http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:22:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en My "big boys" were having a tough go at it the other day. I was in the mood to get some real cleaning done and was trying to get them on board with the idea. Instead, they fussed. That's not allowed! I was standing at the kitchen sink, washing dishes (which ... http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2010/02/28/dished-a-lesson/ As you know, I've been busy. Things are crazy around here these days. School, housework, graphic design projects, dishes, laundry, registering all of our town's Babe Ruth / Cal Ripken baseball players, preparing for a baby shower we're hosting for a friend, laundry, baking cookies, dishes, and all this while my husband ... http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2010/02/25/rewarded/ The baseball league our boys play for requires the boys participate in the fund raiser. They sell raffle tickets. Nate and I neither one are fond of begging our friends, family and co-workers to help pay for our kids entertainment, so we "bought" all 50 tickets last year and put ... http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2010/02/20/put-me-in-coach/ I'm not AWOL. Just wanted you to know. Seems lots of churches, missionaries, evangelists and others want to spend their tax refunds on graphic design. Happy to oblige. Maybe I should pay myself to redesign my blog, since my youngest -- who is nearly 8 months old now -- is still not ... http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2010/02/17/im-still-standing/ My kids beg to hold Grayson all the time. He obliges, much to their delight. Last night, we were all relaxing at the same time (it's rare!) I was snuggling sweet baby Gray on the couch and Andy moved to sit next to me. "Mom, can I hold Grayson?" he asked ... http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2010/02/10/bookend-bliss/ I don't have a sister. I now have three sisters-in-law, but that's not the same as growing up with a sister. How do I know? Well, the other day, Evan had to go to the restroom. As often happens here at home, Ferris went in with her, I suppose, just to keep ... http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2010/02/08/if-that-isnt-love/ Brady turned SIX on Saturday. Where has the time gone?! :) As you may remember, we started a new tradition last year of allowing the kids to choose a special outing for their birthdays instead of a gift. Because there are a few of us and usually a newborn, big family ... http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2010/02/02/sweet-at-six/ Evan adores her baby brother. She dotes on him, tries to hold him, longs to interpret his every coo, admires his eyes, etc. The other day, she wanted to hold him on her lap. He was holding each of her hands with that death-grip babies use when they feel insecure. (He ... http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2010/01/29/what-did-you-say/ Ferris recently found a small Gideon's Bible we had tucked away somewhere. I'm not sure if it's the size that appeals to her or what, but she LOVES this little Bible. She carries it around the house and if she sees it somewhere, she repeats "Bible!" until it's in her posession ... http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2010/01/25/her-night-light/ I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.  (III John 4) When Grayson arrived (and was a BOY!), we knew the kids would all be thrilled. Yet, we also knew that Connor would find it extra special to have a baby brother! A first for ... http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2010/01/21/a-baby-brother-for-connor/ Today's a special day here: Evan turns THREE! Since she surprised us three years ago by arriving two months early, she has not stopped amazing us. Her size has never been an obstacle for her. Despite the fact that she weighs less than her little sister (Ferris is 13 months younger ... http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2010/01/18/thriving-at-three/ You know that beautiful shade of silvery-grayish-blue? Here, I'll show you. Here's blue with a little Gray mixed in: Isn't that adorable? I know he's my own kid, and I know I'm biased, but I find this photo irresistible! PS-That's one of the rare times around here that you'll ever see the bottom ... http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2010/01/13/my-colorful-life/ It's really cold and snowy here in northwest Indiana. I really need to do some grocery shopping. Nate's work schedule is crazy busy this week... But the idea of taking 6 kids grocery shopping and trying to unload the cart and buckle seatbelts with wind swirling the zero-degree temps around ... http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2010/01/09/reason-514-i-love-my-husband/ My kids like to cook. All of them. Even the boys. (Well, I suppose the jury is still out on little Gray, since he's only 6 months old. If his enthusiasm for eating is any indication, he'll like to cook, too.) For Christmas, I found them a neat little kids' cookbook. ... http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2010/01/06/little-chefs/ It's family tradition around here to read Luke's account of the birth of Jesus before opening gifts at Christmastime. We do it as a family and also with our extended family. A couple of years ago, our now 9-year-old nephew Joshua read the passage aloud and did great. This year was ... http://selahgraphics.net/noendinsite/2009/12/31/the-christmas-story/