Obtaining Mercy

Quiet Middle, Then BOOM at the End!

The balance of our week has been relatively quiet - which is ok by me! 

For some reason, Isaac has decided that nights are for singing and laughing and playing, while early mornings into the afternoons are for sleeping, sleeping and sleeping!  We usually don't have any idea why he occasionally gets his days and nights mixed up, and this time is no exception.  We just do our best to keep him awake during the day, and hope he will break out of the cycle before too long.

I was looking for a good guacamole recipe yesterday.  I've tried several, but I haven't been really pleased with any of them so far.  I finally "googled" "guacamole" + "authentic recipe" and on page 3, found the Pioneer Woman's recipe for guacamole and pico de gallo. 

The recipes were fabulous!!!  So simple and yummy.  I don't know why I didn't think to search her site first.  Maybe because most of her recipes sound so rich with butter, cheese and meat that it didn't dawn on me to try her site for two vegetarian dishes.  These were great though.  I heartily recommend them!

Well, Doug has the day off today, and we're trying to find something fun to do.  It has to be an inside activity, though, because the temps are supposed to be in the mid 90s today.  We're thinking of going back to the Wh*le Foods Store.  What???  Isn't going to the grocery considered "something fun to do" at your house???  : )

Isaac will be enjoying the "BOOMS!" this weekend!!!  The first July 4th after his adoption, we went with friends to the local fireworks display.  We had no idea how he was going to react, but he loved it!!!  Giggled and laughed the whole time.  We've not taken him for years due to the seizures, but he still enjoys the big noises every year.  We call them "BOOMS!" because to Isaac, that is a very funny word.  : )

Well, the boys are waking up...I guess I need to finish up.  I pray you have an exciting and safe Fourth of July holiday.  For those of you outside the States, go ahead and light a few sparklers on our behalf!  You know you want to! : )

Blessings,
Alesha

Saturday, 11 April 2009

Luke 24:1-3KJB
"Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. 
"And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. 
"And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus."

He is risen!!!

 

How Deep The Father's Love For Us
by Stewart Townsend

How deep the Father's love for us,
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure

How great the pain of searing loss,
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the chosen One,
Bring many sons to glory

Behold the Man upon a cross,
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed I hear my mocing voice,
Call out among the scoffers

It was my sin that helf Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I knoww that it is finished

I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast inJesus Christ
His death and resurrection

Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom

Monday, 05 March 2007

Colleen, you guessed it!  It is a glass sculpture!  We took Isaac to the St. Louis Children's Hospital last August and nearby at the Missouri Botanical Gardens they were featuring the Chihuly Glass Exhibit.  It was spectacular!  Here are some other pics from our day.

This was hanging from beneath a bridge.  It was massive.

I loved these spheres they had floating in nearly every body of water.  You can see that Isaac got really hot while we were there - check out those rosy cheeks!

This boat was amazing!

This chandelier was 2 stories high and I could barely fit it into my viewfinder.

This was my favorite shot of my trip that didn't have one of "my guys" in it! 

This was the "Chihuly Rose" that they grew just for this exhibit.

And finally, a pic of my hubby and Isaac under a phenomenal archway.

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Update on Isaac - Praise the Lord, we had no seizures today.  He has eaten well and kept his food down.  He has also been very vocal all day, just complaining about every little thing that bothered him.  I don't like the grumping (with Isaac it all comes out as "Uh, uhhhhhhhh, UUUUUUUHHHHHHH, Uh...well, you get the idea), but I am delighted that he knows his own mind today and knows when he's irritated.  Tomorrow we'll work on our "inside voice" and "finding your hallelujah".

Thanks for guessing on my pic!  What's your most memorable trip with your family? 

Alesha