tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371521262024-02-20T19:46:42.449-06:00The Bailey FamilyThe Bailey Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02479252196532092770noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37152126.post-86418098873514602272009-02-26T09:03:00.004-06:002009-02-26T10:22:37.582-06:00Florida!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj30PlaP_g3LB-nItnbhzU8GpfBdHmUwc28G91i7MugwpB00XkGfMax5nRe8pXlNh4ZLmXNvzpZngS68grhXxWl2RLphYU9eph0s-512h2QBCmrQ3TVeyR3Dcsb1V1R3dESHVn2/s1600-h/IMG_2885.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj30PlaP_g3LB-nItnbhzU8GpfBdHmUwc28G91i7MugwpB00XkGfMax5nRe8pXlNh4ZLmXNvzpZngS68grhXxWl2RLphYU9eph0s-512h2QBCmrQ3TVeyR3Dcsb1V1R3dESHVn2/s320/IMG_2885.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307126845403661954" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG6Ansk41thjI5uhMgm2Jj4S0hY2OWO8Nt-vkVWYfIlh_U61g4w_73r22bIxFIc8kw9Je4_BT4Pn3P5rR23VJjVqMQ_I6yMg7wLHiQe3jzjKUJnBLbiSTatpO-LplSyEnXQrKP/s1600-h/IMG_2861.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG6Ansk41thjI5uhMgm2Jj4S0hY2OWO8Nt-vkVWYfIlh_U61g4w_73r22bIxFIc8kw9Je4_BT4Pn3P5rR23VJjVqMQ_I6yMg7wLHiQe3jzjKUJnBLbiSTatpO-LplSyEnXQrKP/s320/IMG_2861.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307126838609294962" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoRGYmyaLVL5cMzcQtodwAlD3zlpey5EaD12XfnnAM96UEtXtrB9gRh1T-Edop4MOC7zS-KQ7iv2t6zDc-kArzzHx0MSbm1ckIB-ElS4TJTHarYsHFgF57TP-0X6w3ivw3bTD8/s1600-h/IMG_2806.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoRGYmyaLVL5cMzcQtodwAlD3zlpey5EaD12XfnnAM96UEtXtrB9gRh1T-Edop4MOC7zS-KQ7iv2t6zDc-kArzzHx0MSbm1ckIB-ElS4TJTHarYsHFgF57TP-0X6w3ivw3bTD8/s320/IMG_2806.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307126839152977426" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQBXPQ7oiRw8enIIk6LdtXPOg8jlSXfgtHwzwurbCeKpNxwd6x69SDk90wk-7yz3zCO1IbLaA1QH2n0E2kHcRmT30bR4azvC8md6YANu-MD52UbBg56kxYW4DCCQNltacGuzUp/s1600-h/IMG_0182.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQBXPQ7oiRw8enIIk6LdtXPOg8jlSXfgtHwzwurbCeKpNxwd6x69SDk90wk-7yz3zCO1IbLaA1QH2n0E2kHcRmT30bR4azvC8md6YANu-MD52UbBg56kxYW4DCCQNltacGuzUp/s320/IMG_0182.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307126834661462146" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv7JgKCMe7JHymxT12PtSmFm-zUxVNfwS-Bd8Uk6sgTM3EPRk9CRpCXXPBsuZTrt29COhcC0UtLYY_OnH_pf27BbhP1MPEwoKqGIza2NOb8sbmjjYo1m3CGF7kLBTvIdC658_E/s1600-h/IMG_0178.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv7JgKCMe7JHymxT12PtSmFm-zUxVNfwS-Bd8Uk6sgTM3EPRk9CRpCXXPBsuZTrt29COhcC0UtLYY_OnH_pf27BbhP1MPEwoKqGIza2NOb8sbmjjYo1m3CGF7kLBTvIdC658_E/s320/IMG_0178.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307126827256921426" /></a><br />Two weeks ago tomorrow, we began our adventure! 7 Kids (ages 7,6,5,4,3,2,2) and 6 adults piled into a 15 passenger van and headed down to florida. We left at 4:30 pm on Friday from Duluth Minnesota, and arrived in Destin Florida Saturday night around 7:30. Now our family has made a number of road trips of 20+ hours, Nathanael and I are crazy and drive usually drive straight through without staying overnight. But this trip was different. Sure, the volume level in the BUS was amazing at some points, there usually was one child that was somewhat one edge, but surprisingly I can say, this was the easiest road trip we have ever taken. Probably because our usual adult to child ratio of 2:4, was now a favorable 6:7!!! And we actually got to sleep during the trip. I am putting together a video documentary, and hope to share it with you soon. <br />BESIDES the ride to and from, our vacation in Florida was wonderful. Plently of sun, even if it always wasn't Hot. Lots of time at the beach playing, flying kites, and taking walks. We took in a dolpin and sea lion show at the Gulfarium. Went to TWO movies in three days, when does that ever happen!!! <br />It has been a long time since we've tried for a good family picture, so I planned to take some pics down at the beach. They turned out beautifully!!!The Bailey Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02479252196532092770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37152126.post-83765867518651301622009-01-01T11:25:00.003-06:002009-01-01T15:05:42.920-06:00Happy New Years!Hope you all had a wonderful evening. We spent the night at my brother and sister-in-laws house. Despite the sub zero temps, and very cold wind chill, we bundled up and spent a few hours out on the rink. This was the first time ice skating for all our kids.<br /><OBJECT class=BLOG_video_class id=BLOG_video-d43ecea13a8c872a height=266 width=320 contentId="d43ecea13a8c872a"></OBJECT>The Bailey Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02479252196532092770noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37152126.post-62381115391522799582008-12-13T18:23:00.004-06:002008-12-13T18:39:17.226-06:00Belle<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzciRscwZJ_9cqjFaCu2sAKkKRDAjCS1fGwQLTssvEiVSmIw8muqMan9n9fkfPHuqHXneUqLEf-Cfq-XP32-uokr6T0DRNwE0KSLko15Pn5N0q0cTNtizO0CoXEQIlNJZyweRS/s1600-h/IMG_2455.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzciRscwZJ_9cqjFaCu2sAKkKRDAjCS1fGwQLTssvEiVSmIw8muqMan9n9fkfPHuqHXneUqLEf-Cfq-XP32-uokr6T0DRNwE0KSLko15Pn5N0q0cTNtizO0CoXEQIlNJZyweRS/s320/IMG_2455.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279438039828287330" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUu7sZW8x1zQV3Dc_rkMxI7j3ITDaptNg9NzHKVuJGCGIBC4UCAc_RaajFFFIjQ1n4jmmvkrLnX1HWoDcPYoKg-qo9BEwuYZVnCASMG0Np9oI6WqWzp62mHsd1DjQrJCy5A7CQ/s1600-h/IMG_2449.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUu7sZW8x1zQV3Dc_rkMxI7j3ITDaptNg9NzHKVuJGCGIBC4UCAc_RaajFFFIjQ1n4jmmvkrLnX1HWoDcPYoKg-qo9BEwuYZVnCASMG0Np9oI6WqWzp62mHsd1DjQrJCy5A7CQ/s320/IMG_2449.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279438028071737042" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjius8a2BvgNpJu_ehEqEm-gDAOFng5R4-MRfzpvIRhHC_JLDgMBhN_8Pu46boPCKLqkPSphyphenhyphen-ad-7Lh757fvxGipqqFvAk4E7lnWPYeQPtgDqmWT9DbhialeZIEEFIs15sIbH9/s1600-h/IMG_2445.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjius8a2BvgNpJu_ehEqEm-gDAOFng5R4-MRfzpvIRhHC_JLDgMBhN_8Pu46boPCKLqkPSphyphenhyphen-ad-7Lh757fvxGipqqFvAk4E7lnWPYeQPtgDqmWT9DbhialeZIEEFIs15sIbH9/s320/IMG_2445.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279438021471284802" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinRejO1wlv6l0sOIEmhHGQHfxfb7ZQPY8uiJEGCOMf-zUzRHa26zPSVlFQVdz7_n4cav6_5d3E9YteyIDiMZtPj9-g2kwGdN67p4-IunwlLBBtyhdQDQT4QkkxZMOiK7MQK_Dq/s1600-h/IMG_2444.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinRejO1wlv6l0sOIEmhHGQHfxfb7ZQPY8uiJEGCOMf-zUzRHa26zPSVlFQVdz7_n4cav6_5d3E9YteyIDiMZtPj9-g2kwGdN67p4-IunwlLBBtyhdQDQT4QkkxZMOiK7MQK_Dq/s320/IMG_2444.