We got up to see Luke off to work this morning, and his car would not start. We tried to jump it, and that didn't work. Since we need the van to make it to AWANA on time tonight, we loaded up the kids (including a sleepy Ava) and took him to Steelcase University for a class today.
On the way, Luke accidentally spilled his whole bowl of cereal in the van, and then Caleb dumped his in his lap.
After we dropped Luke off, we were going to make one stop - to return something at a store in the same neighborhood as the university (where I pretty much never go). We got there at 8:30am. Turns out the store doesn't open until 9am, so I nursed Ava while we waited.
We got home and I popped the kids in the tub, because it's bath day. Caleb pooped in the tub. I pulled him out and sat him on the little potty while I cleaned up. I ran to the kitchen to get disinfectant wipes, and he stood up and pooped on the floor (in three places, thank you). After cleaning up and refilling the tub, they finally got washed. As soon as Caleb was out of the tub, he ran into their bedroom and jumped on Grace's bed. I followed with clothes and diaper - and he had already peed on Grace's bed.
So, I started a load of laundry that I wasn't planning on doing and came down to check my email. The computer locked up and had to be rebooted. Then, as I was starting to dial up, it gave me the "blue screen of death" and restarted again.
And all of this is before 11am...
How has your day gone?
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
More pictures!
I must be in a mood to share pictures! Here are some more...
This is Caleb, Karisa, and Grace at church this past Sunday. Karisa is a favorite friend of our kids (as is her sister Hannah). Craig - watch out! Do you see Caleb's arm around your little girl?! : - )
Grace and Caleb had their first dental appointments yesterday afternoon. Our dentist's office calls it a "Happy Visit," where they get to sit in the chair, go up and down in the chair, see all the instruments, and get their teeth counted and polished. Grace was such a big girl! She was very brave - even when the dentist came in to look at her teeth. (She said he was the scariest part of the appointment!) At the end, both kids were very excited to get new toothbrushes and a toy from the treasure chest.
I took this picture while Caleb was busy making eyes at the pretty dental hygienist. Not long after this, she tried to lay him back and count his teeth, and he did not like that idea. He cried and cried. That was pretty much the end of his appointment. But he still got his toothbrush and toy.
That's all for now! Have a wonderful day!
This is Caleb, Karisa, and Grace at church this past Sunday. Karisa is a favorite friend of our kids (as is her sister Hannah). Craig - watch out! Do you see Caleb's arm around your little girl?! : - )
Grace and Caleb had their first dental appointments yesterday afternoon. Our dentist's office calls it a "Happy Visit," where they get to sit in the chair, go up and down in the chair, see all the instruments, and get their teeth counted and polished. Grace was such a big girl! She was very brave - even when the dentist came in to look at her teeth. (She said he was the scariest part of the appointment!) At the end, both kids were very excited to get new toothbrushes and a toy from the treasure chest.
I took this picture while Caleb was busy making eyes at the pretty dental hygienist. Not long after this, she tried to lay him back and count his teeth, and he did not like that idea. He cried and cried. That was pretty much the end of his appointment. But he still got his toothbrush and toy. That's all for now! Have a wonderful day!
Friday, January 11, 2008
A random smattering of pictures...
...from dial-up land!
I'd post some Christmas pictures, but there are so many that I just don't have the patience!
Just after Christmas, we were excited to have a nice little visit from the Buskards. They're now a family of four. Baby Lena Mae was born on Monday, December 17, and I believe she was 10 days old in this picture. (Sorry her head is a little cut off - bad aim on my part!) Aren't they brave to travel all the way from Dayton when the baby was so small? I think so!
Here's the whole Liabenow side of the family at our house after Ava's dedication last Sunday. This is the first picture we've gotten of all of us since our wedding four years ago, I think. We've added five kids to our family since then! Most of the Rumley side was also here, but we didn't get a picture of all of us.
Kathy - we thought you'd like this picture. This is Grace playing the guitar "like Karisa's mommy!" : - ) For those of you who don't know Kathy, she's a wonderful friend from church, and she plays the violin (not the guitar, as far as I know). Ha!
As of January 8 (Dad R's birthday), Ava is now three months old! Isn't she sweet? She's been such a blessing to us with her coos and smiles. She's also been sleeping 11-12 hours at night lately, which we definitely hope continues! We're praising the Lord for His goodness to our family.
Hope all of you are doing well!
I'd post some Christmas pictures, but there are so many that I just don't have the patience!
Just after Christmas, we were excited to have a nice little visit from the Buskards. They're now a family of four. Baby Lena Mae was born on Monday, December 17, and I believe she was 10 days old in this picture. (Sorry her head is a little cut off - bad aim on my part!) Aren't they brave to travel all the way from Dayton when the baby was so small? I think so!
Here's the whole Liabenow side of the family at our house after Ava's dedication last Sunday. This is the first picture we've gotten of all of us since our wedding four years ago, I think. We've added five kids to our family since then! Most of the Rumley side was also here, but we didn't get a picture of all of us.
Kathy - we thought you'd like this picture. This is Grace playing the guitar "like Karisa's mommy!" : - ) For those of you who don't know Kathy, she's a wonderful friend from church, and she plays the violin (not the guitar, as far as I know). Ha! 
As of January 8 (Dad R's birthday), Ava is now three months old! Isn't she sweet? She's been such a blessing to us with her coos and smiles. She's also been sleeping 11-12 hours at night lately, which we definitely hope continues! We're praising the Lord for His goodness to our family.Hope all of you are doing well!
Monday, January 07, 2008
Remembering forgiveness
Memories of past sin come at such unexpected times...Mostly when I'm in the shower, since I can think in the shower. (The kids don't usually follow me in there!) Not only are these memories unexpected, but they're also unwelcome. I hate the memories of things I've done in the past. I've repented and been forgiven, and part of me wants nothing more than to forget any of it ever happened. Part of me wants to beg God to take away every memory of my sin.
But then, I realize that although these memories are a consequence of my sin, maybe they're also a gift. Maybe they have a special place in my life - to remind me that sin always has poor consequences. Sin always hurts someone, and sin (in and of itself) never brings glory to God. Maybe without these memories, my propensity toward sin would be even greater.
So, I thank God for His forgiveness, and I praise Him for His sovereignty in allowing us to remember the times I would choose to forget.
But then, I realize that although these memories are a consequence of my sin, maybe they're also a gift. Maybe they have a special place in my life - to remind me that sin always has poor consequences. Sin always hurts someone, and sin (in and of itself) never brings glory to God. Maybe without these memories, my propensity toward sin would be even greater.
So, I thank God for His forgiveness, and I praise Him for His sovereignty in allowing us to remember the times I would choose to forget.
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