Live. Learn. Love.

In attempt to simplify my blogging, I am going to try a new format.

Live.

Learn.
Yesterday began with sleeping in and being late for work (which for me is the last minute a teacher can legally arrive, 15 minutes before students). Already running behind, I had opened the door to a flat tire. Chris pumped it up, eliminating the time I had for Timmies (breakfast and lunch). I was feeling like my day was off to a bad start. Then I heard Tim Bosma's wife on the radio and perspective brought me to tears. I decided to turn my day around and be thankful for those three people playing in the picture above and committed to praying for the Bosma's when I felt like things were going wrong.

Believe me, there was more that went wrong with my day, but last year on mother's day weekend I was fearful of Rylyn having Cystic Fibrosis and losing her. Today, I am grateful for the small reminder to enjoy the time you have been given with your loved ones now.

Love.

Psalm 97:4-6

The Message (MSG)

⁴ His lightnings light up the world;
Earth, wide-eyed, trembles in fear.

⁵ The mountains take one look at God
And melt, melt like wax before earth’s Lord.

⁶ The heavens announce that he’ll set everything right,
And everyone will see it happen—glorious!

Ugly Art

Rylyn loves to colour in brown...why? A rainbow full of hues and she picks the colour of dirt, of diapers...every single time.

I will spare you a photo of her art. Her technique is unflawed, she just needs to work on finding colours that work with her favourite! ;)

Instead enjoy these most recent shots below.

He forgives your sins—every one.
    He heals your diseases—every one.
    He redeems you from hell—saves your life!
    He crowns you with love and mercy—a paradise crown.
    He wraps you in goodness—beauty eternal.
    He renews your youth—you’re always young in his presence.
-Psalm 103:3-5, The Message

Our sin is ugly, but God transforms us. Just like Rylyn sees something worthy in brown, He sees something redeemable in us.

Gluten-free rainbow cupcakes for a special 1st Birthday

"Arghhh, you're 1!" Auntie Laura, sorry, too Internet worthy not to post

The birthday girl

Cake may be more of Rylyn's thing...

Kiss me I'm Irish

Easter egg hunting

Live Easter bunnies at Bronte Creek in Oakville

Good Times

I finally opened up iMovie and experimented. This video (although a slideshow of photos) took me a 1/4 of the time it usually does with a program I know how to operate. It took under an hour fully fumbling around. I made it for my class to show them what I have been up to when I go back to work tomorrow. With our family sporting some new technology (laptop, iPad and iPhone), I am hoping Chris will be able to send me photos of their adventures while he is home with girls while I am working. Pictures are worth a thousand words and I have been enjoying sending picture texts to him.

Enjoy the video. Some of the photos will look familiar as I have used our recent favourites.

Ecclesiastes 7:14

The Message (MSG)

¹⁴ On a good day, enjoy yourself;
On a bad day, examine your conscience.
God arranges for both kinds of days
So that we won’t take anything for granted.