Life is more than just a dash. More than a dash to the supermarket. More than a dash to finish dinner. More than a dash between two dates ...
Life is busy here at No.6 Cottage
(I smile inwardly, writing that).
Saturday JT and I spent an evening with his boss and co-workers, learning how to make incredibly tasty appetizers and enjoying a tour of their company's new building while my mom watched the kids at home.
Sunday we spent the afternoon at Busch Stadium eating countless hotdogs, pretzels, nachos, brats, and popcorn - all for just the $5 it cost to park! Hooray for Founders' Day tickets!
Sunday we spent the afternoon at Busch Stadium eating countless hotdogs, pretzels, nachos, brats, and popcorn - all for just the $5 it cost to park! Hooray for Founders' Day tickets!
JT with the kids at the ballpark Sunday
Monday, I took my brood to the zoo because there was no school. It was the first time Sash refused to sit in the stroller, so all four kids ran haphazardly through the zoo in different directions ... ultimately all in the same direction, though, so that was good! I wandered behind, relishing that they all still enjoy hanging out with dear old Mom on their days off. I barely rememer those days of just two toddling around that same beloved spot ... Monday I took in the smells and the tastes and the moments and tried to memorize them. Gone in a flash. I feel fortunate to enjoy these times.
summer '05 - Pooks & T listen intently to the docent teach about spotted big cats
(I think that was Broken Arm #3, to anyone keeping track...)
On Monday Meiners takes care of big sis on the train
Last night we were finally able to put an offer on 'the house.' It's taken 8 months to return to this place. I almost don't care anymore. But I have diligently been praying that God would open or close doors based on what is best for our family. I don't know the way this will turn out - but He does - and in that, I find peace and contentment.
first 'posted' photo of "the house"
This weekend, we celebrate 11 years of marriage - and JT has planned a sweet time for us together while his parents enjoy some grandkid time.
October 4, 1998 - October 4, 2009 (+)
February - September
Monday - Friday
1 - 4
Dash.
I thank God that my dash is being spent living a blessed life.
7 comments:
It looks like you had a full schedule filled with all kinds of fun!
Congratulations Karin. Chip and I are celebrating 11 years on the 3rd of October. Are you doing anything fun? We probably will go up to Flagstaff (when it is cold (for real ;) ) and see fall foliage. Later this month we will head out on a cruise! Oct. is a busy month for us: anniversary, my oldest child's birthday, and my birthday! Great to catch up with you and I am praying you get the house!
Hope you have a wonderful time celebrating your ann. Can't believe it's been 11 years since I stood by your side. YEah! I have a secret and I want to ask you something so bad but I'm waiting patiently so I don't ruin it. Hoping the secret will be revealed soon.
Hi Karin,
Lots going on. Congrats on your anniversary. That's a big deal.
Wanted to thank you for your comments earlier. I loved hearing from you. Weird that we follow alot of the same bloggers:)
Just checking in with you before dashing back out to pick up the kiddos from school. Glad your life is so full of love! Happy anniversary!
Boy, life certainly is a DASH, isn't it! Happy anniversary...I hope the two of you get to enjoy some special time together this weekend alone! I will be praying for you guys and your house situation...it is all in God's hands!
Any news on the house? I'm on the edge of my seat. Oh, yes, the costume will be her Halloween costume too. She wanted to be a butterfly. So we essentially got two costumes out of one. A butterfly fairy and now a butterfly. YEAH! What's better she can play dress up in them all year long.
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