I'm so ready for Fall I can taste it! Yes, it sounds crazy seeing that we are on our who knows what number day of 100+ temps- But I know it's right around the corner!! Hense the new blog background which I am loving!!! Here are the top 10 things I LOVE about Fall!
10. Long sleeve t-shirts
9. Mums
8. Baking goodies
7. Pumpkins
6. Nice cool evenings
5. Changing leaves.
4. Autumn smells
3. absense of mosquitos
2. Means winter is right around the corner
1. Football
So, even though summer is only a little more than half over- I hope you enjoy the end of yours as much as I am looking forward to it ending! :)
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Jake's Room
The first room we actually completed- and it's been a while, but I finally got pictures.
The doorway into Jake's room-
Jake's room has been mostly done for several years now. He still seems to enjoy the
The doorway into Jake's room- As you can tell decorated "Cool Surf Dude!"
The shelf above his bed was a skateboard that we took
the wheels off of and attached l-hooks to the bottom of the
skateboard and then attached them to the wall.
The window treatment is made of bamboo shoots purchased at Pier One and two grass skirts .
We got the boogie board when we went to South Padre Island last summer.
AAAAhhhh, the Hammock swing. This was my idea that Jerry tries to claim- but this is
everyones favorite part of the room. That swing is used on a daily
basis. It wasn't easy, but Jerry attached it to a stud in the
attic so it can hold a lot of weight.
This is the Pottery Barn Wall. We purchased the print above the dresser and the
skateboard peg hooks at Pottery Barn. I thought of a way to imitate,
just like I had on the skateboard shelf, but then I got a PB coupon
in the mail and thought I would just take the easy way out.
The walls in Jake's room are beadboard on the
bottom portion with an armrail
molding.
Jake's room has been mostly done for several years now. He still seems to enjoy thesurf theme. It was perfect for him for the preteen years.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Sunny with NO chance of rain...
Which is actually funny because we've been getting so much rain lately. (which I love- it certainly beats the typical July in Texas - HEAT)
But today my heart is filled with rays of sunlight.
And I'm just waiting patiently for the clouds to move in, I'm not trying to be a pesimist- but it's July 10th.
July 10th, not a good day for me. I don't really remember as a child anything special or significant about July 10th- but in the last 9 years it's been a definite thorn in my side, a day I stay home- close all the shutters-hide from the world. What was even worse, this wasn't even just on July 10th, but somehow my hiatis from my everyday norm lasted about a week. Wow- this year, NOPE- July 10th just snuck up on me, then I wake up today and say to myself "OH, Hey- It's July 10th- Awesome, go out enjoy the rain with a smile in my heart, and bring sunshine to someone else today." (Yep, I'm on a quest- by the end of today I hope to turn someones day from partly cloudy with a chance of HAIL to Sunny with No chance of Rain. )
WHY--
Nine years ago today my heart was filled with an excruciating pain that I had NEVER experienced before. Nine years ago today I was told that my child that I was 6 1/2 month pregnant with showed a very specific anomoly on a sonogram that I had Nine years ago today. Nine years ago today Jerry and I were left in a waiting room with no explaination from anyone for over an hour after we saw it too- the anomoly that appeared on that sonogram. Nine years ago today I had my first and last amniocentisis. Nine years ago today I had no idea that I would know a greater pain than I was feeling that day- the pain of losing a child. Nine years ago today I met Yvonne- one of the sweetest ladies I've ever encountered- she was our new "Genetic couselor". Nine years ago today I cried so hard ( that lasted for days). Nine years ago I called my associate pastor and told her I couldn't finish the week of teaching VBS and asked her to pray for my baby. Nine year ago today the FBI sent out a Memo warning of Muslim extremist were in Arizona, learning to fly, this warning wasn't taken seriously. (Ironic that they were warning for an event that happened on Jordan's Birth Day.)
I didn't take my warning too seriously either. I was sad, but I didn't think the outcome would be what it was. My Dad flew in to be with me the following day, I cried! He cried. And we drove in silence for a while.
Jerry and I had about two weeks to be out of our first home. We had to get a larger home because our family was GROWING- :). I couldn't pack though, my desire for a larger home was gone. My only desire was to have a healthy baby- I prayed and cried and prayed some more.
As time went on, I was better. I did a lot of research for Pierre Robin Syndrome since that seemed to be what the doctors thought we would be dealing with. During the sonogram (Yes, nine years ago today) we saw what appeared to be a massive overbite. I saw it, Jerry saw it- Jeeezzz.... Anyway - Research on the internet - Disclaimer- Be careful how much of this you do! I read and read and read and cried. I already had in my mind how it would be when my little man was born. I still had the hollow, pit in the stomach feeling sometimes- but I really think I had come to grips with this special gift that God was giving us.
Back to July 10th- every year until this year I would go into a 4-5 day long depression, starting right around the 5th or 6th of July, it would be gone July 11th. This year- I can't explain it, other than God has brought me to a place and shown me even more over this last year as to why I should never let this time of year bring me down. Verses and sayings I have heard for years have started taking on even newer meaning with me. Being with friends that have walked the same road I walked- and we somehow move on to tomorrow, and we smile. The last thing I heard last night before I went to bed was,
"God will not always steer you clear of the fire, but he will ALWAYS pull you through it."
This year he did steer me clear- and in the past, he's ALWAYS pulled me through.
But today my heart is filled with rays of sunlight.
And I'm just waiting patiently for the clouds to move in, I'm not trying to be a pesimist- but it's July 10th.
