Monday, May 24, 2010
Nathan saying his verses
Of course, we are so proud of him, storing up truth at a young age is not a guarantee of anything, but we do hope it stays with him. My Dad taught me this when I was five, so this is my way of thanking him for keeping the word of God on my mind. Thanks Dad.
Nathan
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Every Good and Perfect Gift...
Sometimes, life throws you an unexpected curve ball. Mine came a few weeks ago while Nathan was in Vegas on a three week TDY. My back was really hurting...it was way out of alignment. I went to the doctor on base, and she told me I needed to see a chiropractor, but she would prescribe some muscle relaxers for me. OK...I went and put the prescription in at the drug store and then started to find a chiropractor who could see me that day, because I was in a lot of pain. Luckily, I found a good one. She wanted to take x-rays of my back...I wasn't so sure. You know, they make you fill out all of this paperwork, and one of the questions is, "Could you be pregnant?" Well, technically, I could have been, but I had no symptoms, and I really didn't think I was. But, we didn't do them anyway. Now, that my brain was thinking about it, when I picked up my prescription, I picked up a home pregnancy test and thought, "I'll take it just to confirm that I'm not pregnant." Well, SURPRISE...it was positive. Already six to seven weeks along and I had not a clue, other than back pain, I felt fine.
Of course, right before Nathan left I had told him that I really didn't want to be pregnant anytime soon, because I have been doing so well with my weight loss (I had lost almost 40 pounds!) and life for us was just really going well. We had a fun summer planned with a vacation to the beach after Nathan got back from his TDY. You know, I was just being selfish, not wanting to have another child right now.
But, around the same time that Nathan left on TDY, our music minister asked me to sing the solo for the song "I AM" by Mark Shultz. The third verse was written for me at this time. It reads:
I AM the Spirit deep inside you
I AM the Word upon your heart
I AM the One who even knew you
Before your birth, before you were
While Nathan was gone, and before I even knew I was expecting our fourth child, the Lord began to prepare my heart. Of course I had to practice that song, and I had to sing those words over and over. And it was like every time, the Lord was saying to me, "Beth, I am in control and whenever you have another child, it is going to be OK, because it is MY plan for you, and for the next blessing in your life." Well, I am glad He prepared my heart for the shock of that day when all alone, with Nathan out of town, I found out I was pregnant.
And, you know, the worst part was, I had to keep that secret to myself for two whole days until I finally got to talk to Nathan on the phone and tell him the news. That was torture. But, needless to say, we are THRILLED about this blessing that the Lord is entrusting us with.
So, bring on the sleepless nights, the nauseousness, the weight gain, etc, etc, that comes with the territory. I am ready for this blessing! As of today, I am almost ten weeks along, and the baby is due Dec. 15th. Nathan was supposed to be deployed at that time, but he was able to change the dates so that he will go in August and September instead.
"Every good and perfect gift is from above..." James 1:17
Of course, right before Nathan left I had told him that I really didn't want to be pregnant anytime soon, because I have been doing so well with my weight loss (I had lost almost 40 pounds!) and life for us was just really going well. We had a fun summer planned with a vacation to the beach after Nathan got back from his TDY. You know, I was just being selfish, not wanting to have another child right now.
But, around the same time that Nathan left on TDY, our music minister asked me to sing the solo for the song "I AM" by Mark Shultz. The third verse was written for me at this time. It reads:
I AM the Spirit deep inside you
I AM the Word upon your heart
I AM the One who even knew you
Before your birth, before you were
While Nathan was gone, and before I even knew I was expecting our fourth child, the Lord began to prepare my heart. Of course I had to practice that song, and I had to sing those words over and over. And it was like every time, the Lord was saying to me, "Beth, I am in control and whenever you have another child, it is going to be OK, because it is MY plan for you, and for the next blessing in your life." Well, I am glad He prepared my heart for the shock of that day when all alone, with Nathan out of town, I found out I was pregnant.
And, you know, the worst part was, I had to keep that secret to myself for two whole days until I finally got to talk to Nathan on the phone and tell him the news. That was torture. But, needless to say, we are THRILLED about this blessing that the Lord is entrusting us with.
So, bring on the sleepless nights, the nauseousness, the weight gain, etc, etc, that comes with the territory. I am ready for this blessing! As of today, I am almost ten weeks along, and the baby is due Dec. 15th. Nathan was supposed to be deployed at that time, but he was able to change the dates so that he will go in August and September instead.
"Every good and perfect gift is from above..." James 1:17
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Zoo and a funny story
Well, since coming home, we all have had a great time together as a family. Personally, I was shocked to be home after my first deployment with a wife and children left at home. It was great, and I simply could not believe all the hugs I was getting from Nathan J. We decided not to travel around, keep it low key and except for a run to Atlanta for a zoo and aquarium trip, it was low key. I had three dates with just Beth and me, one Daddy-Nathan Day out, and one Daddy-Brianna Day out. Beth and I were able to visit and research several schools in the area, and we've chosen a wonderful Christian school for Brianna next year. But here are the photos to give you an idea of all the great times we had.
Beth and the kids, similar to the zoo picture we had before I left.
After about 40 pictures, I finally got the camera to focus when the lion opened his mouth
The petting zoo, it's priority one for the kids!
Brianna, so happy, as usual
Nathan, almost turning for the camera.
Brianna, once again, all smiles.
Ok, here's the funny story, and I am certain I will not be able to adequately tell it, but I will try. I have always loved to make the kids laugh, and one way I do it, is to whisper like this. Kids, we need to keep our voices down and be QUIET! ....... SORRY!! I slap my hand over my mouth every time I say something too loud, and the kids shake with laughter. Well, on the drive home this evening, I made a similar remark pretending to lose control of my voice, and KINLEY, out of the blue, starts talking gibberish, raises the volume of her voice for the last word, and uses two pudgy little hands to cover her mouth, and her giggles. She repeated this routine several times, and Beth and I both just looked at each other, and it was our turn to shake with laughter. What a little jokester, and she's only 13 months old??
Beth and the kids, similar to the zoo picture we had before I left.
After about 40 pictures, I finally got the camera to focus when the lion opened his mouth
The petting zoo, it's priority one for the kids!
Brianna, so happy, as usual
Nathan, almost turning for the camera.
Brianna, once again, all smiles.
Ok, here's the funny story, and I am certain I will not be able to adequately tell it, but I will try. I have always loved to make the kids laugh, and one way I do it, is to whisper like this. Kids, we need to keep our voices down and be QUIET! ....... SORRY!! I slap my hand over my mouth every time I say something too loud, and the kids shake with laughter. Well, on the drive home this evening, I made a similar remark pretending to lose control of my voice, and KINLEY, out of the blue, starts talking gibberish, raises the volume of her voice for the last word, and uses two pudgy little hands to cover her mouth, and her giggles. She repeated this routine several times, and Beth and I both just looked at each other, and it was our turn to shake with laughter. What a little jokester, and she's only 13 months old??
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Coming Out of a Blogging Slump
Well, if anyone is still reading this blog, I am trying to come out of a blogging slump. Why have I even been in a slump? I don't know. Maybe it had something to do with Nathan being deployed and the obvious lack of time that comes with that. But, whatever it is, I am going to try to do better.
So, what have we missed out on in the past couple of months?
