Monday, March 12, 2012
Thursday, March 08, 2012
The past few days...
I don't have any pictures to show of the past week or two, but just wanted to capture what has been happening around here.
*Nathan left for South Asia on Saturday to take a mission team from SEBTS. Before he left, we ate at Firehouse Subs for the first time. The kids were thrilled at the pictures of firefighters on the walls, and the really cool firefighter hats they received with their kids meal. We will definitely be eating there again.
*We normally just drop Nathan off curbside but we decided to park and wait with him and his team at the airport. The kids had a wonderful time playing with Nathan's team, running around the airport, and making multiple trips to the large bathrooms there. I think it will be a new family tradition to see Daddy off at the airport--it was the best $2 (parking) I've spent!
*On Nathan's last trip to South Asia (May 2011), he called my cell phone using the cell phone of a worker there. I did not recognize the number, and didn't answer it as quickly as I should have. I missed the call, he left a voicemail, and when I heard the voicemail, I broke down sobbing and immediately tried to call him back, jamming the phone lines in the process. I was quite a mess--it was the first time in a few years that he had been overseas, and I just wanted to hear his voice. We got it sorted, we talked on the phone, and I dried my tears. This trip I was able to actually SEE him! He has an iPhone now, and he gave me an iPod touch for Christmas, so we were able to use the FaceTime app to talk to each other Sunday evening. I was overjoyed when that 'call' came through, and the kids were tickled beyond belief that they could see and talk to their father. Though I have not always been an Apple fan, and we are usually a few years behind the newest technology trends, that FaceTime call on Sunday made me a fan for life :-)
*Last week Georgia had her teeth cleaned at the dentist. We loved our pediatric dentist, and Georgia always has a wonderful time there. Sadly, though, she is predisposed to cavities, and has to have multiple fillings. Yesterday, Wednesday, she had her first cavity filled, and my big girl was such a trooper! She went back to the exam room by herself, and did very well by all reports. I got to peek in at her, and she was giggling! It was super cute. Her special treat afterwards was a vanilla milkshake--her very first one--and apparently she mentioned it multiple times to the dental staff. I am very proud of her.
*Baxter discovered 'real Legos' this week--the small ones that make cars/vehicles/etc. A friend gave me an unopened box of Legos that makes a couple of different vehicles, including a fire truck. He LOVES it, and has returned to it again and again each day. It has held his attention amazingly well, and I am amazed at how well he works the tiny little pieces. I am not sure he will ever go back to the bigger Legos now!
*Eleanor ran a fever Monday-Wednesday of this week. It was low on Monday, and grew higher on Tuesday (102 degrees) and Wednesday (103+ degrees). She had a couple of times where her fever seemed to be gone, like yesterday at lunch, but then it returned with a vengeance after her nap. I was quite at a loss yesterday evening, because my doctor's office was closed, and I didn't want to wait at an urgent care office. In God's great kindness and grace, a friend from church who just happens to be a family practice doctor (retired:-) read a comment about Eleanor on Facebook and contacted me. It was greatly comforting to me, she gave great advice, and I was able to rest easier last night. Praise the Lord, E's fever broke overnight, and though she has been clingy this morning, she perked up later today and seems to be on the mend. Rejoicing at that!
*Nathan returns Sunday evening and we cannot wait for him to be back. Life is just sad when Daddy isn't home. It makes me just hurt for those single parent families who have to survive with just one person serving as mother and father. May God give them strength and grace, and I pray that the body of Christ might reach out to them and help them more than we do!
Thanks for reading my rambles! love to you all!
*Nathan left for South Asia on Saturday to take a mission team from SEBTS. Before he left, we ate at Firehouse Subs for the first time. The kids were thrilled at the pictures of firefighters on the walls, and the really cool firefighter hats they received with their kids meal. We will definitely be eating there again.
*We normally just drop Nathan off curbside but we decided to park and wait with him and his team at the airport. The kids had a wonderful time playing with Nathan's team, running around the airport, and making multiple trips to the large bathrooms there. I think it will be a new family tradition to see Daddy off at the airport--it was the best $2 (parking) I've spent!
*On Nathan's last trip to South Asia (May 2011), he called my cell phone using the cell phone of a worker there. I did not recognize the number, and didn't answer it as quickly as I should have. I missed the call, he left a voicemail, and when I heard the voicemail, I broke down sobbing and immediately tried to call him back, jamming the phone lines in the process. I was quite a mess--it was the first time in a few years that he had been overseas, and I just wanted to hear his voice. We got it sorted, we talked on the phone, and I dried my tears. This trip I was able to actually SEE him! He has an iPhone now, and he gave me an iPod touch for Christmas, so we were able to use the FaceTime app to talk to each other Sunday evening. I was overjoyed when that 'call' came through, and the kids were tickled beyond belief that they could see and talk to their father. Though I have not always been an Apple fan, and we are usually a few years behind the newest technology trends, that FaceTime call on Sunday made me a fan for life :-)
*Last week Georgia had her teeth cleaned at the dentist. We loved our pediatric dentist, and Georgia always has a wonderful time there. Sadly, though, she is predisposed to cavities, and has to have multiple fillings. Yesterday, Wednesday, she had her first cavity filled, and my big girl was such a trooper! She went back to the exam room by herself, and did very well by all reports. I got to peek in at her, and she was giggling! It was super cute. Her special treat afterwards was a vanilla milkshake--her very first one--and apparently she mentioned it multiple times to the dental staff. I am very proud of her.
