Simple Fun
Simple Fun is all it takes. . .
Just because we are a church planting family, it doesn't really mean that we are any different from anybody else. We work hard and often don't play enough. It's the typical story of just about everyone I know.
Kevin and I learned very quickly how important it is to calendar life. I fought this idea for some time. It sounds so UN-FUN. . .okay, I made that word up, but you know what I mean. Calendaring life is often for those black and white, spreadsheet kind of people like my good friend, Sharon. It never sounded like Amy, the procrastinator. But let me just tell you now, IT WORKS!! And the proof is in the pictures. . .
Earlier this week our family spent 2 nights and 3 days in Estes Park at the YMCA of the Rockies. For the last 4 years we have taken a spring getaway to the mountains. This year we chose Estes. It's only 45 minutes from our house. Granted, a lot of people can't say that. But regardless, just about everyone lives 45 minutes or so from someplace at least kinda cool.
And here's the deal, getaways aren't about the glitz - that's the difference between a getaway and a vacation. . .they are much more about the slowness and simpleness and quiteness of the moments. We didn't actually RIDE the horses. We just attempted to pet them. We hiked and we ate yucky camp food and we swam with over 70 LOUD middle schoolers in an indoor pool. We played putt putt on a course that was probably older than me. We climbed on rocks, watched deer and elk and swung on a tire swing. It was fantastic! And the renewal those moments provided was invaluable. Take it from me. This girl needed to be renewed! I'd be willing to bet you do, too.
So, if you haven't had a personal or family getaway lately. . .what are you waiting for??? No one can put it on the calendar but you.
Just because we are a church planting family, it doesn't really mean that we are any different from anybody else. We work hard and often don't play enough. It's the typical story of just about everyone I know. Kevin and I learned very quickly how important it is to calendar life. I fought this idea for some time. It sounds so UN-FUN. . .okay, I made that word up, but you know what I mean. Calendaring life is often for those black and white, spreadsheet kind of people like my good friend, Sharon. It never sounded like Amy, the procrastinator. But let me just tell you now, IT WORKS!! And the proof is in the pictures. . .
Earlier this week our family spent 2 nights and 3 days in Estes Park at the YMCA of the Rockies. For the last 4 years we have taken a spring getaway to the mountains. This year we chose Estes. It's only 45 minutes from our house. Granted, a lot of people can't say that. But regardless, just about everyone lives 45 minutes or so from someplace at least kinda cool.
And here's the deal, getaways aren't about the glitz - that's the difference between a getaway and a vacation. . .they are much more about the slowness and simpleness and quiteness of the moments. We didn't actually RIDE the horses. We just attempted to pet them. We hiked and we ate yucky camp food and we swam with over 70 LOUD middle schoolers in an indoor pool. We played putt putt on a course that was probably older than me. We climbed on rocks, watched deer and elk and swung on a tire swing. It was fantastic! And the renewal those moments provided was invaluable. Take it from me. This girl needed to be renewed! I'd be willing to bet you do, too.
So, if you haven't had a personal or family getaway lately. . .what are you waiting for??? No one can put it on the calendar but you.
Look Out World, Here She Comes!
My 5 year old, Olivia, just learned how to ride her bike a few weeks ago. I'm posting this one especially for Pop because I know he's been wanting to see her ride. . .
Olivia Riding Her Bike from amy colon on Vimeo.
Olivia Riding Her Bike from amy colon on Vimeo.
Gotta Love Kindergarten Performances!
Olivia's Kindergarten Song from amy colon on Vimeo.
Funny how this song brings back old memories. . .Our principal, Mr. Anderson, used to make us sing this song in chapel at West Side Elementary. . .YES, chapel in a public school! How times have changed!!
Our Spring Flower
Claire has been taking a dance class on Friday for about 6 weeks. . .not a bad debut performance for my rough and tumble middle girl. . .(beware, it's definitely a "home video" quality movie, but it's still super cute.)
Claire's School Dance Recital from amy colon on Vimeo.
Claire's School Dance Recital from amy colon on Vimeo.
Chocolate is Great. . Chocolate is Grand. . .
Happy Valentines Day, everyone! Sit back and enjoy this video just for fun - from me to you - guaranteed you'll feel the need to go out and buy some chocolate right away.
Trying To Catch Up - January 2009
Obviously I have had little time to blog so far in the new year, so I thought that I should at least post a few pictures to catch everybody up. . .
A Day at Cool River
We took a family walk to the park - it felt like Spring in January!
Inauguration Day - I'm so happy that I thought to snap a few pictures as the girls watched such a historic day unfold. . .I was amazed at how much they enjoyed watching it all with us.
A 70 degree day at the zoo
And I can't forget to show you ECO - did you know he is part poodle, part cocker spaniel, part mountain goat?
A Day at Cool River
We took a family walk to the park - it felt like Spring in January!
Inauguration Day - I'm so happy that I thought to snap a few pictures as the girls watched such a historic day unfold. . .I was amazed at how much they enjoyed watching it all with us.
A 70 degree day at the zoo
And I can't forget to show you ECO - did you know he is part poodle, part cocker spaniel, part mountain goat?
The Last of Christmas 2008
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Pink Razor scooters from Pop for everyone!.JPG)
Emma's Christmas gifts have officially gotten smaller - no more little girl toys for her. . .this picture actually kinda makes me sad..JPG)
The first official web admission of my short hair - not thrilled. . .the next one you see I will be back to the old Amy :-).JPG)
I wonder if Taylor Swift started out in her pj's?.JPG)
Preparing for a tea party with Gran.JPG)
The men watching basketball.JPG)
I can't even think of an appropriate caption for this one. . .Any ideas??Hope you had a fantastic Holiday, too!!!
New Sister
Meet Ingrid, the girls' new Compassion International "sister" from Ecuador. They don't realize it yet, but Ingrid is definitely the best gift they received this Christmas. We will start supporting and communicating with her starting this New Year. 
It took over an hour of sitting in front of the computer browsing for the girls to choose Ingrid. Such indecisiveness (and Kevin was so patient!). . .but after praying about it, we are sure that we chose the right little girl for our family.
It took over an hour of sitting in front of the computer browsing for the girls to choose Ingrid. Such indecisiveness (and Kevin was so patient!). . .but after praying about it, we are sure that we chose the right little girl for our family.
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Up on the Housetop
Emma's Piano Recital - Up on the Housetop from amy colon on Vimeo.
I'll add a few more songs later. . .
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