First, Kinley Brooke turned one year old. She is such a joy for our family. She is really the typical third child...laid back and completely on her own schedule. We were in OK on her birthday, and celebrated with my family, and she was even able to Skype with her Daddy on her birthday. She was sick the week of her birthday, but was feeling better on her actual birthday, which I was very thankful for. She is just now starting to walk on her own, which of course is so much fun to watch and experience with her. She actually took her first steps in the nursery at church...of course it wasn't for her momma!!!
We (Beth, Brianna, Nate and Kinley) came home from OK in the middle of February accompanied by my Mom and Bryce. It was so nice to have the extra helping hands for an extra week while we were here.
Nathan came home from our first deployment on March 2nd. We were very thankful to have him home and have enjoyed the time that he has had off this past week. He has to go back to work next week, and it looks like he will be gone again soon, but we are so thankful for him and the time that we have had together as a family. BTW, I did say OUR first deployment. Deployments are not just for the active duty member, but for the entire family. I told Nathan that I had the hard job of this deployment. Sure, he had to go fly, eat, sleep and work out. But, I had to to keep up with three children, ages four, three and one. And, of course none of them could ever sleep through the night on the same night. And of course we would all get sick while in OK (my mother was a saint taking care of us). And, you know, little boys really do need their daddy around. Nate is a different child now that his Dad is back.
I am married to an amazing man. He loves the Lord and strives to serve Him and know Him better every day. He loves our family and would do anything for us. He loves his country. When people comment to him about serving our country, he just replies with "It is a great country to serve". He is a humble man who credits the Lord for every blessing and gift that he has. I love Nathan so much, and being away from him makes me appreciate him so much more. I missed all the little things that he would do that bugged me...you know, like not putting his clothes in the laundry, not picking up stuff, etc. In fact, I cried the first time I did laundry after he left, because I knew that would be the last time I did his laundry for awhile. I had a really hard time putting it up and cleaning up his mess on his nightstand. So, I guess I would just encourage everyone to let your spouse know how much they mean to you, and appreciate them every day. It shouldn't take a deployment to have to say those things.
So, guess those are my thought and ramblings for tonight. I have had a lot on my mind, and hopefully in the next couple of weeks I will be able to blog them. Also, I need to catch up on putting pics up, so watch out for those!
So, what have we missed out on in the past couple of months?
First, Kinley Brooke turned one year old. She is such a joy for our family. She is really the typical third child...laid back and completely on her own schedule. We were in OK on her birthday, and celebrated with my family, and she was even able to Skype with her Daddy on her birthday. She was sick the week of her birthday, but was feeling better on her actual birthday, which I was very thankful for. She is just now starting to walk on her own, which of course is so much fun to watch and experience with her. She actually took her first steps in the nursery at church...of course it wasn't for her momma!!!
We (Beth, Brianna, Nate and Kinley) came home from OK in the middle of February accompanied by my Mom and Bryce. It was so nice to have the extra helping hands for an extra week while we were here.
Nathan came home from our first deployment on March 2nd. We were very thankful to have him home and have enjoyed the time that he has had off this past week. He has to go back to work next week, and it looks like he will be gone again soon, but we are so thankful for him and the time that we have had together as a family. BTW, I did say OUR first deployment. Deployments are not just for the active duty member, but for the entire family. I told Nathan that I had the hard job of this deployment. Sure, he had to go fly, eat, sleep and work out. But, I had to to keep up with three children, ages four, three and one. And, of course none of them could ever sleep through the night on the same night. And of course we would all get sick while in OK (my mother was a saint taking care of us). And, you know, little boys really do need their daddy around. Nate is a different child now that his Dad is back.
I am married to an amazing man. He loves the Lord and strives to serve Him and know Him better every day. He loves our family and would do anything for us. He loves his country. When people comment to him about serving our country, he just replies with "It is a great country to serve". He is a humble man who credits the Lord for every blessing and gift that he has. I love Nathan so much, and being away from him makes me appreciate him so much more. I missed all the little things that he would do that bugged me...you know, like not putting his clothes in the laundry, not picking up stuff, etc. In fact, I cried the first time I did laundry after he left, because I knew that would be the last time I did his laundry for awhile. I had a really hard time putting it up and cleaning up his mess on his nightstand. So, I guess I would just encourage everyone to let your spouse know how much they mean to you, and appreciate them every day. It shouldn't take a deployment to have to say those things.
So, guess those are my thought and ramblings for tonight. I have had a lot on my mind, and hopefully in the next couple of weeks I will be able to blog them. Also, I need to catch up on putting pics up, so watch out for those!
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Happy 3rd Birthday Nate!
Three years ago today, a little man stole my heart. He has always been "Mommy's Little Man" and everyone knows it. He looks just like me and was very attached to his momma during the first year of his life, just as all of my children have been. One of his Sunday School teachers in AK even found a shirt that said "Mommy's Little Man" and had to buy it for him. Now, as his Daddy is deployed, he has become quite attached to his momma again, which is OK. He comes and gets in bed with me almost every night now...something that has never been done in our home. But, he needs that security right now, so it will have to be OK. I love him, and even though it means I don't get as much sleep, I would do anything for that little man.
Nathan Jeremiah Hendricks has been such a joy and privilege to care for. He presents more challenges than his sisters do...at least for his Momma. He is, well, stubborn and defiant even at times. But, when those times try me as a parent, I tend to pray that the Lord will use those traits for good in him some day. Right now, I assume that the Lord is using those traits to teach ME something! I know that the Lord has a plan for Nate, and I pray every night that Nate would know the Lord as his personal Lord and Saviour. I pray that Nate would choose to follow the Lord and serve the Lord every day of his life.
Nate has had a wonderful year being two. He became a big brother and moved from Alaska to Georgia. He can talk up a storm now and just recently started singing songs in full. One day he didn't know I was in the room, and he sang "Lord, You Are" in its entirety, which was medicine for a frustrated mother's soul. How sweet it is to hear your children sing praises to the Lord. Nate can also say the entire Pledge of Alligiance, and his favorite video clip is Tim Hawkins "The Government Can", another song he can sing most, if not all, of. He is a really smart little man...but he doesn't want you to know it. He hides it and then one day he says all of his Bible verse, or sings the whole song, or something like that.
Nathan Jeremiah was names after his Daddy. And, while he may look a lot like his momma, he is a lot like his Daddy too. And, there is no person on this earth I would rather him be like. His Daddy uses his "stubborn" side to stand up for the truth and has such a desire to share Christ's love with others. I pray Nate will be much like his Daddy when he gets older. Nate is also named after Dr. David Jeremiah, a pastor Nathan and I watch on TV quite frequently and who has impacted our lives.
Lord, I pray that you would use Nathan Jeremiah for your glory, every day of his life. I pray that he would know you personally, and that he would share your love with the world. Keep him safe and secure in Your arms. Thank you so much for the privilege of raising this young man here on earth. We don't deserve such a blessing, but we are so thankful for him. Help me as a mother to love him unconditionally and to understand his needs right now and be patient to meet them. Amen.
Happy 3rd Birthday Nate! Your Momma loves you very much!
Nathan Jeremiah Hendricks has been such a joy and privilege to care for. He presents more challenges than his sisters do...at least for his Momma. He is, well, stubborn and defiant even at times. But, when those times try me as a parent, I tend to pray that the Lord will use those traits for good in him some day. Right now, I assume that the Lord is using those traits to teach ME something! I know that the Lord has a plan for Nate, and I pray every night that Nate would know the Lord as his personal Lord and Saviour. I pray that Nate would choose to follow the Lord and serve the Lord every day of his life.
