Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Come On Let's Go to Nowhere Land!


Can't believe it - but it is true - my little Allie will be four years old in a month and 3 days! So let the birthday plans begin! Yes, she has chosen a theme for her birthday that isn't easy - why? Well, it is an older cartoon and so finding anything to go with it has created a big challenge for a mom who loves birthday parties and loves to keep everything in theme. So the theme - well folks - we are headed to Nowhere Land with Maggie and the Ferocious Beast. I think that Allie's love for pretend play is the biggest reason she has fallen in love with watching Maggie!



I have to say that as much of a challenge as it is, Allie and I are having a lot of fun getting things ready for the party. So here is where we are so far:

  • Found treat bags on eBay that are actually Maggie and the Ferocious Beast - this was an amazing accomplishment - so when it said, "Buy it Now" we bought it immediately!
  • Safari hats - just like Maggie's hat for everyone to wear - finally found - google is an amazing thing!
  • Magnifying glasses for everyone as we go exploring!
  • Food - not completely planned yet, but we do know it will be a picnic - because Maggie always goes on a picnic complete with white and red checked table cloths! And the drink table - a lemonade stand - just like Maggie!
  • Games - well "Pin the Spot on Beast" of course, "Return Hamilton to His Box" (getting the stuffed pig Hamilton into a cardboard box by throwing him - Hamilton lives in a box on the show), and the "Side-step Race" - the red crab does this with everyone on the show and his name is Side-Step.
  • A few crafts - making Maggie and Beast dolls and coloring the map of Nowhere Land (SO excited to find this!)
  • Cake - still working on that one - have a few cake people I am talking to :)
  • Outdoor viewing of a few Maggie and the Ferocious Beast episodes - this is Allie's BIG request - when we do movies with the college students in our yard on the "Big Screen," Allie is sad when she can't stay out - so she has requested that we watch Maggie on the "Big Screen" outside for her birthday.
So there ya have it - our current plans for a fun trip to Nowhere Land!!!!!!! The best part of the party though - my mom (Allie's grandma) will be here! Allie gets Grandma and I get help :) Yea for Grandma's!


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Saturday, August 06, 2011

Completely Done!

It is amazing how God gives us exactly what we need when we need it. So many times in my life God has used music and lyrics to remind me of great truths and promises that come from Him alone. I wish I was able to write about all God is doing in my life - but first - there isn't time - it is too much to write and it just isn't the time to write about it all. But over the last few months, circumstances have caused me to have doubts and fears have been great. God has used this song over the last week to really drive home to me that the VICTORY is won. I am an heir with Christ. What God completes is completely done. Really thinking on what it means to be an heir with Christ is overwhelming. Last week in the sermon I heard the pastor was pointing out that we don't get to choose to be an heir - - - we are chosen as heirs. We can't walk up to someone and say, "hey - I want to be your heir - make sure I get this and that." An heir is chosen. How crazy is that - God, in all my mess, chose me to be an heir with Christ - - - inconceivable - but TRUE! I have a long way to go - but working on leaving those fears behind. The song is so true - I don't know what lies ahead and I am sure I will fail - but God will keep me to the end. I was also remind of two HUGE truths this week (thanks to my brother for the reminder!): God loves me and God is for me. If that isn't something to cling to, I don't know what is - - -


Completely Done - Sovereign Grace

What reason have I to doubt
Why would I dwell in fear
When all I have known is grace
My future in Christ is clear

My sins have been paid in full
There's no condemnation here
I live in the good of this
My Father has brought me near
I'm leaving my fears behind me now

Chorus
The old is gone, the new has come
What You complete is completely done
We're heirs with Christ, the victory won
What You complete is completely done

I don't know what lies ahead
What if I fail again
You are my confidence
You'll keep me to the end
I'm leaving my fears behind me now
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