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279438016407034626" /></a><br /><br /><br />Our sweet, kind, and passive dog Belle died a week ago. I wanted to post some pictures in rememberance of her. She really was one of the best puppies, but she had some quirks. Some endearing, and some annoying. For the first few years of her life she was extremly energetic. I had NEVER seen a dog run that fast. She was very cuddly. She would find anyone's legs appealing, and back her butt right up to them, and lean all her weight on you. Belle was such a picky eater. She rarely cleaned up the mess on the floor after a meal. And with four little kids, this was something I wished she would have done. But on that same picky note, she never got into the kids toys, shoes, or anything else that was laying around. Belle was so obedient, and listened very well. She was always tolerant of the kids, and well behaved. She was the perfect family dog. We miss her very much. These are pictures of us saying goodbye to her.The Bailey Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02479252196532092770noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37152126.post-11785539744986782132008-11-24T18:58:00.002-06:002008-11-24T19:14:47.510-06:00top- secret enviornmental recycling programO.K. so the secret must come out. For now there is proof of my recent activities. For years now I have been secretly involved in an environmental recycling program. Monthly jumping on large cardboard boxes from Nathanael's work. I break them down and burn them up. The mission has been top secret until this last Saturday when the programs vow (Yes... I am willing to risk life and limb) came to pass. Whilst jumping on a particularly large and strong cardboard box, I lost my balance, fell straight forward onto our unforgiving STONE patio. <br /><br />The outcome of my unfortunate accident, a broken elbow. Recovery will be around six week. We'll keep you updated!The Bailey Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02479252196532092770noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37152126.post-46149360025283904162008-10-15T16:09:00.008-05:002008-10-16T07:31:18.095-05:00Build up a highway<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/mLY3037hN2I&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/mLY3037hN2I&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><br />This is a song that I wrote a few days ago. It is based on Isaiah 62:10 that says, Pass through, pass through the gates. Prepare the way for the people. Build up the highway. Remove the stones. Raise a banner for the nations! <br /><br />Here are the lyrics.... <br />His eyes, are searching the land <br />For eyes, that look for his plan <br />And his hands, they're reaching down<br /> For hands, that are reaching up <br /><br />He is searching, he is looking, he is waiting, for his children To come now, and bow down, sayin us me, sayin us me.... to <br /><br /><br />Build up, build up a highway <br />Pick up, and remove the stones<br />lift up, lift high a banner<br />Make known the unknown, and build up a highway!The Bailey Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02479252196532092770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37152126.post-81361893429142268292008-09-16T14:02:00.000-05:002008-09-16T14:03:32.074-05:00A mess that is blog worthy.<a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTy1Nhg4MIUrq_peneKAirfiV1egCPO8aBRAA49OvvstX80YrFcnb7nQGKpTjhk5AN1DSo7d_x78KTjlBMczhwBhvfutRtmQKV2jpzu0DJ5nvjY1qQq4vbUygh0vhtkzyn6DN6/s1600-h/IMG_2366.jpg'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTy1Nhg4MIUrq_peneKAirfiV1egCPO8aBRAA49OvvstX80YrFcnb7nQGKpTjhk5AN1DSo7d_x78KTjlBMczhwBhvfutRtmQKV2jpzu0DJ5nvjY1qQq4vbUygh0vhtkzyn6DN6/s320/IMG_2366.jpg' border='0' alt=''style='clear:both;float:left; margin:0px 10px 10px 0;' /></a> <br /><br />Innocent you think?? I think not!!! When asked who got into the flour first, Samuel told the truth. I will credit him that! "Who did this!??" I exclaimed. "Samuel or Amilia?" <br /><br />They Both exclaimed, "SAMUEL!!" Looks like they both had too much fun. I stripped Sam before I got a picture. But he was just as messy as his little sister. <br /><a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAGZVEkwufmLzlXOMIzgzsoJiv20INDSGFy4EWKgS3JIVhmma0-s7CUdqBGhZSCETAtp8n3YkUIppSKNB66U9lEEOHEkhEpaVhYZR2Akuuaz3nriWKjcs5xtPgEhW3Q7mS3gn-/s1600-h/IMG_2359.jpg'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAGZVEkwufmLzlXOMIzgzsoJiv20INDSGFy4EWKgS3JIVhmma0-s7CUdqBGhZSCETAtp8n3YkUIppSKNB66U9lEEOHEkhEpaVhYZR2Akuuaz3nriWKjcs5xtPgEhW3Q7mS3gn-/s320/IMG_2359.jpg' border='0' alt=''style='clear:both;float:left; margin:0px 10px 10px 0;' /></a> <br /><br /><br />We are enjoying a beautiful day here. It is in the mid 70's, so I am filling up the pool for one last dip of the summer!!<div style='clear:both; text-align:LEFT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>The Bailey Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02479252196532092770noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37152126.post-91881435051799825392008-08-06T12:24:00.004-05:002008-08-07T10:24:05.388-05:00Lincoln turned five<OBJECT class=BLOG_video_class id=BLOG_video-7607a3e50973558a height=266 width=320 contentId="7607a3e50973558a"></OBJECT><br /><br />Amilia sings to Lincoln!!The Bailey Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02479252196532092770noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37152126.post-39215524775406663992008-07-25T12:20:00.003-05:002008-07-25T13:05:43.954-05:00Puddle Jumping<OBJECT class=BLOG_video_class id=BLOG_video-31f115036bc64721 height=266 width=320 contentId="31f115036bc64721"></OBJECT><br /><br />Don't you just love Rain Showers on a sunny day. The boys were outside playing in the sunshine, when all of the sudden it started to pour. They came inside and colored. When it was done pouring, we slid on our puddle boots and went out to find the biggest puddle! We had a great walk!The Bailey Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02479252196532092770noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37152126.post-52228244203584182872008-06-03T09:51:00.002-05:002008-06-03T09:54:47.780-05:00Not too muchWell, this is a first- a video blog entry. I wanted to share this song that I wrote a few months ago called not too much. <br />Here are the lyrics.<br /><br />Not too much<br />By Anna Bailey<br /><br />Come to me, Come to Me, You are Weary <br />I will give you rest<br />Come to me, Come to Me, You are Weary<br />I will give you rest<br /><br /> What about my rebellious ways<br /> Look what I’ve become<br /> Many days I’ve gone astray<br /> I feel I’m overcome………<br /> But it’s not too much, It’s not too much for HIM<br /><br />Be at rest, Be at rest, Oh my soul<br />For the Lord is Good<br />Be at rest, Be at rest, Oh my soul<br />For the Lord is Good<br /> <br /> But what about my selfishness<br /> And my ugly Pride<br /> I can’t hide my life’s distress<br /> And I’m growing tired<br /> But it’s not too much, It’s not too much for HIM<br /><br />Let's be encouraged that there is nothing that we do, say, or think that God cannot forgive and make new! <br /><br /><object width="425" height="350"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vSfX0toGypg"> </param> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vSfX0toGypg" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"> </embed> </object>The Bailey Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02479252196532092770noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37152126.post-84485563327574420112008-05-14T21:35:00.005-05:002008-05-14T22:15:25.260-05:00Forgive me- Oh Faithful Blog readers!So, what are the reasons for my postponed blogging? I think it is because so much has happen over the last few months!<br /><br />Here are the pictures, and captions in review!<br /><br />April 12th- Nathanael turns 30! He celebrated with two birthday parties, one in the Cities with family, and one in Duluth with friends.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBt2VZ4NmfRYZeoRdgRLuzIljh3SDodsQKkmYDI5DfeY9kNDXte7Dj49QxHzwswBY8Q4UoKHb8JeZLsKoRaO-5nodL5ycw8og3oAK9PhMHrDtx5j8k36NihVE0QSp3At55udHC/s1600-h/IMG_1402.