Nate has had a wonderful year being two. He became a big brother and moved from Alaska to Georgia. He can talk up a storm now and just recently started singing songs in full. One day he didn't know I was in the room, and he sang "Lord, You Are" in its entirety, which was medicine for a frustrated mother's soul. How sweet it is to hear your children sing praises to the Lord. Nate can also say the entire Pledge of Alligiance, and his favorite video clip is Tim Hawkins "The Government Can", another song he can sing most, if not all, of. He is a really smart little man...but he doesn't want you to know it. He hides it and then one day he says all of his Bible verse, or sings the whole song, or something like that.
Nathan Jeremiah was names after his Daddy. And, while he may look a lot like his momma, he is a lot like his Daddy too. And, there is no person on this earth I would rather him be like. His Daddy uses his "stubborn" side to stand up for the truth and has such a desire to share Christ's love with others. I pray Nate will be much like his Daddy when he gets older. Nate is also named after Dr. David Jeremiah, a pastor Nathan and I watch on TV quite frequently and who has impacted our lives.
Lord, I pray that you would use Nathan Jeremiah for your glory, every day of his life. I pray that he would know you personally, and that he would share your love with the world. Keep him safe and secure in Your arms. Thank you so much for the privilege of raising this young man here on earth. We don't deserve such a blessing, but we are so thankful for him. Help me as a mother to love him unconditionally and to understand his needs right now and be patient to meet them. Amen.
Happy 3rd Birthday Nate! Your Momma loves you very much!
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Life During Deployment
Well, I know it has been awhile since I last blogged. A lot has happened. Nathan has been deployed since right after Christmas. Christmas itself was eventful. Kinley was sick, and I ended up in the ER with her the day after Christmas, and come to find out, she had pneumonia. Also, I had an ear infection. So, life was happening when Nathan left. Kinley is now better, as am I, and we have somewhat adjusted to life without Nathan around here. Not that we like it, but life goes on. We are able to talk with him every once in a while as well as Skype. Praise the Lord for modern technologies. Please continue to pray for his safety as he is serving in the middle east.
As for life here, it has had its good times and not so good times. Tonight was one of those not so good times. Lots of tears shed from the children, and subsequently, by me. But, I guess in a way a good cry makes things better. I was able to Skype with Nathan, but he didn't have his headset, so we just had to chat with our fingers. He is doing well...he looks good, as always.
I pray a lot for patience for myself. I know that the Lord has been gracious in granting me this request many times, because otherwise I would have blown up many times by now. Sometimes the way I am able to respond to the children in a calm voice even surprises me. Thank you Lord!
Aunt Becky has come to save the day. Really, she has been a tremendous help this week. Tonight alone she cleaned the kitchen, gave Brianna a bath and picked up the playroom. And, more than any of that, she has been a friend for me. It gets lonely talking to preschoolers almost all of the time. Tomorrow we are leaving for OK where the kids and I will be spending about a month with my parents. This should be a fun adventure! Lets all pray that Kinley sleeps well in her pack-n-play.
Well, that is my rambling for tonight. I am thankful for all that the Lord has blessed me with (even though at times, like tonight, life has been a challenge) and I pray that you take a little time today to tell the Lord what you are grateful for as well. It helps put life into perspective. :)
As for life here, it has had its good times and not so good times. Tonight was one of those not so good times. Lots of tears shed from the children, and subsequently, by me. But, I guess in a way a good cry makes things better. I was able to Skype with Nathan, but he didn't have his headset, so we just had to chat with our fingers. He is doing well...he looks good, as always.
I pray a lot for patience for myself. I know that the Lord has been gracious in granting me this request many times, because otherwise I would have blown up many times by now. Sometimes the way I am able to respond to the children in a calm voice even surprises me. Thank you Lord!
Aunt Becky has come to save the day. Really, she has been a tremendous help this week. Tonight alone she cleaned the kitchen, gave Brianna a bath and picked up the playroom. And, more than any of that, she has been a friend for me. It gets lonely talking to preschoolers almost all of the time. Tomorrow we are leaving for OK where the kids and I will be spending about a month with my parents. This should be a fun adventure! Lets all pray that Kinley sleeps well in her pack-n-play.
Well, that is my rambling for tonight. I am thankful for all that the Lord has blessed me with (even though at times, like tonight, life has been a challenge) and I pray that you take a little time today to tell the Lord what you are grateful for as well. It helps put life into perspective. :)
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Christmas Greetings!
This is for all of you out there who didn't get a hard copy of our Christmas letter! I had to cut back on the amount of people who received the letter because my list is getting so long. Love you all and hope that you have a very, Merry Christmas!!!
Merry Christmas to all of our dear family and friends! We pray that this season you keep your focus on the One true reason we celebrate Christmas- Jesus Christ who came to earth as a baby so that He could die on the cross for our sins and raise from the dead so that we can have eternal life. What a joy and comfort it is to know my Savior!
So, here are life updates from the Hendricks Home:
Nathan has had an incredibly busy year. We started out the year knowing that we would be moving to
Brianna has grown into such a big little girl! She is now four years old, and is so eager to learn anything and everything. She has missed her friends in
Nate is now a big two year old, almost three year old. And, he is really smart, but he doesn’t want anyone to know it. He is really a quiet guy, until he decides to start talking. Then, watch out!!! One day, he just up and told me the entire Pledge of Allegiance. I didn’t even know that he knew it! He has just learned it from our school time with Brianna. He has also started his Scripture memory, and can say the first three verses of Psalm 100 as well as Eph. 6:1.
We were so blessed with the arrival of Miss Kinley Brooke Hendricks, born
As for me, as always, I stay busy keeping up with all of the others. I do miss my
Please keep our family in your prayers over the next few months as we face our first deployment. Pray for peace for Nathan as he has to leave us all here, pray for strength for me as I take care of these little blessings by myself, and pray for our children that they will understand what is happening and that they don’t drive their momma crazy!
Merry Christmas!
Nathan, Beth, Brianna, Nate and Kinley
Friday, December 18, 2009
Why I Don't Like Santa
Let me start this off by saying that I don't mean to sound cynical here, but this is how I really feel. I try not to judge others who do celebrate with Santa, so know that even if you do celebrate Santa, I still love you! So, here's the post:
Maybe its because I grew up having never celebrated Christmas with Santa. Or maybe its because my husband sees no need for lying to our children about Santa, because he was told the truth when he was young as well. However I think that the real reason I don't like Santa is because he takes away from the true meaning of Christmas. So many people today celebrate Christmas and have no idea of why they are celebrating it.
Nathan leaned over to me in Sunday school a couple of weeks ago and said, "Isn't it ironic that the one time of year that people EXPECT other parents to lie to their children is at Christmas time?" So, don't expect me to lie to your children about there being a Santa, OK? I won't do it...just letting you know. In respect for you, I may try to totally avoid the subject, but if asked, I won't lie to them.
Christmas is about Jesus. How He came to this earth as a baby, so that He could die on the cross for our sins. The message is so simple, even my four year old gets it. Up until this week, I had never even heard her mention Santa. I don't know why people, why Christians, feel the need to incorporate Santa into their Christmas celebrations. I remember last Christmas we went to a Christmas pageant at a church in Anchorage, and there was Santa in it. Seriously, can't a church have a Christmas program without Santa? It made me so mad!!!
