tuesday tunes... barely remembered!

The other night I stopped by the library to pick up some books. I was browsing the section with books on faith and picked up a little one by Michael W. Smith. It is the story of how he came to write this song. I'm looking forward to reading it. In the meantime, here's the tune.

This Is Your Time by Michael W. Smith

It was a test we could all hope to pass
But none of us would want to take.
Faced with the choice to deny God to live,
For her, there was one choice to make.

This was her time. this was her dance.
She lived every moment; left nothing to chance.
She swam in the sea; drank of the deep;
Embraced the mystery of all she could be.

This was her time...

Though you are mourning and grieving with us,
Death died a long time ago;
Swallowed in life so that life carries on.
Still its so hard to let go.

This was her time. this was her dance.
She lived every moment; left nothing to chance.
She swam in the sea; drank of the deep;
Embraced the mystery of all she could be.

What if tomorrow, and what if today,
Faced with the question,
Oh what would you say?

This is your time. this is your dance.
Live every moment. leave nothing to chance.
Swim in the sea. drink of the deep.
Follow the mercy and hear yourself praying.

Wont you save me?
Wont you save me?

This is your time. this is your dance.
Live every moment. leave nothing to chance.
Swim in the sea. drink of the deep.
Embrace the mystery of all you can be.

This is your time. this is your dance.
Live every moment. leave nothing to chance.
Swim in the sea. drink of the deep.
Embrace the mystery of all you can be.

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I've missed her...

Meet Margaret. She's fun, funny, incredibly brilliant and just all around fabulous. I talked her into hanging out with me, Jake and a couple of the brothers tonight to carve pumpkins. This was the third annual pumpkin carving event at our house. I love it. Yeah, slimy pumpkin guts get all over, but whatev! It's worth it to spend time with some of my favorite people on the planet. Margaret wasn't completely overjoyed about me taking her picture. But isn't she stunning??? M worked for me last year before finishing her master's degree. Seeing her 4-5 days a week rocked my world. I want those days back!

tuesday tunes

I love Kutless. They're one of my favorite bands. These guys seriously rock. I think I've blogged about them before. I got their album Live From Portland and have most of it on my playlist for running. It keeps me going. Just recently they released a new song with a slightly different sound. All it's done is make me love them more. The last two weeks my pastor has been talking about miracles. They still happen. I'm praying for a couple right now.

Kutless - What Faith Can Do

Everybody falls sometimes
Gotta find the strength to rise
From the ashes and make a new beginning
Anyone can feel the ache
You think it’s more than you can take
But you are stronger, stronger than you know
Don’t you give up now
The sun will soon be shining
You gotta face the clouds
To find the silver lining

I’ve seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn’t ever end
Even when the sky is falling
And I’ve seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That’s what faith can do

It doesn’t matter what you’ve heard
Impossible is not a word
It’s just a reason for someone not to try
Everybody’s scared to death
When they decide to take that step
Out on the water
It’ll be alright
Life is so much more
Than what your eyes are seeing
You will find your way
If you keep believing

I’ve seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn’t ever end
Even when the sky is falling
And I’ve seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That’s what faith can do

Overcome the odds
You don't have a chance
(That’s what faith can do)
When the world says you can’t
It’ll tell you that you can!

I’ve seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn’t ever end
Even when the sky is falling
And I’ve seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That’s what faith can do
That's what faith can do!
Even if you fall sometimes
You will have the strength to rise

3 little girls! | sumner family photographer

A little over a week ago I got together with a couple who have been friends of my husband's (and me!) for a long time. Though SOMEHOW their oldest girl got to be 5 before I finally met her! David & Carly, I had a blast with your family. We'll have to hang out again soon so B can learn to smile for me. ;)

tuesday tunes

Sunday afternoon (I think it was) I was on my way to meet up with some friends that I hadn't seen in YEARS (waves to David, Carly and their girls!) for a photo session when I heard one of Darryl Worley's latest songs. Darryl recorded one of my favorite songs a few years ago - Awful Beautiful Life. Love that song. May actually feature it one of these days. ;) This song actually hits me in a similar way. While things in my life may not be exactly what I planned or ever imagined, this is my life. I'm just living it out. :)

Sounds Like Life To Me by Darryl Worley

Got a call last night from an old friend’s wife
Said I hate to bother you
Johnny Ray fell off the wagon
He’s been gone all afternoon
I know my buddy so I drove to Skully’s
And found him at the bar
I say hey man, what’s going on
He said I don’t know where to start

Sarah’s old car’s about to fall apart
And the washer quit last week
We had to put momma in the nursing home
And the baby’s cutting teeth
I didn’t get much work this week
And I got bills to pay
I said I know this ain’t what you wanna hear
But it’s what I’m gonna say

(Chorus)
Sounds like life to me it ain’t no fantasy
It’s just a common case of everyday reality
Man I know it’s tough but you gotta suck it up
To hear you talk you’re caught up in some tragedy
It sounds like life to me

Well his face turned red and he shook his head
He said you don’t understand
Three kids and a wife depend on me
And I’m just one man
To top it off I just found out
That Sarah’s 2 months late
I said hey bartender set us up a round
We need to celebrate

(Chorus)
Sounds like life to me plain old destiny
Yeah the only thing for certain is uncertainty
You gotta hold on tight just enjoy the ride
Get used to all this unpredictability
Sounds like life

Man I know its tough but you gotta suck it up
To hear you talk you’re caught up in some tragedy
Sounds like life to me
Sounds like life

tuesday tunes... tardy again...

Last weekend I had the IMMENSE pleasure of seeing my best girlfriend, my goddaughter Marcella (her 3.5 year old) and her newest baby girl Aurora (9 weeks). We had a blast. Marcella is a RIOT. I'm seriously in love with that girl. I've always loved her, but this particular visit she was sweet, FUN and hilarious. I couldn't get enough. I wish I could have kept her. :) In Marcella's honor this week's tune is a favorite among kiddos her age...

Teasing Mr. Crocdile

Five little monkeys
Sitting in a tree
Teasing Mr. Crocodile,
"You can't catch me."
Along came Mr. Crocodile,
Quiet as can be
SNAP

Four little monkeys
Sitting in a tree
Teasing Mr. Crocodile,
"You can't catch me."
Along came Mr. Crocodile,
Quiet as can be
SNAP

Three little monkeys
Sitting in a tree
Teasing Mr. Crocodile,
"You can't catch me."
Along came Mr. Crocodile,
Quiet as can be
SNAP

Two little monkeys
Sitting in a tree
Teasing Mr. Crocodile,
"You can't catch me."
Along came Mr. Crocodile,
Quiet as can be
SNAP

One little monkey
Sitting in a tree
Teasing Mr. Crocodile,
"You can't catch me."
Along came Mr. Crocodile,
Quiet as can be
SNAP

No more little monkeys
Sitting in a tree

And one of my favorite snaps of Marcella from our visit...

How precious is that girl?!? She LOVES her some chickens. Poor Marcella discovered that I, alas, am pretty much a city girl. I like to camp, I'll hike a little, that kind of thing... But picking up chickens and carrying them around for no reason doesn't interest me at all. ;)

Another lovely morning at Pt Defiance Park | Tacoma Family Photographer

A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of meeting this lovely family.

How darling are they?? The little man wasn't feeling too well that morning, but we made do. :) I'm almost done with them but couldn't resist sharing this one any longer. More to come!