He who has the Son has Life

Monday, November 22, 2010

Santa Fe (Nov.20,2010)

We are standing in front of the front doors to St. Francis church in Santa Fe. It is a beautiful Catholic church we enjoyed touring with the kids. Sarah had no clue and wanted to know what the prayer kneelers were in front of the pews (both Charlie and I grew up with these in our home churches). Charlie taught the kids about the paintings which depicted the death, resurrection and ascension of Christ being the stations of the cross which he was taught as a child to pray through once a year. Paris wanted to know who sat in the fancy wooden throne. Fletcher wanted to know why there was a gate with a jail-looking area. We had a great time exploring this special cathedral.

Family Grand Canyon Pictures (Nov.21, 2010)

We drove the 12 hours to the Grand Canyon only to arrive at the park ranger station to Earl greeting us with, "There is no visibility. The weather is gonna be like this until Wednesday (it was noon on Sunday when we arrived). Are you sure you still want to go in to the park (for $25)?" Uhhhh, yeah, we do! We just spent the better part of two days driving our VERY excited kiddos all the way across two states to get here...YES, we want to go in no matter what the weather conditions are! Well, we PRAYED all the way to the first observation overlook parking lot and begged God to clear the snow filled skies so we could see His creation! As we sat in the parking lot with snow POURING down and winds causing all kinds of rokus around us, we had to laugh. WHAT in the world?!?! We let Noah nurse and kept praying and laughing! A few minutes later, the snow was lighter, the winds less ferocious, and we were bundled with the winter jackets I packed (thinking we'd never need!) We made a dash for it and wonder of wonders, we got to see God's handiwork! WOW, was it spectacular!! I was squealing, jumping up and down, thanking God for pushing back the clouds and parting the fog so we could enjoy His creation. Marvelous! Wowzer, was it everything I expected it to be! The French tourists were enamored with Noah and giggley at my zealous reception of the spectacular views! I know they thought I was crazy. I thought they were a bit funny for being so preoccupied with Noah when one of the most amazing sights EVER was just beyond the baby!

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Funny Tommy quotes from Nov.13, 2010

When I asked Tommy if he had "pee pee coming," he replied, "No. Pee pee sleepin'- my penis."

When we visited a barn today, Tommy walked up to the chicken coop poking his nose through the wire to greet the hens and said, "Hi ah cockadoodles!" "Cockadoo!"

When he saw the Polish hen in the next coop, he said, "Ahhh, MOHAWK! Silly!" (the Polish hen's head was covered with flopping hair!)

When I was sitting at the kitchen table holding Noah on my knee facing out towards the den, Tommy came over and got down on Noah's level. He put his face right up to Noah's and said, "Noah, see me. Me good guy!" and then kissed the top of his head. (ahhh, I melted!)

Then later Tommy was pretending Noah needed saving..."Help Noah! Tommy save the day!"

Picture of the little brothers taken in mid-October:

Picture taken end of August:

October:

One of Tommy's most frequent statements to Noah (probably averaging three times daily throughout the month of November), "Noah, you grow up, you watch Batman, ME!" Tommy always says this statement with his face less than an inch from Noah's, his nose almost touching Noah's nose. He always ends the statement with his mouth wide open in a very exuberant expression of excitement for he knows this must be a super exciting thought for his little brother to anticipate being big enough to enjoy such a special activity with his beloved older brother! Tommy acts as if Noah is counting the days already until he is old enough (brave enough) to be allowed to watch such a fun big kid show.

Tommy's statement is translated: "Noah, when you grow up you will be able to watch Batman with me!"