Tuesday, June 29, 2010

My version of Escalator High Five

Check out this Improve at:

http://colormekatie.blogspot.com/2009/02/high-five-escalator.html

I tried my version of this on my recent trip to NYC.  Among the many reasons I love to visit NYC is the fact that I can take a little Southern humor/hospitality to the big city.  A lot of people there are tired, over-worked, over-crowded, but not really connected with people.  I love to go and strike up random conversations.  So, I thought I'd try asking for "High Fives" as I passed people on the escalators.  My co-workers were laughing, but I thought, "I'll never see these people again", so I went for it.  As some tired workers got on the escalators at the end of a long day, I greeted them with a huge smile and a hand extended and said, "High five!".  Most people perked up and smiled and gave me a high five.  Some had their hands full, but gave me a smile.  But there was this one guy that gave me the worst greeting.  He withdrew his hand and gave me a snarl.  Guess what?  He was a Christian of some variety,  a minister, even.  He had a huge cross around his neck.  My friend said, "He loves Jesus, but he don't love you!".  I said, "That's an oxymoron, of sorts."  The more I thought about this, the more ernest I've prayed, "Lord, let me love your children regardless of race, religion, creed, sexual preference.  Let me love as you love."   We cannot love Jesus and not  LOVE  his creation.

This doll face is 8 months old now!! His first word? Bye bye.

Sunday, June 27, 2010

NYC WITH MY RN PALS


WE SAW ALL THE SITES AND RUBBED ELBOWS WITH THE RICH AND FAMOUS.   WE GOT UP AT 0400 TO SEE ALICIA KEYS IN CENTRAL PARK.  SHE WAS THE FRIDAY SUMMER CONCERT ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA~ VERY EXCITING!


FATHER'S DAY LUNCH


Brooke cooked a beautiful meal.  I left work and went over for a while

It was so sweet!

Friday, June 18, 2010

THIS IS MY FAVORITE AGE SO FAR!

I love how Josiah sits alone now and thinks everything you do is funny
He loves to play Peek-A-Boo

He drinks from a sippy cup

Chews on an ice cube that mom placed in mesh to help his teething gums

He plays with his toys (Sock Monkeys)

And he can SLAM DUNK his B-BALL!!!
He's incredibly fun!!

Sunday, June 13, 2010

WE CELEBRATED FATHER'S DAY FOR JON TODAY!


HE'S GOING ON A MISSION TRIP NEXT WEEK, SO WE
CELEBRATED EARLY! 
Keep him in your prayers!
I found a card for him that said this:
You measure a Father not by how tall he stands,
But how often he bends to comfort and encourage.
This fits him perfectly!
God Bless!

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

WHAT A SUPER DUPER FUN WEEKEND WE HAD!!

Our sweet friends got married -- to EACH OTHER!!

There were childhood friends present
Old friends present

Dining

And MAN, was there dancing!!

Lots of family + friends = Framily!!
The next morning we all woke up at the same hotel and shared a 
2-3 hour breakfast.  That was fun
I WONDER IF ALL THIS FRIENDS, FAMILY AND FUN
IS  WHAT HEAVEN WILL BE LIKE?

Monday, June 7, 2010

POOL PARTY: PART II - JON'S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JON

WHAT IS ALL THE CELEBRATION, YOU MAY ASK.  SWEET
JON'S BIRTHDAY!!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY
WE LOVE YOU LOTS!!

Sunday, June 6, 2010

POOL PARTY!

Josiah is amazed by Lucy!

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

MEMORIAL DAY 2010

Tony grilled delicious hamburgers, but Josiah ate peas

After a moment of silence in remembrance of fallen soldiers, we
celebrated Tim's GED!!


Peas were not Josiah's fav!!



Next, we played outside.  It was a beautiful day!