Here are some highlights of the past week or so around here. There are a few pictures from Cousin Camp 09 mixed in. Cousin Camp is on its 4th(or is it 5th?) year. My aunt who lives in Bryan hosts a weekend for all the cousin kids to come visit, play, eat, craft, and swim together. It has become an established tradition, and everyone looks forward to the fun of it all. Today is my dad’s birthday(happy birthday, dad!), and some of us went to Culvers to celebrate. The last picture is also from today. I couldnt resist posting up the fabulousness of it so make sure you click on it to get a better look. Yippeee!
June 22, 2009
‘bububie’ picking
This past friday evening Dirk and I dropped off Naomi at my parent’s house on our way to take Josiah blueberry picking. Josh, our friend came and met us there, and Josiah was so happy to see him. (When Josiah was looking at the pictures he wanted us to know that Josh was his friend and kept telling us “my Josh, MY Josh”) I am a little more serious about my blueberry picking so the pictures are mostly of Joisah and Dirk–and Josh, of course. We picked about 4 1/2 pounds and made blueberry banana pancakes for dinner the next day. Yum.
June 22, 2009
my kids have the best dad!
I think if you know Dirk, you know he’s a great father. He love his kids and they love him back . I am so grateful for a man who does not shy away from changing diapers, giving baths, fixing meals, or playing hard as soon as he wakes up or walks through the door from work. We love him a lot, and his service to his family does not go unnoticed or unappreciated!
(The shirts Naomi and Josiah are wearing say, “Daddy’s lil cutie” and “Son of Superdad” respectively)
April 22, 2009
Brother and Sister
People have asked us how Josiah has been adjusting to life with a little sister, and so far he has been a GREAT big brother! He has had just the right amount of interest in her–not too much that he has smothered her, but not too little to let us think he’s not aware of her. He has a really cute high-pitched voice he uses when he talks to her, and he loves to give her kisses. Last week was the first time he asked to hold her, and we were happy to oblige–with lots of supervision. We don’t know how long the magic will last before he realizes that she isnt going anywhere and he is going to have to share his parents, his toys, and his life with her. We’ll keep you updated as the sibling life develops. Until then, here are so sweet pictures of the two so far:
March 31, 2009
Josiah’s Breakfast Birthday Bash
Today is Josiah’s 2nd birthday:
Happy Birthday, Josiah!!
A small family party was organized for Josiah’s second birthday this past weekend. A full-sized party with invitations and friends and games was a little beyond my ability at this point. The cousins had a blast and fully enjoyed their food and Josiah’s new ‘toys’. You’ll see from the pictures that the best gift ever was the box that the truck from Aunt Donna came in (Thanks Aunt Donna!). Its too true that the best toys are the boxes and wrapping paper, and these pictures are proof. If you are OCD or cant stand things on the floor, it might have driven you a little crazy to see what kind of mess they made, but it was worth it watching them have so much fun. The best part–in my opinion–was Josiah wanting to open his presents while sitting in the box. He had a blast. If you are wondering why Naomi is not in any of these pictures, she was being held by her Poppy.
March 31, 2009
Naomi Jane
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- Naomi with mom–one hour old
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- look at those chubby cheeks!
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- The Nurse and Midwife
March 31, 2009
Catching up
Its been a crazy 2 weeks! I’m going to try to keep the update short so that I have time to post up pictures–lots of pictures. This is the only ‘household’ task I’m assigning to myself today: update the blog.
March 16 7:30 am:I check into St Lukes hospital in labor
12:35 pm Naomi Jane is born!*
March 18 Dirk and I bring Naomi home!*
March 20 Josiah develops a high fever (101-103 degrees), no appetite and is exhausted.*
March 21-My parents return from England–yay! J still has a fever and looks terrible.
March 22 Naomi’s due date- Dirk’s mom heads for home after staying with us for a week–a HUGE help! Thanks! J still has a low grade fever.
March 23 We figure out the cause of Josiah’s fever–he has roseola again! The fever is gone, but he has a rash of red spots all over him. Dirk goes back to work and its my first day alone as the mom of two kids. 
Naomi is a week old. *
March 25 I feel sick. Waves of fever and chills with lots of nausea.
March 27 I feel better. Josiah and Naomi share an appointment at the dr’s office: Two year and two week check up, respectively.* Shots all around. :/ Dirk comes home exhausted and complaining of nausea and weakness.
March 28. Josiah has a small ‘breakfast birthday bash’ with family.* Dirk wakes up sick, and spends the morning sleeping on my parent’s couch.
March 29 I get a small taste of what its like to be a single parent–Dirk, Josiah, and Naomi need to be cared for.
March 30 Naomi is two weeks old!* Dirk returns to work for a couple of hours but is still weak.
March 31 Dirk is better and its Josiah turns TWO!!*
Those are the essentials. Typing it up, it doesnt seem like we were as busy as it felt–but if I havent answered or returned your phone calls or emails, please know its only because all conditions must be perfect for me to be able to chat. I’ll get the hang of it all soon, I hope! I’ll post up things like Naomi’s birth story, pictures and other fun tidbits as soon as I can–thanks for your patience.
* Pictures to follow
March 27, 2009
Rant Continued and Hope
Q: Who in their right mind would release people to be free on US soil that were detained for being part of a terrorist organization?
A: Obama.
I won’t say more as my head might actually explode. My hope is not in the US government but I have been trying to be an informed citizen. Being informed leads to this story and this one both of which are very troublesome.
(HT: drudgereport)
However there is hope in the world. Christ’s work moves forward. I recently got wind of a church that is active in planting churches (two this year!) in its area instead of trying to build its own empire. Stories like this remind me of the reality that Christ sits on His thrown as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. I have also been reading Isaiah this week for class, it is timely. Christ is where we should find our rest not in an US President or Congress. His work continues and that is where our focus should be. I’m going to take a break from being too informed as a citizen for a week or so; I don’t think Washington will mind.
