILL will be done.
I AM THRILLED! I was overwelmed by the idea and terrified that I would make the wrong decision but God is good and this is going to be such a fun experience for us! Pray for Harrison - he has no idea and I really pray he'll be excited too :)
We'll begin in January but I am busy busy gathering curriculum and setting up my "class room" and I even went to a support group this week and got to go to a workshop that was absolutely AMAZING and FUN!!
More about all of this later - just be praying for us...
I love you all and know "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!"
OKAY....
So, lets see if I can get some sweet pictures on this site - we have had some precious moments I want to share I know you'll LOVE them!!
We did go to the beach and we've celebrated a 3rd birthday for Lilly Ann and we just had some really special visitors.....
Lets start with THE BEACH :)
Okay, check out these WAVES!! A storm was BREWING!! Wow!
This was both very scary AND amazingly BEAUTIFUL!!
Have a Blessed Day!
Christi
DEEP BREATH IN DEEP BREATH OUT......
I don't know why I am so anxious as I sit writing but something about getting back into this BLOG is a little overwelming to me....but much needed! Even as I sit writing tears well up in my eyes and drop down my face. I'm just in such a new place these days and I do so want to share my heart (my family) with you again and I so want these memories so I'm pushing through this wall! New beginnings seems to be the theme of my life this year! I know the bible tells us
"All things are made beautiful in time" So I have faith this fresh start will be a precious beautiful thing!
I really have so many wonderful moments that I feel like my old self laughing and being silly and loving in the moment but the second I begin to talk about anything of importance when it comes to my family I fall apart again - so please
"HELP ME BRIDGE THE GAP" WITH YOUR PRAYERS AND MINE!
Okay.....We've decided I will be homeschooling Harrison. I don't know how long but I know it's God's will for us and after MUCH prayer God has made it so clear to me - He's so faithful to always answer my prayers - not always what I had in mind but
HIS WILL will be done.
I AM THRILLED! I was overwelmed by the idea and terrified that I would make the wrong decision but God is good and this is going to be such a fun experience for us! Pray for Harrison - he has no idea and I really pray he'll be excited too :)
We'll begin in January but I am busy busy gathering curriculum and setting up my "class room" and I even went to a support group this week and got to go to a workshop that was absolutely AMAZING and FUN!!
More about all of this later - just be praying for us...
I love you all and know "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!"
OKAY....
So, lets see if I can get some sweet pictures on this site - we have had some precious moments I want to share I know you'll LOVE them!!
We did go to the beach and we've celebrated a 3rd birthday for Lilly Ann and we just had some really special visitors.....
Lets start with THE BEACH :)
Okay, check out these WAVES!! A storm was BREWING!! Wow!
This was both very scary AND amazingly BEAUTIFUL!!
Have a Blessed Day!
Christi
Friday, August 28, 2009
"LIFTED UP"
Today is the end of the week and I am so happy we have the weekend to rest....
I have debated on sharing this but I believe in the power of prayer and as always in my home I feel the need for constant prayer. So once again I am asking for your prayers!
This summer has been amazing, and God is so good! We have overcome what I thought and still feel may have been the most difficult thing as a family we have had to endure open heart surgery while Kaitlyn was being moved to North Carolina! I am well and taking care of my family again and only have occasional days of exhaustion left (as well as all the lovely meds) that remind me of Open Heart Surgery! Oh yes, and of course my scar and definite memories but I am strong and feel so overwhelmed with thanksgiving and praise! Kaitly has made some friends and even went to the football game last Friday and had two friends spend the night! Soccer starts in the Spring and I'm sure she'll be on the team scoring goals before we know it!
This week we have been testing my sweet Harrison for ADHD. He has had to go through four days (today is #4) of testing and questioning after questioning and he is OVER IT! During day ones evaluation with Harrison and I the phychologist looked at me and said, "Mom, you realize with this (the teachers) evaluation alone he has a HIGH LEVEL...." I just nodded and said I had an idea. She said she just didn't want me to be surprised! LOL! Really, surprised?? Okay, for 6 years I have just wanted to find the spout for his energy level and DRINK IT! I'm sad but not surprised!
