I have posted a video, but honestly, it does not do this show justice. There is nothing like being there in person.
Monday, July 29, 2013
Independence Day at Magic Kingdom
I love celebrating Independence Day and one of my favorite places to celebrate is at Disney's Magic Kingdom. I love the fireworks display. I always get a lump in my throat as the music plays and the fireworks explode. I am so thankful for the United States of America and for the men and women who dedicate their lives to keeping it free.
I have posted a video, but honestly, it does not do this show justice. There is nothing like being there in person.
I have posted a video, but honestly, it does not do this show justice. There is nothing like being there in person.
Fire House Tour
For a while now I have wanted to take Samuel to a fire house tour. I finally got it scheduled and today I took the day off of work so that Samuel and I could have the whole day together. I love spending time with Samuel. He really is a great little man. He is thoughtful, kind, and funny. It is impossible for me to put into words how much I love him and how much I love being his mom.
To start our day we had breakfast together and watched the Lorax. Samuel really likes that movie and I like watching him watch movies that he thinks are funny.
We then met some friends at the fire station. Right before we got there they were called out on an emergency so we had to wait for a little while for them to return. It was so much fun. Many friends joined us and it was fun to get to see the trucks and tools up close, and also see the demonstration of the firefighter putting on all his gear!
To start our day we had breakfast together and watched the Lorax. Samuel really likes that movie and I like watching him watch movies that he thinks are funny.
We then met some friends at the fire station. Right before we got there they were called out on an emergency so we had to wait for a little while for them to return. It was so much fun. Many friends joined us and it was fun to get to see the trucks and tools up close, and also see the demonstration of the firefighter putting on all his gear!
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| Sitting in the captains seat |
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| On back of the truck (feeling a little shy) |
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| Checking out the tools! |
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| Just received his fire hat |
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| Standing on the truck |
After the tour we went to a playground and did some shopping. We had a great day.
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Peace
For the past few years we have been hoping to have another baby. I have posted about this before, but I have relearned another lesson and I wanted to share.
Wanting something with all of your heart and not receiving the blessing is hard. We have prayed together, we have prayed alone. Several times I have felt such an overwhelming sense of joy and peace. In those months when I have felt this way, I have automatically thought, "Yes! We are finally going to be blessed with a child." Then several weeks later we experience heartbreak. It has seemed to be a vicious cycle to me.
I have questioned why I would feel so good and feel such peace in my heart and mind. In May I experienced that feeling again. But this time I was leery to trust the feeling. Okay, leery isn't really the right word - I felt annoyed by it! I was so frustrated when I felt so happy and at peace (strange that I could be so hard-headed to actually be frustrated at feeling happy, right?) that I said right out loud while praying alone, "Oh no! Not this time. Don't just give me this feeling if it is really not going to turn out the way I want it to turn out!" (Yes, I do really talk to Heavenly Father and say really how I feel. If I can't tell him, who can I tell? I am thankful that He loves us enough to listen to every shout of praise, every heartbroken sob, every tiny detail of our lives, as well as every tantrum that I throw.)
As I was praying about not wanting to receive that peace any more, I received such a wonderful answer. In my mind there was a review of the past many, many months. As my mind reviewed those months, I realized that the only way I was able to cope with the heartbreak was because of the peace that He blessed me with in the previous weeks. Heavenly Father wasn't telling me that I was going to get exactly what I wanted, He was telling me that He would be by me through this time. He would strengthen me; He would send His comfort. He knows what is ahead and if we accept His peace and guidance, we will be blessed with all that we need in order to come through the difficult times of life stronger. I know that I am His daughter, that we are all his children, and that He loves us all. I am so grateful for His peace!
Wanting something with all of your heart and not receiving the blessing is hard. We have prayed together, we have prayed alone. Several times I have felt such an overwhelming sense of joy and peace. In those months when I have felt this way, I have automatically thought, "Yes! We are finally going to be blessed with a child." Then several weeks later we experience heartbreak. It has seemed to be a vicious cycle to me.
I have questioned why I would feel so good and feel such peace in my heart and mind. In May I experienced that feeling again. But this time I was leery to trust the feeling. Okay, leery isn't really the right word - I felt annoyed by it! I was so frustrated when I felt so happy and at peace (strange that I could be so hard-headed to actually be frustrated at feeling happy, right?) that I said right out loud while praying alone, "Oh no! Not this time. Don't just give me this feeling if it is really not going to turn out the way I want it to turn out!" (Yes, I do really talk to Heavenly Father and say really how I feel. If I can't tell him, who can I tell? I am thankful that He loves us enough to listen to every shout of praise, every heartbroken sob, every tiny detail of our lives, as well as every tantrum that I throw.)
As I was praying about not wanting to receive that peace any more, I received such a wonderful answer. In my mind there was a review of the past many, many months. As my mind reviewed those months, I realized that the only way I was able to cope with the heartbreak was because of the peace that He blessed me with in the previous weeks. Heavenly Father wasn't telling me that I was going to get exactly what I wanted, He was telling me that He would be by me through this time. He would strengthen me; He would send His comfort. He knows what is ahead and if we accept His peace and guidance, we will be blessed with all that we need in order to come through the difficult times of life stronger. I know that I am His daughter, that we are all his children, and that He loves us all. I am so grateful for His peace!
Saturday, July 6, 2013
The Ball Game
Samuel loves baseball! Our favorite are the minor legue games, especially the Lakeland Flying Tigers. A friend gave us tickets to the game for the 4th of July and we were thrilled to go. Samuel could hardly stop singing on the way to the game. (see video below - unfortunately I can't figure out how to get it to be upright!)
Unfortunately the game was rained out, but we will get to go to a different game in a couple weeks.
Unfortunately the game was rained out, but we will get to go to a different game in a couple weeks.
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