Christmas with Matias

We had a great Christmas with Matias. This being his first and he being the first grandbaby he got lots of toys. Sadly today he was sick. He seems to be feeling better now but oh how sad it makes me when he isn't feeling well.

Dairy Free

I have started a dairy free diet for Matias. Since I am his only source of nutrients and he seems to be having issues with dairy I am cutting back on dairy. I have heard that dairy is one of the most difficult things for our bodies to digest. So per pediatritans orders I am giving this a try. Shoping for groceries is difficult as your common everyday store isn't geared towards dairy free consumers. There are things I bought that I thought were dairy free but contain some form of dairy. That'll teach me to stick to the list. I have only been doing this for a few days so I still crave things like ice cream but Iam finding alternatives. I ordered 2 books today to help with this change one for Pablo and I one for Matias. So the adventure begins. This will be my journal of going dairy free. Maybe it will help you too.

Election 2008- Now what?!

I received this encouraging word from my pastor today and I whole heartedly agree.

Let us shift our prayers toward Barack Obama, the salvation of him and his family, his protection and he would be used by the Lord, etc...Byron’s sense is we are not to be critical and complaining but are to pray for our leaders as Paul directed us to.

1 Timothy 2:1-5
First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, 2 for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. 3 This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

“If we will have this heart I know we will be in sync with the heart of God. We will have to trust Him with the results of the election.” Blessings, bw

My two cents: After all what good does it do to groan and complain? Let's just be glad that we still have a voice. We should use that voice to encourage rather than discourage, to build up not tear down. LIFE and death are in the tongue. I choose LIFE. God is in control. He is not surprised, He will protect and keep us safe.

We can let our desires be known by contacting our senators and reps. This is not a time to give up or lie down. Now more than ever before is the time to lift up our leaders in prayer and join together. Let us be like the sons of Isaccar knowing the signs of the times and acting accordingly.

Resting snuggly in HIS arms,
Krista

October Skies

Pablo is playing soccer and loving it. I enjoy watching the games. It is a good way to get outside and enjoy the Fall air. It also gives my parents the opportunity to watch Matias and give Pablo and I some 'us' time.

In other news. the RLF women's retreat is next weekend. I can't wait. I know it will be awesome. I love the mountains. It will be Matias's first time in the Mountains. I think he will like it too.


This past Saturday the boys went to a race. They seemed to enjoy it.

Well that is about it. Yeah sorry short post. But it's something.

It Hurts Daddy. Can you fix it?

As I was reading the latest post on To the Ends of the Earth came to mind that people are much like these dogs. They have "fleas" aka issues, have been sitting in their own "urine and feces" aka sins and even 'bite' hurt each other. And yet we are called to love them. No matter how wretched they are. We were all wretched but for the grace of God. We always need HIS eyes to see, HIS ears to hear and HIS heart to love. HE is always asking us to do things that make us cringe and sometimes want to puke but like you say in your post (Paula will not put you in danger) HE will not ask us to do something that will ultimately kill us (our flesh yes, our pride yes, our reputation, could be) but to live is Christ and to die to self is gain right?

So many things have been happening in the lives of those I dearly love lately my heart breaks for them. It is true when one member of the body hurts the whole body hurts. Its a reminder to me that but for the grace of God it could be me. And I daily need to lift up my loved ones to Papa God and let HIM care for their wounds. As much as I hurt for them HE hurts more, but HE can heal and restore.

Fall - Gonzalez Family Happenings

I love the Fall. Sitting outside enjoying the cool breeze. Asados (BBQs) And festivals. This year we went to Denver Days a small festival here in my home town. It is for the kiddies mostly and Matias isn't old enough to enjoy the rides yet but we had a good time just walking around and checking out the goings on.

We also went to the Apple festival in a town near by. Lots of booths, crafty things and ofcourse apples. Now we have a ton of apples, not really but a lot none the less. So I will have to get creative and make some yummy dishes with all the apples. Maybe some apple sauce and apple cake. Anyone got any apple recipes??

We went to "Three Goats" Coffee Shop for the first time last night. Nice place. I think we will go back. They have good empanadas and scones. Oh and my new favorite dirnk is cold apple cider. MMMM. Oh maybe I can make some of that with all those apples. Google here I come.

We are also planning a trip to the Carolina Renaissance Festival.

I have never been but we decided to go as a family this year and we also want to check out the Corn Maze.

And ofcourse there is the annual Fall Festival at the Linkers that I enjoy so much. Ahh roasting hot dogs, marshmellows and hay rides. Good clean family fun.

I will post more about each event as we go to each one as well as pictures. Included in this post are pics from Denver Days.

That's all for now. Toodles.

Getting back on track...

So after a day of being passed around, held and in the carseat more than usual, I am having a hard time with Matias today. It's logical right. He is just adjusting back into the normal routine. And selfishly it is hard on me. He totally skipped his 1st nap and fussed the whole time. He is eating about 15 minutes each time normal he eats about 20 or 25. I know he is exhausted and he finally fell asleep maybe 10 minutes ago. I got some pretty great sleep last night but boy do I feel cranky. Lord please give me an attitude adjustment and help me to be loving and compassionate towards Matias. Holy Spirit come and mother Matias through me cause I don't feel like I can do it today. His strength is perfect when our strength is gone.

Ink Pen + Dryer = Big Mess

Over the weekend I was feeling industrious so I decided to do a load of laundry. I did a quick check of pockets but not through enough. When I went to pull the clothes out of the dryer I found more than I expected. There was ink on the clothes and to my horror all over the dryer. I cried. Pablo as always was calm and said he had just the thing to clean up the mess but it would have to wait until Monday evening bc this solution was at work. I still cried. I sprayed the clothes with hairspray, let them soak washed them 3 times but the damage was done. Maybe I could start a new clothes line called "clothes inked." I spent the majority of the day yesterday working on the dryer with alcohol which worked a little getting some but not all of the ink off. When Pablo got home he went to work with the Goof off and it worked better but there is still a faint remnant of the fiasco. Oh well. Life goes on and a lesson has been learned. ALWAYS check pockets THROUGHLY BEFORE doing a load of laundry.