30
30...that's approximately how many pictures I took of this flower last week.It's the first daffodil to bloom in the yard.
It's also the first daffodil that I've seen in about 7 years.
So beautiful.
Spring is springing!
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Sensitive Sisters
Josh and I each have one sister. And, those sisters are very sensitive to the needs of others. For example, when we came back to the States after 7 years overseas, we needed them to provide us with fresh nieces and nephews. And since they are so sensitive, they both complied. They may say that they were already planning on having more kids, but I like to think they each gave birth this year just for me!
In December we got to meet my sister's new little one, number four in their family, but ranking first place in the 'race to be the first one born on the Moffit's furlough'.
Let me introduce you to Tyler....
In December we got to meet my sister's new little one, number four in their family, but ranking first place in the 'race to be the first one born on the Moffit's furlough'.
Let me introduce you to Tyler....
Cuddles with Daisy.
Cuddles with Ally (whose birthday he shares!).
Cuddles with Aunt Belinda.
Coming in second place in the 'who was born first' division, but sharing the lead in 'how much the Moffits love me' division is the beautiful Connley, Josh's sister's second little boy...
Cuddles with Aunt Belinda.
Cuddles (or whatever you call that) with Uncle Josh.
Cuddles with Daisy.
Almost cuddles with Neo.
Cuddles with Ally.
Thank you Bethany and Jess for your sensitive reproductive schedules! We are so BLESSED to be here for these two beautiful miracles.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Bravo! Bravo!
Our hometown happens to have the coolest children's librarian ever. Well, she's not just the librarian..she's a magical machine of endless energy and love directed at the kids in this town. And as such, she directs a few children's productions at the community theater each year. I'm not sure what is more impressive, the kid's performances, or her 'Sound of Music-esque' attitude towards the kids - the perfect example of how to be 'firm but kind.' So, to Dori I say, 'Bravo, Bravo!'
But, in the words of Lorenza the Magnifica (as played by the beautiful and talented Daisy Moffit), let's talk about 'the real stars of the show'....those delightful Moffit girls!
Last Saturday was the final performance of the Brookings Harbor Community Theater's production of Pinocchio. Josh, the fun half of this parenting team, suggested the girls audition for the play, and man am I glad they did! I should have known that my 'somewhat Filipina' daughters would take to the stage like fish to water!
Daisy played the puppet master, Lorenza the Magnifica. She was thrilled to play the part of the villain, complete with black cape and everything. With her sinister lines and all black ensemble, she captured the audience's imagination as she weaved a tale of wooden puppet turned real boy.
But to her ying, was Ally's yang. Ally, a sweet puppeteer in Lorenza's puppet show. Seated on a stool with her adorable 'puppet' at her feet, she delivered timely lines, sang beautiful songs, and made Pinocchio's adventure come to life.
Folks came from near and far to see these amazing young thespians. And by near, I mean the Brookings Moffits. And by far, I mean Perkins from Medford and the Lemleys from CJ. But, all drama aside - I kid you not, all four shows were sold out! Three cheers for the kids! Three cheers for Dori! Three cheers for the BHCT!
Our hometown happens to have the coolest children's librarian ever. Well, she's not just the librarian..she's a magical machine of endless energy and love directed at the kids in this town. And as such, she directs a few children's productions at the community theater each year. I'm not sure what is more impressive, the kid's performances, or her 'Sound of Music-esque' attitude towards the kids - the perfect example of how to be 'firm but kind.' So, to Dori I say, 'Bravo, Bravo!'
But, in the words of Lorenza the Magnifica (as played by the beautiful and talented Daisy Moffit), let's talk about 'the real stars of the show'....those delightful Moffit girls!
Last Saturday was the final performance of the Brookings Harbor Community Theater's production of Pinocchio. Josh, the fun half of this parenting team, suggested the girls audition for the play, and man am I glad they did! I should have known that my 'somewhat Filipina' daughters would take to the stage like fish to water!
Daisy played the puppet master, Lorenza the Magnifica. She was thrilled to play the part of the villain, complete with black cape and everything. With her sinister lines and all black ensemble, she captured the audience's imagination as she weaved a tale of wooden puppet turned real boy.
But to her ying, was Ally's yang. Ally, a sweet puppeteer in Lorenza's puppet show. Seated on a stool with her adorable 'puppet' at her feet, she delivered timely lines, sang beautiful songs, and made Pinocchio's adventure come to life.
Folks came from near and far to see these amazing young thespians. And by near, I mean the Brookings Moffits. And by far, I mean Perkins from Medford and the Lemleys from CJ. But, all drama aside - I kid you not, all four shows were sold out! Three cheers for the kids! Three cheers for Dori! Three cheers for the BHCT!
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Snow!
So, all of you who are from anywhere east of the Rockies, please don't roll your eyes and launch into one of your 'You-call-that-snow?!-I'll-tell-you-about-snow!' speeches. Just hear me out, and be happy for our 1/4 inch dusting last Sunday.
See, Brookings doesn't get snow. Well, I take that back, I remember it snowing when I was a kid. Once. It lasted one day. This is the land of rain, not snow. So, imagine our DELIGHT when Josh yelled down the stairs Sunday morning, "IT'S SNOWING!"
The weird part? We've just had two months of sunshine. In a place that gets rain from October through June, it's been an odd winter. Then, it's snowed. No transitioning into winter this year. But, it still had that 'Brookings flavor.' Meaning, the weather changed every 5 minutes.
So, all of you who are from anywhere east of the Rockies, please don't roll your eyes and launch into one of your 'You-call-that-snow?!-I'll-tell-you-about-snow!' speeches. Just hear me out, and be happy for our 1/4 inch dusting last Sunday.
See, Brookings doesn't get snow. Well, I take that back, I remember it snowing when I was a kid. Once. It lasted one day. This is the land of rain, not snow. So, imagine our DELIGHT when Josh yelled down the stairs Sunday morning, "IT'S SNOWING!"
The weird part? We've just had two months of sunshine. In a place that gets rain from October through June, it's been an odd winter. Then, it's snowed. No transitioning into winter this year. But, it still had that 'Brookings flavor.' Meaning, the weather changed every 5 minutes.
First, we have snow. Can you see those tiny flakes?! This is at 8:15 a.m.
Oh wait, the weather has changed her mind again (I'm assuming the weather is a girl in this scenario). This is the next morning.
What makes my heavenly Father so particularly cool in this situation, is that my kids had never seen falling snow before. Not for a lack of trying to see snow. In fact, we went hunting for snow twice last month. No snow. Anywhere. So, because God is gracious and the giver of good gifts, he just brought the snow to us. Thank you God for making a magical memory for my missionary munchkins.
Sunday, January 08, 2012
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Misc.
I'm behind on my blog update-in'...so, here's the last month, Seuss style:
I'm behind on my blog update-in'...so, here's the last month, Seuss style:
"Straight hair-in', body bare-in'...
Josh's trail blaze-in', for Nana- hair raise-in'.
Snowball injuries sustained,
Family traditions maintained.
Decorations by the dozens,
Crazy, crazy cousins.
Sand dune playin',
Christmas dayin'!
The end.
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