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBt2VZ4NmfRYZeoRdgRLuzIljh3SDodsQKkmYDI5DfeY9kNDXte7Dj49QxHzwswBY8Q4UoKHb8JeZLsKoRaO-5nodL5ycw8og3oAK9PhMHrDtx5j8k36NihVE0QSp3At55udHC/s320/IMG_1402.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200429208921214498" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga30978qq4d1LgnYx4A1fBdeaOVB4f1Sbxtnqz4QzGeg0hA5-QvVBTRqQD0FEo64Okw0lKxk_pKQDkBv8RaU2vmLago8lqw2JgkjKIhbEYAEtRTV6qI8gzs4bTelMrraGjnbhn/s1600-h/IMG_1409.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga30978qq4d1LgnYx4A1fBdeaOVB4f1Sbxtnqz4QzGeg0hA5-QvVBTRqQD0FEo64Okw0lKxk_pKQDkBv8RaU2vmLago8lqw2JgkjKIhbEYAEtRTV6qI8gzs4bTelMrraGjnbhn/s320/IMG_1409.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200436987106987618" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />We celebrated Sammy's third birthday! He giggled all night long at his new CAT dump truck!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL35pYW_C1fC5w0L6bzlNmLKHLa54yQ7nHmhPtQoU1-Rq3TVe5_Omc0Qagb7r_esO9U2HBYAhx6aw_2Wojd2TN6KyhO0NfYakQ6id4thNxGvZ6rKUrlGtRjhDAlXrXe7dckWrL/s1600-h/IMG_1460.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL35pYW_C1fC5w0L6bzlNmLKHLa54yQ7nHmhPtQoU1-Rq3TVe5_Omc0Qagb7r_esO9U2HBYAhx6aw_2Wojd2TN6KyhO0NfYakQ6id4thNxGvZ6rKUrlGtRjhDAlXrXe7dckWrL/s320/IMG_1460.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200437004286856834" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Surprise! I also found him doing some light reading! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguQaoSQEAkkQBT-znH0l6pgscrxzS6EJXuPca9XFZsaoyVRtAdEweawLmALjo8I-aMOWtaH9aJIevKcWZSmOjzvjrEcMqeC0NsZJF5fgkaPgAbChby1kSgFXdhfZEb574aNBY1/s1600-h/IMG_1426.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguQaoSQEAkkQBT-znH0l6pgscrxzS6EJXuPca9XFZsaoyVRtAdEweawLmALjo8I-aMOWtaH9aJIevKcWZSmOjzvjrEcMqeC0NsZJF5fgkaPgAbChby1kSgFXdhfZEb574aNBY1/s320/IMG_1426.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200436978517053010" /></a><br /><br /><br />We celebrated Amilia's gotcha day! It was May 3rd of last year that we began to care for her 24/7. Wow! What a trying and wonderful year we have had!! This picture was taken while she was trying on one of Nathanael's birthday gifts!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1cC0-bTc7OcOhqkizeaan9azaZOprbzgJcGNBu4_zpkZKVDoevS7_05fZuQZLlp7-x04jhP9J5-Y_UU3e83172zN3w3-4VS6EVIlzvWeUvQRNelWW0nZdu0p0oP7HljQ2cV30/s1600-h/IMG_1451.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1cC0-bTc7OcOhqkizeaan9azaZOprbzgJcGNBu4_zpkZKVDoevS7_05fZuQZLlp7-x04jhP9J5-Y_UU3e83172zN3w3-4VS6EVIlzvWeUvQRNelWW0nZdu0p0oP7HljQ2cV30/s320/IMG_1451.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200436991401954930" /></a><br /><br />I celebrated my 31st birthday with a nice quiet night at home. Nathanael made fajitas that went wonderfully with a glass of wine! Here I am opening a card from the kids!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAPwvrLeSQAbEXm3RCygZWOJERtAGAeSiRcxZfE9oHgpk34MjXsMTwuagg1Eu5uckyvuFQyVwtHCryRWf7JwBSuFN_CYGrhvSgtML1lkjYNYkXMgFhfoswEYUqvSAPX6A4y2Mu/s1600-h/IMG_1478.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAPwvrLeSQAbEXm3RCygZWOJERtAGAeSiRcxZfE9oHgpk34MjXsMTwuagg1Eu5uckyvuFQyVwtHCryRWf7JwBSuFN_CYGrhvSgtML1lkjYNYkXMgFhfoswEYUqvSAPX6A4y2Mu/s320/IMG_1478.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200437008581824146" /></a><br />It has been a busy few months!<br />Stay tuned- I hope to post more frequently!The Bailey Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02479252196532092770noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37152126.post-52132684088248684652008-03-13T10:19:00.000-05:002008-03-13T10:19:46.371-05:00One year ago!<A HREF='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgksJpSeoj3BThQqvdlkrfmGj9MX5I4wuGOQVRXHelJ1RissW3RQoyS24IjQJUXTnEulWF-UQOHElA9UUQ7wBEXXgKcDHQLHKUjIwejUlTDhCZ2GvZhTyfnqamNX1ZI2qg4fCVB/s1600-h/IMG_1080.jpg'><IMG SRC='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgksJpSeoj3BThQqvdlkrfmGj9MX5I4wuGOQVRXHelJ1RissW3RQoyS24IjQJUXTnEulWF-UQOHElA9UUQ7wBEXXgKcDHQLHKUjIwejUlTDhCZ2GvZhTyfnqamNX1ZI2qg4fCVB/s320/IMG_1080.jpg' border=0 alt='' id='BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_' style='clear:both;float:left; margin:0px 10px 10px 0;'></A> <br /><A HREF='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg18eIh0MYKMMWgz4oT9hOhbaqdGp_HZZf2grpaB3R39QZ2KgllZu0CUiWm_suK7PZlq48d_9VPSsFKFdfN0heWNAY5iYfL63utn_oxA_YO7uffk4VLWx8kIeJH1FrfHarTR_1J/s1600-h/B0000095.jpg'><IMG SRC='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg18eIh0MYKMMWgz4oT9hOhbaqdGp_HZZf2grpaB3R39QZ2KgllZu0CUiWm_suK7PZlq48d_9VPSsFKFdfN0heWNAY5iYfL63utn_oxA_YO7uffk4VLWx8kIeJH1FrfHarTR_1J/s320/B0000095.jpg' border=0 alt='' id='BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_' style='clear:both;float:left; margin:0px 10px 10px 0;'></A> <br />It is so hard to believe that a year has passed since we received our referral of Amilia Degenesh. I got the call on March 6th in the afternoon. I was painting her nursery when the phone rang. I picked it up, heard our social workers voice and screamed! We had been waiting 5 months for that call. After I settled down, I sat down on the basement stairs and she gave me all the information. I then called Nathanael and we both opened up our email- him at work, me at home, and we looked at her picture. What a moment. Seeing your child for the first time. <br /><br />That night we celebrated and called family and friends. <br /><br />Now, one year later... it has gone by too fast. It has been the hardest and most wonderful year of my life! After a hard 6-8 months, we have really settled in to our new family. Almost every day I look at her and get close to tears. She is such a blessing.<div style='clear:both; text-align:LEFT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>The Bailey Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02479252196532092770noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37152126.post-50448732879045554412008-02-11T14:18:00.000-06:002008-02-11T14:30:46.727-06:00Our kitchen is done!<A HREF='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-2m6NTMBoxQ4hDBlUGVFSO1kMGEL8nzS-1B3Q27kk_C7cw3hDd4B_fc0Jc6tKX5V3cOd73eBLjYHeHJ27IL8VT13GzTBAYx-5x_16z-W6bDrZ7ZgNnFrlud-E8T7aBo8qQBVw/s1600-h/B0000163.JPG'><IMG SRC='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-2m6NTMBoxQ4hDBlUGVFSO1kMGEL8nzS-1B3Q27kk_C7cw3hDd4B_fc0Jc6tKX5V3cOd73eBLjYHeHJ27IL8VT13GzTBAYx-5x_16z-W6bDrZ7ZgNnFrlud-E8T7aBo8qQBVw/s320/B0000163.JPG' border=0 alt='' id='BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_' style='clear:both;float:left; margin:0px 10px 10px 0;'></A> <br /><A HREF='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7bgPQTyuNDdD9lsDHB3pbc_tRmozW-wVcsLNbFtSeBNLecGSYZV7mWfiny_sa-_Bx5Lwsa-KkRRO9TeS-vArPhnJIs-jmSD77HFTsv0PogTj7vKNgKw2oz3nKyeGn4FEhInHT/s1600-h/B0000151.JPG'><IMG SRC='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7bgPQTyuNDdD9lsDHB3pbc_tRmozW-wVcsLNbFtSeBNLecGSYZV7mWfiny_sa-_Bx5Lwsa-KkRRO9TeS-vArPhnJIs-jmSD77HFTsv0PogTj7vKNgKw2oz3nKyeGn4FEhInHT/s320/B0000151.JPG' border=0 alt='' id='BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_' style='clear:both;float:left; margin:0px 10px 10px 0;'></A> <br /><A HREF='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC_0DgAxipHPNwbYV5koMCn9ff-wspsEeJOPnLCjXbFgwqyal2ibCq5IQMhAZcUpX_CILvH3NkK1tJwaOp6E7Vp23FlpwLkl1ZoVvCCw_OygMc-0a37oomfZ-lW7IW9MvHg4jh/s1600-h/IMG_0921.jpg'><IMG SRC='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC_0DgAxipHPNwbYV5koMCn9ff-wspsEeJOPnLCjXbFgwqyal2ibCq5IQMhAZcUpX_CILvH3NkK1tJwaOp6E7Vp23FlpwLkl1ZoVvCCw_OygMc-0a37oomfZ-lW7IW9MvHg4jh/s320/IMG_0921.jpg' border=0 