A City Life For Me

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I recently purchased a new frame for my “gallery wall”.  Now all of the pictures of my kiddos are in matching frames.  This left me with an empty frame, so of course I needed something to fill it!  I decided to hang it between two pictures of Elaine & Nolan, and I created a subway art to put in the frame. {You can print this one for yourself by clicking on the picture to enlarge it, then right click on the picture and save it to your computer.  It is an 8x10 print.  If you want a different background color, feel free to ask…I can change it very easily!  Just email me at doablediapers (at) gmail (dot) com! } I was really thrilled with the way it came out and the look it adds to my wall!  I had to create my own because most of the printable subway art I find on the internet is not in the King James Version. 

Day 20: Something You Can’t Live Without I think that God's Word and my relationship with Him are the only things that I can TRULY not live without, though there are many things/people that are very dear to me and I can't imagine life without them Day 21: Where You Stand "On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand..." Day 22: Pink it’s one of her favorite colors! Day 23: Technology   Couldn’t resist two pictures for this one.  Nolan loves phones…it doesn’t matter how they look! Day 24: Something New new earrings Day 25: Unusual We use cloth diapers .  I guess some people think that is really unusual. Day 26: 12 o’clock en route from Denver to Chicago, and later on home to NYC.

I wanted to get this posted before Memorial Day has come and gone.  I know that this holiday is meant to remember those who have died in the line of duty, fighting for and preserving our freedom.  I don’t personally know anyone who has given his life in this way, but I do know many who have served our country in the Armed Forces.  They have made other sacrifices – deployments away from family for long periods of time, fighting in a combat zone, leaving familiarities to be stationed overseas or all over the country. My dad served in the Air Force for over eight years.  He was in law enforcement, and then weather forecasting. Don’t you think he is handsome?  {Just ignore the huge glasses…} My grandfather, Don Paul, served in the Army during the Korean War.  My Uncle Lewis was also in the Army.  Ben also has some military personnel on his side of the family.  His grandfather Carl Kuenzi was in the Swiss military.  And his grandpa Per...

Today is Five Minute Friday over at the Gypsy Mama ! 1. Write for 5 minutes flat – no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking 2. Link back here and invite others to join in. 3. And then absolutely, no ifs, ands or buts about it, you need to visit the person who linked up before you & encourage them in their comments. Seriously. That is, like, the rule. And the fun. And the heart of this community. Today’s writing prompt is: Opportunity… Go. I was just thinking about this last night.  I am in Colorado right now visiting my parents.  They are the resident managers at a gated community in Denver called The Polo Club North .  This is our first visit to their new home!  And we have had lots of golden opportunities.  There is a pond here, with ducks and baby ducks.  I was hoping we would have the opportunity to see them, because I knew Elaine would love it!  This opportunity almost slipped by us…but today, on our last morning, we fi...

Day  13: Mum I am “mum” to these adorable kiddos {Betsy & Sally included}.  By the time this post is published I will be spending time with my own “mum” in Denver, Colorado at her new home! Day 14: Grass Grass was hard to come by in a rainy NYC week.  So I waited for Denver, and there I saw this little seahorse wrapped around some grass in his aquarium tank. Day 15: Love Elaine’s memory verse says it all when it comes to love: “God is love.”  There you have it. Day 16: What You’re Reading My stack of books on the nightstand.  I haven’t been making much progress lately.  But it’s a couple of devotional books and some parenting books.  Soooo excited to read Erin Davis’ new book, “Beyond Bath Time.” Day 17: Snack It’s gotta be a grandpa thing.  My Gramps always made the best popcorn.  And tonight…my dad made popcorn for Elaine.  She shared it with Betsy.  It was a great snack. Day 18: So...

On Fridays over here { the Gypsy Mama } a group of people who love to throw caution to the wind and just write gather to share what five minutes buys them. Just five minutes. Unscripted. Unedited. Real.  Your words. This shared feast. 1. Write for 5 minutes flat – no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking 2. Link back here and invite others to join in. 3. Please visit the person who linked up before you & encourage them in their comments. OK, are you ready? Give me your best five minutes on… Perspective… Go. I’ve been learning a lot about perspective lately.  I have been praying daily to let the Lord control my thoughts, my actions, and my emotions.  When I am walking in the Spirit, I can have His perspective on the life situations that come across my day, throwing my “perfect” schedule and plan to the wind. When I don’t have time to read my Bible in the morning, I am learning that that is when I really need to read my Bible, and especially...

{p.s. I made Elaine’s ruffled skirt}

I had a wonderful day on Mother’s Day.  My kids are not old enough to understand yet, but we enjoyed our day together.  I had sick kids for the last week.  I missed three church services.  On Mother’s Day I was scheduled for the nursery {because I am visiting Colorado next week!}.  Mrs. Bickel was so kind and offered to take my place.  I felt so blessed. I worked all week to finish some sewing projects, one of which was matching skirt/dress for myself and Elaine.  We had enough fabric leftover to make one for Betsy too.  I wanted to wear them on Mother’s Day, and I am so glad I was able to get them done in time. Ben asked what I wanted for Mother’s Day.  It’s not a big holiday and we usually keep gifts low-key {to keep the budget happy}.  I asked to go out for dinner.  And I wanted to eat at Outback.  I l.o.v.e. their fried mushrooms and coconut shrimp.  So…we braved a nice, sit-down restaurant with two little kids...

Today the whole family took a little trip to the Barber Shop…for Nolan’s first haircut!  Elaine was very concerned that “it not hurt him, Mommy?”  I’m not sure she was convinced that I told the truth once Nolan started screaming!  He didn’t care for the clippers much, and cried through the entire haircut. “Barber Sam” was thrilled to give Nolan his new cut, and asked for a picture with Nolan in the end.  Nolan no longer looks like my baby boy – he is now my little man.  But still oh-so-cute! {click to enlarge}

Day 6: You I’ve been doing a bit of sewing lately… Day 7: Someone that inspires you Elisabeth Elliot.  I had the privilege of hearing her speak and having her sign my book when I was in high school.  I hope to some day be the godly wife, mom, Christian, and missionary that she is. Day 8: A smell you adore Pretty much anything from Bath & Body Works…but especially Eucalyptus Spearmint fragrance oil.  They call it Stress Relief for a reason!  I would have never picked this scent off the shelf, but Ben gave it to me as a gift one time and I have been addicted ever since. Day 9: Something you do everyday Dishes.  With no dishwasher, I end up washing quite a few of these every day! Day 10: A favourite word Starbucks is synonymous with coffee right?  I wasn’t as much of a coffee drinker unitl I became a mommy.  I have tried to break my habit, but I keep coming back for more! Day 11: Kitchen My favorite, ...

Elaine has this little play laptop that sings songs and teaches colors & shapes.  One of the song is the Alphabet Song.  I snuck up on Elaine while she was singing along.  Listen especially to how she sings “l-m-n-o-p” – twice! Sorry it’s a little jumpy–Nolan was pulling on my legs and I didn’t want to alert Elaine that I was recording!