Relaxed!
He must have REALLY enjoyed his time in nursery today.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Day 3
Picture of me and friends
Can I just say that I have the best friends in the world? I hope each of you have been blessed with the kind of friends I have had in my life. I cannot express with words how truly blessed I have been to have each and everyone of you reading this blog or not, pictured or not, in my life. I've had friends to laugh with, cry with. Friends who have baked for me, baby-sat for me, partied and sulked with me, cleaned endless times for me. If friends are the flowers in the garden of life, I have the most beautiul, colorful, talented, helpful, loving garden around.
And of course I waited tooooo long to post this. And now I am on the mainland, using my Mom's computer. My own computer doesn't have very many photos of me with friends because we are usually too busy taking pics of our kids or just having a good time. But of course my Mom's computer has nearly zero.
However after looking on Facebook, Walgreens.com and mom's computer...I did find a few gems.
For instance....getting ready with my bestie from way back in the 2nd grade. She came to visit me while I was on the mainland visiting my family. I love her and I can't wait to meet that little bun that was once in her cute little oven.
This photo is like where's Waldo...
But, I am posting this anyway...cause I need to move on and finish this 30 day thing so it's quit haunting me.
Dear friends....Love you!
Love,
Matti
Can I just say that I have the best friends in the world? I hope each of you have been blessed with the kind of friends I have had in my life. I cannot express with words how truly blessed I have been to have each and everyone of you reading this blog or not, pictured or not, in my life. I've had friends to laugh with, cry with. Friends who have baked for me, baby-sat for me, partied and sulked with me, cleaned endless times for me. If friends are the flowers in the garden of life, I have the most beautiul, colorful, talented, helpful, loving garden around.
And of course I waited tooooo long to post this. And now I am on the mainland, using my Mom's computer. My own computer doesn't have very many photos of me with friends because we are usually too busy taking pics of our kids or just having a good time. But of course my Mom's computer has nearly zero.
However after looking on Facebook, Walgreens.com and mom's computer...I did find a few gems.
For instance....getting ready with my bestie from way back in the 2nd grade. She came to visit me while I was on the mainland visiting my family. I love her and I can't wait to meet that little bun that was once in her cute little oven.
This photo is like where's Waldo...But, I am posting this anyway...cause I need to move on and finish this 30 day thing so it's quit haunting me.
Dear friends....Love you!
Love,
Matti
Thursday, December 2, 2010
latest pics
I have been bad about blogging.
Yup! They are growing up and life is good.
30 day challenge...suffering
Daily life blogs... not really exhisting.
Lately I have been busy doing stuff. Helping friends, building this bed
Playing with these kids. Visiting the mall to enjoy Christmasy stuff.
Life is definitely busy. But we are doing great!
Playing with these kids. Visiting the mall to enjoy Christmasy stuff.Life is definitely busy. But we are doing great!I have a helper who helps me stay on top of laundry
Happy Schoolers to keep me company
An artist who does incredible works of art
A girl who can brush her own teeth start to finish as well as button her own buttons!!
Yup! They are growing up and life is good.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Day 2 Meaning behind my blog name
Meaning behind my blog name... Ok - How long can I make a short story? I don't feel I am as eloquent as many of you.
I think I may have wrote about this when I changed my blog name. Originally it was called "A Wiggle Worm" which I still like that name. But, I had named that blog after Eden (who was our wiggle worm when she was a baby.) And after I had Tex I felt bad having family something named after our first child and not including him in it.
So. I thought about what to change my name to for a while. Then one day while at church we sung the Hymn There Is Sunshine in My Soul Today. And the words to the song just really kind of stuck out to me.
There is Sunshine in my soul today
more glorious and bright
than glows in any earthly sky
for Jesus is my light
Oh there's sunshine
blessed sunshine
when the peaceful happy moments roll
When Jesus shows his smiling face
There is sunshine in my soul
I have always had this song as one of my favorites, in addition to the song Scatter Sunshine.
Basically I really really like the sun. And who doesn't? I imagine we all start feeling a little gloomy after not seeing the sun for a day or 2...or more. And just imagine how warm and wonderful it feels on your skin when it finally comes out again.