alt='' id='BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_' style='clear:both;float:left; margin:0px 10px 10px 0;'></A> <br /><A HREF='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvJSFPezT8hoEXBA3IBYasY8-IFGKd7DDzultIMoc1cy2snIU_szoTLNto_0hfrcGKj9Hw0lhwE5BxM4VBNuONV5-Hc1Z9_nlO9vFgMCWEmbjCexs6LgyNEkKemayGkxKfK6CF/s1600-h/IMG_0938.jpg'><IMG SRC='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvJSFPezT8hoEXBA3IBYasY8-IFGKd7DDzultIMoc1cy2snIU_szoTLNto_0hfrcGKj9Hw0lhwE5BxM4VBNuONV5-Hc1Z9_nlO9vFgMCWEmbjCexs6LgyNEkKemayGkxKfK6CF/s320/IMG_0938.jpg' border=0 alt='' id='BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_' style='clear:both;float:left; margin:0px 10px 10px 0;'></A> <br /><A HREF='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdPuLKcHOi4FlR4BkHhIhBTsRIGmLz5TnQ11dqk2aKYowiwtVM6OUhBjrvlfvx75dzYffxEak-YzlAm1fkU84CvH4YS3DEYh9N84U0qsPxIcCzo_G0zIZE63UPY6HJdtdGEc-T/s1600-h/IMG_1227.jpg'><IMG SRC='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdPuLKcHOi4FlR4BkHhIhBTsRIGmLz5TnQ11dqk2aKYowiwtVM6OUhBjrvlfvx75dzYffxEak-YzlAm1fkU84CvH4YS3DEYh9N84U0qsPxIcCzo_G0zIZE63UPY6HJdtdGEc-T/s320/IMG_1227.jpg' border=0 alt='' id='BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_' style='clear:both;float:left; margin:0px 10px 10px 0;'></A> <br /><A HREF='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZt8bqHMDMc5QVG6e0V1HSH77-VjjXFA2yF-eNBPJP6bw-WpzA6jXBHZcOahtXjuOmfLOBYBbDQI-wMdhgnl9GbCeBFZg_meLvTQaR7PBEAjU1bnPNfy1GB2MaUpsmwlnICIah/s1600-h/IMG_1228.jpg'><IMG SRC='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZt8bqHMDMc5QVG6e0V1HSH77-VjjXFA2yF-eNBPJP6bw-WpzA6jXBHZcOahtXjuOmfLOBYBbDQI-wMdhgnl9GbCeBFZg_meLvTQaR7PBEAjU1bnPNfy1GB2MaUpsmwlnICIah/s320/IMG_1228.jpg' border=0 alt='' id='BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_' style='clear:both;float:left; margin:0px 10px 10px 0;'></A> <br /><A HREF='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Hnp3M8RrQwQaNlSofwxciQGqkTByAxvdJ_0Wh5J_gmMNkQU41GWLnRsduco_8uAOHY23YrdtiucjcQD0nNI26IHqfN9baS2aJ2dk0duaYHyPi4bXNdkoKibFcU8G8yz3988P/s1600-h/IMG_1229.jpg'><IMG SRC='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Hnp3M8RrQwQaNlSofwxciQGqkTByAxvdJ_0Wh5J_gmMNkQU41GWLnRsduco_8uAOHY23YrdtiucjcQD0nNI26IHqfN9baS2aJ2dk0duaYHyPi4bXNdkoKibFcU8G8yz3988P/s320/IMG_1229.jpg' border=0 alt='' id='BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_' style='clear:both;float:left; margin:0px 10px 10px 0;'></A> <div style='clear:both; text-align:LEFT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div><br />After 7 months of renovation our kitchen is complete. Here are some pictures of the whole process. <br />*July* we pulled up four layers of flooring the the kitchen, and laid hard wood done. They we had someone come in and refinish them.<br />a long pause in the action while we waited for the money to come in for the rest!<br />*December* Made a corner bench out of two pews our church gave to us! Put up the paneling tongue and groove for the breakfast nook. (Much thanks to Dad and Mom Bailey for all their help)<br />*January* Installed new counters, got a new kitchen table as a gift, and installed a new "old" sink I got at a garage sale for $20!!!<br />*February* Finished the paneling and painted!<div style='clear:both; text-align:LEFT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>The Bailey Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02479252196532092770noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37152126.post-83982523978643909562008-01-18T14:31:00.000-06:002008-01-18T14:37:29.624-06:00Give till it hurts<A HREF='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE1Po0zgJsljQhPP1tjVBqKtF1Nqa3iTdLV0-8wB-_Dwkt9DEKEn5BgzRLaCw664DI_ijDGCMkX6LHJJR4KEToatoiUtHXr-vXqTKwH93p3uhcNdP_sXkWcZCAu_AkfXQDxITQ/s1600-h/IMG_1196.jpg'><IMG SRC='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE1Po0zgJsljQhPP1tjVBqKtF1Nqa3iTdLV0-8wB-_Dwkt9DEKEn5BgzRLaCw664DI_ijDGCMkX6LHJJR4KEToatoiUtHXr-vXqTKwH93p3uhcNdP_sXkWcZCAu_AkfXQDxITQ/s320/IMG_1196.jpg' border=0 alt='' id='BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_' style='clear:both;float:left; margin:0px 10px 10px 0;'></A> <br /><br />I always knew there would come a time when I would learn life lessons from my children. Last night was a profound lesson from Lincoln. After christmas we decided as a family to go through our toys and give away some of them. When I first explained the idea to the children, they were excited. So we went through the house and looked for toys that other little boys and girls would really enjoy. When we were nearing the end of the collecting, Lincoln came to me with a brillant idea. "Can I give my blanket to a little boy that doesn't have one?" Now this is the blanket I knit for him before he was born, and has slept with it almost every night. Part of me wanted to say, NO- that's your special blanket that mommy made for you, you should keep it. But I decided to see how this one would play out. Lincoln preceeded to get a ziploc bag and placed his blanket inside. Not much more was said about the matter. <br />It was the next morning that I realized he fell asleep without it, and didn't even ask for it. <br />Now toy drop off day was still a week away, so the blanket did make it out of the ziploc for the rest of the evenings. But when it was time to drop off the toys last night, Lincoln remembered the blanket, and placed it back in the ziploc. Out the door the boys went with Nathanael to drop of their things. 20 minutes latter they arrived home, and I asked Lincoln, "Did you leave your blanket there?" He looked at me like, OF COURSE, it's for a little boy that needs one. He had already made the decision, and had the resolve to go through with it. There was no question about it, that blanket was for someone else now. AMAZING!! It seems it was almost harder for me to see the blanket go, than for him.<br />"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6:19-21<br />Lincoln, thanks for the great life lesson!! <br /><br /><div style='clear:both; text-align:LEFT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>The Bailey Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02479252196532092770noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37152126.post-63060377123239323442008-01-12T20:11:00.000-06:002008-01-13T20:08:40.946-06:00Welcome Elijah Thomas BaileyPlease forgive this belated welcome to our newest nephew! Nathanael's brother Philip, and his wife Abby had their first baby. Elijah Thomas was born on November 13th. He is a very healthy little one, but was tiny when he first arrived. We got to see and hold all 3 pounds and 10 ounces of him just one week after he was born. We are so excited and proud to have Elijah join our family.