The Swings Song!

Allyson is occasionally tolerant of "Mommy and Daddy music" playing in the car. Sometimes she even enjoys it! Today there was a Paul Baloche CD playing. (He is our favorite worship leader - go get a CD if you don't have one!) Anyway, there are one or two songs on the CD with which Ally actually sings along.

Today she politely asked, "I want hear the swings song, please."

Okaaaaay. Knowing that she quickly gets irritated with my ignorance, I mentally analyze the songs from the CD, pondering which could be the "swings song."

Clueless, I reply, "The swings song?"

She says, "Yeah, I call it the swings song because I don't know what it's really called."

Okaaaaay. So I flipped through the CD, listening for any mention of swings (which I knew was nearly impossible on a worship CD - "Lord, you make me feel like swinging..."?)

My intuition jumped in and I thought of the songs with which she regularly sings.

AHA! At the end of a song titled, "A Greater Song," Paul and his team are worshipfully repeating these words, "Hallelujah, we want to lift you higher. Hallelujah, we want to lift you higher."

Get it?

A Great Article from John Piper

I was excited to hear the news that the I-35 bridge that collapsed in Minneapolis has been re-built and opened this week. John Piper wrote a great article on the topic this week. God's grace and mercy were definitely on display through this tragedy. I thought that some of you might be interested in reading a biblical take on the I-35 tragedy. You can read John Piper's article here.

Mr. Over-Emotional Worship Leader

I couldn't resist sharing this!

"Playing" With Big Sister's Toys

No matter what Natalie is given, she always wants what Big Sis is playing with. Therefore, her favorite toys are Polly Pockets and the sweet little pets from Littlest Pet Shop. Unfortunately she doesn't play with them the way Allyson does! (Rest assured, we are always close by when she is "playing" as we know these are choking hazards.)

Natalie Laughing

This should put a smile on your face!

Allyson was throwing stuffed animals at Natalie the other day, and Natalie thought is was hysterical! Thankfully, we captured some of it on video. This is one of the first times that we have heard Natalie laughing!

Have a great weekend!

Payback....No More Stereo Knobs!

I have often heard the stories of how I would pull the knobs off of my parent's "hi-fi" stereo system when I was little. There were sliders missing from the stereo that were never found again. They tell me that I was responsible for those missing pieces.

There is another favorite story about how I would pull the knobs off of the stereo in my dad's sweet Ford Pinto. On one occasion I threw one of them out of the window of the car.

Well, here we are 30 years later, and I am being repaid for mistreating my dad's electronics. Natalie has proven to be quite apt at getting her hands on everything in the house. My stereo equipment and the remote controls all survived Allyson's baby years without harm. As you can see below, Natalie is not being so merciful.

I walked into the living room the other day to find her sucking on a round, black piece of plastic. At first I thought it was a wheel from a toy, but I soon realized it was the volume knob from our stereo.

Taking a lesson from the stories of my childhood, I have now removed all of the knobs from the stereo so that none of them are lost!

I hope you enjoy the pictures below of our mischievous and incredibly cute little Natalie in action!

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From The Fox Family Blog

Wordless Wednesday

Outside Antics

Both of our girls are thrilled with the outdoors. The slide show below chronicles the first fall evening outdoors. Natalie is enamored with the purple car I picked up at a garage sale not long ago. Of course, she cannot manage the vehicle by herself, but she doesn't seem to notice. Allyson is on her beloved "hippity-hop." She'll hop all around the yard while we watch. This cool evening was the beginning of the end of our outdoor moments. Winter is fast approaching and we are NOT happy about it.

Daddy's Girls

Here's my new computer wallpaper...my three favorite people.

First Day of School

Allyson's first day of 4-year-old preschool was Wednesday. She was so excited to be back at Sonshine Patch. Here you will see some shots of that day. Both of her teachers are pictured, but only the back/side of their heads (sorry!). Mrs. Gorman is the dark-haired teacher and Mrs. Sullivan is the blonde.

Enjoy!