So, you will be very hard pressed to find anything "Santa" in my house. I avoid him at all cost. He makes me mad, because he has distracted so many people from the true meaning of Christmas, Jesus Christ. And, please don't tell my kids about Santa...I want to keep their focus on Jesus!
Think about this, people tell their children about Santa, who they are supposed to believe in, even though they don't see him. They also tell them about Jesus and God, who they can't see, but are supposed to believe in. Then... down the road, these kids find out that Santa isn't real. What are they supposed to believe about Jesus and God?
Oh, and one other interesting fact about Santa that Nathan pointed out to me...rearrange the letters just a bit, and what do you get? SATAN! I think he is at work distorting the real reason for Christmas!
Maybe its because I grew up having never celebrated Christmas with Santa. Or maybe its because my husband sees no need for lying to our children about Santa, because he was told the truth when he was young as well. However I think that the real reason I don't like Santa is because he takes away from the true meaning of Christmas. So many people today celebrate Christmas and have no idea of why they are celebrating it.
Nathan leaned over to me in Sunday school a couple of weeks ago and said, "Isn't it ironic that the one time of year that people EXPECT other parents to lie to their children is at Christmas time?" So, don't expect me to lie to your children about there being a Santa, OK? I won't do it...just letting you know. In respect for you, I may try to totally avoid the subject, but if asked, I won't lie to them.
Christmas is about Jesus. How He came to this earth as a baby, so that He could die on the cross for our sins. The message is so simple, even my four year old gets it. Up until this week, I had never even heard her mention Santa. I don't know why people, why Christians, feel the need to incorporate Santa into their Christmas celebrations. I remember last Christmas we went to a Christmas pageant at a church in Anchorage, and there was Santa in it. Seriously, can't a church have a Christmas program without Santa? It made me so mad!!!
So, you will be very hard pressed to find anything "Santa" in my house. I avoid him at all cost. He makes me mad, because he has distracted so many people from the true meaning of Christmas, Jesus Christ. And, please don't tell my kids about Santa...I want to keep their focus on Jesus!
Think about this, people tell their children about Santa, who they are supposed to believe in, even though they don't see him. They also tell them about Jesus and God, who they can't see, but are supposed to believe in. Then... down the road, these kids find out that Santa isn't real. What are they supposed to believe about Jesus and God?
Oh, and one other interesting fact about Santa that Nathan pointed out to me...rearrange the letters just a bit, and what do you get? SATAN! I think he is at work distorting the real reason for Christmas!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Little Nathan, growing up
Well, Nathan is growing up, we had just watched on old episode of the Lone Ranger, so after the pledge, he blurts out, I'm gonna shoot you! We just laughed and laughed over that. He speaks so well, and has a good memory, as you can tell.
But on a sad note, he and Brianna played a little too rough today, and Nathan ended up breaking his clavicle! Poor little guy. He's ok most of the time, with full range of motion, but every so often, he'll tweak it wrong, and let out a sharp cry of pain. Beth and I both feel so bad for him, we just want him to get better. He went to the emergency room today, and will see a orthopedic surgeon tomorrow for further diagnosis. Gotta tell you, I love that little boy!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Thankful Thursday
1. I am thankful that Kinley had a good check up with the doctor this morning.
2. I am thankful for our church's Mom's Morning Out program. My kids love it!!!
3. I am thankful for getting lots of errands run today.
4. I am thankful that all of my children are either sleeping right now or are playing quietly in their room so that I can catch a quick nap this afternoon.
5. I am thankful for the local MOPS group here in Warner Robins.
6. I am thankful that the Lord is teaching me some kinda tough stuff right now. I will be stronger for it.
7. I am thankful to be a part of a wonderful choir at our church.
8. I am thankful for discipleship.
9. I am so thankful for my wonderful, loving and caring husband. What would I do without him??? And, he is pretty cute too!
What are you thankful for??? Take time to tell the Lord today.
2. I am thankful for our church's Mom's Morning Out program. My kids love it!!!
3. I am thankful for getting lots of errands run today.
4. I am thankful that all of my children are either sleeping right now or are playing quietly in their room so that I can catch a quick nap this afternoon.
5. I am thankful for the local MOPS group here in Warner Robins.
6. I am thankful that the Lord is teaching me some kinda tough stuff right now. I will be stronger for it.
7. I am thankful to be a part of a wonderful choir at our church.
8. I am thankful for discipleship.
9. I am so thankful for my wonderful, loving and caring husband. What would I do without him??? And, he is pretty cute too!
What are you thankful for??? Take time to tell the Lord today.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Wow! It's been awhile...
I didn't realize it has been so long since I last blogged. So, what has been going on in the Hendricks household...
Well...the kids and I went to OK for about ten days. The drive there really wasn't that bad. Thank the Lord for a DVD player in my car and little gerber puffs to pacify Kinley. The next trip should be even better because I will be able to turn Kinley's car seat around so she can watch movies non-stop for two days as well! (I'm kidding...I did turn it off some!) We met my parents and went to the lake with them for the first weekend we were there. We had a great time for two days, and then the last night we were there, Brianna got sick and I got no sleep and it was just all kinds of fun! However, my parents were a huge help we got all packed up and headed home without any big messes. Brianna was sick for a couple of days...don't really know what it was, but she was over it by the following Monday.
I was able to meet up with a good friend of mine on both Monday and Friday. That was really good for me, because when you move, it just takes time to become close friends with people. It is really good to have someone that no matter how long you have been apart, you can just pick up like you were always together and be able to chat and share.
I was also able to see all of my grandparents two times, and I had really good visits with all of them. I have been so blessed to have four grandparents who are still alive and who love me so much. I love them all and I am so thankful for the time that the Lord has given me with them.
Ok, so other than the trip, what has been going on? I don't know...life has been happening fast and furious.
Nathan passed his check ride and is now "officially" a JStars pilot. He has been flying a lot since then and even participated in an exercise the first week in his new squadron.
Brianna is doing really well in her gymnastics classes and is starting to read. She is such a big girl. We bought her a princess dress up kit and she LOVES playing princess now. In fact, she wears that most days...maybe I should wash it soon!
Nate...well, is Nate. Always getting into something...I'll spare you the disgusting details of the latest fiasco, but it was totally gross. But, he has that sweet smile that just melts my heart, no matter what he does. He is also starting to sing more, which is really sweet. Before bedtime, I always spend time singing and praying with the kids. With Nate, I sing his "fishing" song (which I just made up), Jesus Loves Me, and lately, "Lord, You Are". Yesterday, for the first time, Nate sang "Lord, You Are" with me. It is the sweetest thing to hear your children sing praises to Jesus!
Kinley, well, lets just say that I cannot wait for those teeth to finally break through. And, I think she has seasonal allergies, so that just compounds the misery. She crawls, pulls up to things, and is starting to wave. She also just has the brightest smile and an adorable little laugh. She is sleeping now, so that is why I have time to type.
As for me, I just keep up with the rest of the family. I was able to decorate the house for the fall this past week, which is a ton of fun. I went to Home Depot and bought some wheat straw, pumpkins and mums to decorate my front porch. Other than that, I was able to get a lot of cool stuff at Hobby Lobby on sale...and some on a better sale thanks to my brother!
OK, so enough rambling by me...eventually, I will post pics, but probably not today, unless Nath decides to do that!
