Through the Haze

Summer Stuff

2009-07-06T17:42:00.000-07:00

Thought I would share a few pictures of this summer. It's been an interesting summer but one of firsts:) I planted our first garden! Tons of work but very rewarding. We visited Metropolis, IL for the first time and saw the 15 foot Superman there. Todd and I and boys are in the middle of our first 2 week vacation as a family. I caught the biggest fish EVER last week at Winona Lake, IN...18 inch bass. I was VERY excited and proud. I also got hooked in the chin with a fish hook (for the very first time) as Tristan was casting his line. That was scary and could have been so much worse than it was. No damage done...just a frightened mom and son. I took Andrew tubing for the first time today and Jackson and Tristan experienced that for the first time last week. Tristan tried water skiing for the first time today. Lots more but I will stop with that for now.

At A Party

2008-12-13T20:02:00.000-08:00

I thought i would post a picture of what Todd and I look like WITHOUT children wrapped around us or crawling all over us. This was at a White Elephant Party with some neat friends.

The Biggest Leaf EVER!!!

2008-11-11T18:45:00.001-08:00

It is that time of year again. It is fall and the leaves are falling...especially in our backyard. We went outside yesterday to rake our leaf covered yard and Jackson brought me this. I thought it was quite a find and picture worthy. This leaf fell from our giant green bean tree in our backyard. I am truly convinced that these kinds of things you can only find in St. Louis. The picture is of Jackson holding it up and then of our feet beside it. Enjoy.

The Men In My Life

2008-08-12T20:48:00.000-07:00

I never thought I would be a woman who had more men than I could handle. I never got dates in High School and no one ever liked me. But here I am with 4...yes 4 men to tame. Or maybe I should say they tame me:) I love the excitement!!! Conversations are interesting too.

Pics of home

2008-08-12T20:35:00.000-07:00

Thought some of you might enjoy a pic from home. This is a picture of the BACK of our house. We have a wonderful back porch that we spend a lot of time on when the weather is nice. Lots of intense Uno matches are battled there. I wanted to get a picture of the front but didn't want to get hit by a car in the process. We live REALLY close to the road.

Hippo Fights and Green Bean Trees

2008-08-12T20:29:00.000-07:00

Yes, My Friends, these are things you see in St. Louis. A few weeks ago we were at our beloved zoo and they have an outstanding hippo exhibit (the zoo is free too:) We happened to be there at the right time when 2 hippos got in to it...know what i mean. I always thought hippos were nice animals and i have since changed my ways. If you look closely you can see Todd's GA hat reflecting on the glass. As of green bean tress we have a couple in our back yard. They grow HUGE beans, but i don't think they are edible...at least we have not tried.

Pretty Random

2008-06-02T14:04:00.000-07:00

Hey, here is a picture I found just now and wanted to post it. This was a nativity scene that Tristan and Jackson made last Christmas. Somehow the sheep managed to find their way on the roof of the stable. The boys were really excited about this project.

Major Life Change

2008-06-02T12:56:00.001-07:00

It was May of 2004. Todd and i were celebrating our 3rd wedding anniversary. We just had our second baby, and had moved 2 times. I remember Todd asking me what I would like to see in our next year of marraige. I said, "A year with no major life changes". Three months later we were moved into another home and shortly after that were expecting our 3rd child. Will major life change ever end? This is a question i am certainly wondering and hoping for at least a small "yes" in there somewhere.

Those of you who know us (i'm sure any of you reading this) know that Todd and I moved our family to St. Louis, MO last summer in August. Todd just completed his first year of seminary at Covenant Seminary. We moved into an apartment close to the school and I began working at Starbucks for medical insurance. LOVE getting free coffee each week:)

Long story short, last week we moved into a beautiful home in Brentwood, MO. A gentleman from our church owns several properties here in town and rents them to seminary students and/or families. We moved AGAIN, but knowing this would be a place of stability for our family for our remaining time in St. Louis. Our boys LOVE our yard, and we are blessed with a family next door with 4 girls ages 4-9. One block away is a wonderful elementary school which Tristan will begin in the fall. (can't believe that).

Along with moving twice in 9 months, I have also been offered a job at our church to be the "Assistant Middle School Ministry Director". I am nervous but really excited about this job. I will be "discipling" middle school girls and helping to nurture and grow the ministry there. I feel like as an "older" woman who is a wife and mother that i have a lot to offer these girls and the ministry. This is something our family is excited about being part of too.

Todd is also slowing down his school load to take care of more home responsibilities though he will remain a full time student. I will officially begin my new job June 9. Our church is Central Presbyterian Church and it is about 164 years old (no joke). Their website is www.centralpres.com. Those of you who know Clay and Hillary Coffee...it is the church they are at.

So a few weeks ago, Todd and I had our 7th anniversary and realized that in 7 years we just completed our 5th move. No more!

Another thing....for those who are interested, i have been doing a lot of song writing. i have written a lot of music and really want to get it on cd. Just keep your ears opened for more information on that:) It won't be a professional recording or anything. Probably me just sitting down with my guitar, pressing "record" and having at it. But it is something i want to share with you. So be on the lookout!

Blessings to all of you,

Sherdonna (and all the boys)

Connection

2008-04-05T12:33:00.000-07:00

I've been avoiding a blogspot for a while. First because of having to take time to sit down, write, and post. "Extra" time to do those things is little. I'm barely on the internet. Second, i hate the exposure and vulnerability of the internet. I post something and anyone can see it...yikes! But I've realized this is where our culture is at, so i need to engage it and use it. I need to connect with friends. Here i am.