Bales & Tales: July 2008

July 31, 2008

Looking Forward

I woke up early this morning.
Really early.
Not sure why since I went to bed late.
Really late.

The sun was just peeking through the window, Ian's coffee pot was perking and I found myself laying there wondering, thinking, imagining, remembering & anticipating the things that are going to be happening in the month(s)to come.

What will my class be like?
Will I have trouble getting to school on time since we're starting earlier?
Will my boys have trouble adjusting to going to Deb's every day again?
What will it be like to be a classroom teacher again after a few years away?
Will I struggle with time management at home?
Will my menu/dinner planning actually work?
Will I find time to "just be?"
What if...
Will it be ...
How will I ...

I have these days once in a while - where I ponder and not necessarily "stress" about things, but really "think." I assess my life, relationships, use of time, and faith. I prioritize. I challenge myself.

Today. Early this morning, it hit me... life is about to change, yet once again.

I'm looking forward to the changes - knowing that God is going to use me, mold me and strengthen me in new and amazing ways. I'm anticipating His best. I'm hoping to be the wife, mother, teacher, friend... and so much more that I'm meant to be.

I'm ready.

I think.

July 30, 2008

Our Weekend {Through the Eyes of a Few Others}

And those, folks, are most, but not all, of the 2008 Barnes Bash highlights!

Hope you've enjoyed seeing our weekend ... now back to our regular scheduled program.

July 29, 2008

Our Weekend {Through the Eyes of Me}

There are times when I wonder what my feet think when they actually stop.

Do you think they have a favorite spot where they like to rest? Maybe laying under a tree in my yard, or riding in the car to town, or tucked into my bed at night?

This weekend was full of amazing things and definitely gave my feet a run for their money - super slides, golf, entertainment, family challenges (set up similar to Survivor), delicious food, bike rides, horse rides, trampolines, golf ball searches, stroller rides, and much, much more.

And through all the fun & games, the chasing of the very brave and adventurous Mack and his always on the move brother, and the slipping and sliding, I'm pretty sure there were two specific highlights for these worn out, dirty, callused feet that they will never forget... the short nap in this hammock, and standing on tip-toe while greeting my husband whose arrival was a total surprise!

Peace.