27. February 2010 by imoomie.

Just got to it…

because it took three false starts to finally get through it.  Lots of hustle and bustle around here.

We laughed ourselves silly and played some parts over and over during the competitive portion.  The Heroes took on the Villains, on a platform over a mud pit, there were two on the platform at a time and they had to knock each other off.  Usually, I hate these kind of challenges, but for some reason this time it was hilarious.

There are Villains surfacing within the Heroes tribe which makes it interesting.  The fact that everyone there has played the game makes it a whole new game. 

Definitely, bumped up a notch. 

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25. February 2010 by imoomie.

At the gas station today the strangest thing happened…

I hope I can retell this in a way that conveys how strange it really was, and that I won’t tell the whole thing only to find out that it was one of those situations that you really had to be there for.

My oldest daughter and I pulled up to the pump, I got out to pump the gas while she waited in the car.  A young man pulled up to the pump kitty corner from me.  I glanced over and he was reading his bible while he pumped gas. He came after me and left before me so he really wasn’t there long.  Yet, in the few short moments, he felt inclined to pull out his bible and read.

I truly do not say this with a judgemental tone…but, really, what do you think that was about?  I don’t consider that an everyday occurrence.  My curiosity is killing me!

Was he on his way to bible study and felt frantic to finish before he arrived there?

Is he reading through the bible in a year and wanted to get his allotted reading done?

Is he so crazy in love with God that he can’t get enough of Him?

Was his day so difficult that it was his lifeline?

Was he trying to make the curious lady crazy?  Curious enough to ask so he could lead her to Christ?

Was he a brand new christian that wanted everyone to know he is a follower?

So, I get back in the car and I ask my daughter, “Did you see that?”

She said, “Yay, did you see those three guys?”

I said, “What three guys, I am talking about the guy over here reading his bible while he pumped gas.”

She tells me that 3 guys came out of the mini mart acting jumpy, paranoid and suspicious.  That one of them caught her eye and she quickly looked away.  She was in the process of writing down their license plate, just in case.

Call it nervous energy, or curiosity overload, but I began to laugh me head off!  It just struck me so funny that we were both essentially in the same place, having strange experiences and they were both so different.

Do you think that maybe that boy who was reading his bible, diverted the danger that may have come from the 3 jumpy boys?

Why maybe that boy saved my very life…a strange tale indeed.

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14. February 2010 by imoomie.

Whether it is a year of sweet things

such as chocolates and flowers

 or a quieter year

full of priceless moments

that money can’t buy…

may your heart

be full  to overflowing

with love and contentness

and on this day

I pray you feel

incredibly, undeniably

loved.

Blessings to you and yours…imoomie

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12. February 2010 by imoomie.

It has been a Friday night that has felt luxurious…

I have spent hours visiting others’ blog sites.  I laughed, I cried, I shook my head “yes” as I have understood completely the feelings behind the words.  I’ve cheered at the triumphs and placed my hand over my heart in reaction to the sweetness of your children and their precious words.  And with a cock of my head, I’ve leaned in closer to interpret your photos.

What an amazing bunch of women, each so unique with different perspectives, creative flair and love languages.

May God richly bless you and yours!

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6. February 2010 by imoomie.

Usually, when I watch a movie trailer, I make up a story in my mind of what the movie will be about.  Then when I go see the movie I end up feeling disappointed that the story line wasn’t what I thought it would be.

With Avatar, I saw the trailer and thought I wasn’t that into it, although upon hearing my family and friends rave about it, I realized that it was a must see movie.  A movie that will be a marker on the timeline of cinematography.

So, last night my husband and I went to see Avatar at the IMAX, in 3D…Wow!   What an experience!

I had heard buzz about there being underlying messages about this or that…I was so enthralled that I just enjoyed being transported into this made up place and away from planet earth for a bit.  We got a mini vacation for the price of a movie ticket.

As awesome as it was flying, leaping and exploring in this adventure…at times, the violent battle scenes were equally realistic for me and I just had to quit watching for awhile.

What an amazing story full of courage, greed, beauty and love.   Just not enough adjectives…

Here’s the trailer -

http://www.avatarmovie.com/index.html 

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4. February 2010 by imoomie.

The thrill and the fear all wrapped up in one speedy trip down the hill…

Pure joy, simple pleasures…

 Just getting in touch with her inner snowgal…

Thanks to my clever daughter, I now have pictures to share with you!  Not only is she the supplier of some fantastic shots, but she also figured out how to post them for me! 

Yippee, skippy!

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30. January 2010 by imoomie.

I admit I was extremely skeptical…

But just as predicted, in fact, earlier that predicted the snowflakes began to fall, lightly at first and then within the hour, with purpose.  A storm with a mission.

 I bet some of you have snow stories to tell, the likes of which would leave me shaking in my boots.  I come from a place where we may have 3 decent snow storms a year.

I guess I don’t have a great reference point for what a dandy snow storm experience would be like or what it is like to be truly isolated for days and days…

Realistically, I am just playing “snow storm”(it has been really fun though).  Lots of homemade hot chocolate, snow ice cream and sledding.  We had hearty beef stew and homemade bread for dinner. 

We also cranked up the gas fireplace, you know the decorative kind, that costs so much to run that we live in fear that the gas company will hold one of our children for ransom when the bill comes due.   Hey, but it’s worth the risk for some toasty warm kids, dry clothes and lasting memories.

Happy Snow Day!

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28. January 2010 by imoomie.

My oldest daughter asked me why I only write about the goofy things she says and does…

Why, because the things she says and does often makes me throw my head back with laughter, that’s why!  These moments are priceless!  I am laughing all over again recalling them in my mind’s memory folder labeled “funny”!

Anyway, today was priceless for other reasons…

My daughter, Hannah,  when not home with us lives at the barn.  She is a working student and helps her instructor with the kids and horses while the instructor teachs out in the arena.  She also works horse camps, shows and recently has taken to cleaning stalls in exchange for board for a horse she gets to call her own for now.

She is maturing into a beautiful, balanced, hard working young gal and we just couldn’t be prouder of her! 

Here comes the priceless part…for Christmas, Hannah, gave our youngest daughter, Tori,  horseback riding lessons.  Between traveling and the wet weather, today was the first day we could take her up on the long awaited, highly anticipated gift.

Tori was all ready to go with her riding hat, pants and new riding boots that she bought with her own money and a smile clear up to the moon.  Hannah teaching, talking and demonstrating with her whole being.

They were adorable to watch, bringing sweetness to my heart and overflowing joy to my soul as I watched my oldest apply all the things she has learned from her patient, kind and remarkable instructor transfer to her student, who just happen to be her little sister.

I am telling you…priceless.

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23. January 2010 by imoomie.

Who enjoys a good Rockband fest?

It is a fun time around our home when a Rockband marathon begins…it is enjoyable to see the kids and/or adults interact with each other.   Each personality brings something creative to the experience.  

I get a kick out of the freedom that comes from the encouragement of others and that even shy people will try it.   Nothing like being a rock-star in the privacy of your own home! 

There is something about the reprive from the chores and obligation of every day life.  Our home is routinely a little noisy, but this is the kind of happy noise that makes me feel like all is well with my soul. 

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20. January 2010 by imoomie.

When I venture off on a vacation and have been away from home for a stretch of time…

I love walking back into my house!

My perception is new, I can smell what my house smells like and I can see my furniture placement, wall decorations, paint colors with a fresh eye.  I have to be poised for the revelation when I approach the front door or else I will miss it.

Quickly, my mind catches up and registers…I’m home, and the familiar instantly wraps around me like a blanket.

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