Worth Mentioning

*I'm growing out Aubrey's bangs. It's quite the process, but I'm happy that I'm finally doing it. I remember one time on facebook, someone put "I need your best advice" as their status. Another person responded with "never cut bangs". I cut my own bangs all the time, but with little girls, I definitely think this is good advice. It becomes a slippery slope and pretty soon half their hair is bangs. I was pretty sure the next time I took Aubrey in for a "bang trim" it would be become an official mullet.

Sad that this is the best picture I have of her in the growing out process (at least on this memory card and I'm too lazy to look for another). My two tired girls after a chilly night at CALM lights.

* Justin printed the first two years of my blog into books for Christmas. Best gift ever. I'm glad that I've continued to blog even as facebook seems to take over the social networking world. Facebook doesn't perserve memories like blogging does. I love that I have the ability to remember, reflect and share these memories for years to come.

*My New Year's resolution is to think less and trust more. If that makes sense. I get so sick of thinking, analyzing, worrying ALL.THE.TIME. Instead I want to rest, enjoy, trust in a Mighty Lord ALL.THE.TIME. Lofty goal.

*Juliet went from easy-going baby to fiesty toddler in an instant. I think she's gained a new sense of independence since she's started walking and she is sure to let you know it. (P.S. check out her walking skills at the end of the video below. She's recently started trying to run. Whew) She throws fits, runs away, and just plain yells. Is it too early for time-outs?

*I'm currently teaching about the early Hebrews and Judaism in history (this is my first year that I teach one section of history). I've learned so much as I've prepared this unit. Growing up, I never really learned Bible background. Teaching this unit makes me want to take a cliff's notes class in Bible history where they give the basic stories in the Bible. I know this would really help me understand the Bible better as I read. Maybe I should see if they'll let a 30 year old sign up for Cubbies.

*Here are two of my favorite posts I've read recently. They're definitely worth mentioning (and reading). I think I really related to this one because of my unit on Early Hebrews and also the process of watching both of my grandma's pass away. The imagery was powerful to me. And this one I loved because it's definitely a struggle I've had with blogging. This post was a great reminder to guard my heart so that I "don't grow weary of my own journey".

*This new year is once again full of new life. With two dear friends going into labor on the same day, and three of my other nearest and dearest expecting new arrivals this summer. My heart is full of excitement for them. And oddly, in a way, I miss that anticipation, that excitement of knowing that a little one is growing, being formed by God inside of me. Although, that feeling is quickly whisked away as I hear the sounds of a newborn cry or talk to an exhausted friend whose longest stretch of sleep has been three hours. There will be plenty of little ones for me to help with-- no need for my own. ;)