June 25, 2011
The wedding was absolutely beautiful!!! We are going on vacation and will post pics when we get home. Here's a sneak peak!!
God is so good!
Day 1
June 24, 2011
Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner Day!!!
Rehearsal went great! The two lovebirds were so excited!!
Some of the decorations from the rehearsal dinner...
Chicken croissant sandwiches and broccoli/bacon salad were behind the flowers on the buffet tables.
Our entertainment :).
Jon and Julie wrote a hilarious song
about the first year of marriage. I'll try and post it soon.
It was a wonderful day! More pictures to come!
Day 2
June 23, 2011
2 more nights with Taylor living in our home. I can scarce believe it. I am finding encouragement as I see the many who live thru this season and go on to live fruitful lives :). I am so grateful to have Miss Miri for several years to come, but my boys will be gone. Over half my life has been given to parenting my two lovable, crazy boys that turned into men before I knew it. I could not be a prouder mom...but it is hard not to be a little (okay- sometimes a lot) focused on myself these days. I was thinking today about the poems that encourage moms to cherish even their children's messes because one day they won't be there. This morning Taylor brought down more plates and dishes from his room. They are the messes I will miss. It's common for me to wonder where several of our plates/cups/silverware went to...only to find them all in Taylor's room :). I know I'm sentimental but I'll never get these times back so I pray you'll allow me this memory lane indulgence :). LOVE your children...CHERISH your children. Every minute....
Okay- I'd better get to a few last entries from the book. Tomorrow (hopefully) I'll post pictures from the rehearsal dinner and then wedding!!
These 2 entries became a turning point for Bill in many ways. He has spoken of these entries more than any others. I share these to encourage any dads reading this- to spend more time with your children....they need you!!
I'll start with an entry from Jon. When we lived in Philly, Bill worked in NJ. He would leave before the kids got up and get home when they were in bed. One day Jon saw Bill leaving and said, "Thanks for coming over Daddy." Bill cried on his way to work.
Taylor's entry...When we decided to move to North Carolina, we prayed with the boys for months that Daddy would get a great job in NC. Bill got a new job about a week after we moved here and we told the kids- which is why we were surprised when at dinner Taylor prayed, "Help get Daddy a great job in NC!" Bill reminded him that he DID get a great job. Taylor responded, "Then why are you home?" Bill answered, "That's what makes it a GREAT job!" :)
Bill has had to work long and hard thru many seasons, but these memories encourage him to make more time for his kids!
A few pics from today...
It was nail salon day for the moms and bridesmaids!
Miss Miri loves her nails :)
Stephanie's...Step 1...acrylic :)
Relaxing for a pedicure!
Dinner was a Cobb salad... it was so pretty I had to take a pic :)
Taylor's entry...When we decided to move to North Carolina, we prayed with the boys for months that Daddy would get a great job in NC. Bill got a new job about a week after we moved here and we told the kids- which is why we were surprised when at dinner Taylor prayed, "Help get Daddy a great job in NC!" Bill reminded him that he DID get a great job. Taylor responded, "Then why are you home?" Bill answered, "That's what makes it a GREAT job!" :)
Bill has had to work long and hard thru many seasons, but these memories encourage him to make more time for his kids!
A few pics from today...
It was nail salon day for the moms and bridesmaids!
Miss Miri loves her nails :)
Stephanie's...Step 1...acrylic :)
Relaxing for a pedicure!
Dinner was a Cobb salad... it was so pretty I had to take a pic :)
Day 3
June 22, 2011
Day 3 was a crazy day :). Chiropractor, several errands, makeup trial run and Julie and I made 20 gallons of iced tea/lemonade. Note to self... if you want to get a carpet cleaned, spill lemonade on it. I only spilled a little, but Bill figured if he had to get the carpet cleaner out- why not do the entire family room!! Yes, this is what my house looked like yesterday...3 days before the wedding!! All our family room furniture was moved into...
My kitchen...
My amazing helpers... Jon and Julie!!
My living room (this is also where piles have formed for the rehearsal dinner, wedding, and reception...
My amazing carpet cleaner....
The finished product!!!
Now... onto the book!!!
Taylor- age 8
Taylor- at his basketball game, asked if he could get something at the "confession stand". (Concession) :)
Taylor- age 8
Taylor sat down on the couch, and the space heater had warmed the couch. Taylor said, "This really warms up my leg pits!"
Day 4
June 21, 2011
Today has been a busy day...hair appointments and checking more off lists! Stephanie's parents arrived from Delaware and Jon and Julie arrive tonight from Florida!! Thank you Lord for much grace!!
More from the book...
Taylor- age 6
Taylor stepped on a pencil and got a piece of the lead stuck in his foot. He asked, "Mom, do you think it will get a cavity?" 
Taylor- age 6
Taylor put Parmesan cheese on his bread and after tasting it he said, "I can't even taste it. Tastes a bit sour. It's just a little bit to the right!" ????