<br /><A HREF='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3fstQY9e1Szr8H546EpJnKBF-0zjLeLAY3_34qSS2BLMrbd7Gktp_4Pjol_pwq53XsPm9HzIZkllwFyl4Tm6qfGAifmFFSrlrtWt411f6TAoYr_Mu3Lf42UH_qrYnQzl-4wj1/s1600-h/IMG_0879.jpg'><IMG SRC='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3fstQY9e1Szr8H546EpJnKBF-0zjLeLAY3_34qSS2BLMrbd7Gktp_4Pjol_pwq53XsPm9HzIZkllwFyl4Tm6qfGAifmFFSrlrtWt411f6TAoYr_Mu3Lf42UH_qrYnQzl-4wj1/s320/IMG_0879.jpg' border=0 alt='' id='BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_' style='clear:both;float:left; margin:0px 10px 10px 0;'></A> <br /><A HREF='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDPv1TvoHe8ApPmRBQygE2bTRlE4-oeis_kQtZ0PMOSdEmbTG9hvgyEBdrXihL7nCcUV3SWrqEhxv2VW_T7zBGO66n84LwhhUgvAyDs4jbMr09iCVsHZpymjonhBjLOHbXGhhg/s1600-h/IMG_0881.jpg'><IMG SRC='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDPv1TvoHe8ApPmRBQygE2bTRlE4-oeis_kQtZ0PMOSdEmbTG9hvgyEBdrXihL7nCcUV3SWrqEhxv2VW_T7zBGO66n84LwhhUgvAyDs4jbMr09iCVsHZpymjonhBjLOHbXGhhg/s320/IMG_0881.jpg' border=0 alt='' id='BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_' style='clear:both;float:left; margin:0px 10px 10px 0;'></A> <br /><A HREF='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkNfM3GvmThRvjtxoU5y5vv_AI4TMRhhjLgZCqMX1myvVWQX2VKn-aCI95KsLKxrwBBcAIhEpCXi3A4anOR3llKC2UlBvZdb2dB6jKUTh9w6Dur5X-u1blm6XD5JnZ_tKNqUGg/s1600-h/IMG_0886.jpg'><IMG SRC='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkNfM3GvmThRvjtxoU5y5vv_AI4TMRhhjLgZCqMX1myvVWQX2VKn-aCI95KsLKxrwBBcAIhEpCXi3A4anOR3llKC2UlBvZdb2dB6jKUTh9w6Dur5X-u1blm6XD5JnZ_tKNqUGg/s320/IMG_0886.jpg' border=0 alt='' id='BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_' style='clear:both;float:left; margin:0px 10px 10px 0;'></A> <br /><A HREF='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdCJyOD37f8KfVc3cCJ4-KxfVRsDCWcLnXKyXMNdrrlssY1P4MS3MKvjj4ox1x4nWObr1pxIyxLTQ1JZK5pnp3LnaHWado-JIBCS8j5oZzeTJP0ssYl0PddU0JB2cVHNvBv64N/s1600-h/IMG_0890.jpg'><IMG SRC='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdCJyOD37f8KfVc3cCJ4-KxfVRsDCWcLnXKyXMNdrrlssY1P4MS3MKvjj4ox1x4nWObr1pxIyxLTQ1JZK5pnp3LnaHWado-JIBCS8j5oZzeTJP0ssYl0PddU0JB2cVHNvBv64N/s320/IMG_0890.jpg' border=0 alt='' id='BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_' style='clear:both;float:left; margin:0px 10px 10px 0;'></A> <div style='clear:both; text-align:LEFT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>The Bailey Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02479252196532092770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37152126.post-90311909905869603182008-01-03T14:19:00.000-06:002008-01-03T15:01:51.574-06:00psalm 126Lately I have noticed that some of my family and friends are going through times of great trial, suffering, and pain. Some of you may be reading this right now. I want to encourage you with this promise from God. <br /><br />"Those who sow in tears, will reap with songs of JOY. He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him." psalm 126: 5-6<br /><br />This psalm is such an encouragement to me because it holds a promise from God. If we sow the Word of God in our lives and the lives around us during a time of weeping, we WILL reap a harvest of JOY.<br /><br />Below is the way that I have interpreted and applied it in song<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Sow the Seed</strong><br />Sow the seed, amidst the sorrow<br />tears of pain, soak the harvest tomorrow<br />Go forth in hope, of the faithful ONE<br />He prepares the soil, for the work of the Son<br /><br />Those who sow in tears, will reap with shouts of Alleluia, Alleluia<br />Those who sow in tears, will reap with shouts of Alleluia, Alleluia <br /><br />Reap the sheaves, with Joyous strains<br />Carry it with laughter, that's replaced the pain<br />All praise to HIM , he's forever Blessed<br />He's renewed, restored, and brought a new harvest<br /><br />Those who sow in tears, will reap with shouts of Alleluia, Alleluia<br />Those who sow in tears, will reap with shouts of Alleluia, Alleluia<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I thank you God for your great renewing promise!The Bailey Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02479252196532092770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37152126.post-62964481402314400272007-12-21T10:22:00.001-06:002007-12-21T11:47:50.102-06:00HAIR<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCl4lG_QiZBAasJra54mfopYCKf-ig1v5jrpbkI_TA7eFYL7fd5nwx7eatsZiEUegwICDwhCkNoLtjSB95dhzCVBmfnbHdTWFKYTRo8t3Fa-v7ffp38gHtQK5akkA9Js9dVrhz/s1600-h/IMG_0370.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCl4lG_QiZBAasJra54mfopYCKf-ig1v5jrpbkI_TA7eFYL7fd5nwx7eatsZiEUegwICDwhCkNoLtjSB95dhzCVBmfnbHdTWFKYTRo8t3Fa-v7ffp38gHtQK5akkA9Js9dVrhz/s320/IMG_0370.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146483486174900066" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfKJ13QmAzArd-L8aNzLAi6tW1czKNt64YyZJZCT5fha57UfObyy9XanXCrIay0-EAdvu2yxBI7xnxiOH_51lgkMCHvQ_CCM-7gGV0FVwnZkj3QJD7WQ6LOaZx1Sx_oJzKeYcN/s1600-h/IMG_0952.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfKJ13QmAzArd-L8aNzLAi6tW1czKNt64YyZJZCT5fha57UfObyy9XanXCrIay0-EAdvu2yxBI7xnxiOH_51lgkMCHvQ_CCM-7gGV0FVwnZkj3QJD7WQ6LOaZx1Sx_oJzKeYcN/s320/IMG_0952.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146483490469867378" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNDSq1zvdOK5qQ3cvoyIY2KEefemcMDUWrJBxJb-iKUcQ2eW5gaiSrDu2KoU5Nq9A4ZleVoYvIwAVjPFOU3ohAQh7UjlTYZVsKEVq5JTTgrnCjAf7cmR6C1fxpwD3rvopfbUTn/s1600-h/IMG_0960.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNDSq1zvdOK5qQ3cvoyIY2KEefemcMDUWrJBxJb-iKUcQ2eW5gaiSrDu2KoU5Nq9A4ZleVoYvIwAVjPFOU3ohAQh7UjlTYZVsKEVq5JTTgrnCjAf7cmR6C1fxpwD3rvopfbUTn/s320/IMG_0960.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146483494764834690" /></a><br /><br />Here are some pictures of Amilia's hair-do's over the last few months. It is getting so much longer, and I am able to do lots more with it. BUT I HAVE A LOT TO LEARN. African hair is very dry and brittle. It needs the natural oils of the scalp, so I only wash her hair every two weeks. Styling in braids and twists can encourage hair growth. I have also learned that hair is a symbol of status in the black community. All this is very new, and very interesting!The Bailey Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02479252196532092770noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37152126.post-84615899256120930282007-11-30T15:56:00.000-06:002007-12-03T15:59:52.354-06:00Sing a new SongIt is hard for me to put into words the wonderful experience I have had over the last six weeks. But here goes a try at it. <br /><br />God has been so real and close. I go to bed at night, excited about the next day thinking, "I can't wait to see what God has in store for me tomorrow." It seems my soul longs to be with him. In the last six weeks, I have written 7 songs. Never before have I had such a passion for writing music. I have been experiencing so much of God, and I think writing music is a way of applying these spiritual truths to my life. I now understand personally what the psalmist meant when he wrote, "sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things." (psalm 98:1)<br /><br />When reading and studying the Bible, the words are fresh to me. (Even though I may have read them many times.) Specifically I have been pondering a scripture found in Ephesians 3:19<br />... and to know this love that surpasses knowledge-- that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. <br /><br />What does it mean to be filled to the measure of ALL the fullness of God?? That is the question I couldn't get out of my mind. After studying the Bible, and praying about it, I wrote the following song. <br /><br /><em><strong><br />Fullness </strong></em><br /><br />God was pleased to have his fullness dwell<br />Within the one, sent ahead to for tell<br />of a new covenant, a blood poured out<br />that saves lives, from sin and doubt<br />he was... filled to the measure, of the fullness of God<br /><br />The fullness of God, he died and rose again<br />He left his presence, in the hearts of men<br />When I seek the one, who died on the tree<br />All of God's fullness, can be found in me<br />I can be ... filled to the measure , of the fullness of God<br /><br />Now we are his Body, his fullness today<br />Filled with his spirit, in every which way<br />The body of Christ, upon this earth<br />A Kingdom within, of eternal worth<br />We can be.. filled to the measure, of the fullness of God<br /><br />Seek the Lord, Abide with Him <br />Seek the Lord, Abide with Him<br />Seek the Lord, Abide with Him<br />to be ... filled to the measure, of the fullness of God<br /><br /><br /><br />Thanks for letting me share what God has been doing in my life.The Bailey Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02479252196532092770noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37152126.post-90046461320745174662007-11-14T10:21:00.000-06:002007-11-14T10:26:26.245-06:00Fall Pictures<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj992K_8XVW5913xTgermZ7RuSBUvawkMsJmUA8hAv0xhNJTcFtO1dbOetpRhE6X1ynDo-YqPX-6WbBui3aD8uxX_t2nfSu7BsfWLY6APc0HYRH0CNlBiY6N7rslXl3uA5lM3By/s1600-h/fall+2007+family+picture+9-30-2002+11-11-11+AM+285x428.