Bath, Bed & Beyond!

Yes, I am aware that my words are not in order. But my pictures will go with the title:) Ella got to play outside twice today so she was pretty dirty. She LOVES taking a bath but she freaks out when I rinse her hair. She stands up and wants out of the tub. Her shampoo doesn't bother her eyes but I think having water poured over her head scares her. But all is well once I get her out and wrap her all snug in her towel.


She got a tooth brush for Easter and she is addicted to it. While I am glad she thoroughly enjoys brushing (actually chewing) I have to be very careful about when I allow her to have it. I can just let her do it anytime because she won't let it go and I can't let her walk around with it because that is dangerous and would make me a bad mommy. So I let her have it while I get her ready for bed because her bottle is on it's way and she'll go to sleep and forget the toothbrush:)


She is learning what it means to go outside and that she really like it:( I am not an outdoor girl but I don't mind it at all late in the evening. Robert and I took her back outside and let her swing about 7:30. We just sat in our chairs and talked while I pushed her. I was quite nice. The funny thing about the swings is that Ella specifically wants to be in the pink swing! We probably sat there for half an hour and then it was time for a bath and bed. I love having a family and I'm so thankful for all of our blessings.

Being Still

Hey Rebecca! If you get bored you can stop reading:)

"Be still and know that I am God" Psalm 46:10

I have heard this verse at least 100 times in my life and it never meant a whole lot to me. It was the main topic in my devotional this morning and I read it with a whole new meaning. I usually have to wait until Ella takes a nap to read my devotional so I can really focus. And honestly, I wasn't even doing a daily devotional until several months after Ella was born. Before Ella, I was too busy and had so much activity in my life that I didn't even notice my need for daily fellowship with Jesus. I am not proud of that but I do know that God uses our circumstances to draw us to Him.

It wasn't until I was home alone with my baby all day that I felt something missing. Aside from my calling to be in Point of Grace, being a stay at home mom was my life's goal. So I was surprised when it didn't completely fulfill me. Anyway, for a while I had too much time to be still and it drove me crazy. Now I am chasing Ella and trying super hard to de-clutter and organize my house. I'm striving to have it all together but sometimes I think God may not let me ever get there. He may keep me this way so that I am always aware of my need for Him.

I hope this is making sense; I do have a point:)
Today when I read that verse I really thought about the meaning and I emphasized the words still and know. I wanted to know more about what being still meant. The footnotes in my bible said this:
"Be still (lit. "to sink" or "to relax") encourages the hearer to stop all struggle and find the peace of faith. Such peace comes only as we acknowledge God's Lordship in our lives and surrender to His will."

So I imagined sinking into my comfy chair and just relaxing and thinking about nothing other than God is God. God is sovereign and holds this entire world in His hands. Even though our society is filled with sin and horrible things are happening, God really IS IN CONTROL! We should care about what is going on and we should be burdened for the salvation of the lost people around us but at the very center of all that we don't have to worry one bit. I think God wants us to just stop sometimes and acknowledge who He is.

I guess that about sums it up. Now I am starving and want to eat my Hawaiian sandwiches!! I'm bringing some to you tonight, Becca:)