If I could go back in time...

If I could go back in time to June 10th 2008 on the 6th floor at about 2:00 pm I would tell myself a couple of things.

There IS LIFE after Down syndrome
There is going to happy times

There is going to be times that make you question why me why now but then there are times that  you say why not

She Will walk and when she does you will sing praises and cry like a baby

She WILL talk

She WILL play with babies and dress up and other things that little girls will.

She WILL make your life richer and better

She WILL do things in her time and when she does they are even extra sweeter.

She IS a Gift that God gave us.

She WILL make your marriage stronger

She WILL make you closer to God and have conversation with him you never thought you would.

today

Winter I am so over you. I know I say that every year. This year I was reminded that I say it every day;) What can I say I am a Summer Spring kind of girl. I crave for days like this...

And this...

I refuse to give into the Winter time Bahumbugs but I am over it. But being inside with my kiddos day after day does help me think more:) This morning I was thinking about my body. I am at least 5-10 pounds heavier than I want to be. I just want to look good in a swimsuit. Since we live in the Water I want to feel good about it. But then I was reminded of this verse..
Your adornment must not be merely external--braiding the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or putting on dresses;but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God. 1 Peter 3:3-4

I think God was trying to tell me no matter what I look like on the outside it is not important it is what is on the inside. So OK I buy that... I think that is another reason why I miss Running. That is some of my best times with Jesus. I blast Hillsong or Chris Tomlin and with each pound my hit makes the ground it makes me feel more "in tune" with God.

While it is too cold to run outside for me anyway... I am going to try to use the time I use for running to get more in the word. It is hard with 4 little ones but I always feel better after wards.

American Idol

So American Idol has  been Jason and I's favorite show to watch together. Well besides How I met your Mother. We don't agree on many shows - but this is the one thing we always sit down and watch and we LOVE it. But I have to admit I wasn't too excited about this season - in fact I didn't even know if I'd watch. I really turned up my nose at the idea of Steven Tyler and J-Lo as the judges.


But  I am really liking it. I love J lo. She adds a nice feminine touch. She knows about Music and is sweet. She is a good match. I do not miss Paula as much as i thought I would. Steven Tyler is a nut but I am liking him more and more.

Last night it was in Austin. My Hometown. I loved it. My favorite was John Wayne. Yes John Wayne his Parents said they wanted a strong Son so they named him that. He reminds me of a Young Bradley Cooper.