Oh the things they say...

Over the last 6 months to a year, our son has been filled with questions about Christ, God, heaven, the cross, etc. etc. He hears these stories and words coming out of our mouths, and is trying to piece it all together. We have talked a lot about how if you believe in Jesus, you will go to heaven. I am really trying to teach him that it is about FAITH and not ACTIONS that save us...with that being said...here is a little conversation that took place last night.

Caleb: "So, if you die, daddy dies, I die, and Abby dies, we will all go to heaven?"
Mommy: "Yes, we will, because we believe in Jesus"
Caleb: "Will we come back to this house ever again?"
Mommy: "No...we won't, but that is okay because we will be heaven. God tells us that heaven is the most wonderful place ever."
Caleb: "But, what about my tools? I can't leave my tools...I will be sad without my tools in heaven."
Mommy: "No, I don't think you will...we will be with God, and the Bible tells us nothing is better than that."
Caleb: "OHHHH...God is a toy."

Oh, the minds of little ones...to him a toy is the best possible thing...and so to him, I will allow his little mind to think of God as the BEST POSSIBLE TOY ever, because that is on his level. I wanted to write this down because one day, my precious little boy will be older and not say these kinds of things...and I want to remember his "child like innocence".

"Then the little children were brought to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked those who brought them. Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven blongs to such as these." Matthew 19:13-14

Giving Thanks

When I really stop to think about what I am thankful for...my heart screams out "family". But, it goes so far beyond that...I am blessed beyond my wildest dreams! One thing I can honestly say, is that I am so THANKFUL for the family I grew up in, and the family I now have. My children and my husband are everything to me. I don't know what I would do without them.



We had a wonderful Thanksgiving spent at my sister's house with her husband's family as well. The two families got along so well, and the kids played until they couldn't play anymore! It was a warm day, and I wish I had pics of Abby from that day, but I don't, because she decided to go through all the clothing I had with me by dirtying her diaper several times. I did, however, get pics of my handsome little man. He is in a tie and nice shirt, and let me tell you, this is the FIRST time he has ever worn this! We don't dress up for church at all...so he was very excited to look so handsome. These pics make my heart melt...

5 weeks...

until Christmas! I am so excited! I LOVE Christmas...my mom always got so into Christmas, and in turn, I LOVE doing the same! I am not one of those people who goes shopping in September or anything like that...but I just love the decorations, the lights, the feelings, and most of all, celebrating the birth of our Savior. I have to fight myself from putting the decorations our too early...but after Thanksgiving...all bets are off! Thanksgiving is the holiday that for me proceeds the best holiday ever. Happy Decorating!

My Top 10...

things I have learned from a one year old this week! Abby is just spunky and absolutely crazy right now. Everyday, there is some new challenge or cute thing she decides to do. So...I thought I would make a list of all the things I have learned this week...yes...just this past week from my sweet one year old.

1. When your one year old is sleeping, and you hear a loud thunk that is followed by a loud cry, and then silence, GO CHECK ON THEM AT THAT MOMENT! It probably means they have figured out how to break free from their prision cell of a crib. As you open the door, do so slowly so that you do not wack them in the face (since you wouldn't normally be expecting your 15 month old to find a way out of their crib and stand in the middle of the room giggling.)

2. Ketchup makes great shampoo (the pictures say it all)


3. Anything that is soft can be swiped and used as a blankie (even mom's clean white duvet cover)




4. Baby does not throw up if father is present, only mother. It is more fun for baby to watch mommy squirm as she cleans up her throw up one more time and daddy just hears about it once again on the phone.

5. There are certain words that are automatically repeated throughout the day...over and over and over...our word of the week was, "mommy".

6. One year olds lack the intelligence to understand repeated failure. For instance, baby insists on throwing herself backwards both as a joke and when she is mad. She constantly bonks the back of her head due to this...I am beginning to wonder whose side of the family this gene is from.

7. All shoes are wonderful, especially brother's beloved Lightning McQueen shoes. If brother loves it, baby must love it even more.



8. All phones are wonderful inventions. Especially mommy's bright red cell phone, it trumps all other phones. The best part for baby is when she gets to drop it and say, "uhoh" and giggle.

9. Apparently, everything is meant to be climbed on. I mean, isn't that why it is there? It doesn't matter if it is a chair, bathtub, potty, or the couch. If mommy turns her back for a second, baby will be climbing.

10. Nothing is sweeter than a great big hug and a kiss from baby. This can make your day better than you ever expected.

It's so over...

What is so over? That would be our house buying experience. We have felt for over a month now that we should back out of our contract to buy the new house. It all started with a sermon about contentment in this self-consumed world we live in. We both found ourselves asking why we weren't content to just stay in the house that we are in right now. Here is the deal...I don't love the house I am in. I know that sounds bad, but it has taken a long time for me to be okay in this floorplan. It is not a very livable floorplan. I have done a lot of furniture rearranging and decorating to try and make it work. I could list off at least 10 things about my current house that I don't like. BUT, with all that being said...I could probably list off more things that I DO like! So, contentment is a big reason why we have decided not to move. The other major factor in this decision, is the fact that the market is horrible! We will have to lower the price of our current house so much in order to sell it, that we won't be able to afford the new house. We went and talked to the sales guy, and he told us to name our price...but that still means we have to sell the one that we are in. The hardest part about this for me, is that I LOVE that new house. I got to pretty much pick everything I wanted! Much more so than any other house than we have bought. It is pretty much my dream house...3150 square feet, 4 rooms upstairs, plus a loft, 4 bathrooms, a HUGE laundry room...gorgeous windows...but...the house we are in is fine. It just isn't the right timing. Of course, we are losing money by backing out, but I have to let that go. I decided to take a picture of the house, so that I have it in my memory. A dream that didn't come to fruition...I am sad...I must be honest. BUT, I know I am blessed...blessed so far beyond so many people. Dae-Sung works hard to give us what we have, and I am so blessed to have a husband that takes care of us the way that he does.

Thank You Lord for the beautiful house we live in now, and I ask that you will bless whatever family lives in that new house. Amen.

The pictures say it all...

Okay, so Abby really stole the show this Halloween! She insisted on walking to each door all by herself, knocking, and then she would say "Thank Yoooouuuuu" in this really exagerated tone of voice. SO CUTE! She was a cat of some sort...and Caleb was Sporticus from the show Lazy Town. He kept saying over and over again, "This is so much fun!" I made chili and pumpkin pie for dinner, and all in all, it was a great night. Grandma and Papa even joined us for a little while...what a fun time.