Carlson's Best Life: Day at the Beach

Saturday, March 31, 2012

Day at the Beach

We spent most of today at Mexico Beach. It was beautiful and peaceful. I watched Micah put his feet in the salty water and play in the sand for the first time. He loved the waves crashing at his feet and playing in the sand. He walked around with his little green shovel at all times. He stopped for a few minutes to eat a bananna. Of course, he would only eat it if he could feed it to himself, so I think he ate as much sand as bananna. Alana enjoyed herslef as well. She built sand castles and jumped waves. She tried to let Micah help build a sand castle, but she was so afraid he would destroy her creation, that she finally begged him to play in a separate spot. I have to say, it wasn't quite as relaxing as years past. Now that we have a one year old running around everywhere, we difinitely had to be very attentive, but it was still such a wonderful afternoon. We got some much needed time to relax and be renewed. As I looked upon the gorgeous view today, I was reminded of how creative our God is and if he could create such beauty and spin such a world in motion, that he is definitley powerful and creative enough to give me everything I need for life's journey. I had a few conversations with God today, but the scripture that came to mind over and over today and still rings loudly this evening as I reflect on today is Jeremiah 29:11(NIV) For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. I didn't go to the beach looking for anything more than a good time and some fun with the family. But, the Lord always knows what I need and gives me reminders of his love in such gentle ways. Today, he just happened to do it as I soaked in some rays and marveled over his amazing creation of sparkling water, blue skies and white sands.

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August in Review

August has been a very busy month and we are not quite done yet. Micah turned 5 months on August 16, and is doing so much: sitting on his own, playing every morning and afternoon in his activity saucer for 15 minutes at a time, pushing up on his forearms and getting on his knees when he is on his belly. He has also already cut his two front bottom teeth and appears to be working on cutting a top tooth. I'm thinking we are going to have a crawler very soon. He is growing so quickly and we are totally captivated by his every move.
Alana is getting ready to begin 2nd grade. I just can't believe that my child is going into 2nd grade. Where has all of the time gone? She is full of energy, love and zeal for life. Her typical days in the month of August have consisted of play dates, swimming, riding her bike, Bible School (she attended 5 this summer), traveling and hanging out with the family. I have promised her that we WILL go to the beach before summer ends, so I have two weeks left to make that promise come true.
Jim hashad a busy month so far and we are praising God for his new position/transfer closer to home. He will begin at his new location on the September 1, and we are so happy that he will be closer to home now. We are going to really enjoy meeting him for lunch and getting to kiss and hug him goodbye in the mornings now that he will not be leavign quite so early. God is AWESOME!!!! He always works things out for the good for those who love him (just a little paraphrasing..lol)
I have also had a busy month so far. One of the memorable things I've done this month besides playing the role of mom and giving vocal and piano lessons was being a part of the Royal Tea hosted by the 1st P.H. Church. It was a great experience and the guests speaker, Connie Hale, really spoke a message that penetrated deeply. Her word somewhat revived my heart and reminded me of the quality of life I have as a "Daughter of the King." I have willfully let go every unkind, critical and negative word ever spoken over me. I have determined that I WILL NOT listen to, entertain or accept any opinion of me given by others that is contrary to the words and thoughts of GOD. I am living a more productive and satisfying life because of it.
Below are a few pictures to document this month. I will obviously be adding more pics as the month comes to an end. In the future I will only update this section on a monthly basis.