Well...the kids and I went to OK for about ten days. The drive there really wasn't that bad. Thank the Lord for a DVD player in my car and little gerber puffs to pacify Kinley. The next trip should be even better because I will be able to turn Kinley's car seat around so she can watch movies non-stop for two days as well! (I'm kidding...I did turn it off some!) We met my parents and went to the lake with them for the first weekend we were there. We had a great time for two days, and then the last night we were there, Brianna got sick and I got no sleep and it was just all kinds of fun! However, my parents were a huge help we got all packed up and headed home without any big messes. Brianna was sick for a couple of days...don't really know what it was, but she was over it by the following Monday.
I was able to meet up with a good friend of mine on both Monday and Friday. That was really good for me, because when you move, it just takes time to become close friends with people. It is really good to have someone that no matter how long you have been apart, you can just pick up like you were always together and be able to chat and share.
I was also able to see all of my grandparents two times, and I had really good visits with all of them. I have been so blessed to have four grandparents who are still alive and who love me so much. I love them all and I am so thankful for the time that the Lord has given me with them.
Ok, so other than the trip, what has been going on? I don't know...life has been happening fast and furious.
Nathan passed his check ride and is now "officially" a JStars pilot. He has been flying a lot since then and even participated in an exercise the first week in his new squadron.
Brianna is doing really well in her gymnastics classes and is starting to read. She is such a big girl. We bought her a princess dress up kit and she LOVES playing princess now. In fact, she wears that most days...maybe I should wash it soon!
Nate...well, is Nate. Always getting into something...I'll spare you the disgusting details of the latest fiasco, but it was totally gross. But, he has that sweet smile that just melts my heart, no matter what he does. He is also starting to sing more, which is really sweet. Before bedtime, I always spend time singing and praying with the kids. With Nate, I sing his "fishing" song (which I just made up), Jesus Loves Me, and lately, "Lord, You Are". Yesterday, for the first time, Nate sang "Lord, You Are" with me. It is the sweetest thing to hear your children sing praises to Jesus!
Kinley, well, lets just say that I cannot wait for those teeth to finally break through. And, I think she has seasonal allergies, so that just compounds the misery. She crawls, pulls up to things, and is starting to wave. She also just has the brightest smile and an adorable little laugh. She is sleeping now, so that is why I have time to type.
As for me, I just keep up with the rest of the family. I was able to decorate the house for the fall this past week, which is a ton of fun. I went to Home Depot and bought some wheat straw, pumpkins and mums to decorate my front porch. Other than that, I was able to get a lot of cool stuff at Hobby Lobby on sale...and some on a better sale thanks to my brother!
OK, so enough rambling by me...eventually, I will post pics, but probably not today, unless Nath decides to do that!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Thankful Thursday
1. I am thankful that it is not raining right now...its drizzly, but not raining.
2. I am thankful that Brianna does not have hand, foot and mouth disease (so far) and that she was able to go to mom's morning out this morning. Although, mom isn't getting much of a morning out with two other sick children at home!
3. I am thankful that Kinley only woke me up once last night...the motrin worked!!!
4. I am thankful that Nate is such a sweet little boy and wasn't too disappointed that he couldn't go to MMO at church this morning.
5. I am thankful for SONIC- medium vanilla diet dr. pepper, please! (BTW...they did not have Sonic in Alaska, so this means a whole lot to me)
6. I am thankful for good friends in a new place.
7. I am thankful for my FAMILY...all of you!!!
8. I am thankful for a Savior who continually convicts me of areas in my life that I need to work on.
9. I am thankful for Nathan and his job and his diligence to provide for our family. Not everyone has a dependable job these days.
10. I am thankful for an abundance of leftover food from our Sunday School party this week, so that I can share some with a family that really needs it.
What are you thankful for? I would love to hear from you!
2. I am thankful that Brianna does not have hand, foot and mouth disease (so far) and that she was able to go to mom's morning out this morning. Although, mom isn't getting much of a morning out with two other sick children at home!
3. I am thankful that Kinley only woke me up once last night...the motrin worked!!!
4. I am thankful that Nate is such a sweet little boy and wasn't too disappointed that he couldn't go to MMO at church this morning.
5. I am thankful for SONIC- medium vanilla diet dr. pepper, please! (BTW...they did not have Sonic in Alaska, so this means a whole lot to me)
6. I am thankful for good friends in a new place.
7. I am thankful for my FAMILY...all of you!!!
8. I am thankful for a Savior who continually convicts me of areas in my life that I need to work on.
9. I am thankful for Nathan and his job and his diligence to provide for our family. Not everyone has a dependable job these days.
10. I am thankful for an abundance of leftover food from our Sunday School party this week, so that I can share some with a family that really needs it.
What are you thankful for? I would love to hear from you!
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Pictures!
Beth had herself a happy Birthday, complete with a Sooner game, an exclusive "all-by-yourself shopping trip" and some wonderful children who were extremely excited to light the candles and sing the Happy Birthday song!
SUPERMAN TO THE RESCUE! Nathan and his friend Luke were able to show off their superhero skills after a not seeing each other since we left Alaska in May.
What? Do I hear a schoolbus full of kids hanging off a bridge?? (Sometimes I really do think he believes he's Superman... it's a new phase for him)
Calling all Sooner fans! Idaho State didn't stand a chance.
Just lounging on the beach!
Here's a picture that would be a perfect desktop background. HAPPY DAY!
Nathan: Feather Mustache Man
Brianna's eyes... such a happy girl.
AAAUGH! What was that???
Kinley, the cute kid special
And, and artistic closeup of a butterfly we snapped while visiting Alabama. The lower wings look like a snakehead... A defensive posture, no doubt!Thursday, September 10, 2009
Thankful Thursday
It has been awhile since I have done this, but hopefully I get in the habit of expressing my thankfulness more often.
1. I am thankful for the Lord showing me how I can be a better wife and mom. I am also thankful for the time to study His Word! Sometimes that is not an easy thing for me to "find".
2. I am thankful for my husband who loves me so much and shows me that every day. He even planned a date night for us this week!!! He is also a wonderful father who LOVES spending time with his kids.
3. I am thankful for my three little munchkins who bring me much joy, laughter and yes, even frustration every day. :)
4. I am thankful for my new church family and the passion for lost souls that is evident in all of the different programs that they offer.
5. I am very, very thankful for mom's morning out at my church.
6. I am thankful that I got to go grocery shopping by myself this morning.
7. I am thankful for new life...a friend had a baby yesterday!
8. I am thankful for my grandmother. She has always been such a godly woman to look up to. She is failing in health now, and doesn't remember much and I honestly don't know how much longer she will live. But, she is an incredible woman and has been an example for all of her children and grandchildren. What a blessing!!
9. I am thankful for my father and the patience he has with his mom and the love that he (and his siblings) are showing her every day. It is taking a lot out of them, but they are doing everything that they can to care for her, and my grandfather, themselves.
10. I am thankful for my mom and her selflessness in all of the situation mentioned above. She gives up my dad every weekend, and helps take care of not only his parents, but her parents as well.
11. I am thankful that all of my siblings now have jobs. Praise the Lord!!!
12. I am thankful for another blogger friend reminding me to do this today. It really does renew your mind to express thankfulness for all God has done in your life.
Now, what are you thankful for...leave me a comment about it!!!
1. I am thankful for the Lord showing me how I can be a better wife and mom. I am also thankful for the time to study His Word! Sometimes that is not an easy thing for me to "find".
2. I am thankful for my husband who loves me so much and shows me that every day. He even planned a date night for us this week!!! He is also a wonderful father who LOVES spending time with his kids.