Taylor- age 7
Taylor heard me singing and said, "Was that you singing? It didn't sound like you. I was really impressed of you." :)
Day 5
July 20, 2011
Today we're down to 1 hand! The "to do" lists are aplenty but thankfully Bill is off this entire week to help! Here we go!!
On to entries from the book...
Taylor- age 6
We think Jonathan has chicken pox. Taylor said he thought Jonathan had them before...so we explained that one can have a mild case and still get them again. Taylor said, "Maybe this time he has TURKEY pox instead!"
Taylor- age 7
Taylor said, "I wonder why girls have so much stuff like makeup and stuff and guys only have cars and hockey?"
Taylor -age 7
Taylor said he felt God was calling him to be a hockey player. I said, "No way!" :) He said, "But Mom, I have a sign! Look at my teeth!!" (They were spaced apart)
Day 6
June 19, 2011
Today was a good day...emotional... but good :). This morning was my last time playing keys for our worship band. I am stepping down because Bill, Miri and I will be pursuing a local church plant starting next week. More details on that later!
To help celebrate Father's Day... Bill, Taylor, Stephanie, Miri and I went to see Mr. Popper's Penguins :). We then had dinner and are looking forward to resting this evening. Taylor and Stephanie are off for their last marriage counseling appointment.
Thank you Lord for a good day!
More from the book...
Taylor- age 5
Taylor asked Mom, "Does God have blood in His veins?" Mom answered, "What do you think?" Taylor said, "I think He does because he had blood on the cross."
Taylor- age 5
Taylor was asked to do something he felt he couldn't do so responded by tilting his head and saying, "Well you KNOW Mom...I AM FIVE years younger than you."
Taylor- age 6
I asked Taylor to do something and he responded, "It will be kind to pleasure you!"
And our favorite...
Taylor- age 6
Taylor asked me- "Mom...did you know girls are human?" Ah yes dear...we are :)
Day 7
June 18, 2011
A few quotes from the book!
Taylor-age 4
Taylor said, "Mom, I love you a gozen infinities!"
Taylor- age 4
Taylor said, "Mom, you're the best part- you love me and I love you!"
Talyor- age 4
Taylor came into the kitchen with his eyes crossed and asked, "Why can't I see my face?" :)
Today has been a full day of errands! Taylor and Stephanie are painting a dresser in our garage. Dear Miri has been quite emotional lately as she's trying to process another beloved brother leaving home. Taylor hugged Miri for a while and then was so sweet to tell her she could keep hugging him while he worked :). Tears....
The dresser is going to be a beautiful yellow!!
Our Mocha (on left) has a playmate this week which has brought the house much laughter :). Meet the adorable Bailey Johnson!
Day 8
June 17, 2011
Today my dear friend Gail Walker...aka "Gift from God" helped me make 11 Key Lime Pies!!! Checking items off the to do list brings me such joy!!
More from the book!
Taylor...age 4
Taylor, trying to understand God, said, "Jesus has 100 arms so He can hug everyone. Jesus lives in space. On top of the sky is space and on top of space is Jesus."
Taylor...age 4
Taylor wanted to pray for dinner and asked us to pray with him. Apparently we were too quiet because after he said a few words, he stopped to instruct us, "Praying with me means you say, 'Yes Lord' when I say good words." :)
Taylor- age 4
Taylor put his shoes on and asked, "Am I a good Puter shoer on?"
Day 9
June 16, 2011
Today was a busy day- full of rehearsal dinner preparations! My friend Dena Nilsen -aka- "Gift from God" helped me today!! I will post pictures of the decorations later... they're so fun!! Right now I'd like to keep them a surprise for Tay and Steph. :)
On to more from, "The Book!"
Taylor, age 3... "Jonathan and me are the children." He pondered at bit then said, "You and Daddy are the bosses."
Taylor, age 3..."I know who the really boss is- Jesus!"
Taylor, age 3 - I told Taylor he looked so yummy- I could eat him up. He said, "You can't eat me up- I'm a children!"
10 days...
June 15, 2011
Well...here we are at the 10 day mark! In 10 days Taylor and Stephanie marry. I'm not sure I'm emotionally ready for this countdown...but I know with the Lord we can do all things- amen? :)
I thought I would post a picture, reminisce and give some wedding updates in the 10 days left. I'd like to start by sharing some entries about Taylor captured in our little book of memories :).
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Taylor- 2 years old
"Taylor was in the Christmas spirit- he secretly hung our entire family's toothbrushes on the Christmas tree!" :)
Taylor- 3 years old
"What will they think of next? Taylor thought of a new excuse to NOT eat what's on his plate. He said, 'If I eat it, I'll turn into poison!'"
Taylor- 3 years old
"We all have Jesus hearts- except or wizards. They need Jesus hearts!"
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The next 10 days will be a flurry with wedding details and preparing for family to come in. I am going to steal as many Taylor hugs as I can in the days ahead :)
Love of God!
Amplified Bible (AMP) 38For I am persuaded beyond doubt (am sure) that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities, nor things [a]impending and threatening nor things to come, nor powers, 39Nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.June 3, 2011
Romans 8:38-39
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