Patience

I loved this video.
Kids are the best.
I was so like the red haired girl (at the end) as a kid, I'm sure.
(It would be a funny experiment to do to adults too, I think.
But it would need to be with chocolate or coffee instead of the marshmallow.)

Oh, The Temptation from Steve V on Vimeo.

the "Kate"

The Kate Wig


I don't ever dress up for Halloween...but I'd seriously consider buying this.
Someone has to buy this...and let me borrow it. It's hilarious.

I never understood this haircut?
It's a reverse mullet, is it not?

Back to Blogging and to School!

I'm back! I took a very long break, didn't I?
But I've missed writing.
And I'm working on a new blog that I'll switch over to soon.
But for now...here are pictures of the kids.
Since it's really just the kids you all want to see anyway:)

Blog Break Up

I am breaking up with blogging.
For a while..not sure how long yet?
I'll just wait and see.
I do love to write, even though I have not written much lately.
And I've loved getting to know a lot of new friends and reconnecting with old ones because of this blog.

I am just trying to find more order and balance in my life and sometimes I'd rather be online than parenting:)
And I only get one chance at parenting.
So, I am taking a long break....
To focus on my family and my health.
I've had a lot of health issues lately that have been rather discouraging so I really need to devote my time to that and taking care of my favorite people in the world.
I will miss all of you!
I'll probably still read blogs, but not as much as I have in the past...so forgive me if I'm not up to speed on things.

Blessings to everyone!
It's been fun!
Much love,
Liz
(I'm not sure how long I will leave my blog online...it might disappear one day, just fyi)

Lists, Lists, Lists...

I'm slowly recovering from the worst case of the flu, ever.
I'm not much for flu shots, but this bout I've had all week will definitely make me reconsider for next year.

And since the week starts fresh tomorrow I've been thinking about all the things I need to do this week. Some of these things keep getting added to every list I write, because they never get done.
I so annoy myself sometimes.
But I love to make lists.
Because, in theory, I'm a really organized person.
At least in the little world in my head, I am.

To Do:

-Make dentist appointments for myself and kids
-Call a plumber
-Call an electrician
-Buy a sponge for the hermit crabs (yes, we have hermit crabs. Some people have dogs. We have crabs:) Best pets ever.
-Clip kid's finger and toenails (it's sad that I forget to do this, isn't it?)
-Make meal plan for week
-Find Eliana cute white tennis shoes (slip-on or mary jane style)
-Buy a camera! (if we have money)
-Take all our old video camera tapes and upload to computer, burn to Cd's (Rob, are you reading this?) :)
-Clean out all the kids toys and clothes, rearrange boy's rooms
-Find new bedding for Eliana's bed....figure out art for walls
-Visit my Nana
-Boy's haircuts
-Find touch up paint cans in garage...if they even still exist?
-Make Rob's to do list
-Plan our family spring break trip (in Texas...somewhere not crowded!)
-Eat mexican food:)

What's on your list for the week?

Don't Catch It

I didn't really want to post a blog about being sick...that's no fun.
But I am sick. With the flu.
And apparently a bad strain of it that is more resistant to flu medicines, says the doctor.
Yay for me!
I am really missing being able to kiss and hug my kids and (my husband:)

Ezra came home from being gone last night with Daddy and when he saw me, our eyes connected and he said "can i just touch your hair mommy?"
Sad. So sad. We usually snuggle all day when we can.
He is such a lover boy. (I did let him touch my hair, btw. I figured hair isn't such a germ magnet:)

I am quarantined to the bedroom.
The upside is that I can sit in bed all day if I want to and play on facebook and the internet.
Which is something mom's NEVER get to do, unless they are really sick.

My sweet friend Bethany has the kids this afternoon while Rob is leading music at yet another friend's funeral. And my very thoughtful sis in law, Tara, brought me homemade soup.

I love having people take care of us, I just wish I could enjoy it more...like breathing through my nose is a gift I will never take for granted again.
I miss tasting and smelling.

We are doing everything we can to keep the rest of the crew from getting this bug.
I've been spraying everything I touch with Lysol...like a true germophobe.

Thanks for reading this absolutely boring and uneventful post.
I need Rob to rent us a movie tonight...something funny or fairly lighthearted would be good.
Any suggestions?

A Different Valentine's

Normally I send out a Valentine's card to all our friends and family.
We usually anticipate eating all kinds of goodies and sweets, dressing the kids in red, taking a picture, making a great romantic meal, exchanging love notes, the whole deal.
But this year was different...mostly because our friend passed away the day before and I think Rob and I both were feeling rather melancholy.
Neither of us had much expectation for the day.
And I can honestly say I didn't care much if he got me anything.
And he didn't.
And I didn't get him one thing either.
And it was so fine with both of us.

It was just different this year. And we still had a great day!
We did have a sitter lined up for that morning, so we left the kids behind and shared a nice lunch together.
And that always ends up in mexican food.
Always.
We are ridiculous.
But even weirder was we ate mexican food at the Cheesecake Factory.
Who knew?
It was awesome. Avocado. Spring. Rolls. Yum.
And then we shared the chicken tacos.

We tried to get my favorite cupcakes on the way home at the the most fabulous bakery Crave.
But the line was way out the door.
Apparently everyone else in the city was thinking the same thing on V-day.
So we opted for Starbucks.....me a London Fog tea, Rob a Cafe Mocha with 1/2 the chocolate.

And the rest of the day was spent cuddling, napping and sharing an Italian dinner with the kids.
Ezra was the entertainment. As always:)
Then I took the most adorable picture of our kids in their red shirts so we could remember the day.










What? You don't see it?
Hmmm....

I still do NOT have a camera. (my old one is broken)
So, use your imagination and envision 3 cute and crazy kids in red shirts:)

Hope you and yours had a lovely weekend and that you took great pictures!

P.S.
Pray for Rob these next two days as he travels to NC to lead worship in a special service for Kristi's family and for the celebration of life service. He is heavy hearted and I'm praying he will do a good job and be able to be strong for Chuck.