There is a Firetruck in my Bathroom

Life is busy.

I am trying to live INTENTIONALLY.

If you remember, that was my word for 2013.

I blogged about it HERE.

I received this in the mail yesterday from a dear friend:

Such a sweet reminder hanging in my kitchen!

Thank you Teresa for your sweet gift!

Recently I kept the two oldest granddaughters.

Sometimes that involves lots of driving and changing of plans.

My sweet son-in-law met me to pick them up

And brought me this great Starbuck's mug:

(along with a gift card)

Thank you Big Al for noticing and appreciating.

Our oldest granddaughter lost her first tooth yesterday.

She is five.

This is a big week for her.

She starts kindergarten this week too!

Hubs is back to cycling now after six weeks of recovery from his bike accident.

He is like a kid in a candy store.

Back in the saddle again!

The oldest of the second set of nieces starts her freshman year...

TODAY....

at college.

Such an exciting time for her!

We only live about twenty minutes away from her school

And we can't wait to take her to dinner...

Or maybe wash some clothes!!

We sure do love you KiKi!

Yesterday was a doozy....

Is that a word?

Anyway, I kept five of the seven grands yesterday...

I was deliriously tired and happy when I got done....

Hence......

There is a FIRETRUCK in my bathroom!!!

Monday Monday Randomness

Well, hello Monday!

Good to see you again...I think.

It's rainy and COLD for March here in NC!

Where is spring?????

My favorite SIL has a birthday this week! 

His birthday always marks spring coming for me.

I love both of them!!

They both remind me of the goodness that awaits us 

and the warmth that life brings.

 They both are encouraging and bring joy to lots of people.

Welcome Spring and Happy Birthday Big Al!

Jenny Lynn Photography

The TWINSx2 are still hanging out in mommy's tummy!

If nothing happens we expect two babies the second week in April!

Big brother, Baby B, has been sick with a virus and will hopefully stay well now that it is almost baby time!

Jenny Lynn Photography

The *big boy twins* are growing like weeds.

They are 16 months and FULL of energy!

May SPRING slap you in the face this week!!

:)

Lance and Cycling

Hubs is a cyclist.

My son-in-law is a cyclist.

So, of course, we have always had an interest in Lance Armstrong.

We have bought his jerseys, and his Livestrong bracelets.

We've watched him in all seven Tour de France races.

We also watched his interview with Oprah last night.

I won't go into how we (I) feel about things

And can really only speak for myself here.

BUT

I was struck last night by ONE thing Lance said.

He said

" I will start my answer by saying that this is too late. It's too late for probably most people, and that's my fault." 

It's not too late for

Jesus 
Lance,
Jesus.

It is NEVER too late.

He will forgive you.

You really don't need US to forgive you....though, somehow I do.