3. I am thankful for my three little munchkins who bring me much joy, laughter and yes, even frustration every day. :)
4. I am thankful for my new church family and the passion for lost souls that is evident in all of the different programs that they offer.
5. I am very, very thankful for mom's morning out at my church.
6. I am thankful that I got to go grocery shopping by myself this morning.
7. I am thankful for new life...a friend had a baby yesterday!
8. I am thankful for my grandmother. She has always been such a godly woman to look up to. She is failing in health now, and doesn't remember much and I honestly don't know how much longer she will live. But, she is an incredible woman and has been an example for all of her children and grandchildren. What a blessing!!
9. I am thankful for my father and the patience he has with his mom and the love that he (and his siblings) are showing her every day. It is taking a lot out of them, but they are doing everything that they can to care for her, and my grandfather, themselves.
10. I am thankful for my mom and her selflessness in all of the situation mentioned above. She gives up my dad every weekend, and helps take care of not only his parents, but her parents as well.
11. I am thankful that all of my siblings now have jobs. Praise the Lord!!!
12. I am thankful for another blogger friend reminding me to do this today. It really does renew your mind to express thankfulness for all God has done in your life.
Now, what are you thankful for...leave me a comment about it!!!
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Our Georgia summer winding down
These pictures nearly made it up about 2 months ago, but I just got too busy! So here are Brianna and Nathan after a 5am wakeup to go fishing. They were so excited to fish with me, they didn't mind in the least getting up that early... incredible. Nothing like an early sunrise and some fishing with worms... (which they ended up throwing directly into the lake without a hook... AARGH!)
But as for the fish we kept, it was a delicious feast. All three of us just kept eating and eating and eating...
We must have had 2 spoonfuls!!!!
Monday, August 17, 2009
What's Been Going On...
Well, let's start with the fact that my computer has had some terrible virus lately, and was very difficult to use. So, that is why I haven't been around much lately. But, my wonderful husband fixed it, and now it is really fast again and there are no weird things popping up at me!!!
I finally had my house cleaned by someone else last week. It was absolutely wonderful. Now, to just convince Nathan that it should be a regular occurrence.
I started potty training Nate. Last Monday, I actually ran out of diapers. So, I just showed Nate that we were all out of diapers and explained to him that he was going to have to be a big boy because there were no more diapers for him. It actually worked!!! He has had a few accidents, but for the most part has "kept it dry", as we like to say around here. It is really funny when he goes potty though. He pretends to be Superman!!! It is quite adorable. He gets up on the step stool, puts his fist into the air, and "flies" to put his hands on the back of the toilet, holds on, and goes potty. When he is done, he declares, "I'm Superman!!!" LOL...a lot!!!
We joined our church, officially, this past Sunday. We are now members of FBC, Centerville, GA. We really like it there and are excited about seeing how we can minister there. Great church. Love the people!!!
Kinley has really grown up the past couple of weeks. She is now six months old. Last week, I moved her up to her 6-9 month clothes and into size three diapers. She is getting to be such a big girl. She also started sitting up all by herself, and I have even seen her get up on all four hands and feet a couple of times. Of course, she just plops right back down, but she got up there. I don't think I am ready for a mobile baby yet...although, now my floors are really clean because of the cleaning lady. She is also eating baby food now...cereal in the morning and so far, just carrots in the evening. But, tomorrow, she gets to try green beans...should be fun!!!
Brianna is doing well. She started gymnastics two weeks ago. She wouldn't let me take her picture, so I will have to try to get some pics this week. She really enjoys it, and has done really well. She is also in AWANA at church and children's choir. She loves being involved in the different activities at church, and is even starting to make new friends. Although, when you ask her who her friends are, she still says Luke and Colton. Oh well!!!
Nathan passed his check ride last week, and will soon start to fly the actual aircraft. He is doing really well with his training. I kind of wish he could just stay in training, because I know that as soon as training is over, he will deploy shortly after. But, that just isn't possible. I am just praying for peace whenever the time comes. And strength to get through those difficult months.
I guess that is it for now...lots of rambling from me, but now you know what has been going on around here.
I finally had my house cleaned by someone else last week. It was absolutely wonderful. Now, to just convince Nathan that it should be a regular occurrence.
I started potty training Nate. Last Monday, I actually ran out of diapers. So, I just showed Nate that we were all out of diapers and explained to him that he was going to have to be a big boy because there were no more diapers for him. It actually worked!!! He has had a few accidents, but for the most part has "kept it dry", as we like to say around here. It is really funny when he goes potty though. He pretends to be Superman!!! It is quite adorable. He gets up on the step stool, puts his fist into the air, and "flies" to put his hands on the back of the toilet, holds on, and goes potty. When he is done, he declares, "I'm Superman!!!" LOL...a lot!!!
We joined our church, officially, this past Sunday. We are now members of FBC, Centerville, GA. We really like it there and are excited about seeing how we can minister there. Great church. Love the people!!!
Kinley has really grown up the past couple of weeks. She is now six months old. Last week, I moved her up to her 6-9 month clothes and into size three diapers. She is getting to be such a big girl. She also started sitting up all by herself, and I have even seen her get up on all four hands and feet a couple of times. Of course, she just plops right back down, but she got up there. I don't think I am ready for a mobile baby yet...although, now my floors are really clean because of the cleaning lady. She is also eating baby food now...cereal in the morning and so far, just carrots in the evening. But, tomorrow, she gets to try green beans...should be fun!!!
Brianna is doing well. She started gymnastics two weeks ago. She wouldn't let me take her picture, so I will have to try to get some pics this week. She really enjoys it, and has done really well. She is also in AWANA at church and children's choir. She loves being involved in the different activities at church, and is even starting to make new friends. Although, when you ask her who her friends are, she still says Luke and Colton. Oh well!!!
Nathan passed his check ride last week, and will soon start to fly the actual aircraft. He is doing really well with his training. I kind of wish he could just stay in training, because I know that as soon as training is over, he will deploy shortly after. But, that just isn't possible. I am just praying for peace whenever the time comes. And strength to get through those difficult months.
I guess that is it for now...lots of rambling from me, but now you know what has been going on around here.
Monday, July 27, 2009
An Interesting Night's Sleep
Well, it is late evening now and I have been trying to post all day about last night's sleep...
So, last night was quite interesting. It started with the fact that I had a dull headache all day on Sunday. After eating dinner on the way home from church, I just felt awful. I put Kinley to sleep, and then told Nathan that I didn't feel very well and was going to lay down. Brianna and Nate told me good night, and Nathan put them to bed. I took some medicine and laid down. Another note, is that Nathan has to work late this week, so he was staying up late to get on the right schedule. So, here is the way the rest of the night until morning went...
9:30ish- laid down with bad headache
10:45pm- actually went to sleep (this is early for me...usually don't get to sleep until later)
(Sometime in here I woke up to a big thunderstorm, thought is was nice because I really missed thunderstorms in AK, and went right back to sleep)
1:30am- Kinley wakes up, I feed her, get Nathan who is still up
2am- go back to bed, or I tried to go to sleep...
2:30am- Brianna comes into my room because she had a bad dream. Gets into bed with me. I held her for a while, put her back into bed. BTW...she asked me if my headache was better during this time...how sweet
2:45am (or so)- try to go back to sleep, takes me a little while
6:20am- Kinley wakes up...like completely awake...I'm feeding her...she is not going back to sleep
6:30am- Nate wakes up...he is not going back to sleep
6:31am- I realize I am not going back to sleep...FRUSTRATED!!!
