Smash Mallows

It has been raining, raining, raining and I love it! I love it because we can stay in our house and just be cozy. And with the rain comes antsy girls with a great amount of energy to be released, so I have to be extra creative. Today Jac asked me if we could have

"smash mallows". That is her term for smores. So Jon made a fire in our fireplace, and we had smash mallows. My only regret is that I bought the generic brand of marshmallows and they are not nearly as good as Kraft Jet Puffed. Lesson learned, and fun memories were made. Oh and sticky little kid fingers got on everything, oh well.



Sticky Buggie



Jon took this picture, and I didn't know it. Apparently I was excited to eat a Smash Mallow. I think it's funny.



Jac was timid around the fire so Jon cooked hers. She likes little marshmallow and triple the chocolate (opposite of me).

The Stand

So I am a lover of Hillsong Worship. And it seems like every couple of months or so a different song becomes "my song" for the season I am in. We have an incredible worship team at our church, and they play this song pretty frequently but, last week it seemed different to me. The words meant more to me, so I share them with you. And if you haven't heard this song, find it and listen to it. And my hope is that the words speak to your heart as well, and fill you with hope.

The Stand

You stood before creation
Eternity in your hand
You spoke the earth into motion
My soul now to stand
You stood before my failure
And carried the cross for my shame
My sin weighed upon your shoulders
My soul, now to stand

So what could I say?
And what could I do?
But offer this heart oh God
Completely to you

So I'll walk upon salvation
Your spirit alive in me
This life to declare your promise
My soul now to stand

So what could I say?
And what could I do?
But offer this heart oh God
Completely to you

I'll stand
With arms high and heart abandoned
In awe of the one who gave it all
I'll stand
My soul longs to you surrender it all
I am is yours

A gift

So... it's been one of those weeks. Lot's of up's and down's and glad to welcome the weekend. I am eating a cookie, having a glass of wine, and almost ready to call it a night. My cozy bed, with flannel sheets are calling my name and I am almost ready.
The past couple of days I have been looking at my girls thinking to myself that they are getting so big, and growing up. I can't believe I will have a 5 year old next month. A couple of nights ago our family was eating dinner and I was telling the girls that they needed to finish eating their carrots and Buggie says to me "Mom, if I eat my carrots I am gonna get bigger that your not going to like that". And then Jac says to Jon "and when we get bigger your gonna have to give us away at our weddings Daddy". Seriously, both of those phrases came out of my children mouths. Oh dear, my girls. Love them.
I am really trying to consciously enjoy all of the moments I have with them. To treasure my days that I get to have with them not being in school, and having them all to myself. It is a gift that but, so often don't see it as that. Infact, I am going to say goodbye to you, and go give them another kiss on their foreheads while they sleep so soundly and then go read a fun magazine in bed. Nighty Night.

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year is OVER (sad)

Ok. Sorry it's been a while.
Well, the Mac family had a great Christmas and New Year's. Celebrating with many friends, and family, enjoying all the festivities and amazing food! Many memories were made, and my ab's got an amazing work out from all the laughing (the laughing part is true, but my ab's look the same, shucks). We got a trip to Kauai for 15 days with my family and the Sayers, and Disney passes again! Yeipee!

2009 was a very tough year for our family. Dealing with the IMMENSE stress/responsibility of our church RESTORATION, my miscarriage at 20 weeks, facing many health problems (that I am still trying to figure out), finding out my dad had Melanoma cancer (he is now in remission for), and also being diagnosed with Leukemia (within 2 months of each other), and did I mention the stress/burden of church planting? Tee hee. As I have had many sleepless nights to ponder and think, I am continuing to learn and gain perspective on what is really important. For me it is my relationship with God, and my relationships with my family, and friends. These relationships have been the greatest gift and blessing this past year. Through their support, encouragement, wisdom and strength we are able to wave good bye to 2009, and welcome 2010.
So all to say, Jon and I are praising the Lord for a new year, filled with lots of hope.

My Parents



My sister Meggy, and Jared



Our friends gave us this amazing cake pan from Williams & Sonoma. And let me tell you this is one of my new favorite things! (I sound like Oprah). You should have one too! It serves 18 (I think more like 12)



We celebrated New Years Eve with many of my dear friends and their kiddos. None of us could find babysitters. Oh well, we had a great time, and our kids are so cute together!



Heaven



Peanut



They are best friends.



Buggie is in a major ballerina stage. She goes everywhere with a tutu or leotard, and tights on. Sometimes I wish I could go out of the house like that with such confidence. Oh Buggie.



Jon is so happy!

Happy New Year! Cheers!