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj992K_8XVW5913xTgermZ7RuSBUvawkMsJmUA8hAv0xhNJTcFtO1dbOetpRhE6X1ynDo-YqPX-6WbBui3aD8uxX_t2nfSu7BsfWLY6APc0HYRH0CNlBiY6N7rslXl3uA5lM3By/s320/fall+2007+family+picture+9-30-2002+11-11-11+AM+285x428.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132733099433590114" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLMX3xAZK5uw5C9sCtT5mpA4GHND7BkhHn7RKXzJbkjuH1588cpSYgkiD33hqAyB1JHCiRYy-YURaS7Jyk9ktZ4FNjV1wsbqG3QhFZvfDOVSBX6b2E1PDvmqnOYKC3pILPFwqU/s1600-h/fall+walking+in+picture+9-30-2002+11-11-11+AM+429x286.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLMX3xAZK5uw5C9sCtT5mpA4GHND7BkhHn7RKXzJbkjuH1588cpSYgkiD33hqAyB1JHCiRYy-YURaS7Jyk9ktZ4FNjV1wsbqG3QhFZvfDOVSBX6b2E1PDvmqnOYKC3pILPFwqU/s320/fall+walking+in+picture+9-30-2002+11-11-11+AM+429x286.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132733108023524722" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifPVNL-kUOdH8bKUrHCwxLoGihYqrnymvVg3Um36jrPMMK780sTHrN6mq61WH_vi8yNwmy8idpwaydFSHWnxmS1zoULJYlzYC9__dqgLoyuhaPA5qCWjEz4EkW4xXqiZsco72C/s1600-h/fall+2007+walking+out+picture+9-30-2002+11-11-11+AM+520x347.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifPVNL-kUOdH8bKUrHCwxLoGihYqrnymvVg3Um36jrPMMK780sTHrN6mq61WH_vi8yNwmy8idpwaydFSHWnxmS1zoULJYlzYC9__dqgLoyuhaPA5qCWjEz4EkW4xXqiZsco72C/s320/fall+2007+walking+out+picture+9-30-2002+11-11-11+AM+520x347.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132733112318492034" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglxyWSbkhCs15o7LBEK4VJjLCUZF7iRtpqx-_WMuj-ZiGNB7G46nRJ0ZZALmJ41y_MlgeDFJbwtKd5JDNZuLK5_Y1vfY2n5M93TRHcr8cAXVwWUm_l6SrWJud4nI7AcksX4IhT/s1600-h/FH010035.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglxyWSbkhCs15o7LBEK4VJjLCUZF7iRtpqx-_WMuj-ZiGNB7G46nRJ0ZZALmJ41y_MlgeDFJbwtKd5JDNZuLK5_Y1vfY2n5M93TRHcr8cAXVwWUm_l6SrWJud4nI7AcksX4IhT/s320/FH010035.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132733120908426642" /></a><br />Minnesota in the fall.... beautiful, breathtaking.... a little bit of heaven. These pictures where taken at Grandpa and Grandma Bailey's house.The Bailey Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02479252196532092770noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37152126.post-12405524180915617552007-10-25T20:30:00.000-05:002007-10-25T21:24:37.638-05:00What a Mommy can do in 20 minutes.....I should have awoke to the radio.... I should have taken a shower the night before.....I should have packed Isaac's lunch yesterday.... <br /><br />These are the thoughts racing through my head at 7:40 when I awoke to sammy's voice. THE BUS WOULD BE HERE IN TWO MINUTES.... THE RACE IS ON....<br /><br />Obviously, there was no chance to get Isaac to the bus stop on time, so that gave me 20 minutes to get out the door and to school. I ran upstairs got Isaac's and Lincoln's clothes out, and while they got dressed woke up Amilia, changed and dressed her. Then down stairs to figure out breakfast- two rounds of waffles in the toaster would be quick. Amilia sat in her chair and while I got started. Isaac and Lincoln made there way downstairs to the table. Sammy still wasn't changed, but found his way downstairs to the table for breakfast. While the kids were eating, I jumped in the shower. Yesterday I had the flu, and was feeling so gross. I HAD to shower!!!! My soaking wet tangled hair was covered with a stocking hat, and I quick threw on some clothes. Once out of the shower I gave the kids a one minute warning and laid out the coats and boots. Isaac finished up, washed his face, brushed his teeth and was ready to go. Lincoln also was quick to be ready by the door. Sam was not about to move that quick, he was insistent on finishing his waffle. So I gave him some extra time while I got Amilia ready. By then he was finished, but still in pj's and a soaking wet diaper. I didn't have time to change him, so on went the rain boots and coat. Our usual routine is to watch Barney after breakfast, so he was headed that way. He was not about to head to the car on his own, so I had to carry him kicking and screaming out to the car. On the way out I hit his head on the door frame- oops! Amilia was left in the entry screaming- and SHE CAN SCREAM!!! Out at the car I realized Amilia's carseat hadn't been refastened since it was taken out the day before. hummmmm... Ok.... Isaac, you sit in amilia's seat, Lincoln in Isaac's, Sammy in Lincoln's and Amilia in Sammys. <br />We arrive at the school to see the principle close the side door - Isaac is tardy!! In I ran to the office, and Isaac to his class.....<br /><br />As if that wasn't crazy enough.... Lincoln had to be back at the same school in 15 minutes for preschool- We headed home to change Sammy, and get Lincoln's school stuff. On the way out the door to school for the SECOND TIME of the morning.. I picked up Amilia and she stunk!!! So after a one very messy diaper, Lincoln was also 5 minutes late for school.<br /><br />THEN...... Sammy, Amilia, and I headed to the vet to pick up Belle. She had surgery yesterday on her ear. This is her second surgery on the ear in two months. I looked at the ear when I got home and..... The surgery didn't work, her ear is still swollen. She has another appointment tomorrow morning. <br /><br />I am thankful... <br />I am thankful I didn't yell at my kids this morning...<br />I am thankful......The Bailey Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02479252196532092770noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37152126.post-24386836918266333812007-10-10T09:44:00.000-05:002007-10-10T10:45:21.055-05:00The coveted family picture<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi36jyiilvkX4GLyeotxTAveLQrCCJtgOE1RpnfF8-fRnN-Vbj4k6xTL1hQGenoz2P_FggcPMrs_fWX-wltJi07nnXdwm4l8tJwxxezKy3VFG1kUHptWkNR7o8zo7QmsU48WjFR/s1600-h/IMG_0640.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi36jyiilvkX4GLyeotxTAveLQrCCJtgOE1RpnfF8-fRnN-Vbj4k6xTL1hQGenoz2P_FggcPMrs_fWX-wltJi07nnXdwm4l8tJwxxezKy3VFG1kUHptWkNR7o8zo7QmsU48WjFR/s320/IMG_0640.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5119734382590834626" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjktZ0fxBB_wgRm6lRSpdLlKA3eGu86Jo8im30t-dXXIFTSrd5aMn7Prow575PRe-LE4pKMWhIEIXHuFZeMZLNY1Tq6iDPqKC3cluGwUdu0-uDZBCPuAY4C3pyYNdhAfbbern2y/s1600-h/IMG_0674.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjktZ0fxBB_wgRm6lRSpdLlKA3eGu86Jo8im30t-dXXIFTSrd5aMn7Prow575PRe-LE4pKMWhIEIXHuFZeMZLNY1Tq6iDPqKC3cluGwUdu0-uDZBCPuAY4C3pyYNdhAfbbern2y/s320/IMG_0674.