Baby Pictures

Our Pumpkin baby :)
7 days old

Sweet baby boy

First Bath

Sweet Hope and Baby

On our way to church 4 days old

Baby Dylan

Welcome Baby Dylan Alen Thompson
October 31st 2007 10:29am
7lbs 4oz
19.5 in
All is well.. baby came quick and was glad..only 3 hours 29min from induction to delivery! :)
More pictures to come!

Are we so busy we dont see?

Warning..This is a long post and no pictures..But worth it!

So I was thinking.. as school starts up and our crazy schedules become even crazier I thought I would leave you with a few thoughts that have come to mind the last few days.
I heard a christian radio show and they were saying that 5 years ago we could make 3 calls to get the amount of volunteers we need to staff an area of ministry, but now it takes a minimum of 20 calls to staff that same ministry.. Why? Well 'cause we are sooo busy with our day to day lives, our family our work, we no longer have the time to volunteer in the ministry. Now that got me to thinking. If we are so busy we can no longer find time to volunteer a few hours at church were it's "easy" to serve for the Lord..then are we to busy to serve when its not easy, in everyday life? Let me put it this way..In the story we ALL know about when we sit at the feet of Jesus and he asks us if we feed the hungry or clothed the naked or took in the homeless and we reply "when" and the Lord tells us when we have done it for the least of these we have done it for him...and the story goes on..
So it takes TIME to see the least of these.
I know when I drive sometimes once I have gotten to the place I needed to go I wonder how I got there..you know "mindless" driving. This is a perfect example of no time to see.
So let me encourage in this story...
On Wednesday I was going about my business and running a ton of errands before school started the next day. I arrive at Target about 10am. I check out Target and the Scrapbook Nook before heading off to South Center around 11:30. As I pull out of the parking lot I see a car with a man working on it and he has a wife and kid in the car with him. I pay no mind except to see them. I don't even think at this point it crossed my mind to wonder about how they were doing. After all day of running around I find I need to now return something to the Scrapbook Nook. So around 4:30 I head back over and return this item..when pulling out of the parking lot I notice again this family is Still there. The young guy learning over the hood of the car and the wife and son sitting in the car. At this point I say to myself "man that's a bummer, they have been here all day, I wonder what's wrong?" Well I continue on my way.. Mike and I are going to meet up for dinner and I need to get home. Mike and I go and have a nice dinner with out the kids and as we are leaving the adjacent parking lot I tell him.."you know I saw this family broke down over there, I think they have been there all day" With no thought really he just hears my story and we begin to pull out.. I ask last minute if he wouldn't mind swinging passed the Target parking lot to see if they are still there. At this point I figure there is no way they are, and it was more curiosity than anything . Go figure they are. We turn into the parking lot not knowing what we could do, if anything. We decide we will give them money..It was the only thing we could think of..so we pull out some cash and pull up. At this point both the lady and her husband are sitting on the curb with a look of complete disappointment. Mike tells them I have noticed them throughout the day and asked if we could do anything. They reluctantly show Mike the problem with the car..well Mike has no idea how to fix it. Instead he says we would like to buy them dinner. They look at each other and say, yes. So Mike and I head over to Domino's pizza and order them a pizza, bread,dessert and drink. As we wait 15 minutes for it to be ready they weigh heavy on our minds! We head back to bring them the dinner a man is working on there car. We pull up to find after all this time a random mechanic has stopped and began to work on there car. So now they are feed and have someone to work on there car and it only took 9 hours.
I know because of the obedience to take the time to see them the windows of heaven opened up for them at that moment. In there dispare, when they really needed it, God came through with the RIGHT people for the job.
I know a long story but my heart became so full in that moment as we drove away and they mouthed the words "thank you". We never mentioned the Lord..never said his name but I felt and knew they understood in that moment that, God had provided for them!!
We took the time to see..

Our Getaway

Mike and I had a get away this last weekend. This trip was largely in part to our church and congregation giving us money as a thank you.

We really had a great time just checken' out the town and relaxing before the baby comes. We both got massages at the spa and I also got a facial. We found some new and old places to eat, went to see the Titanic exhibit and..my favorite thing..took a horse drawn carriage ride. The weather was so nice that night. Perfect!! Now these pictures may look a little weird of Mike that's cause he took all our pictures together..you know how that is!