Well, like I said. It was the last line that stuck out to me most. When Jesus shows his smiling face, there is sunshine in my soul. And I feel like my savior, Jesus Christ, shows his love for me daily through his tender mercies, and all the blessings that he has placed in my life daily. My husband and kids, my family and friends, a good recipe, a funny story... So, the meaning of my blog title to me is that there is Sunshine in my soul. Whether the sun is shining outside or not, I want to find a way to find and share the sunshine that is in my soul. So my blog to me is a way to share with anyone who cares to read about the things that bring my soul sunshine...in hopes of putting a little sunshine in your soul too.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Day 1
Day 1-Recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself
Photo by Eden the night of our 6th wedding anniversary)
Do they have to specify interesting? It puts so much more pressure on me whiel writing this list.
1. I have only paid someone to cut my hair a small handfull of times. My Mom spoiled me with free hair cuts growing up, and since then I have had a hard time trusting anyone...especially paying anyone.
2. I was once in a production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat.
3. Though I have genetically produced 2 children, I have never had 1 labor pain. Both kids scheduled c sections.
4. My passport has stamps or visas to England, Turkey, Switzerland, Armenia, Bulgaria, and even the Republic of Georgia.
5. I used to always bite my nails growing up. Then, without even trying to quit I just stopped as soon as I moved to Hawaii. It was weird.
6. I had an obsession for shopping at Ross or the clearance rack at Bananna Republic and buying fancy fine jewelry when I was young and had nothing better to spend my money on.
7. I have this random dark hair that grows on my collar bone that appears every so often. I try to remember to pull it out as to not emberass myself (so why am I sharing this?). But the other day I forgot and my poor niece's boyfriend tried to grab it thinking it was an eyelash. I was too embarrassed to say anything. Had I been a little more quick whited, I'd have told him "You are gonna need to pull a little harder than that."
8. When I was younger I died my hair and bleached it as often as the changing months or seasons. But, I have not colored my hair once in the past 3 years.
9. I'm a morning person. But can also be a night owl.
10. I usually can't keep my mouth closed when I see people being overly mean, abusive or rude to their children.
11. I was on the front page of the town newspaper when I was in Kindergarten
12. When I was younger, my standards were so high that I wouldn't kiss more than 1 guy withing a 24 hour period. (I actually did once and felt terrible about it.)
13. I am certified to teach in Hawaii Elementary schools
14. I've gone sky diving over the ocean, rode in a hot air balloon, and been scuba diving
15. I twice spent hundreds of dollars to start up my own Mary Kay consulting business. I hated selling stuff, so I never sold a thing (except maybe a thing or 2 to my mom). And I sold my entire inventory for half off at my moving sale before moving to Hawaii...and gave the rest to family.
Photo by Eden the night of our 6th wedding anniversary)
Do they have to specify interesting? It puts so much more pressure on me whiel writing this list.
1. I have only paid someone to cut my hair a small handfull of times. My Mom spoiled me with free hair cuts growing up, and since then I have had a hard time trusting anyone...especially paying anyone.
2. I was once in a production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat.
3. Though I have genetically produced 2 children, I have never had 1 labor pain. Both kids scheduled c sections.
4. My passport has stamps or visas to England, Turkey, Switzerland, Armenia, Bulgaria, and even the Republic of Georgia.
5. I used to always bite my nails growing up. Then, without even trying to quit I just stopped as soon as I moved to Hawaii. It was weird.
6. I had an obsession for shopping at Ross or the clearance rack at Bananna Republic and buying fancy fine jewelry when I was young and had nothing better to spend my money on.
7. I have this random dark hair that grows on my collar bone that appears every so often. I try to remember to pull it out as to not emberass myself (so why am I sharing this?). But the other day I forgot and my poor niece's boyfriend tried to grab it thinking it was an eyelash. I was too embarrassed to say anything. Had I been a little more quick whited, I'd have told him "You are gonna need to pull a little harder than that."
8. When I was younger I died my hair and bleached it as often as the changing months or seasons. But, I have not colored my hair once in the past 3 years.