Somehow, I made it through the morning with a good amount of energy. We had a wonderful playdate with some friends of ours from AK who also moved here and just arrived a couple of weeks ago. Nathan was gracious enough to watch Kinley while I took a little nap this afternoon.
On another note...life here in GA is going well. We are pretty settled into our home. I have a few boxes of decorations still out, but I am still decorating, so that makes sense. I just can't decide where to put a few things. We have been attending a really good church here for the past month or so. It is nice to find "family" wherever the Lord takes you. Of course, all of the churches we visited were good, but this one just "fits" if you know what I mean. Nathan is in training and seems to be doing well, not that I would know much about flying airplanes, but he is enjoying this time, I think. Can't think of much else to update, because my life just isn't that interesting. That is why I blogged about a terrible night of sleep...
So, last night was quite interesting. It started with the fact that I had a dull headache all day on Sunday. After eating dinner on the way home from church, I just felt awful. I put Kinley to sleep, and then told Nathan that I didn't feel very well and was going to lay down. Brianna and Nate told me good night, and Nathan put them to bed. I took some medicine and laid down. Another note, is that Nathan has to work late this week, so he was staying up late to get on the right schedule. So, here is the way the rest of the night until morning went...
9:30ish- laid down with bad headache
10:45pm- actually went to sleep (this is early for me...usually don't get to sleep until later)
(Sometime in here I woke up to a big thunderstorm, thought is was nice because I really missed thunderstorms in AK, and went right back to sleep)
1:30am- Kinley wakes up, I feed her, get Nathan who is still up
2am- go back to bed, or I tried to go to sleep...
2:30am- Brianna comes into my room because she had a bad dream. Gets into bed with me. I held her for a while, put her back into bed. BTW...she asked me if my headache was better during this time...how sweet
2:45am (or so)- try to go back to sleep, takes me a little while
6:20am- Kinley wakes up...like completely awake...I'm feeding her...she is not going back to sleep
6:30am- Nate wakes up...he is not going back to sleep
6:31am- I realize I am not going back to sleep...FRUSTRATED!!!
Somehow, I made it through the morning with a good amount of energy. We had a wonderful playdate with some friends of ours from AK who also moved here and just arrived a couple of weeks ago. Nathan was gracious enough to watch Kinley while I took a little nap this afternoon.
On another note...life here in GA is going well. We are pretty settled into our home. I have a few boxes of decorations still out, but I am still decorating, so that makes sense. I just can't decide where to put a few things. We have been attending a really good church here for the past month or so. It is nice to find "family" wherever the Lord takes you. Of course, all of the churches we visited were good, but this one just "fits" if you know what I mean. Nathan is in training and seems to be doing well, not that I would know much about flying airplanes, but he is enjoying this time, I think. Can't think of much else to update, because my life just isn't that interesting. That is why I blogged about a terrible night of sleep...
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
More Pics
OK, so these are just some random pics that my sis took...fun times!!!
Here is Nathan dressed up in his swing dancin' clothes...being a goofball as usual.
This is the guy I fell in love with!
Here is Nathan dressed up in his swing dancin' clothes...being a goofball as usual.
This is the guy I fell in love with!
Here is a pic that Brooke took of me walking with the girls to the woods behind our house. She did a good job with the editing too. I love it!!!
Kinley's little piggies!!!
All three kids on the playset that their dad built for them!
I absolutely love this one. Brooke is so creative!!!
Brooke was here on her birthday, and we had a Disney princess theme party. This is all of the girls dressed up as princesses. It was tons of fun!!!
Snapshot of Kinley and mom...
Nate was a cowboy for the party...so here are my cowboy and princess!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Family Updates
It has been such a long time since I have blogged. I really have had good intentions to, but I just haven't. So, I thought that I would give some updates on each member of our family.
Let's start with Miss Kinley Brooke Hendricks. She is now almost five months old. Time sure does fly when they are so young. She is a really good baby. She did tremendously throughout the move to GA, and all of the traveling that we have done since we moved to the lower 48. She is quite the trooper. She loves to smile, slobber and spit-up. She is just now starting to eat rice cereal and even learning to sit up. She absolutely loves her exersaucer, which is a big blessing to her momma, because I can put her in there while I am cooking and cleaning or unpacking or whatever.
Baby Nate...what do you say about this little man? First of all, we are really trying not to call him "Baby" Nate anymore, but just Nate. But he is just so cute, sometimes I can't help it. He is loving the outdoors here in GA. He would spend all day outside playing in the kiddie pool and on the play set if we would let him. He has developed quite a little personality lately, and he always brings a smile to my face (or a spoon to my hand...but we won't dwell on that). I have just started trying to potty train him in the last two days, and so far we haven't been too successful. But, we will keep trying...it has to work sometime...right???
Brianna is mommy's biggest helper. She is always eager to do whatever I ask her to do. She is a little bossy as well...but, she is the oldest. She also is enjoying being able to play outside all the time with her little brother. She is growing up. Sometimes I can't believe that she is already four years old, and she isn't a baby anymore. She has a very funny personality, a lot like her daddy. When she laughs, it is contagious. She also has become very good at games on our Wii. Brianna has a tender heart, always laughing with others, and crying with them as well. Today, she told me that if Nate hurt her again, she would call me to come and spank him, but I would have to take him to another room to spank him, or she would cry as well because she doesn't like it when he cries. How sweet is that???
Nathan has been hard at work since we moved here to GA. He started training for the J-STARS about three weeks ago, and is doing very well. He built the kids play set in just two weekends, with the help of my dad and a young man we hired to come and help with the job. I might add that it is a big playset. We got the Mustang back from my brother when we went to OK, but it is getting old, and needed a lot of work done on it. It is running well now, but Nathan decided it shouldn't be his everyday car, so last weekend he got a new truck. Another F-150 crew cab, but this time it is blue with a tan interior. Boys and their toys...I tell ya. I still have my explorer, but I told Nathan that someday I am going to get a red mustang...and I will, it will probably just be awhile, because I don't really even love the new body style of the mustangs right now.
I have been busy unpacking boxes, trying to keep this house clean, and playing with the kids. I also am enjoying the time outside with the kids. The above picture was taken in our backyard. I love just sitting on the back porch in the quiet of the morning. It is wonderful. I don't get to do it to often, but it is nice when it happens. We are looking for a church home here in Warner Robins, and we would covet your prayers as we seek where the Lord would have us plant ourselves to serve HIM over the next few years. Also, pray that we find some good friends in the process. I know that I could use some girlfriends, and Brianna needs some friends to play with as well. One night, she just balled her eyes out because she missed her Alaska friends. That breaks a momma's heart.
So, this is our house. We are so thankful that the Lord provided it for us, and we pray that we will be able to use it for His glory and to further His kingdom.
These photos were all taken by my sister Brooke, who spent a few weeks with us this summer.
Let's start with Miss Kinley Brooke Hendricks. She is now almost five months old. Time sure does fly when they are so young. She is a really good baby. She did tremendously throughout the move to GA, and all of the traveling that we have done since we moved to the lower 48. She is quite the trooper. She loves to smile, slobber and spit-up. She is just now starting to eat rice cereal and even learning to sit up. She absolutely loves her exersaucer, which is a big blessing to her momma, because I can put her in there while I am cooking and cleaning or unpacking or whatever.
