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My decision to balance both beauty and bedlam results in a
struggle between ‘celebrating what is while anticipating what’s to come’ during this Advent time.
For those of you who follow my blog, you know that these last two weeks have been a whirlwind. I haven’t been able to be IN the moment, since I have been so busy just keeping my head above water with the moment.
Yet, I relished with a teenage boy (my sweet nephew), who didn’t care what any one thought and relaxed and refreshed from the moment.
A childhood moment like this is where memories are grafted.There is such a serenity from a soothed spirit when I reflect on this gentleness.
This picture was taken when 30 people were milling around all taking a moment to wonder why
we can’t do this as adults.
I couldn’t resist watching this precious two some (it’s a different lab). They are like an old married couple. The yellow lab gives in a daily grooming to her companion. She even carries the kitty around in her mouth and they snuggle all night long – every day.
Who ever coined the term “fighting like cats and dogs?”
Update on Sunday’s Game.
Youth Sports does NOT get better than that game.
Our team was down at half time 12-0, and defensively get their booties kicked. Mentally many of the guys had checked out. It was disappointing to see the emotions come forth.
Success comes from digging deep and realizing they are more than just a win or a loss. They did that in the second half. A few of the leaders rallied together, and really changed the whole mental state of the team. The final score ended up being 28-20. We scored 22 points in the fourth quarter and knocked off the team that was seeded first and picked to win the National Championship. I have sat through hundreds of sports games and this was the most exciting game I have ever witnessed. At a critical point, my son, the kicker, kicked a field goal to pull them ahead with 4 minutes left in the game. I was jumping up and down so much that I wet my pants….literally. I guess that is what having five children all close together with out doing those Kegal exercises that the doctor recommends will do to you.
Their 3:00 Wed game will have a live feed on Espn 360 web for people to watch on their computer. Such fun.
My husband still has my camera card, so I am waiting patiently to post the Christmas posts of our Jesse Tree this week. 🙂
a boy and his dog – he will never forget and you captured the picture 🙂
Hooray!! I am so glad the guys won!!! I just found out that Andrew Schultz plays on that team too, so I know it’s a team of winners! Keep us posted as to Wed’s game. The dog/cat pix were too precious for words.
Love you all
Oh I so hope that your child’s wonderment at Magic Kingdom can be enjoyed. It does go so quickly I can’t begin to imagine that my daughter has been out of my body longer than she was in it…. Enjoy your magic filled day!
Are you at Disney?? OH..what a special place..YES! Watching your children and their expressions and excitement is what makes the whole Disney experience so very special!!! Have a “magical” time!
-sandy toes
What adorable photos! 🙂
I’ve always wanted to visit Disney at Christmas. How is the crowd? I took my two grand children in October and just enjoyed them. I had been there done that and just did what they wanted to do. I think I had a better time than ever before.
I have actual tears in my eyes and I don’t know you. I’m a crazy football fan and youth sports are the best!!!!How fun and what a great memory you are making with your kids. At-a-boy Kicker!!!!
What amazing pictures. 🙂 Thanks for sharing your moments with us.
Congratulations!! WooHoo!
I just love moments like that (both the football game & the naptime sneak peek).
Have fun at the Magic Kingdom.
Those pictures are precious and a great visual reminder of being intentional to stop and just be. Wishing you well on your trip!!!!
Way to go team!!!
Those picture were so cute!
Love the pictures. They are so cute! Congrats to the team!
The picture of the dog and the cat gives me hope for mine…
The picture of the dog and the cat gives me hope for mine…
Great pictures….so sweet! 🙂
I like the pictures you have posted with your animals. That one with the dog and cat is just about precious…so darn sweet! We love our little animal friends as well.
oh Jen! The pants wetting! cracked me up. Yes! Enjoy the looks on those sweet kiddos faces! Kelly
p.s. thanks for your comment on my blog! kelly
LOL HA HA HA< thanks for making me laugh. AHHH I love reading your blog it makes me feel that I just a normal as you are! I wet my pants the other day jumping up and down too. LOL Kids!
Great pictures…I loved the boy and dog pic…so sweet and the dog grooming the cat! Hope you have a wonderful time in the Magical kingdom…but then how could you not…it’s the happiest place on earth!
Yay Jen! This is a great post! And I teared up a little picturing your girls meeting Cinderella for the first time. That is a big deal! Here’s to enjoying every minute of their reactions!
love it!! Those pics are great!!!
Wow! What a picture! I loved your post!! And congrats on your big win!
Jen, I just wanted to stop by and thank you for your sweet comment and all your prayers. We feel every single prayer given in our behalf. Baby Ella is a miracle and I know that she has blessed many lives. Thank you a million times over for joining me in prayer for her quick recovery!
xoxoxoxoxoxo ~ Amanda
I loved the reminder to “unwrap” the gifts in our every day lives. This is such a busy time of year.
What great photos of your nephew and his dog!
The game sounded awesome as well. Those are the kind that your kids – really your whole family-will easily be able to remember for years and years!