Red Letter Day: Hello Sir Bowser

We got a new puppy today from Happy Tails Farm in OK. My Aunt owns it, and gave us a baby airedale. Jack got to pick the gender, Male, and the name, (We compromised on Sir Bowser...he wanted Sir Gawain....ummmm, don't want him to regret that in high school, although the dungeons and dragons crowd might like it...:)).
Airedales are supposed to be large, but we let Molly pick the dog out, and she picked the runt of the litter. Right now, I think he weighs like 3 pounds or less. He is teeny tiny. I'll post pics when I am recovered from our trip.
He is asleep in his crate. I remember quietly placing a baby down in the crib, and I did just that...gently placed him in his crate on a cushion of towels, while he rests from his red letter day, too.

Family Easter Pics

Mike and I started a new tradition this Easter and went to The City Club's Easter brunch. The Easter bunny was there, as was a photographer. The kid's got Easter baskets and had a separate brunch area with kid friendly food like mashed potatoes in ice cream cups. We had sushi, prime rib, elegant veggies, shrimp cocktail, and a dessert bar that was terrific. The buffett was in their formal room, and it was over the top elegant. (Think large banquet room plus pink plus lots of mirrors plus crystal and gold). (Perhaps a bit tacky?) We had a blast. We ate, and ate, and ate, and the Sunday before, in our super small group from church, we read this scripture: Deut. 8:10: "When you have eaten and are satisfied, praise the Lord your God for the good land he has given you."

We had a great Easter, and are thankful for the many blessings we have been given. First and foremost, of course, is our salvation and the way we say thanks to the Lord for his gifts: through Jesus' sacrifice.

What I Meant Wednesday

To Jack:
What I said: "Ouch...that hurt..no it didn't...it wasn't your fault it was mommy's fault."
What I meant: "I'm so stupid for standing close to you while you learn to hit off a tee. I can't believe you aren't knocking it out of the backyard with a swing like that one....where is the ice? A bruise on my hand? seriously.."

To Mike:
What I said: "I feel fat in this."
What I meant: "I need constant reassurance since hitting 35 that I don't look a day over twenty eight. If you mention my cellulite you ARE A DEAD MAN!!!"

To Mollers:
What I said: "You are on a talking time out from your brother. You are NOT ALLOWED TO TALK TO HIM!"
What I meant: "AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!"

To Jack:
What I said: "Why did you pick the veggie tales entitled "The Case of the Lost Temper" ? Mommy is good to you. She took you to get doughnuts. She picked you up from school. She made cookies for your lunch."
What I meant: "Let's start looking for psychologists today. We're doomed!"

To our neighbors:
What I said: Nothing...I'm much to spineless.
What I meant: "Somehow, I don't believe having a drunken party replete with celebratory "whoos" at midnight is an appropriate way to greet Easter. Hmmmm, yeah, I know the Easter Bunnies at 4340 Kenwood did NOT appreciate being kept up til midnight."

Easter 2010 pics

Jack and Molly before we went to the Easter Brunch at the City Club. Jack was STARVING because we, brilliantly, thought if we skipped breakfast, we could "get our money's worth at the buffet." Classy? You betcha!

He did end up eating really well, and he even tried lamb. I have to admit, although he hates veggies, he has yet to meet a meat that he won't try. He ate the whole thing, plus prime rib!

Molly ate really well, too. She loved meeting the Easter bunny!

On the Saturday before Easter, we went to the family Easter gatherine at N and P's. It was so much fun! I got to hold Emme and Myka...SCORE!!! They were both so precious! Emme spent a good amount of time with Mike, giving him precious gummy grins....how I miss those! It is so wonderful to have babies in the family! I got to give Myka a bottle of water, and she played with my arm in a way that I had forgotten both Jack and Molly did! Myka was so adventuresome! She is full of spunk, and Emme is full of gummy grins. The grown ups came up with games for the kids, which they loved! Jack and Molly hated to leave, and I have to say, I really do adore my family, and I missed those who weren't there so much!

It was a wonderful Easter. I got a special reminder of what Easter is all about at the nursery on Sunday morning. I kept a three year old of a friend of mine who promptly told me that "Jesus is Alive" and that the "tomb is empty!". How wonderful is that? In the service, our praise team lead "Mighty To Save" and I wanted to cry! I held on tight to my charm that I bought at ETSY, and it was so amazing to be reminded that Jesus conquered death 2000 years ago. Easter is truly our only hope. We are a blessed people indeed.

Thankful Thursday

Three Things I am Thankful For Today:

1) Target: Seriously, where else can you shop for a swimsuit, grab Easter egg fillers, grab a pound of free trade coffee...caramel flavored, get a birthday present for a party along with all the accoutrements, as well as get hairbows, socks, and cardigan's for Easter morning, so your daughter will be fabulous! I LOVE you Target!!!

2) Surprise Fast Food Lunches with Hubs. It began with a quick text...and ended with a Chick fil a sandwich....True Love, and a moment to gaze into my beloved's eyes while I stuff my face with waffle fries. I LOVE you Chick fil a..I mean I love you hubs...and the waffle fries, too!

3) Daily Bible Readings that really confuse me: Thank you Paul via Romans 6 and 7. It reads like a postmodern analysis on what we should do versus what we actually do. It's a mind bend...certainly better than any book I've read lately. And, Paul, although I've been irked with you and your "women be silent" ways, I have to admit, you were an inspired writer that still puzzles and inspires folks to this day! I LOVE having a moment to read the Bible at 8:30 a.m., while mollers is still passed out in our bed!

Any good thankful things today?