A Bruised Reed

Monday, August 11, 2008

13 Wonderfilled Years

Today, I celebrate my 13th wedding anniversary to this incredible woman. Danette is loyal. She is the first in my corner and the last one standing with me. Danette is a servant. She gives daily, hourly to our young family. She tirelessly picks up, cleans up, dresses up, mops up, lifts up, and looks up. Danette is fun. She loves to laugh and giggle. She sees funny little things we all do each day and she laughs with delight. Danette is merciful. She feels and hurts, she weeps with those who weep and laughs with those who laugh. Danette is organized. With a tight house, a tight budget and a tight calendar, she runs our home with efficiency and love. Danette is understanding. She willingly gave up some special days together while being thoughtful to the needs of our immediate and extended family. Danette is hot! Let's face it she truly is "one-hot mamma." I love you babe, and I am oh so thankful for these 13 years.

Sunday, July 15, 2007

A Week with My Son

This past week Jed and I spent the week at South Padre Island. I serve at a youth camp there each year. Danette and 3 of the kids stayed back to pack and prepare for the move. Jed and I spent a full 8 days together at the beach. Let me give you some of the highlights:

Monday night Jed found a man hole cover outside the b-ball courts at the Bahia Mar. He decided he needed to leave some pizza for the ninja turtles at the cover. So, he got 4 pieces, one for each turtle, and headed out to the courts to feed our young teen-aged heroes. He then watched the manhole cover intently waiting for the turtles to come out for a feast. He waited and waited. I decided to send the turtles his way. I asked Jed to come over by me, and lo and behold when he returned he found the plate empty and a note left that said, "thanks for the pizza, Jed," signed TNMT! He was awestruck and smiled from ear to ear the rest of the night. I love Jed for his amazing imagination.
On Wednesday we headed to Schliterbahn on the island. We immediately hopped on the first set of water slides. As we reached the top, I asked Jed if he wanted us to go down together. He replied, "No, I want to go alone." Keep in mind, he has never even seen a water slide before. He has no idea where it leads or what to expect, but my adventurous boy heads out on his own. We then hit the lazy river, which isn't that lazy. It has about a five foot water fall and some rapids. Jed was so excited to see the drop and the rapids. He couldn't wait to go down. We road this river about 6 or 7 times. On one trip around, Jed would suck water from the "clean" river and spit it back in my face. He would proceed to leap on top of me, nearly causing us to flip head long backwards into the water. He would spit the water and giggle with glee. He kept doing this till he accomplished his goal of spitting in my mouth. All day long he would ask me to flip him off his pirate ship and cause him to go adrift at sea. When we rode the big slides later in the day, he shouted at every drop and turn with his favorite turtle saying, "Dad, that was Awesome nova!" It was great. I love Jed and his sense of adventure.
On the last night of camp, I sat in my friends hotel room. We talked about our futures and shared thoughts on the other's life. It was a sweet time, but perhaps the sweetest moment was when I reflected on all the things I love about Jed. The list was long, and I walked away with this incredible delight in my son. In all the things he is both good and not as good. It was an emotional moment. In it all I caught a glimpse of our Father's delight in the Son, and because I am united to Him, His delight in me. It doesn't even compare. I am beloved, and it feels good.

Thursday, November 02, 2006

WHO IS THE REAL JACK BAUER

KEIFER

NOTICE THE KEVLAR AND MAN PURSE

ATTENTION TO DETAIL MAKES A GREAT COSTUME
I THINK I CAN SAVE THE WORLD

FRIDAY IS FOR HALLOWEEN CLOSE-UP PHOTOS

TIGGER FAST ASLEEP

A HAPPY AND CHILLY BALLERINA

A MEAN OLD PIRATE

AND A CUTE LITTLE HUFFALUMP

Halloween Fun!

The Glamorous Ballerina

Not sure Tigger likes his costume.

The Whole Clan! Ready for Candy

FALL FUN - HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

WHAT IS THAT?
it's a Huffalump, of course.

The Edgar's are ready for some Halloween fun!

CAPTAIN JACK SPARROW

First, all I have to say is: "Check out that fine Wigwam." Amazing Art!

Everybody's ready for school, even Judson and he isn't going yet.

Pumpkin and Sweetie.

Fall Fun - Brother and Sister Nappin Together

Blakley the brave!

There was enough fabric leftover for Blakley to dress up too.

Always Dancin'

Fall Fun - School Project

Here's the finished product: Pretty Good, Huh...notice the calves, real fur!!! Well, faux fur.

Not sure why Jed looks so serious...getting into character I guess.
Way to go Mommy, you are a hero.

Ok, so Jed had his first school project. Part 1 was to design a wigwam (sort of like a round house) and part 2 was to make a Native American costume. Jed is learning about Native Americans in Social Studies. So, Danette thought of something for the costume and I thought of something for the wigwam. We went to Wal-Mart and got to work. Now, let it be said, I was very skeptical of the costume and thought I would have to spend money twice, once on the stuff for the costume and once for the costume professionally made by others. I have to admit, that I had to eat my words...although it might not look like it from these two photos, the homemade costume turned out great and Jed loved it! Fun stuff.

The Girls Turn

You gotta get dirty, if you want a Jack - o- Lantern

Go on Blakes

You too Jadyn

Dancing across the room.

Thursday, October 19, 2006

Holding Judson

Mommy's favorite pic with a wide-eyed Judson...

Look at those dimples.

Jed lovin' on Jud

Finally, Jadyn holds her new brother...it took a while, just look below, but she now officially loves him and dotes on him...I love this picture, so fun!