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Monday, August 12, 2013

Monday Mornings

Today, like every other Monday,

was Wal*Mart run day.

I try to hurry to get there ahead of the crazies,

I think some live there though.

But, seriously, some of the sweetest people

shop Monday morning with us.

It is always fun to run into a few older couples

that truly encourage me

while I tote around my three girls.

I feel like they get it,

"Cherish every moment"

"Three girls so close in age,

they will be the best of friends"

"You are doing a fine job raising them,

they behave so well!"

Then Nora girl always pipes up with the latest Greer news,

"I brought my bunny purse,

with money in it, because I am going to ride the horse!"

"My mom said we could watch Justice League with my Dad today!"

"Have you seen Despicable Me 2? It is so funny,

although the purple guys can be scary,

so be careful"

And the Cord has started chiming in too,

"Despicable Me is my Favorite!"

"I can't find my bear purse"

"Look at my shoes!"

Pip just usually squawks or

does her bashful smile.

I love these people that find it necessary to remind me each week,

how great my kids are, and what blessings I have in them.

I love that my girls are excited to tell these kind people about themselves.

I love that I get to sit here before lunch,

with a cup of creamy coffee,

watching a thunderstorm roll in,

and tell you about the really great people in the world.

Thursday, August 1, 2013

little letters

Dear August,

Welcome! I am excited for all you have waiting for us!

More warm summer days,

more grilling,

and to finish you off,

a breathtaking mountain wedding.

You're going to be good.

Dear Humidity,

Stop.

Just stop.

Please?

Dear Girls,

Let's just play all day.

I am excited for our "beach" party.

You have been great readers this summer!

Dear Crepe Myrtles,

Thank you for your blooms that greet me every morning.

And thank you for blooming when summer is at its meltiest.

Dear Levi,

We're going on a date this month!

And I look forward to our 13 hour car trip together,

it's some of my favorite time with you.

Dear Self,

You should probably get started on planning your

preschool lessons.

Always with the procrastination.

Dear Lord,

Thank you for your faithfulness and love.

Help me to be more like you.

Love,

Eden

Monday, July 29, 2013

Last bit #mylifeinjuly

Alright, so this month's challenge didn't quite go as planned,

but it is really alright by me.

I spent more time being outside,

being with my family,

and enjoying summer.

Last week we packed up

and headed up to Iowa for

the big Shivers' Family Reunion.

Fun Hotel (w/ an awesome indoor water park)

Good, good food

antique shopping

lots and lots of Farm fun

My dad absolutely loves taking us

back to where he grew up.

It was fun seeing family from all over the country,

and Nora girl, and the Cord were completely in their element

on the farm.

my grandparents as teenagers
picture from my cousin, Rachel

Home sweet Home.

I really hope you all enjoyed your July as much as we have!

Monday, July 22, 2013

N is really into jokes,
hearing them and telling them.
Her usual jokes involve whatever she sees,
and some weird noise.
For example:

N: Mama, how do you put a pillow on a chair?
Me: Umm.. I don't know.
N: Blerg-da-donk!
(then she cracks up at herself)

Today, she was into knock knock jokes.
Our conversation in the car today
went something like this:

N: Mama, now you tell me a knock knock joke.
Me: Okay, Knock knock.
N: Who's there?
Me: Banana.
N: Whose Banana?
Me: No, you are suppose to say "Banana Who?"
N: I think it was Cordie's banana.
C: No, nas minee. Si Yeaow guys!
(translation of Cordese: No, not mine, it's the yellow guy's)

this is my funny girl.