this is how a 6 yr old prepares to leave the country..

Fervent Prayers Needed!

baby Stellan
I will probably never meet this person, and most likely neither will you. But I do ask all readers to take a moment and pray. After all, we "stumble" upon the blogs of strangers all the time. We read their recipes, use their cloth diapering ideas, or start a vegetable garden based on the inspiration of others. Why not take a moment and pray for a baby? I can think of no better use of my time for the next few minutes, while my own babes are napping.
"For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." Matthew 18:20

1st Annual Cul-de-Sac Olympics!

olympic showdown
My hubby is the one running like a cheetah (he won the grownup relay, ooooh yea!),and my kids are the short, fair haired ones. They are tiny, but FAST!

the most ridiculous thing since the economic stimulus package

Cat Bibs click the link.

My 6 yr old's cat has become quite the Killer. Don't get me wrong, I'm slightly proud of him and his attempts to control the bird population. Problem is, he's been bringing his kills into my garage, feathers and all (and sometimes half-eaten carcass). I am not a pioneer woman, I do not know how to handle such matters. sigh.

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This summer I'll be doing something I would never have imagined 10 years ago... can you guess? I'll give you some hints - I'll be wearing scarves, haggling at the local market, and hope to club a peacock over the head. Why, I'm going to Hungary, of course (my mom swears peacocks are "very bad luck"). After 10 years of marriage, the man and I, and our 6 year old cutie will head off to Hungary early summer. Aside from a much needed vacation, we will be staying with a lovely American missionary family who has been in Budapest for 10 years. This trip is for the purposes of exploring some open doors to overseas missions for our family. We will be there in a couple months, and will be updating with photos on the hubby's blog. You can get to it by clicking on the Hungarian flag to the right.

If you feel inclined, please pray for the following:
1. Most importantly that we would sense if the Lord is leading us there beyond this first trip; Hungary is a country where you are either a Catholic or part of some weird cult (born again believers being in the cult category). We pray the rough economic times worldwide would make the country ripe for the Gospel vs self-seeking success.
2. Safety and protection for my youngest daughters, who are staying behind with a wonderful couple from our church;
3. Safe, uneventful travel (the last time I flew it was so turbulent my friend Pam held my hand while I sat in the fetal position).
4. Pray that I can communicate well with other Hungarians.
5. Pray that Grace enjoys the trip and does not pee or puke on me during travel.

Lastly, I hope we get to meet this guy, and get a similar outfit for the hubby to wear home. Will keep you posted!

Uncle Frank... the next Bachelor?

LOST!!

a tooth, that is.... with the help of one very brave cousin, who pulled it out!