Beach Vacation

Fun at Ocean Shores:
We always have fun at the beach, this year the weather was great and the kids spent alot of time playing in the waves! Enjoy the pictures!

IT'S A........

This picture of the baby is soooo clear is funny, take a look at the arrow.

This picture makes daddy proud :)

New Family Pictures

My Sister, Brother and Mom

My Brother's and My Family Together

Baby Update

I will find out if it is a Boy or Girl on the 19th of this month. I can't wait! What's your vote? Make sure to vote on the mini poll. Once I find out what it is we will let you know the name we picked.

Mothers Day

My Mothers Day!

I find the best gift of the day was just being with my children and loving them. They were so proud of the gifts the each picked out at the dollars store, but I was truly honored by the joy that came with them giving me them!

The day started early getting ready for church..What do I wear? where are my shoes? Can I put on lipstick and don't forget to do my hair..

We finally get in the car and to church to find Seth has his shoes on the wrong feet and Faith is wearing two left feet and the other shoe we know is in the car for Alexis is no where to be found. So it switch the shoes, wear two left feet when you sing and flip flops with your dress for now and Alexis wear your flip flops. So good thing we keep so many extra pairs of shoes in the car for this kind of disaster...

We both have a busy day ahead of us with children's church, praise and worship team, stage set up and children's choir..
By the time church was over I was ready to go home and nap, but we head down to Ivar's and have fish and chips and a short walk on the pier before we head home, grab and movie ice cream toppings and some dinner for later. So I had some dinner but by the time it was 6pm I had a headache and was ready for bed. So we watched our recorded shows and I headed for bed.. No worries Mike puts the kids to bed, not before they all have ice cream.

So another day in the life of a mother right. I think that who ever made all the mothers day cards that say.."Sit back relax and do nothing all day" Isn't a mother. What do you think?

My Husband and I on Mothers Day!


A Special "Shout Out" to all mine and Karen's Leadership kids! You guys rock and we love you! You all did an awsome Job Sunday!

Mothers Day Tea

For Mothers Day Faith and Seth's class put on a Mothers Day Tea..It was so nice to see them both sing songs and look at all the wonderful projects they have been working on for me. One of my favorite things they did was a question sheet where they fill in the blank...like my mom is ___years old. So I had to laugh out loud when I read this one from Faiths sheet.."My mom is sad when her eyes burn from onions. How do they think of these things?? :) Here are some pictures from today.

Spirit of Wawshington Dinner Train

Last night we went out with John and Jess and enjoyed a great night on the Spirit of Washington Dinner Train. We cant wait for our next "out of the box" double date. Here are some pictures and I'm sure Jess's blog will have some pictures soon too. Thanks for a memoriable night guys, we love ya!!

Thank Goodness

It's only one!!
While I'm sure everyone had great thoughts about seeing me with a half dozen kids or wishing triplets on me I am happy to say it is ONE!! Just like God planned. So for all those who are bummed out..watch out I may wish 2 or 3 babys on you... and well we know how good I am at the baby thing. ;)
Update on being sick..It still hasnt gone away. We are working on the 4 and 5th medications to see if they work..Lets all keep praying my house and kids need me back, I need me back!
Thanks all..Keep you posted!

Anyone?

Anyone know any good natural cures for "morning sickness" that lasts all day. I have been out for a week unable to go and do anything!! I am willing to try just about anything :) I didnt have this with the other kids so it is a new thing... I did get some prego-pops that are sour flavor that seem to take the edge off, but thats about it. Any thoughts??

Surprise....Be the first to know!

Surprise!!


Although the picture is small...I can tell you for sure it is a baby..

Mike and I were surprised..to say the least...to find out we will be having another baby. My due date is around the end of October. Another ultra sound is scheduled for 5 weeks "just to be sure" its only one baby. We are shocked but at the same time blessed!
One thing I have realized in all this..I have so little control in this life :) The Lord continues to bless me beyond my own comprehension.
"A good man's (woman's) steps are ordered by the Lord"