July 10th, not a good day for me. I don't really remember as a child anything special or significant about July 10th- but in the last 9 years it's been a definite thorn in my side, a day I stay home- close all the shutters-hide from the world. What was even worse, this wasn't even just on July 10th, but somehow my hiatis from my everyday norm lasted about a week. Wow- this year, NOPE- July 10th just snuck up on me, then I wake up today and say to myself "OH, Hey- It's July 10th- Awesome, go out enjoy the rain with a smile in my heart, and bring sunshine to someone else today." (Yep, I'm on a quest- by the end of today I hope to turn someones day from partly cloudy with a chance of HAIL to Sunny with No chance of Rain. )
WHY--
Nine years ago today my heart was filled with an excruciating pain that I had NEVER experienced before. Nine years ago today I was told that my child that I was 6 1/2 month pregnant with showed a very specific anomoly on a sonogram that I had Nine years ago today. Nine years ago today Jerry and I were left in a waiting room with no explaination from anyone for over an hour after we saw it too- the anomoly that appeared on that sonogram. Nine years ago today I had my first and last amniocentisis. Nine years ago today I had no idea that I would know a greater pain than I was feeling that day- the pain of losing a child. Nine years ago today I met Yvonne- one of the sweetest ladies I've ever encountered- she was our new "Genetic couselor". Nine years ago today I cried so hard ( that lasted for days). Nine years ago I called my associate pastor and told her I couldn't finish the week of teaching VBS and asked her to pray for my baby. Nine year ago today the FBI sent out a Memo warning of Muslim extremist were in Arizona, learning to fly, this warning wasn't taken seriously. (Ironic that they were warning for an event that happened on Jordan's Birth Day.)
I didn't take my warning too seriously either. I was sad, but I didn't think the outcome would be what it was. My Dad flew in to be with me the following day, I cried! He cried. And we drove in silence for a while.
Jerry and I had about two weeks to be out of our first home. We had to get a larger home because our family was GROWING- :). I couldn't pack though, my desire for a larger home was gone. My only desire was to have a healthy baby- I prayed and cried and prayed some more.
As time went on, I was better. I did a lot of research for Pierre Robin Syndrome since that seemed to be what the doctors thought we would be dealing with. During the sonogram (Yes, nine years ago today) we saw what appeared to be a massive overbite. I saw it, Jerry saw it- Jeeezzz.... Anyway - Research on the internet - Disclaimer- Be careful how much of this you do! I read and read and read and cried. I already had in my mind how it would be when my little man was born. I still had the hollow, pit in the stomach feeling sometimes- but I really think I had come to grips with this special gift that God was giving us.
Back to July 10th- every year until this year I would go into a 4-5 day long depression, starting right around the 5th or 6th of July, it would be gone July 11th. This year- I can't explain it, other than God has brought me to a place and shown me even more over this last year as to why I should never let this time of year bring me down. Verses and sayings I have heard for years have started taking on even newer meaning with me. Being with friends that have walked the same road I walked- and we somehow move on to tomorrow, and we smile. The last thing I heard last night before I went to bed was,
"God will not always steer you clear of the fire, but he will ALWAYS pull you through it."
This year he did steer me clear- and in the past, he's ALWAYS pulled me through.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Ellie !!!
Thanksgiving week I did my first alphabet post- Listing alphabetically things I am so very Thankful for. http://jordanandrewmajka.blogspot.com/2009/11/thanksgiving-2009.html
Some of these letters were a little difficult- I mean "X" was a hard one for sure! Anyway, E was one of the easier ones. I was introduces the beginning of July 2008 to a Caring Bridge page for a sweet little blonde haired 6 year old, Ellie. I had been following another Caring Bridge page, but for a family member of someone I actually knew. I'm not sure looking back what made me decide to follow Ellie's story. Maybe it was the fact that I literally signed onto Ellie's page just a few short days after Ellie was diagnosed with cancer. Maybe it was the fact that she has a twin sister, and that pulled at my heart strings. It might have been that it was someone that worked with my friend Jodi that actually knows the family. I don't know, but I never missed a post from Ellie's mom Amy. Over the course of nearly two years, I honestly feel like I grew to know this family, and what a sweet family they are. And Amy, I don't know if she was always so faithful but she became such a true inspiration not only for me, but I know now, to so many others.
Ellie passed away on Wednesday. She fought the hard fight, and actually won! (Though most wouldn't look at it like that.) And still the post from Amy since Ellie's passing are so uplifting. Please pray for the Potvin family as they face a new journey. There is no doubt, Ellie will be GREATLY missed!!!
And hopefully this video of Ellie singing at her 8th Birthday party (last October) will play! http://vimeo.com/7490610
Have a great Weekend!
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Simple Father's Day Post-attempt #2
A Father's Day post- this little man is so gosh darn fun!! He has such a strong spirit- and such a broad imagination. (I love that as he is growing older his imagination is still such a big part of him!)
From all of us to You Babe- Happy Fathers Day!!
I know Presley and Jake think the world of you-
They couldn't think of a better Dad!
They can share with you in words and actions their love for you!
But this one....
Well,
Well,
The shoes say it all!
Do you see someone that might want to be just like their Daddy?
On the cell phone, taking care of business!
Making sure the remote control gets used plenty!
Getting ready to play baseball with the Boys!
Happy Father's Day to our Hero!
Hope you have a wonderful day- We Love You!!
And of course to my Dad!!
You Handsome Guy you!!! I love you! We all love you!!
Happy Father's Day Papa (AKA- Pops- to Owen)
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Presley's Swim Banquet
I regretfully didn't get any pictures of Presley alone before her swim banquet- but here are a few pictures of Presley and Cade, and one with their friends Hester and Glen. I will hopefully update soon with more pictures from the actual banquet.
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