Rocks in My Wagon: September 2009

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Eli Turns Two!!

Here is Eli at his little birthday party at his school. Mommy brought M&Ms for a snack. We had the BIG birthday party the day before at Jump City. I'll get pictures from that up soon . . . well, as soon as I can.

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Here is one of Eli's friends Sarabeth.

And Sawyer.

"Happy Birthday to You . . ." (It's hard to get 2 year olds to sing!)

Happy Birthday my sweet baby boy!! I love you!!

First Day Continued . . .

Showing off the lunch boxes

Eden and one of her teachers Mrs. Hope :)

And the BFF Rachel - thank goodness they are back together - it was a long summer apart!!

First Day of Grace Baptist Pre-school!!

Ok - so we had a little internet malfunction which delayed the posting of first day of pre-school for Eden and Eli, but we are back up and running now!! So August 17th Eden started in the 3yo class and Eli started in the 2yo class at Grace Baptist Pre-school. Eli was soooo excited to wear his "pack-pack." And they didn't cry at all - in fact, it was maybe a little too easy to leave Mom. Just kidding - I'm glad they love it!! Mommy and Daddy were just a little excited to have 4 hours without children too - we went on a lunch date!! Woo hoo!! Anyway, here are the pics . . . .

Why Rocks?

This is an excerpt from my blog post titled Rocks in My Wagon:

So actually my real reason for liking the name Rocks in My Wagon is because of the book Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World.

There is a story near the beginning of the book that I totally love. It’s better if you read it yourself, but I’ll try a brief synopsis from what I remember.

Basically, there is a person that God asks to carry 3 small rocks in a wagon up to the top of a mountain. The person starts off on the journey very excited and the load is light. But along the way, we’ll just say ’she’ (i.e. Julie) starts trying to help and carry other people’s rocks too - first small ones, then bigger ones, heavier ones. Next thing you know she is worn out and can’t get up the mountain (and wondering why God asked her to do this when she can’t).

I remember sharing with the group of girls I was with (loved that Bradford J Team) that I felt like my wagon was not only full but sitting on top of me. At the time, I think I had pretty recently gotten new house, new job, and new baby #2 (our sweet little Eden was NOT a fun delivery OR newborn - I think we were both crying quite a bit!) New baby meant maternity leave which meant no pay check (hence more DEBT). It was all a little over-whelming.

But anyway, the point is that I had to dump out the wagon full of all the rocks that I had been trying to pull and focus on only the rocks God wanted me to carry. At that time, there were 3 rocks with the names Shilo, Eve, and Eden. Not everything else. Not everyone else - not every patient I saw - not every need that needed to be filled. So now my wagon has a rock named Eli too, but it is all still much lighter and much easier to pull. And I am headed back up that mountain joyfully again.

Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Rocks in My Wagon

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Eli Turns Two!!

First Day Continued . . .

First Day of Grace Baptist Pre-school!!

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