Summertime

Some years, it seems we are completely on top of summer home maintenance. You know...the weeds are battled, the mulch is spread, the flowers are watered, the lawn is not only mowed but "weed-eatered" too. Then other years (like this one), we are doing well to just get the lawn mowed before it turns into a hay field. Yesterday, as I was hurriedly mowing the back yard before it was time to leave for a baseball game, I decided that it's ok. This year, we're more interested in baseball (both Isaac's games and playing in the yard), homemade ice cream, Rummikub, swimming, and loving on each other. I have a feeling the weeds and black plastic (the kind that appears when you never get around to mulching) will be there when we are ready.

Here's our little 3rd baseman, down and ready.

This last picture was Isaac caught in a pickle. Unfortunately, the blue team got him out. Daddy promptly went over to the dugout and reiterated the importance of not getting off of the base too far when you're leading off.

Yay for Graduating!!!!

The Wood family is enjoying evenings without homework and papers to write....well, it was just Daddy who did the homework and wrote the papers, but we're all thankful to be done with them. Yay for Daddy who graduated with his MDiv from Asbury Theological Seminary!!!!!

Baseball Gloves, Crouching Catchers, and Muscle Shirts

fabulous sings of spring

A little reminder this morning...

....of His extreme love for you....

He blew out his candles three times!

The first time, he blew them out before Tim even moved his hand away. None of us were even looking, and he knew just what to do. So, daddy lit them again and we told him to wait while we sang. He did just that, but looked at us like we were crazy...singing a whole song while those blue and white sticks were on fire right in front of him. When the song was over, we told him to blow and he did, spitting on the cake as he went. When they were both out, he yelled "Adin" which, translated, means "Again!". Since he's the baby, of course we lit them again and let him blow again. Our little baby Simon is two, and, oh, how we all love him!!!

What's Up at the Woodshed...

We enjoyed a fun-filled Easter day complete with church, hunting for Easter baskets, yummy Easter dinner and a family wedding to top off the day. It was a SUPER day, and we are thankful that Jesus is alive!!!


















Now, we are LOVING having our cousins Asia and Austin along with Auntie and Uncle Dave visiting us for a few days. Oh, how we LOVE them. Check out the two coolest members of our posse....

At our house...

Outside my window...the sun is shining, but it's a little cooler than it looks. I just saw my lover leave on his motorcycle.

I am thinking...about exercising...as you can tell, I'm still sitting here at the computer.

I am thankful for...God's provision that meets us where we are.

From the kitchen...last night was chicken and bean burritos and tonight mama and daddy are going out alone!!! :)

I am wearing...VERY old shorts and a white t-shirt (I told you I was thinking about exercising!!)

I am creating...a newly upholstered vanity stool...I just did it this morning, and I'm quite proud!

I am going...with my hubby to buy a new car tonight...can I get a YAHOO!?!

I am reading...the Percy Jackson series and The Cost of Discipleship by Bonhoeffer...haha! quite a contrast!

I am hoping...our riding lawnmower is magically working when we get it out of the shed...not likely since it wasn't working last fall when we put it in there! haha!

I am hearing...Teen Titans from the living room, Ezra's cackle at the funny guy on the show, and "Amazed" by Eoghan Heaslip on Pandora.

Around the house...the laundry is saying to me, "do a couple loads today and you won't get behind...come on, do it!!!" and the dishwasher is screaming, "Call the repairman! I'm tired of watching you wash those dishes by hand!"

One of my favorite things...the smell of spring!!!

A few plans for the rest of the week: We're headed to St. Louis to visit our favorite employee of Busch Stadium. We might visit the zoo and a museum or two while we're there...maybe the arch...who knows!!

A few pictures from our world...