I am a mommy who allows my children to watch one short video each day after naptime. But because it's part of our daily routine, I like to be somewhat careful about not only watching "fun" and "silly" videos with neither educational nor biblical value. Of course, I do allow innocent videos that they enjoy like Winnie the Pooh and Wee Sing, etc., but I just don't like that ALL the time. One thing I cannot stand and do not tolerate is videos that supposedly are about a Bible story but actually have virtually nothing to do with the real story of Scripture (i.e. Veggie Tales). I find them to be so cute and fun and hilarious, but beyond that, there is little value, and in my humble opinion, probably more confusion comes about related to the Bible story from watching their goofiness! So our boys are only allowed to watch the "moral" ones but not the ones that teach a Bible story. Ironic, huh?
My friend Stacy and I feel the same way in general about videos, and she shared with me one day about a video she has about the book of Daniel, from Nest Family Productions. She said that it was excellent, and very right-on with the Bible story, and highly quality, as far as animation, etc. goes. She gave it to our big boy for his birthday, and boy is she right. That video is amazing! We have also purchased now The Prodigal Son and another one that we have not yet opened. I write this post to commend these videos to you. They are truly fabulous! We will likely be buying a few more. Though they are a bit expensive ($15/each) I think they are worth it for the children's minds and hearts.
If you are interested, I know that we have gotten ours at a Mardel store, but you can buy them online as well. Check them out. If you are at all like me, you'll be very pleased that you did.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Anticipating Easter
For those of you out there with small kiddos, I recommend highly to you something we have called Resurrection Eggs. They were given to us a few years ago, and they are so perfect for teaching children the real meaning of Easter. Last year we did it with our big boy, and it was a huge hit. There are twelve eggs, each with a little item in it, symbolic of some part of the Easter story. (Like today's was a donkey, representing Jesus' ride into Jerusalem). The last egg is empty, for the empty tomb. It comes with a booklet that contains and explanation of the item inside the egg, Scripture references to read, and than a little devotional-type thought to go along with it. It's really excellent. And I love it that it causes you to think about Jesus every day for twelve days prior to Easter and look forward to Easter, as we do to Christmas, with our Advent calendar. Consider getting them for your family. You'll be glad you did! :)
Our Little Artist
Our big boy has blossomed lately in his ability to both color and draw. In fact, he just won a coloring contest that his Paw Paw let him know about. Isn't that so exciting? He'll be getting his prize soon! He is such a perfectionist about his coloring that he cries if he goes out of the lines in the least little way. We are constantly trying to encourage him and tell him all that God expects is for us to do our best!
The sweet big boy is also very into drawing lately. As you can see from the pictures below, he has branched out and is drawing new and different things. Recently, he has drawn our family as pirates (notice the eye patches and beards). He also the other day drew a house, a garage, a trampoline, a basketball goal and player, a sunshine, and putt putt course in one picture! :) How fun!

The sweet big boy is also very into drawing lately. As you can see from the pictures below, he has branched out and is drawing new and different things. Recently, he has drawn our family as pirates (notice the eye patches and beards). He also the other day drew a house, a garage, a trampoline, a basketball goal and player, a sunshine, and putt putt course in one picture! :) How fun!


Monday, March 10, 2008
His Special Day
Today, to continue with the theme of the train birthday cake, we went to the Hermann Park Train to celebrate our little boy's second birthday! It was perfect. They just this past weekend finished the "new and improved" train. It's shiny and red and pretty. Our good friends from church joined us, and we all boarded the train and smiled and talked as we viewed the scenery. Little Red said, "This is fun!" That made me so happy to know he was having a good time. Here are some pics from this morning's celebration and the train time. We love you, JW!
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Sunday, March 9, 2008
Ya Ya Ya Ya Puah
Our "little" boy (the Redhead) made us smile and giggle tonight. After family devotions, he busted out singing, "Ya Ya Ya Ya Puah." I said, "What are you saying?" Our "big" boy understood and decoded it for us. The little guy was singing, "There's no God like Jehovah," (part of the worship song Days of Elijah) Isn't that so fun? What a cute boy! :)
Monday, March 3, 2008
The Redhead's 2nd Birthday Party!
Our sweet second son has now begun the birthday celebrations! Gran and Granddad came into town to celebrate with us, and we sang to them as well, since their birthdays are in the middle and end of February themselves. We had a great time. Wunk 2 had a train birthday cake, and he enjoyed blowing out the candles, though he didn't care much for the cake itself. He's like his momma, I guess--doesn't like the super sugary icing. We went to dinner and then came back and opened gifts. Such a fun night. Such a sweet boy. I can hardly believe he's 2. It certainly doesn't seem like it. Next week we will celebrate a bit on the day of also, with our good friends from church. We'll go ride the train at the zoo, to keep with the train theme. That will be a good time, I'm sure! Here are some pics from the small family party!
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Lately
Boy, has it been a long time since I've written. Wow! Now, at least I've had an excuse....the pregnancy! I have been completely exhausted for much of the time. Lately, I have had spurts of energy and accomplished quite a bit. I think it's nesting. I'm enjoying all my little projects prior to baby's arrival. We sure are so excited to meet that little fella. Could really be any time now. Most likely, we still have a few weeks or a month to go, but I'm 36.5 weeks, so really, he could come in a week! You never know! It's so fun to think about. I am asking the Lord to go into labor. I so desire that, rather than being induced this time. I will receive whatever he has for me joyfully, but I certainly do desire to know what a more "natural" labor is. We'll see what's in store!
I'm so pumped to meet this sweet boy--to see his face and determine who he looks like, if anyone, and experience his precious personality. What a treat we have in store for us! God is so good...
If you are reading this, please pray for continued safety and life in the womb. I am very aware that there are mommies who lose their babies here right at the very end. I pray that God is pleased to sustain this one's life to the end. Thank you!
I'm so pumped to meet this sweet boy--to see his face and determine who he looks like, if anyone, and experience his precious personality. What a treat we have in store for us! God is so good...
If you are reading this, please pray for continued safety and life in the womb. I am very aware that there are mommies who lose their babies here right at the very end. I pray that God is pleased to sustain this one's life to the end. Thank you!
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