pure fun

Yep, this is the kind of fun you should expect with a 3 year old boy and 1 year old girl- I love every day God gives me with them.

I know, I know

Yes, it has been over a year since my last post. Life happened and I find myself missing the blogging world. So, I'm back. Too much to catch up on so I am giving you an updated family picture and 5 of my favorite things that have happened- enjoy!

1) Jeremy and I have been living in Boone, NC almost three years now working with students at Appalachian State and Lees McRae through InterVarstiy Christian Fellowship. It is pretty much awesome.

2) I am still a consultant with Mary Kay, loving the skin care products more and more (especially in the dry winters) and having fun pampering women with the great products.

3) November 25th of last year I gave birth to our daughter, Moriah Conklin, with the help of my amazing husband and incredible Midwife, Carrington. I will ALWAYS use a midwife now for any future children we may have. (no, I am NOT pregnant)

4) I learned how to use a sewing machine last year with the help of some App students. I've made coasters, napkins, and even a dress that I've worn twice- this is a miracle considering my abilities. Looking forward to more projects!

5) God has been teaching me more and more that I NEED HIM and HIM alone- I cannot rely on man or on circumstances or on routine, I must rely on HIM and that is GREAT news ;)

P.S. Want some AMAZING family photos like ours??? Check out SR Photography . . . . I cannot say enough GREAT things about them!!!

Boone in February

I love Boone. I love Boone in February. Here is a fun shot that my sister Lisa took of Joshua in the backyard. Little man loves to be outside and it can be quite chilly in the mountains. We get nice days like this when the sun is out and bright and the air is not to chilly for some play time outside. God is good.

Lack of Sleep

Sleep deprivation is torture. Seriously. It is a technique used to torture prisoners- keep someone awake long enough and they will start to fall apart. Many of you moms and dads out there can testify to this. Having a newborn or a sick child can make nights seem torturous and begin to make you a little nutty and if you are at home with your children and not sleeping- this can make you over-react to anything and everything. I can remember short times of feeling hopeless when Joshua was a newborn. It took me a while to learn how to nap when he napped. Not a fun lesson to learn the hard way.

It's been a few tough weeks here in the Greenberg home. Joshua is just getting over RSV and an ear infection. He has two new teeth cutting in, and we've moved him out of the crib. Enough to make any baby wake up a lot at night. Now that I have perspective as a mom, I know, this too shall pass. I might be a little cranky, a lot tired, and the house may be a wreck for a little longer than I'd like, but I will survive. Waking up 2-4 times a night for 2 weeks has not been great for my attitude- but reminding myself of the truth of the gospel always gives me peace. So, for those of you out there having a rough week- thanking God for the weekend, and wondering if you will survive next week, I leave you with some of the lyricks to a song that encourages me with truth.

In Christ Alone

In Christ alone my hope is found;
He is my light, my strenght, my song;
This cornerstone, this solid ground,
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depts of peace,
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease!
My comforter, my all in all-
Here in the love of Christ I stand.

No guilt in life, no fear in death-
This is the power of Christ in me;
From life's first cry, to final breath,
Jesus commands my destiny.
No power of hell, no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from His hand;
Til He returns or calls me home-
Here in the Power of Christ I Stand.

"Tracy. Come back to the blogosphere!"

Thanks Amy! I needed that- ummmmm it has been over 2 months since I posted. Never thought that would happen. I took a much needed "break" from blogging that somehow turned into a long season away- from blogging and reading blogs. Wow, I have A LOT to catch up on.

So, as our fireplace runs, the snow falls down in the yard, Joshua sleeps on the couch, my eyes adjust to new contacts, and my body craves another cup of coffee . . . let me rejoin my blogging friends and hopefully make a few people smile.

Here is the Joshua. 16 months old. Five full days of driving to Florida and back. Isn't he a ham?

SNOW!

We got enough snow yesterday to take Joshua sledding in the backyard. He had a blast and it was fun for us to watch him look curiously at the "white stuff" all over. Now, for your help- the thing you ride down hills on the snow in- is it a sled or a toboggan???

So far in November . . .

It has been a great month of seeing friends from VA! Our highlight was getting to go on a double date with the Mingee's while Joshua and Aiden were watched by Aiden's grandparents. It was SO NICE to catch up with Jeff and Lauren- God has blessed us so much with their friendship.

The proud moms!

Our Men- the big ones and the little ones

April came for a visit and took lots of walks with Joshua

Joshua at his first baby shower- Yay for Baby Kang- coming January 2009

Feeding ducks in the Chappell's backyard