As the days have gone on Harrison is so tired of the "games" - there not fun games mom they just have me read this or answer that or tell them what makes a tornado or how fires start and I just have to sit still for SO LONG! I know, buddy, it's almost over!
I just want to hold my sweet baby boy - the one with colic that wouldn't sleep for 8 months and start over and as we were up all night rocking I just want pray pray pray over him that he wouldn't grow up and be a 6 year old boy that has ADHD..... but it's too late I think it's here and I feel so helpless.... Please pray for us!
More than anything I just want him to feel "normal" and be able to sit still and read and be able to focus on his reading so he won't fall too far behind - actually, more than anything I just want to take this one for him! I NEVER EVER want him to feel different but he is and we all are somehow.... and That is the way God created Harrison - Perfectly in His image - THAT is what I want Harrison to feel ALWAYS!
SO! I read this sweet devotion this morning and of course - God chose it perfectly for me today and I wanted to share part of it (b/c it's long) with you and pray maybe He wanted You to see it today too!
Have a Blessed Day!
Christi
"Engulfed by the floods of life and surrounded by his enemies, David was in a vulnerable place. But he remained strong b/c he knew the One who could bring triumph out of tragedy and victory from defeat. David trusted his mighty Savior b/c their relationship rested ON A ROCK-SOLID, centuries-old covenant that could not be swayed. Like a small child enveloped by his parents' love, David EXPECTED GOD to intervene. Based on what he knew of God's character and his covenant promise to his people. David expected redemption. His hopes were not in vain. GOD REACHED DOWN AND PULLED DAVID UP FROM THE DEPTHS.
The ONE who rescued David still waits for his people to call on him during WHATEVER trials they face. The God who lifted David to new heights and gave him a song to sing wants to reach down from on high to lift your spirits and help you rise above your circumstances.
What can you do when the storm breaks? Where do you turn when your world seems to crumple around you? You're not in this alone! Follow David's lead and run to God, who wants to be your stronger tower. Look to God to regenerate your strength. Just as David did,... cry out to the Lord for help. Then SING PRAISES when he reaches down to LIFT YOU UP!"
Praise God, We are Never alone!
I have debated on sharing this but I believe in the power of prayer and as always in my home I feel the need for constant prayer. So once again I am asking for your prayers!
This summer has been amazing, and God is so good! We have overcome what I thought and still feel may have been the most difficult thing as a family we have had to endure open heart surgery while Kaitlyn was being moved to North Carolina! I am well and taking care of my family again and only have occasional days of exhaustion left (as well as all the lovely meds) that remind me of Open Heart Surgery! Oh yes, and of course my scar and definite memories but I am strong and feel so overwhelmed with thanksgiving and praise! Kaitly has made some friends and even went to the football game last Friday and had two friends spend the night! Soccer starts in the Spring and I'm sure she'll be on the team scoring goals before we know it!
This week we have been testing my sweet Harrison for ADHD. He has had to go through four days (today is #4) of testing and questioning after questioning and he is OVER IT! During day ones evaluation with Harrison and I the phychologist looked at me and said, "Mom, you realize with this (the teachers) evaluation alone he has a HIGH LEVEL...." I just nodded and said I had an idea. She said she just didn't want me to be surprised! LOL! Really, surprised?? Okay, for 6 years I have just wanted to find the spout for his energy level and DRINK IT! I'm sad but not surprised!
As the days have gone on Harrison is so tired of the "games" - there not fun games mom they just have me read this or answer that or tell them what makes a tornado or how fires start and I just have to sit still for SO LONG! I know, buddy, it's almost over!
I just want to hold my sweet baby boy - the one with colic that wouldn't sleep for 8 months and start over and as we were up all night rocking I just want pray pray pray over him that he wouldn't grow up and be a 6 year old boy that has ADHD..... but it's too late I think it's here and I feel so helpless.... Please pray for us!
More than anything I just want him to feel "normal" and be able to sit still and read and be able to focus on his reading so he won't fall too far behind - actually, more than anything I just want to take this one for him! I NEVER EVER want him to feel different but he is and we all are somehow.... and That is the way God created Harrison - Perfectly in His image - THAT is what I want Harrison to feel ALWAYS!
SO! I read this sweet devotion this morning and of course - God chose it perfectly for me today and I wanted to share part of it (b/c it's long) with you and pray maybe He wanted You to see it today too!