*Baxter discovered 'real Legos' this week--the small ones that make cars/vehicles/etc. A friend gave me an unopened box of Legos that makes a couple of different vehicles, including a fire truck. He LOVES it, and has returned to it again and again each day. It has held his attention amazingly well, and I am amazed at how well he works the tiny little pieces. I am not sure he will ever go back to the bigger Legos now!
*Eleanor ran a fever Monday-Wednesday of this week. It was low on Monday, and grew higher on Tuesday (102 degrees) and Wednesday (103+ degrees). She had a couple of times where her fever seemed to be gone, like yesterday at lunch, but then it returned with a vengeance after her nap. I was quite at a loss yesterday evening, because my doctor's office was closed, and I didn't want to wait at an urgent care office. In God's great kindness and grace, a friend from church who just happens to be a family practice doctor (retired:-) read a comment about Eleanor on Facebook and contacted me. It was greatly comforting to me, she gave great advice, and I was able to rest easier last night. Praise the Lord, E's fever broke overnight, and though she has been clingy this morning, she perked up later today and seems to be on the mend. Rejoicing at that!
*Nathan returns Sunday evening and we cannot wait for him to be back. Life is just sad when Daddy isn't home. It makes me just hurt for those single parent families who have to survive with just one person serving as mother and father. May God give them strength and grace, and I pray that the body of Christ might reach out to them and help them more than we do!
Thanks for reading my rambles! love to you all!
Saturday, March 03, 2012
The Civil Wars in Concert!
Nathan and I are huge fans of The Civil Wars, an indy-folk duo with an amazing sound (they just recently won a couple of Grammy's). They were scheduled to play a concert on Duke's campus in October on the day before my birthday, and Nathan bought tickets to the show for my birthday present. I was SO excited--it was going to be one of the best birthday presents (outside of Georgia, of course:-). A couple of days before the concert, though, Nathan called me, and he sounded funny. Upset, but not. Trying to break something to me easily. And that is exactly what was going on--John Paul and Joy had to cancel their October concert in Durham because one of them had laryngitis. I have to confess, I was terribly disappointed...but they rescheduled for early December, and my sweet amazingly wonderful husband chose to go to the concert with me instead of lecturing in his night class! We went to dinner at Bull City Burgers in downtown Durham--my favorite--and then to the concert, which was wonderful. All The Civil Wars had on stage was a grand piano and several guitars--no other instruments other than the vocals. They were spellbinding. I have never heard people be so quiet during a concert, but we were all almost holding our breath for fear of missing a beautiful harmony or musical moment. Fabulous, wonderful, beautiful music. Can't recommend them enough, and if you can see them live, you should!
The opening act, Milo Greene--which had a really cool sound, too, and one of the guys looked a lot like my brother Andrew :-)
An attempt to document our evening...Nathan's eyes were of course closed!
It's them! The Civil Wars--aka Joy Williams and John Paul White
Date taken : December 5, 2011
A visit to the Southern Forest Museum, Waycross
While visiting Nathan's family, we visited the Southern Forest Museum in Waycross. The museum was closed, but we weren't there for the inside exhibits--we just wanted to play on the steam engine located outside! Georgia, Baxter and Eleanor all enjoyed climbing on the train, with G and B calling out "All Aboard!" multiple times and singing the theme song from "Polar Express" :-) Their cousin Sophia came as well, but she preferred to run around and enjoy the beautiful sunshine rather than climb on the old train. It was a lovely day to be outside, exploring the museum grounds and playing on the train. We made wonderful memories (and now the kids want to go there on every visit!).
Date taken: December 31, 2011
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
My gorgeous kids
These pictures were taken on December 31 while we were visiting Nathan's family. I was looking through them, planning on posting several pictures of our visit there, and was just blown away by how beautiful my children are. I realize that I am incredibly biased, but look at these sweet faces! They are growing up so much, and are looking more beautiful and handsome every day.
Date taken: December 31, 2011
Friday, February 24, 2012
Baxter's prayer tonight
Bedtime conversation with B, who is scared of the strong winds outside tonight (2/24/12)
Me: "We know God can protect you, right? Why don't you ask him to?"
B: "Dear Jesus, can you protect me?"
Pause.
"He said yes!"
Me: "We know God can protect you, right? Why don't you ask him to?"
B: "Dear Jesus, can you protect me?"
Pause.
"He said yes!"
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Georgia Aquarium 2011
The Georgia Aquarium is amazing! Nathan and I had a chance to see it the summer I was pregnant with Georgia (see that blog post here), and we were thrilled to take the chance to introduce our children to it during our trip to visit family after Christmas. After explaining to Georgia multiple times that we would not be swimming in the aquarium -- she really thought sharks might get her -- we had a wonderful time. After touring the aquarium, we met my brother and mom for lunch. It was a great ending to a fun day! Thanks, Auntie Ruth, for taking us to the Aquarium! It was a blast!
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