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5119734391180769234" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMT4WHJQW4eSDYAchSzEgjmdsM_eryZJyuD9g5jJA_9Hx1ybk121G0pO4K2rNmcke1xdHNt2TeSXPTV1-X9ciGt7JxEASTi81H1NujJo7IXvtD3ltBXqNAl-VW8XoggbdSRNE0/s1600-h/IMG_0682.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMT4WHJQW4eSDYAchSzEgjmdsM_eryZJyuD9g5jJA_9Hx1ybk121G0pO4K2rNmcke1xdHNt2TeSXPTV1-X9ciGt7JxEASTi81H1NujJo7IXvtD3ltBXqNAl-VW8XoggbdSRNE0/s320/IMG_0682.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5119734399770703842" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbdt9qEur5dHQE9n0RzFtRTHbjub5C5v8l3636Pc61afKopMA4obbW6mQuFiw_wh_ZTkmkc1qOL1MM1rhbvHMzeZyFGEvszP-tOLNH0bJF4yhmz9P3HELv5ABOLKzBVgIKrDOw/s1600-h/IMG_0683.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbdt9qEur5dHQE9n0RzFtRTHbjub5C5v8l3636Pc61afKopMA4obbW6mQuFiw_wh_ZTkmkc1qOL1MM1rhbvHMzeZyFGEvszP-tOLNH0bJF4yhmz9P3HELv5ABOLKzBVgIKrDOw/s320/IMG_0683.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5119734404065671154" /></a><br />I was reminded a few days ago- "A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS."<br />We'll try again another day:)The Bailey Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02479252196532092770noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37152126.post-81030950402236077552007-10-06T15:17:00.000-05:002007-10-06T16:01:35.245-05:00Sammy's introduction to the potty!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhswVUHeGLm-ehkv-F0CsEaqKd8yhWARmKLM0YxCtrwDHn8n7G4JZNh-c3Foe9eyrVyWObNUWXhkYGPe7lXggnktOOG2AXmivb-JV4kXzdSwP6I3ix4nelfA_O_UvhTsgRaZgQ6/s1600-h/IMG_0609.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhswVUHeGLm-ehkv-F0CsEaqKd8yhWARmKLM0YxCtrwDHn8n7G4JZNh-c3Foe9eyrVyWObNUWXhkYGPe7lXggnktOOG2AXmivb-JV4kXzdSwP6I3ix4nelfA_O_UvhTsgRaZgQ6/s320/IMG_0609.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5118331620502157186" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfT4Rjn8fBRLyleTwgmXKqFLfGAByqqnh3xDrdk4PXCjX81Hiy7zvdEzVWvgf9DFTpXy-SinNChpNq0ZCfNsBJqvliHY3Jf8hRcnSFoWA8oWzd8gcaa7MbDa3H4hdoRfPKmB-8/s1600-h/IMG_0612.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfT4Rjn8fBRLyleTwgmXKqFLfGAByqqnh3xDrdk4PXCjX81Hiy7zvdEzVWvgf9DFTpXy-SinNChpNq0ZCfNsBJqvliHY3Jf8hRcnSFoWA8oWzd8gcaa7MbDa3H4hdoRfPKmB-8/s320/IMG_0612.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5118331624797124498" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAEZOR3lKMsCGbju9xX-uE2wJibq1Qim-ENGoKzXMWcMnB_0JI_dbokLdMO1_85TAr8ry4ZNHENXir6QJm_QqmuNxe_i02Q4y4DpPATQYzYM_MdfZ8N0BD4Q7jaBpmNHQenzq_/s1600-h/IMG_0629.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAEZOR3lKMsCGbju9xX-uE2wJibq1Qim-ENGoKzXMWcMnB_0JI_dbokLdMO1_85TAr8ry4ZNHENXir6QJm_QqmuNxe_i02Q4y4DpPATQYzYM_MdfZ8N0BD4Q7jaBpmNHQenzq_/s320/IMG_0629.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5118331637682026402" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuww5IkNdkDcGIEOnLZg29d4CWzUNQV5cSue_2aLOqwHvxkP-kHV2zzkDUvJm5hxmmUm5ktz0msVQ5eopLvp5FxFoz1Gg680Sfn1i5YGcDZ4KdlAzfK4JT7SHMq9c2uEeC5MRP/s1600-h/IMG_0630.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuww5IkNdkDcGIEOnLZg29d4CWzUNQV5cSue_2aLOqwHvxkP-kHV2zzkDUvJm5hxmmUm5ktz0msVQ5eopLvp5FxFoz1Gg680Sfn1i5YGcDZ4KdlAzfK4JT7SHMq9c2uEeC5MRP/s320/IMG_0630.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5118331641976993714" /></a><br /><br /><br />******Rules to follow******<br />(for mommy and daddy Bailey)<br />don't expect to get anything else done<br />roll up the rugs<br />have plenty of m&m's on hand<br />washer must be running at all times<br />have plenty of rags and cleaner in every room<br />throw a poopy party- complete with a poopy present<br />be very excited about every little drop of pee<br />expect to find "presents around the house"<br />DON'T GIVE UPThe Bailey Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02479252196532092770noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37152126.post-70264539975315280402007-09-12T09:01:00.000-05:002007-09-13T16:48:37.385-05:00Lincoln's First Day of Pre-School<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsEvmcq05BoioUSKaVerUDZyKLn8tgBookwAwOXVEiE_PPwVn1vVZZksTJ7vGADaqE5884v1xDjUAWkA9ugM61hdiCaYu6aUC9zLjmeEbBQ2ysC7VHFejg5qOd81sbqoR8q830/s1600-h/IMG_0556.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsEvmcq05BoioUSKaVerUDZyKLn8tgBookwAwOXVEiE_PPwVn1vVZZksTJ7vGADaqE5884v1xDjUAWkA9ugM61hdiCaYu6aUC9zLjmeEbBQ2ysC7VHFejg5qOd81sbqoR8q830/s320/IMG_0556.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5109808821453247826" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ukA1Ce_5zYDph6IUwrgZ2L62WKDvk16RV5V8i4fdDtGmKD589eYbWGhPC3Gq7ssaqxrK6b4mXMictFuf5rEutr81i5DQ8inur86IZFdAn_4hvONJbqUvSlLJfInozVvPMVWF/s1600-h/IMG_0562.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ukA1Ce_5zYDph6IUwrgZ2L62WKDvk16RV5V8i4fdDtGmKD589eYbWGhPC3Gq7ssaqxrK6b4mXMictFuf5rEutr81i5DQ8inur86IZFdAn_4hvONJbqUvSlLJfInozVvPMVWF/s320/IMG_0562.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5109808830043182434" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuQrx6zSe7owWtq2yZDN4hWRSVEjxPGwr24J9oqRHAWblz0m8TXVIuySmamNVNseayA1cV0Pjh6PQy6ifHEQNaNc5mVx-WZmB_Yj-Tw0D-xXdwG96ezbp98ZbMt95w7LRlSTgx/s1600-h/IMG_0572.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuQrx6zSe7owWtq2yZDN4hWRSVEjxPGwr24J9oqRHAWblz0m8TXVIuySmamNVNseayA1cV0Pjh6PQy6ifHEQNaNc5mVx-WZmB_Yj-Tw0D-xXdwG96ezbp98ZbMt95w7LRlSTgx/s320/IMG_0572.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5109808834338149746" /></a><br />Lincoln has been anxious for this day. Last year when Isaac rode the bus to speech, Lincoln stated he was six, and it was time for him to ride the bus. So, if he was six last year, that puts him this year as an eight year old going to pre-school. He ran up to the school door, showed me where his class was, and that was that. He was VERY VERY ready to go to pre-school. Here are some cute pics!The Bailey Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02479252196532092770noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37152126.post-40836899520695880362007-09-06T08:53:00.000-05:002007-09-06T14:28:58.371-05:00Off to school<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8-GCanQQBM44ZJQqtwwZBPKBZ1Ouf66lMquUUzdy3-d_dBCEk3NI19Ml63lPprr2pNgfvfk6nIPPo5xKu8Nr5g2Q-9tiZlhTC1x6-pMM54cvD0tr0bMQOubh6MIXtT3r6vU2w/s1600-h/IMG_0466.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8-GCanQQBM44ZJQqtwwZBPKBZ1Ouf66lMquUUzdy3-d_dBCEk3NI19Ml63lPprr2pNgfvfk6nIPPo5xKu8Nr5g2Q-9tiZlhTC1x6-pMM54cvD0tr0bMQOubh6MIXtT3r6vU2w/s320/IMG_0466.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5107175258626774482" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_LwmUl78MzVqQtU7yvDSzas77oBNQ9IipG3YPHcrabW7IfliYkaYcZzspJWGF07eIoQbsGtplySG8Z7me9QsykqwlZ9kgpzjWaOO9NelmOpgHADRelezdP0G4_SVv6dc4Z1Zo/s1600-h/IMG_0469.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_LwmUl78MzVqQtU7yvDSzas77oBNQ9IipG3YPHcrabW7IfliYkaYcZzspJWGF07eIoQbsGtplySG8Z7me9QsykqwlZ9kgpzjWaOO9NelmOpgHADRelezdP0G4_SVv6dc4Z1Zo/s320/IMG_0469.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5107175275806643682" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimnCzKREbe06XLRHWvYbdOn27qyRA3IgY9Dy_W-o78iFSZf74jbMPOuVFdepTX7W540IRq11O9Osaj_s_Mkg9TfmtEO7uXlRdqR5bQ-1J9QdEe9k2x4OUlKcF1H0qFultpV0_x/s1600-h/IMG_0508.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimnCzKREbe06XLRHWvYbdOn27qyRA3IgY9Dy_W-o78iFSZf74jbMPOuVFdepTX7W540IRq11O9Osaj_s_Mkg9TfmtEO7uXlRdqR5bQ-1J9QdEe9k2x4OUlKcF1H0qFultpV0_x/s320/IMG_0508.