Have a Blessed Day!
Christi
"Engulfed by the floods of life and surrounded by his enemies, David was in a vulnerable place. But he remained strong b/c he knew the One who could bring triumph out of tragedy and victory from defeat. David trusted his mighty Savior b/c their relationship rested ON A ROCK-SOLID, centuries-old covenant that could not be swayed. Like a small child enveloped by his parents' love, David EXPECTED GOD to intervene. Based on what he knew of God's character and his covenant promise to his people. David expected redemption. His hopes were not in vain. GOD REACHED DOWN AND PULLED DAVID UP FROM THE DEPTHS.
The ONE who rescued David still waits for his people to call on him during WHATEVER trials they face. The God who lifted David to new heights and gave him a song to sing wants to reach down from on high to lift your spirits and help you rise above your circumstances.
What can you do when the storm breaks? Where do you turn when your world seems to crumple around you? You're not in this alone! Follow David's lead and run to God, who wants to be your stronger tower. Look to God to regenerate your strength. Just as David did,... cry out to the Lord for help. Then SING PRAISES when he reaches down to LIFT YOU UP!"
Praise God, We are Never alone!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Back to School Prayer
A sweet friend sent me the most perfect "Back to School Prayer" and I really wanted to share it with you..... I tried to cut and paste but several tries later I was still unable soooooo I decided to post it! This is definately one I want to have forever and will be so happy I put it in our family blog - that I'm turning into a book (maybe I'll remember it and share it with the mommies and daddies of my own grandbabies one day :) Enjoy and copy.... and pray it over your babies - big and small and grandbabies!!
Lord, I entrust my child to You as he/she
goes to school. May they sense your
presence throughout the day. Help them
to focus and concentrate and enjoy
learning. Protect them from harm and
keep their feet on YOUR path. Grant them
good friends and the ability to be a friend
to those who are lonely. May they be a
light to classmates who do not know Jesus.
I pray for their teacher. Grant them
wisdom, understanding, and love for each
child. May YOUR blessing rest upon my
child, the teacher, all the students, and
the school.
In Jesus' Holy name, Amen.
Lord, I entrust my child to You as he/she
goes to school. May they sense your
presence throughout the day. Help them
to focus and concentrate and enjoy
learning. Protect them from harm and
keep their feet on YOUR path. Grant them
good friends and the ability to be a friend
to those who are lonely. May they be a
light to classmates who do not know Jesus.
I pray for their teacher. Grant them
wisdom, understanding, and love for each
child. May YOUR blessing rest upon my
child, the teacher, all the students, and
the school.
In Jesus' Holy name, Amen.
Friday, August 14, 2009
First Week of 1rst Grade!
This was Harrison's first week back to school! He is in the first grade now and I can hardly believe it! In my mind he's still so little but he is growing and growing and .... I'm so proud of the sweet first grader he is! This summer was a really BIG growing time for Harrison especially because he was really my helper ALOT! In fact the other day I was sitting in the bathroom talking to Jason about how I really was having a yucky morning and I just could not shake this "hot flash" and nasia. Harrison walks up without a word and hands me a cold, wet washcloth and put it on my neck! WOW! What a sweet boy - he has helped his mommy out so much this summer that he knew just what to do to help me feel better!! He's so thoughtful!! I really am so proud of him!!
ANYHOW!! This week he went to his new class with his new friends and he was little nervous.... he said he "wasn't prepared" :) I assured him he was and he'd be great! After day one I picked him up and he got in the car saying "MOM, first grade isn't bad at all!" As soon as we got home Jason said, "hey, buddy! how was first grade?? Harrison said, "good!" "So what was your favorite part?" Harrison goes, "leaving!" LOL!! He is so funny! We wiped out!
He really does have a sweet teacher and I know God chose her especially for Harrison - there are many things about her that "make since" in Harrison's life and I know we're going to have another sweet year at Crosswind!!
I do have a picture of He and Mrs. Shelton I'm going to try to download it.... we shall see??!!
Have a Blessed Day!
