2 weeks

spencer and i just said good-bye to each other for almost the next two weeks.  He's going to the national scout jamboree.  We'll meet up again in New York in about 2 weeks.  I'm sure the boys and I will survive.  we have lots planned...and lots of help.  I wonder how Asher will feel?  he's SUCH a daddy's boy.  He may not let spencer out of his grip when they are reunited in a couple weeks.

better get to my list for the day.

he turned 2

he got 2 baseball bats and completely loves them.  after blowing out the candles, he and his cousins had fun picking the candy off the cake and eating it...some of the adults even enjoyed eating the candy.  noting big, but a lot of love celebrating his number 2.

Come Away

In the bathroom I keep a book called "Come Away My Beloved" by Frances J Roberts.  I also keep the bible there because those are the time during the day when I'm alone and don't have busy hands.  I have some time to step back, so I often read something from "Come Away My Beloved."  The book is a collection of short exerpts (not really devotionals because there is no quoted scripture).  Each one though speaks directly to the heart, and does quote scripture, but in a diferent way than just saying it straight from the bible.  I'll leave you with one to think about today. I picked a short one because the children are needy today.  So i need this more today than ever!  It's also fiting with the weather today.

As Rains of Refreshing

As rains of refreshing, O Lord,
So pour out Thy Spirit upon our waiting hearts.
As showers upon new-mown hay,
O send Thy Spirit upon our thirsty souls.
For upon Thee, O God, do we wait.

Satisfy our hungering souls with Thine abundance.
Yea, fill Thou our longing hearts with Thy fulness.
For in Thy presence is fulness of Joy;
At Thy right hand are eternal pleasures.

Happy Birthday!!

This is a little early...his birthday isn't until tomorrow. But I'm remembering 2 years ago when I was having some extreme contractions about now so thought I'd just post early.

Happy Birthday Asher!!  I can't imagine life without your precious smile!

6 months!

Andrew is 6 months old today!  I am trying to capture every moment to memory...it just goes so quick!  He's been up on all four rocking back and forth for a couple days now.  It's only a matter of time before he's on the move.  Atleast we ave a few years before he's officially in one of these uniforms!