I know I'm way late on this post, but I wanted to share some of the pictures from this most important holiday. This year more than any other, I have reflected on the sacrifice of Jesus' death and truth of His resurrection. Without His conquering death, I would have no reason to hope for tomorrow. No reason to look forward to Heaven. No reason to strive toward excellence to please Him. But, He did rise. He did live. He does still. And because of that...because of Him, I live.
April 30, 2009
April 27, 2009
April 22, 2009
best Saturday ever
Last Saturday was the best ever. Well, maybe not ever, but it definitely ranked right up there. It all began when Caleb told me about the "Cyberchase Weather-thing that was happening on Saturday at the Marbles kids Museum in downtown Raleigh in the morning and the Cyberchase people will be there and it's free!!!" So, we looked it up and got some free tickets. Thinking it that would occupy a morning, we went Saturday with plans to also go to Pullen Park.
When we got downtown, we got to see hundreds of dogs getting ready for the K9-3K dogwalk. They were everywhere. I have NEVER seen that many dogs in one place before. It was soooo cool. I got a couple of pictures, but didn't want to be the girl that gets weird looks because she's taking pictures of other peoples dogs. We even got to pet a couple of sweet puppies.
After the puppy-petting and Cyberchase-thing, which was basically a bunch of grown--ups talking about weather and math and science, getting some stuff we'll never use, and then watching a never-seen-before episode of Cyberchase, we decided to use the Buy one, get one free admissions to Marbles we also received. (brilliant ploy by Marbles, by the way). It was so much fun!! We spent about 2 hours there and the kids had a blast.
Then, we got Cook-out for lunch. I've lived within miles of a Cookout for years, and have never eaten there. Why? It's soooo good. After lunch and naps, we played and enjoyed the amazing weather, then watched a movie and had some dinner for family movie night. What a great day. Enjoy the pictures.
When we got downtown, we got to see hundreds of dogs getting ready for the K9-3K dogwalk. They were everywhere. I have NEVER seen that many dogs in one place before. It was soooo cool. I got a couple of pictures, but didn't want to be the girl that gets weird looks because she's taking pictures of other peoples dogs. We even got to pet a couple of sweet puppies.
After the puppy-petting and Cyberchase-thing, which was basically a bunch of grown--ups talking about weather and math and science, getting some stuff we'll never use, and then watching a never-seen-before episode of Cyberchase, we decided to use the Buy one, get one free admissions to Marbles we also received. (brilliant ploy by Marbles, by the way). It was so much fun!! We spent about 2 hours there and the kids had a blast.
Then, we got Cook-out for lunch. I've lived within miles of a Cookout for years, and have never eaten there. Why? It's soooo good. After lunch and naps, we played and enjoyed the amazing weather, then watched a movie and had some dinner for family movie night. What a great day. Enjoy the pictures.
April 14, 2009
This video is really amazing. Thanks to my big brother for first posting it. As I watched, I couldn't help but think forward to heaven, and all God's children praising Him.
"After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number,from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb,clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out with a loud voice, "Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!"
Won't that be a most glorious day?
Stand By Me from David Johnson on Vimeo.
"After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number,from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb,clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out with a loud voice, "Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!"
Won't that be a most glorious day?
Stand By Me from David Johnson on Vimeo.
April 10, 2009
April 6, 2009
6 Month photo Shoot
Warning: The following post is both indulgent and adorable. If pictures of my youngest don't make you smile, then you should probably skip this post all together.
When Ben was a little one I was able to get some professional pictures done of him at 3,6,9,and 12 months. I took advantage of a mailer that I received and got a great deal for the panel that now hangs in the family room. So, when Luke came along I decided to just try the pictures myself and the following resulted. We haven't picked the final one yet. Which do you like?
My personal favorite is the very last one, but not really what I had in mind for his panel. Please try to overlook all the drool. My little piranha has 8, that's right EIGHT teeth, and his mouth is a drool overdrive.
When Ben was a little one I was able to get some professional pictures done of him at 3,6,9,and 12 months. I took advantage of a mailer that I received and got a great deal for the panel that now hangs in the family room. So, when Luke came along I decided to just try the pictures myself and the following resulted. We haven't picked the final one yet. Which do you like?
My personal favorite is the very last one, but not really what I had in mind for his panel. Please try to overlook all the drool. My little piranha has 8, that's right EIGHT teeth, and his mouth is a drool overdrive.
April 3, 2009
Let's talk about chicks, man
My brother and sister-in-law just got 4 chicks. They are 5 weeks old. They got them for the fresh eggs. I'm a little jealous of their new chicks. Seeing that we go through about 30 eggs a week, I think we could benefit from some chickens too. Anyway, we got to go and see them this weekend. Caleb didn't want to hold them but Ben and Luke thought they were wonderful! Thanks for the fun time Uncle Josh, Maylee and Aunt Nay.
April 2, 2009
Veggie Tales
Last summer Andy built a raised garden bed for me when he built the fence. So, we've had to wait until this spring to plant anything, except for the garlic. Last Saturday the boys and I started the seedlings in some egg containers that we will transplant in a couple of weeks. We're going to try our hand at green peppers, onions, 2 kinds of tomaotes, okra, yellow squash, zucchini, carrots, cucumbers and romaine lettuce. Hopefully, we will have a bountiful harvest in the late spring and fall and can share with you! If you have any advise on gardening I would LOVE to hear it. I'll keep the blog updated as we watch the garden grow.
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