Christi
ANYHOW!! This week he went to his new class with his new friends and he was little nervous.... he said he "wasn't prepared" :) I assured him he was and he'd be great! After day one I picked him up and he got in the car saying "MOM, first grade isn't bad at all!" As soon as we got home Jason said, "hey, buddy! how was first grade?? Harrison said, "good!" "So what was your favorite part?" Harrison goes, "leaving!" LOL!! He is so funny! We wiped out!
He really does have a sweet teacher and I know God chose her especially for Harrison - there are many things about her that "make since" in Harrison's life and I know we're going to have another sweet year at Crosswind!!
I do have a picture of He and Mrs. Shelton I'm going to try to download it.... we shall see??!!
Have a Blessed Day!
Christi
Sunday, July 26, 2009
I will Praise thee, Oh Lord with my Whole Heart... Psalm 9:1
And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13
Faith in my father and creator.... the true physician - I am feeling more and more like "Christi" everyday!
Hope in my future as a wife, mommy, daughter and friend - life will be sweeter and more appreciated for sure!
Love for all of you that have supported me and helped me and loved me and my family through this incredibly tough time in our life!
But most importantly love for my amazing husband that stood by me and helped me and has been the mommy and daddy for over a month now! In the hardest of times you find what you are really made of and I couldn't be more proud of Who he/you Really ARE! I love you even more now than I ever dreamed!!
Love for my sweet children... they have been AMAZING! STRONG! and HELPFUL! During this time they have grown more and more independent - one entire week Kaitlyn was the mommy-taking care of everyone! She even did a school project for a friend :) She will be a FABULOUS mommy one day! We miss her laughs and tickles and creativity already!! Once she moved to Charlotte Harrison- not suprisingly, became the amazing helper (even sitting with Lilly Ann as she potty trained - counting and singing abc's so she'd sit long enough to "get it all out:)" and making waffles one morning.. and Lilly Ann- well, I just know we will spend the rest of our lives holding our breath and watching her go - she's brave, independent and, well.... Lilly! She knows no boundaries - she actually made the decision to potty train during this time of recovery - and she's practically done it herself! She's doing great!!
Thank you all! For your patience with me and continuouse love and support! The meals were precious to me!! God perfectly planned them out and they stopped this week - the week I feel closer to the "old Christi" than I have since surgery!! What wonderful friends and family you all are - It means the world to me TRUELY!!
I am stronger and stronger each day!
God is so good!!
I know I have not been good at updating my blog lately - my desire and strength when I have a moment has not been there - in a free moment I have just wanted to rest rest rest! Right now I am feeling strong and anxious to update you all on our summer!! However, my computer will not allow me to download anymore picst to my Blog - it kicks me out! I am going to have to figure out how to get my 100000's of pictures off and safely somewhere else so I can add new ones and share them with you - sorry.... shouldn't be long :)
Love you!
Christi
Here is all I could get to take on my computer... I'm still working on it :)
The kids have been so amazing! In June, we went to the lake and then to the beach returning literally the day before I left for Minnesota for my open heart surgery.... it feels like a lifetime ago but with the summer coming to an end I want to update you and get back on track.... here are A LOT of just pictures..... of us before and after the surgery.... enjoy! I love you all
!!
Christi (not really a lot of pics - as I said... sorry)
Faith in my father and creator.... the true physician - I am feeling more and more like "Christi" everyday!
Hope in my future as a wife, mommy, daughter and friend - life will be sweeter and more appreciated for sure!
Love for all of you that have supported me and helped me and loved me and my family through this incredibly tough time in our life!
But most importantly love for my amazing husband that stood by me and helped me and has been the mommy and daddy for over a month now! In the hardest of times you find what you are really made of and I couldn't be more proud of Who he/you Really ARE! I love you even more now than I ever dreamed!!
Love for my sweet children... they have been AMAZING! STRONG! and HELPFUL! During this time they have grown more and more independent - one entire week Kaitlyn was the mommy-taking care of everyone! She even did a school project for a friend :) She will be a FABULOUS mommy one day! We miss her laughs and tickles and creativity already!! Once she moved to Charlotte Harrison- not suprisingly, became the amazing helper (even sitting with Lilly Ann as she potty trained - counting and singing abc's so she'd sit long enough to "get it all out:)" and making waffles one morning.. and Lilly Ann- well, I just know we will spend the rest of our lives holding our breath and watching her go - she's brave, independent and, well.... Lilly! She knows no boundaries - she actually made the decision to potty train during this time of recovery - and she's practically done it herself! She's doing great!!