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5107175288691545586" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2EKNGR13kWQbbJ4uY4puC1LUkgtSmYEotil4KVuSRvITYJpvdqo1-n8XGY_2ejNaCgs3rNuCVjd_G0_uz-FlyQGTegWAn5uSD3DOXOsYGP_1Ef9WZMhGpjKTymQiCmTIddMGm/s1600-h/IMG_0510.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2EKNGR13kWQbbJ4uY4puC1LUkgtSmYEotil4KVuSRvITYJpvdqo1-n8XGY_2ejNaCgs3rNuCVjd_G0_uz-FlyQGTegWAn5uSD3DOXOsYGP_1Ef9WZMhGpjKTymQiCmTIddMGm/s320/IMG_0510.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5107175305871414786" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLw1hXkH7qHDkzSSYQrfv3lSwYLShXFgHBIJM42DmjOPHr-0-LpKIfvGGLeg3EkQTsgp3UgOniQFiE-dSQzV6b0nNUcDvtmCmMuwaDbJu9h2BNmDCRHwYfPAEPGRqTHEXZkS5C/s1600-h/IMG_0516.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLw1hXkH7qHDkzSSYQrfv3lSwYLShXFgHBIJM42DmjOPHr-0-LpKIfvGGLeg3EkQTsgp3UgOniQFiE-dSQzV6b0nNUcDvtmCmMuwaDbJu9h2BNmDCRHwYfPAEPGRqTHEXZkS5C/s320/IMG_0516.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5107175314461349394" /></a><br /><br />So this is what it feels like to have my first born off to school. I woke Isaac at 7 this morning. He usually sleeps until 8!! But he woke with a shot, excited that today was Kindergarten. The WHOLE family hopped in the car, and we headed to Rockridge. It is a quaint little school, nestled under hawks ridge and is just for Kindergarten and First grade. Mrs. Baker met him at the door, he hung his coat up, put his gym shoes away, and found his seat. And that was that! He was definently ready for school. As we were walking up to the school he said, "Can I walk in the door by myself?" He is enrolled in the all day Kindergarten, from 8:05- 2:45. He will be so exhausted these first few weeks. <br />Lincoln is at a loss this morning. He has asked me to play trains with him a dozen times. Isaac and Lincoln got to be excellent playmates this summer. Lincoln will be off to pre-school next week at the same little school. He will go Tues, Wed, and Thurs, mornings. I will blog next week with Lincoln's school pictures.The Bailey Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02479252196532092770noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37152126.post-53739892975255923232007-08-19T21:20:00.000-05:002007-08-20T10:49:49.561-05:00It all began with....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggf1eGL1hx5iWwOsNgKm12r4KBAJmmIbMbO4nc_6XlMiXzHt8YRzCQTylBtbEFrgTPFd66J3lT2IHuMw2L4DMOr4Pb9tGrLKiIYh-CoipJlPCA8HKxKxcqiPSVMsy2iAEHj4OG/s1600-h/IMG_0367.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggf1eGL1hx5iWwOsNgKm12r4KBAJmmIbMbO4nc_6XlMiXzHt8YRzCQTylBtbEFrgTPFd66J3lT2IHuMw2L4DMOr4Pb9tGrLKiIYh-CoipJlPCA8HKxKxcqiPSVMsy2iAEHj4OG/s320/IMG_0367.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5100810254533053586" /></a><br />TWO- individuals who came together as one. <br />A POST about the two of us.<br /><br />Last night, Nathanael and I drove to the cities for his 10 year high school reunion. My parents came over from the cabin and generously offered to watch all four kids. We don't often get so dressed up, so we snapped a quick picture before walking out the door. <br /><br />So... when becoming a parent you become selfless, but you don't want to loss yourself. You may ask, what have these selves been up to lately? Through the chaos of four children, surprisingly we have had some wonderful time together as a couple. We spend time chatting on the couch, having friends and family over, watching movies. It seems our relationship has a renewed sense of humor, which is a MUST in our crazy house. <br />Nathanael was recently promoted to foreman of his shop. This means he continues to work on cars, but also is the leader and trainer in the back of the shop. Every Thursday morning he meets with a group of good friends for breakfast and accountability. He also has been running the sound equipment at church a couple of times a month. This is something Nathanael loves to do, and does and excellent job. <br /><br />My sanity lately has been grounded by a few activities- baking and music. I have gotten into homemade breads- yummy!!! Two weeks ago I bought a new guitar, and I should have it any day. I play piano and guitar often, the kids love it. Writing music also is a great creative outlet for me. There is just something special about singing and playing a song no one else knows - especially as a praise to my heavenly father.<br />So that's the TWO of us lately- catch you at the next blog.The Bailey Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02479252196532092770noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37152126.post-50853213401797680732007-08-17T18:51:00.001-05:002007-08-17T20:12:12.282-05:00Amilia's ONE<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY-8jHGw-b3E8x2PsxPH1pQYRnzwyZZjMCyTx1bqR6TvgeLv8nniiziILbi3K0bMwdjCIjlkbqjWAVUaiy83hsYFcgzB641XnPoJVahxfb1OHTiVC7_G4a3dmEXLpghvxvWDqH/s1600-h/IMG_0363.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY-8jHGw-b3E8x2PsxPH1pQYRnzwyZZjMCyTx1bqR6TvgeLv8nniiziILbi3K0bMwdjCIjlkbqjWAVUaiy83hsYFcgzB641XnPoJVahxfb1OHTiVC7_G4a3dmEXLpghvxvWDqH/s320/IMG_0363.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5099831491615837266" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHVZxiCCC-U2v3I-aK03fFij2I9HjuhvKFVlRAs7aqmie4Vk1XvACYgUbZ5O1nSRmkQPYKy37lPN6e0SIdLcAnS8fZutP00xvpTWfp0Ls9ey4IE_FarV4R44Mq1P5BD9Sva8T3/s1600-h/IMG_0345.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHVZxiCCC-U2v3I-aK03fFij2I9HjuhvKFVlRAs7aqmie4Vk1XvACYgUbZ5O1nSRmkQPYKy37lPN6e0SIdLcAnS8fZutP00xvpTWfp0Ls9ey4IE_FarV4R44Mq1P5BD9Sva8T3/s320/IMG_0345.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5099831517385641058" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl3qLrcjiZySNd4mPCt2HkQ6GCcOYMRJZPlGZ3_jQauqfQ4B9mNnPmgKXv9cLxlPLrKu07ObPRlivFW8vfqoL6urlK9B5t2s4u6Ld07E83FPbkx6lsoKNQUu-omG8XCne2NMP7/s1600-h/IMG_0343.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl3qLrcjiZySNd4mPCt2HkQ6GCcOYMRJZPlGZ3_jQauqfQ4B9mNnPmgKXv9cLxlPLrKu07ObPRlivFW8vfqoL6urlK9B5t2s4u6Ld07E83FPbkx6lsoKNQUu-omG8XCne2NMP7/s320/IMG_0343.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5099831525975575666" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaCAbX5ulvkDrPIIi95ym11uQYl_dFNjCltb2gMuPuO8snLJkvC6fqC5Il3v_N6NDCX1jsYWd5C0ZPloSshh4Nks_y4aY3vloYe0gipK2Ii0rQrosVO-sDIpczeiblXXwx6Zed/s1600-h/IMG_0255.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaCAbX5ulvkDrPIIi95ym11uQYl_dFNjCltb2gMuPuO8snLJkvC6fqC5Il3v_N6NDCX1jsYWd5C0ZPloSshh4Nks_y4aY3vloYe0gipK2Ii0rQrosVO-sDIpczeiblXXwx6Zed/s320/IMG_0255.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5099831556040346754" /></a><br />It's hard to believe that yesterday, August 16, Amilia turned one. Since we have only had her for 3 months, it seemed so strange. We have a quiet day at home. We grilled dinner and had strawberry shortcake. Amilia would have NOTHING to do with her cake. No fun messes to take pictures of- oh well, we already have plenty of those. She is cruising along furniture, and crawling very fast. <br />Our hard wood floors are finished, but our kitchen is still under constuction. That project has been put on hold because some friends of ours gave us a nice wooden playground. So we have been landscaping our backyard to make room for it. It is now up and completed. We had a HUGE load of wood chips dumped in our driveway. The boys had LOTS of fun climbing and slidding down that. YES- slidding down a pile of woodchips!! Can you say- SPLINTERS IN THEIR CUT LITTLE BOTTOMS!!!The Bailey Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02479252196532092770noreply@blogger.com3