Sometimes I love rainy days. Today was one of those cozy days where it felt so good to be home. I was thankful for carpool today because I did not have to drive this morning. Luke stepped outside for a while to test out his umbrella. Caroline decided that she would rather stay inside (in her gymnastics leotard) and draw. 
OK. . . I looked at my dining room table today and just sighed. We have this sign in our house ( I love signs) that says "Keep It Simple". It is supposed to be a reminder to me to, well . . . keep it simple! I have a tendency to go overboard on everything I do. I am trying soo hard to change, but I just can't. Take Valentine's Day, for instance. (look at my table) You would think that it was no big deal, but I have been so busy! I realized how silly I was being when I told my sister the other night on the phone that I was stressed out because of Valentine's Day. Her "huh?" reaction led me to explain that I was helping the kids make Valentines to send to the Grandmas, aunts, cousins, and I was getting all of the teacher gifts ready and all of the playdate Valentines ready and all of the classroom Valentine's ready. (Caroline decided to make handmade Valentines this year complete with a sack full of goodies for each kid in her class . . . uh oh, she's turning out just like me!) Oh, and I am in charge of Jake's Valentine party and I need to make Jello jigglers in the shape of hearts for Caroline's class party. I love any excuse to celebrate anything, so I just have so much fun during holidays. I just wish I could keep it more simple! 
Proverbs 13:7b "A plain and simple life is a full life."
Today my brother, Steve, is sick so he is on my mind and my heart. I love these pictures of him that I took last year at my parents' cabin in Wisconsin. I like them so much because they remind me how much Steve is a fisher of men. He is always so excited to invite someone to church who needs the Lord. He is never afraid to share his Faith in God with the people he is working with. He truly has a heart for others. Please pray that Steve will be feeling better. He is pretty miserable right now. Love you, Steve! 
Matthew 4:19
"Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men."
Oh . . . and I'm also thankful for the taste tester!!
Soaking in the hot tub was my favorite part!
Houston (Steve and Rebecca's oldest son) and Jake rode on the world's fastest water roller coaster about one hundred times! Since it was in the middle of the week, there were NO lines!
Dawson (Steve and Rebecca's youngest son) and Luke had fun together in the hotel room.
Check out this Family Dryer!
Thanks, Grandpa and Grandma, for an awesome time at the water park!!
Favorite Secular Children's CD : Jack Johnson and Friends
I absolutely love this CD! It's one of those CD's that sounds like it's made for big people, but has little people words. The tunes are so very catchy. As you can see from the cover, it is the soundtrack from the Curious George movie. (my favorite little monkey)