9. I'm a morning person. But can also be a night owl.
10. I usually can't keep my mouth closed when I see people being overly mean, abusive or rude to their children.
11. I was on the front page of the town newspaper when I was in Kindergarten
12. When I was younger, my standards were so high that I wouldn't kiss more than 1 guy withing a 24 hour period. (I actually did once and felt terrible about it.)
13. I am certified to teach in Hawaii Elementary schools
14. I've gone sky diving over the ocean, rode in a hot air balloon, and been scuba diving
15. I twice spent hundreds of dollars to start up my own Mary Kay consulting business. I hated selling stuff, so I never sold a thing (except maybe a thing or 2 to my mom). And I sold my entire inventory for half off at my moving sale before moving to Hawaii...and gave the rest to family.
30 Day Challenge
My friend is doing this on her blog and it looks fun...and even a little challenging too. But, I think I'll give it a try.
30 Day ChallengeEach day of the month, write a blog post according to these guidelines below:
Day 1-Recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself
Day 2-The meaning behind your Blog name
Day 3-A picture of you and your friends
Day 4-A habit that you wish you didn't have
Day 5-A picture of somewhere you've been to
Day 6-Favorite super hero and why
Day 7-A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you
Day 8-Short term goals for this month and when you'll accomplish them
Day 9-Something you're proud of in the past few days
Day 10-Songs you listen to when you're bored, happy, sad, mad, hyped
Day 11-Another picture of you and your friends
Day 12-How you found out about blogger and why you have one
Day 13-A letter to someone who has hurt you recently
Day 14-'A picture of you and your family
Day 15-Put your ipod or shuffle on-first 10 songs that play
Day 16-Another picture of yourself
Day 17-Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why
Day 18-Plans/dreams/goals you have
Day 19-Nicknames you have and why you have them
Day 20-Someone you see yourself marrying or being with in the future
Day 21-A picture of something that makes you happy
Day 22-What makes you different from everyone else
Day 23-Something you crave for a lot
Day 24-A letter to your parents
Day 25-What I would find in your bag
Day 26-What do you think about your friends
Day 27-Why you are doing this 30 day challenge
Day 28-A picture of you from last year and now-how have you changed?
Day 29-In this past month, what have you learned?
Day 30-Your favorite song
30 Day ChallengeEach day of the month, write a blog post according to these guidelines below:
Day 1-Recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself
Day 2-The meaning behind your Blog name
Day 3-A picture of you and your friends
Day 4-A habit that you wish you didn't have
Day 5-A picture of somewhere you've been to
Day 6-Favorite super hero and why
Day 7-A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you
Day 8-Short term goals for this month and when you'll accomplish them
Day 9-Something you're proud of in the past few days
Day 10-Songs you listen to when you're bored, happy, sad, mad, hyped
Day 11-Another picture of you and your friends
Day 12-How you found out about blogger and why you have one
Day 13-A letter to someone who has hurt you recently
Day 14-'A picture of you and your family
Day 15-Put your ipod or shuffle on-first 10 songs that play
Day 16-Another picture of yourself
Day 17-Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why
Day 18-Plans/dreams/goals you have
Day 19-Nicknames you have and why you have them
Day 20-Someone you see yourself marrying or being with in the future
Day 21-A picture of something that makes you happy
Day 22-What makes you different from everyone else
Day 23-Something you crave for a lot
Day 24-A letter to your parents
Day 25-What I would find in your bag
Day 26-What do you think about your friends
Day 27-Why you are doing this 30 day challenge
Day 28-A picture of you from last year and now-how have you changed?
Day 29-In this past month, what have you learned?
Day 30-Your favorite song
A new treat!
Our backyard has a fun new tree in it. Well, actually it's our neighbors, but they let us pick whatever ends up on our side of the fence. Eden is good about keeping her eye out for new crops. 
The kids love this star fruit! Mmmmm - They are sooo huge, juicy, and delicious! Oh Hawaii....how we love you!
The kids love this star fruit! Mmmmm - They are sooo huge, juicy, and delicious! Oh Hawaii....how we love you!It's just too bad you are so darn far away from family.
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