Life on the South side

Monday, November 29, 2010

Fun! Fun!

We have had such fun times lately! After spending an evening with my whole family for the first time in at least six months, the fun just kept coming! The week before Thanksgiving we spent the week at my parent's time share on the lake. My sweet daughter turned 13 and she and I got to have a night by ourselves (with the baby!). We had fun hanging out and shopping for boots the next day.

Then we had days to spend with our family, playing games and watching movies. Jeff took the whole crew for a "lost in the woods" adventure, while Ava and I stayed and relaxed in the room. The weather was cool and windy, but not bad. We spent some time throwing rocks in the lake, enjoying the blue sky!

One night was a slumber party with Allison's friends for her birthday. I think the girls went to sleep at 5:00am!

We all ended up going again the next weekend to spend a little more time with my sister's family.

Thankfulness oozing out everywhere!

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Thanksgiving

This morning as I sit at my computer looking out of my window at the squirrels playing in the trees, I have been reminded of the sweet community of Godly women I have met on the Web. As a mother of ten in a small town, I don't get out much! :) I'm always trying to figure out how to get out less, as a matter of fact!

But, this can create a loneliness sometimes. A nagging feeling of being very small in this battle. Although, like any tool, the internet can be used for harm, it has been a great source of encouragement to me!

Amazing ladies that are willing to share from their life, to encourage the

"younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God." Titus 2

In this week of Thanksgiving, I just wanted to say "Thank you!" to my blogging friends. What fun we will have in heaven together!

A few of my favorite friends for you to meet...

Mommyx12
Susan
Ann
Raising Homemakers
Sherry
Mrs. Joseph Wood

With a thankful heart,

Susan

Monday, November 1, 2010

1000 gifts

109. a new day

110. a new week

111. a new month

112. how God continues to make all things new over and over!

113. forgiveness for yesterday's mistakes

114. HOPE for tomorrow

115. shiny sink

116. clean house

117. company for the weekend

118. falling leaves

119. cooler temperatures

120. my life...HIS life!

Saturday, October 30, 2010

The reason I haven't been blogging...

Well, my daughters were commenting that I haven't blogged in awhile. My sweet blogging friend, Susan, has referenced my blog a few times lately, so here I am! I decided to explain, maybe in pictures, what has been occupying my time lately.

This was the end of July...

The shower...

The due date! 8/9/10 I love the birth date! :)

Her arrival. Miss Ava Faith weighed in at 9 lb. 14 oz. Happy, healthy arrival...thank you, God!

Welcomed by her adoring fan club.

One of my friends, long ago, told me that it takes about three months to adjust to a major life change. I have found this to be very true for me. Now, Ava is almost three months, cooing and smiling, and making it very hard to imagine life without this sweet darling. And now, I can sit down to blog again.

Just a few things still remind me of the adjustment. For instance, she is sleeping on my shoulder after nursing, while I type this post. Everything is a little slower, specially one-handed typing. As I told, Susan, I am also redirecting my energy right now. This short phase in my life will be over before I can blink.

During this time of welcoming our newest arrival. my second oldest has completed driver's ed and received her license. Life speeds by!

Help me, Lord. to number my days...and enjoy each moment!

Love,
Susan

Monday, April 12, 2010

1000 gifts

51. Wonderful church fellowship!

52. Sunny spring days

53. Hanging sheets on the line

54. Sleeping on sheets dried by the sun

55. 15 minutes of well used time

56. Looking forward to the return of Christ!

57. Good books

58. New carpet, paint, and windows at church

59. New families at church

60. The most wonderful husband

Enjoy your week!

Susan

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Lamplighter books

If you haven't heard of Lamplighter theater, I will be glad to recommend it! The Lamplighter books are some of our favorite read aloud books. We have only started in on the list of great titles, but I received this email offering a free download of one of their books. They really want to get this out to as many people as possible because it is a great evangelistic tool. You are welcome and encouraged to link it to your blog and spread the word! We are looking forward to hearing this great story!

A Peep behind the Scenes

Have a wonderful Lord's Day!

Susan

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Life Project- first week

I'm so inspired by Susan's pictures of her Life Project. I want to try it! So here goes...this was my first real attempt at lots of pictures. Hmmm....I have been trying to take pictures almost every day for the last few weeks, but when I started loading them they got all out of order! Maybe next time I will do better! It is still a good look at the days of our lives- busy and full! Hope you enjoy!