Baby Nate...what do you say about this little man? First of all, we are really trying not to call him "Baby" Nate anymore, but just Nate. But he is just so cute, sometimes I can't help it. He is loving the outdoors here in GA. He would spend all day outside playing in the kiddie pool and on the play set if we would let him. He has developed quite a little personality lately, and he always brings a smile to my face (or a spoon to my hand...but we won't dwell on that). I have just started trying to potty train him in the last two days, and so far we haven't been too successful. But, we will keep trying...it has to work sometime...right???
Brianna is mommy's biggest helper. She is always eager to do whatever I ask her to do. She is a little bossy as well...but, she is the oldest. She also is enjoying being able to play outside all the time with her little brother. She is growing up. Sometimes I can't believe that she is already four years old, and she isn't a baby anymore. She has a very funny personality, a lot like her daddy. When she laughs, it is contagious. She also has become very good at games on our Wii. Brianna has a tender heart, always laughing with others, and crying with them as well. Today, she told me that if Nate hurt her again, she would call me to come and spank him, but I would have to take him to another room to spank him, or she would cry as well because she doesn't like it when he cries. How sweet is that???
Nathan has been hard at work since we moved here to GA. He started training for the J-STARS about three weeks ago, and is doing very well. He built the kids play set in just two weekends, with the help of my dad and a young man we hired to come and help with the job. I might add that it is a big playset. We got the Mustang back from my brother when we went to OK, but it is getting old, and needed a lot of work done on it. It is running well now, but Nathan decided it shouldn't be his everyday car, so last weekend he got a new truck. Another F-150 crew cab, but this time it is blue with a tan interior. Boys and their toys...I tell ya. I still have my explorer, but I told Nathan that someday I am going to get a red mustang...and I will, it will probably just be awhile, because I don't really even love the new body style of the mustangs right now.
I have been busy unpacking boxes, trying to keep this house clean, and playing with the kids. I also am enjoying the time outside with the kids. The above picture was taken in our backyard. I love just sitting on the back porch in the quiet of the morning. It is wonderful. I don't get to do it to often, but it is nice when it happens. We are looking for a church home here in Warner Robins, and we would covet your prayers as we seek where the Lord would have us plant ourselves to serve HIM over the next few years. Also, pray that we find some good friends in the process. I know that I could use some girlfriends, and Brianna needs some friends to play with as well. One night, she just balled her eyes out because she missed her Alaska friends. That breaks a momma's heart.
So, this is our house. We are so thankful that the Lord provided it for us, and we pray that we will be able to use it for His glory and to further His kingdom.These photos were all taken by my sister Brooke, who spent a few weeks with us this summer.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Big Events
Well, I know that I said that my next post would include pics of our new house, but you are just going to have to wait. I forgot to take pics of the outside of the house before we left town. Someday, I promise I will get them posted.
So, in the past month, we have had some big events happen that I haven't blogged about. I mean, other than the whole moving thing.
The first important event was Nathan's and my fifth wedding anniversary on April 30th. I know I am a month late writing about this, but I have been busy. It was the day that we were leaving Alaska, and we didn't have a moment to spare. But, it was a good day. We did take a little bit of time to celebrate before leaving AK. That afternoon we went to a nice restaurant in downtown Anchorage called Orso's while my dear friend Candance watched Brianna and Nate. I had told Nathan not to get me anything because we were buying a new house and everything, but he bought me something anyway. He gave me a beautiful journey necklace, which I love and have worn several times. I could list several things that I love about my husband, but this post isn't big enough to do so. I will just say that I believe with all my heart that he is the man that the Lord provided for me, and I am so thankful for him and the love and leadership he provides me and our children. I know that this next year is bound to be one of the hardest we will face because of inevitable deployments overseas for him, but I know that we will make it through. Nathan balances me. Sometimes he frustrates me, and I am sure that I frustrate him more, but we always work it out quickly because we can't stand being angry at each other. Bottom line, I love him and am so thankful for him.
The second big event is that Brianna turned four years old last week. We did celebrate her birthday in Alaska with her friends before we left. It was really just a good excuse to get together with all of our friends one last time before we left. We went to the House of Bounce and had a lot of fun. We spent her actual birthday in Oklahoma with my family. On Memorial Day we celebrated with a cookout and birthday cake at Mom and Dad's house. My grandparents came as well as my aunt, uncle and cousins. It was a lot of fun. Brianna has always been such a sweet little girl. She impresses everyone that she tells her Bible verses to. She has so many that she knows...seriously, probably close to about twenty Bible verses, and some of them are passages. She is so smart, and I am looking forward to homeschooling her in preschool next year. And, Brianna has a very tender heart towards other people. She is a wonderful big sister and is Mommy's biggest helper.
And, the last big event happened today. Today I was able to witness the second best wedding I have ever attended. (That would be second to mine.) Today my little brother married the love of his life, Lauren Werner. It was an absolutely beautiful ceremony made even more beautiful because of the love Britt and Lauren have for the Lord and their desire to let HIM have all of the glory. The Lord definitely brought the two of them together and has knit their hearts together so that they can serve Him more effectively. I am so pround of my brother. Words just cannot express how much. I have to stop now or I am going to cry.
So, in the past month, we have had some big events happen that I haven't blogged about. I mean, other than the whole moving thing.
The first important event was Nathan's and my fifth wedding anniversary on April 30th. I know I am a month late writing about this, but I have been busy. It was the day that we were leaving Alaska, and we didn't have a moment to spare. But, it was a good day. We did take a little bit of time to celebrate before leaving AK. That afternoon we went to a nice restaurant in downtown Anchorage called Orso's while my dear friend Candance watched Brianna and Nate. I had told Nathan not to get me anything because we were buying a new house and everything, but he bought me something anyway. He gave me a beautiful journey necklace, which I love and have worn several times. I could list several things that I love about my husband, but this post isn't big enough to do so. I will just say that I believe with all my heart that he is the man that the Lord provided for me, and I am so thankful for him and the love and leadership he provides me and our children. I know that this next year is bound to be one of the hardest we will face because of inevitable deployments overseas for him, but I know that we will make it through. Nathan balances me. Sometimes he frustrates me, and I am sure that I frustrate him more, but we always work it out quickly because we can't stand being angry at each other. Bottom line, I love him and am so thankful for him.
The second big event is that Brianna turned four years old last week. We did celebrate her birthday in Alaska with her friends before we left. It was really just a good excuse to get together with all of our friends one last time before we left. We went to the House of Bounce and had a lot of fun. We spent her actual birthday in Oklahoma with my family. On Memorial Day we celebrated with a cookout and birthday cake at Mom and Dad's house. My grandparents came as well as my aunt, uncle and cousins. It was a lot of fun. Brianna has always been such a sweet little girl. She impresses everyone that she tells her Bible verses to. She has so many that she knows...seriously, probably close to about twenty Bible verses, and some of them are passages. She is so smart, and I am looking forward to homeschooling her in preschool next year. And, Brianna has a very tender heart towards other people. She is a wonderful big sister and is Mommy's biggest helper.
And, the last big event happened today. Today I was able to witness the second best wedding I have ever attended. (That would be second to mine.) Today my little brother married the love of his life, Lauren Werner. It was an absolutely beautiful ceremony made even more beautiful because of the love Britt and Lauren have for the Lord and their desire to let HIM have all of the glory. The Lord definitely brought the two of them together and has knit their hearts together so that they can serve Him more effectively. I am so pround of my brother. Words just cannot express how much. I have to stop now or I am going to cry.
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