First, we needed to dig carefully with our precision dinosaur excavation golf club, tennis racket and light saber.
Then, the archaeologists needed to confer as to what particular dinosaur and dinosaur bone they had uncovered.
Today was a good day.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Dinosaur dig
This past week, we had a nice spell of good weather. And since our backyard is still pretty new to us, the boys and girl decided to explore the site with a dinosaur dig.
First, we needed to dig carefully with our precision dinosaur excavation golf club, tennis racket and light saber.
Then, the archaeologists needed to confer as to what particular dinosaur and dinosaur bone they had uncovered.
Today was a good day.
First, we needed to dig carefully with our precision dinosaur excavation golf club, tennis racket and light saber.Then, the archaeologists needed to confer as to what particular dinosaur and dinosaur bone they had uncovered.Today was a good day.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Kung Fu Panda
The boys and girl got Kung Fu Panda this Christmas (thanks Auntie Ines). So as our family always does, we re-create the movie, especially the fight scenes. Just another night at the Lee household...
Andrew is Monkey. Matt is Crane. Emery is Tigress...when she's not hanging on for dear life. And guess who I am? That's right, I'm the big, fat panda.
Andrew is Monkey. Matt is Crane. Emery is Tigress...when she's not hanging on for dear life. And guess who I am? That's right, I'm the big, fat panda.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Bowling Again
Last week, we went bowling. I'm not sure if this is going to be our #1 family activity, especially in the winter. But for $1 games and $1 shoe Sundays, it might be a regular activity.
For Emery, the novelty hasn't worn off...yet.
Matt pretty much likes anything. He's mostly just happy to get out and do something.
And Andrew is doing his best to get a strike!
For Emery, the novelty hasn't worn off...yet.
Matt pretty much likes anything. He's mostly just happy to get out and do something.
And Andrew is doing his best to get a strike!
Friday, February 20, 2009
Bye Cancun
We said goodbye to Uncle Sam this week (otherwise known as Cancun to our family). The boys and girl truly enjoyed their time with their Cancun. The week in review:
We had fun eating your nachos.
And beating you at bowling.
And playing basketball too. Here's a goodbye / welcome back to Seattle message:
Oops. Matt forgot something...
And totally unrelated, Andrew finished his next verse.
Could he enunciate any more?
We had fun eating your nachos.
And beating you at bowling.
And playing basketball too. Here's a goodbye / welcome back to Seattle message:Oops. Matt forgot something...
And totally unrelated, Andrew finished his next verse.
Could he enunciate any more?
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Antibiotics
Is it possible to take antibiotics too much? We're going to find out. After seeing the doctor again on Monday, I'm on round 2 of amoxicillin (round 1 was in Dec). Sandy started up a Z-pack (another type of antibiotics). And Matt's been on antibiotics due to an ear infection. But he started up a whole body rash today so he's no longer on antibiotics. Can we just take antibiotics all winter?
I realized that so far this winter - starting in mid-Oct - that I have been sick more than I have been healthy (about 2/3 sick and 1/3 healthy). I think I am officially tired of winter. But it has helped me appreciate 2 Cor 12:9 and 10, "My grace is sufficient for you for power is perfected in weakness. Most gladly therefore, I would rather boast about my weaknesses that the power of Christ may dwell in me. Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties for Christ's sake for when I am weak, then I am strong." Consider this my boasting about one of my many weaknesses.
But through the health issues, the boys and girl keep plugging away with their verses.
I realized that so far this winter - starting in mid-Oct - that I have been sick more than I have been healthy (about 2/3 sick and 1/3 healthy). I think I am officially tired of winter. But it has helped me appreciate 2 Cor 12:9 and 10, "My grace is sufficient for you for power is perfected in weakness. Most gladly therefore, I would rather boast about my weaknesses that the power of Christ may dwell in me. Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties for Christ's sake for when I am weak, then I am strong." Consider this my boasting about one of my many weaknesses.
But through the health issues, the boys and girl keep plugging away with their verses.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Guess who came to town?
That's right. Uncle Sam! It's been a lot of fun for everyone!
He plays really good defense against us.
But he still lets us win.
And the fun never stops until the moment we fall asleep.
He plays really good defense against us.
But he still lets us win.
And the fun never stops until the moment we fall asleep.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor
I finished Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor this week. It was a very fascinating read for me.
In terms of resume, Tom Carson was an ordinary pastor. But in terms of character, it is obvious that he was extraordinary. His son, also not an ordinary man, writes in the forward, "Most pastors will not regularly preach to thousands, let alone tens of thousands. They will not write influential books, they will not supervise large staffs, and they will never see more than modest growth...most of us - let us be frank - are ordinary pastors."
Years ago, I wouldn't say I was ambitious, but I had thoughts or delusions of grandeur. Now it is more than apparent to me that I am not an ordinary pastor. I am far less than an ordinary pastor. I can only dream that God would grant me to be an ordinary pastor.
As John Owen writes in Communion with God, "When a man who lives upon convictions has got some enlargement in duties, some conquest over sin or temptation, he hugs himself...But he who has communion with Christ, when he is highest in duties of sanctification and holiness, is clearest in the apprehension of his own unprofitableness, and rejects every thought that might arise in his heart of setting his peace in them or upon them. He says to his soul, 'Do these things seem something to you? Alas! You have to do with an infinitely righteous God who looks through and through all that vanity, which you are but little acquainted with; and should he deal with you according to your best works, you must perish.'"
Too often in my heart, I am hugging myself. "He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely will be delivered." Prov 28:26
In terms of resume, Tom Carson was an ordinary pastor. But in terms of character, it is obvious that he was extraordinary. His son, also not an ordinary man, writes in the forward, "Most pastors will not regularly preach to thousands, let alone tens of thousands. They will not write influential books, they will not supervise large staffs, and they will never see more than modest growth...most of us - let us be frank - are ordinary pastors."Years ago, I wouldn't say I was ambitious, but I had thoughts or delusions of grandeur. Now it is more than apparent to me that I am not an ordinary pastor. I am far less than an ordinary pastor. I can only dream that God would grant me to be an ordinary pastor.
As John Owen writes in Communion with God, "When a man who lives upon convictions has got some enlargement in duties, some conquest over sin or temptation, he hugs himself...But he who has communion with Christ, when he is highest in duties of sanctification and holiness, is clearest in the apprehension of his own unprofitableness, and rejects every thought that might arise in his heart of setting his peace in them or upon them. He says to his soul, 'Do these things seem something to you? Alas! You have to do with an infinitely righteous God who looks through and through all that vanity, which you are but little acquainted with; and should he deal with you according to your best works, you must perish.'"
Too often in my heart, I am hugging myself. "He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely will be delivered." Prov 28:26
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