Thank you all! For your patience with me and continuouse love and support! The meals were precious to me!! God perfectly planned them out and they stopped this week - the week I feel closer to the "old Christi" than I have since surgery!! What wonderful friends and family you all are - It means the world to me TRUELY!!
I am stronger and stronger each day!
God is so good!!
I know I have not been good at updating my blog lately - my desire and strength when I have a moment has not been there - in a free moment I have just wanted to rest rest rest! Right now I am feeling strong and anxious to update you all on our summer!! However, my computer will not allow me to download anymore picst to my Blog - it kicks me out! I am going to have to figure out how to get my 100000's of pictures off and safely somewhere else so I can add new ones and share them with you - sorry.... shouldn't be long :)
Love you!
Christi
Here is all I could get to take on my computer... I'm still working on it :)
The kids have been so amazing! In June, we went to the lake and then to the beach returning literally the day before I left for Minnesota for my open heart surgery.... it feels like a lifetime ago but with the summer coming to an end I want to update you and get back on track.... here are A LOT of just pictures..... of us before and after the surgery.... enjoy! I love you all
!!
Christi (not really a lot of pics - as I said... sorry)
Monday, June 22, 2009
One Sweet Night Out with Friends!!
Do you ever feel like you are surrounded by the most amazing friends and family ever! Like even more than any other time in your whole life?! I DO!
I have grown up in this city and have always had friends around me! But NEVER in my life have I been so surrounded by and loved by so many people!
My cup is overflowing!
God has blessed me with such an enormous amount of Precious God Fearing people in my life that I can't explain how amazing it feels!
I feel like I truly am part of this perfectly orchestrated "plan" and at the moment I feel I am directly in it - like the center of the plan?! I know it's not clear and maybe even sounds a little cheesy but there is no doubt in my mind that this entire "EVENT" was so divinely orchestrated for "such a time as this." These people were perfectly placed in my life at this time intentionally! At this time so that I would be surrounded by and loved by so many and prayed for by so many.....
Praise God He is in control -and I just love it when it's crystal clear!
So, some of these amazing friends of mine... organized a sweet going away dinner for me and we all met at Benihana's! (God's own little heaven on earth :) YUMMMMM!!! There were 21 girls together, eating, laughing, loving and then of course I cried -but it was so precious and sweet and amazing and I felt so loved by them all! Together they bought me dinner and a sweet care bear to take with me to surgery - since they couldn't come to Minnesota, AND the most beautiful necklace! Sterling silver with a cross and a circle. A local artist made it with her own hands and it was so perfect! I love them all so much and thank them for a wonderful night out with friends.... YOU ALL MADE ME FEEL SO LOVED!!
Thank you from the bottom of me "new heart!" :)
I have grown up in this city and have always had friends around me! But NEVER in my life have I been so surrounded by and loved by so many people!
My cup is overflowing!
God has blessed me with such an enormous amount of Precious God Fearing people in my life that I can't explain how amazing it feels!
I feel like I truly am part of this perfectly orchestrated "plan" and at the moment I feel I am directly in it - like the center of the plan?! I know it's not clear and maybe even sounds a little cheesy but there is no doubt in my mind that this entire "EVENT" was so divinely orchestrated for "such a time as this." These people were perfectly placed in my life at this time intentionally! At this time so that I would be surrounded by and loved by so many and prayed for by so many.....
Praise God He is in control -and I just love it when it's crystal clear!
So, some of these amazing friends of mine... organized a sweet going away dinner for me and we all met at Benihana's! (God's own little heaven on earth :) YUMMMMM!!! There were 21 girls together, eating, laughing, loving and then of course I cried -but it was so precious and sweet and amazing and I felt so loved by them all! Together they bought me dinner and a sweet care bear to take with me to surgery - since they couldn't come to Minnesota, AND the most beautiful necklace! Sterling silver with a cross and a circle. A local artist made it with her own hands and it was so perfect! I love them all so much and thank them for a wonderful night out with friends.... YOU ALL MADE ME FEEL SO LOVED!!
Thank you from the bottom of me "new heart!" :)
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