Holy Spirit and small things

I've mentioned before about how this past year has rocked me and brought me closer to God!

This is just another example of how much God cares about every detail of our lives!! I have been listening and therefore hearing from God more and more lately.

Yesterday... Oh man yesterday.  It was a normal trip to the grocery store, trying to juggle 3 kids and of course my friend calls me when we get there.  Any sane person would have called her back but I so enjoy talking to my friends and knew chances are I would forget if I ignored her call. So I'm on the phone, in the grocery store with 3 kids under 5. Crazy. My daughter accidentally hit a gentleman with her basket and he gives this disgusted look, my girls are going in two different ways as I'm trying to wrangle them. Typical trip. 

Until I got to the spice aisle. I picked up some garlic I knew we needed. I heard thyme, so of course I look and find the thyme but didn't grab it. I don't use it and rarely see it in a recipe I want to use. I hear thyme in my head again but dismiss it. 

Fast forward to today. I'm making some fish and find this awesome new recipe to try.  One of the ingredients is, you guessed it, thyme.  Now it didn't hit me right away. It wasn't until I was rummaging through my spice cabinet that I realized I don't have any. And then it hit me. I froze for a few seconds recalling how I had heard to buy it at the store the night before.  The night before when I had no idea what I would be doing today. But God knew, and He told his a Holy Spirit to tell me.  But I ignored it. 

WHAT? God cares about me having the right ingredients for a recipe. Crazy. I know. And if I hadn't experienced it, and other similar moments, I would agree with you. But I know it's true. And if he knows the hair count on my head why wouldn't he care about me having what I need on a daily basis. 

God you are so good, and you care so deeply. Help me to care as much as you for those you've put in my life! I praise your Holy name! Amen! 

Recipe for those interested: http://mobile.eatingwell.com/recipes/creamy_fish_chowder.html

Angels and kids!

First of all... I'm back!!

I'm so glad to be up and blogging here again! Life has certainly been exciting the past few years and I'm now a mom of 3... But more on life later. 

God says to tell all nations of his glory in Psalms 96:2-3 and so what better way then through the Internet?

My oldest daughter is now 4 and sees angels. The last year has really been a growing year for my whole family, and I have been rocked by Gods goodness multiple times in the past year alone!! Last week We walked out of church and Ruth said look Mom there's an angel!! She was staring up in the sky in awe and I couldn't help but want to see it too!

As we drove home she kept telling me more and I was so amazed because I hadn't had this experience myself!

I always pray for protection when we drive and God just confirmed that he sends his angels with us that night.  I'm so thankful!!

Have you seen an angel? Id love to hear about it!!

Chickens!

Ruth was so excited that we got her 27 baby chicks from our county fair!! Everyday we go out and look at them at least once!!

We also got some bigger pullets so that we could get eggs right away!! (a racoon took care of our previous chickens) I just love having fresh eggs!!  This morning Fritz went out to get eggs and I cracked one open and it was a double yoker!!

My new favorites

Each day I have a list of chores that I try to get done... dishes, laundry, feed everyone, and get Ruthie to nap... but each day I also have great moments that I look forward to... I wanted to share those great moments because these are the ones that I know I will remember :)!

One of these moments is when Ruth decides to read by herself, she climbs into her chair with her book of choice... too cute!

Another new favorite of mine is when Amiya is awake and smiling!  She is starting to be awake more and more each day and will follow my voice.. I love it!

Last is when Ruth shows off her vocabulary and pulls out a book to tell us all the objects she knows!  It's so fun because each day she says a new word.

 :) love

Ruth loves summer!

This summer we have been very busy! Ruth was in her Uncle Andy's wedding!  She was the ring bearer and looked sooo cute in her dress and pearls that her Aunt Dana got for her!

We have been swimming a lot at Uncle Andy and Aunt Dana's house!  Ruth loves the pool and can swim on her own with only the help of a life jacket that Opa bought her!

Ruth did her first watercolor painting today!  Actually she did more than one, and when I tried to switch out the paper the first time it was met with a lot of tears and crying.  I really hope the paint doesn't stain her skin...

Time to play catch up!

So if anyone is wondering why its been so long... I had a baby!  Amiya Raine Phanor was born on 6/12/12 and was 8 lbs 11 oz and 20 in long!!  Needless to say life got a little busy!!

We are all doing well and Ruth has adjusted super fast!  She loves her new baby sister and gives her hugs and kisses all day long.  She has turned into my 'little mommy' and always wants to help me with Amiya, somtimes she's just way too helpful....

Apple girl!

Ruth is officially a toddler and she reminds me of this every day! No longer can I cut up her apple for her because she is getting independent and wants to eat it on her own!

I had to get a baby gate for the kitchen because she has figured out the cabinet locks and wants to help me cook. She has eight teeth now! Where did my baby go?

The Lord has truly blessed us with this little girl! I am excited to meet her little sister and to see how Ruth will adjust to a baby in the house. I continue to pray for both of them and for Fritz and I to be the best parents we can be, especially in a world that is full of temptation and sin.