just a few notes about this video…
1. i cracked up the entire time i was editing the footage
2. i am so glad matthias didn’t run into that poor guy on the corner
3. queen is awesome
4. my husband is seriously an awesome daddy.
Hi, I’m Lisa-mommy to my boys, David, 9 and Matty, 7 and wife to Steve. I create handmade jewelry and love taking pictures. Stick around and get to know us!
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Our happy little family… David, Steve, me and Matthias
Archive for the ‘matthias’ Category
we are the champions {of the world}
April 29th | family, matthias, videos
celebrating {7}
January 16th | matthias
yesterday we celebrated matthias’ 7th birthday with a ‘king & queens’ party! right now he’s really into royalty and gold treasure {think narnia}.
there were crowns and goblets and jewels for everyone. the kids totally got into it. so fun!
the royal attendants feasted on pizza and grapes and of course cupcakes! i used free clipart for the invitations and cupcake toppers. and added little jewels to give them some sparkle.
david wore a crown for about 1 minute, but he wore the jewels all day.
each kiddo painted a treasure box, we had a treasure hunt and a pinata. i like to keep the kids busy. and i think they all had a great time!
happy birthday matthias! we can’t believe you are 7! you bring so much joy to our little family and we love you!!
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read my interview with corey villicana HERE
and i’m posting over at incourage today. you can read HERE
pirate attack!
January 7th | matthias
our backyard was recently overcome by pirates. matthias and max were playing outside and all of the sudden they where gone-kidnapped, i guess! and some fierce pirates took their place. i’m sure they were after treasure and who knows what else?! when i saw the skull and crossbones on their caps i was seriously frightened. but i tried to calm down and catch my breath. once i got to know the pirates, they were actually really sweet. so we decided to let them stick around.
{happy friday friends!!}
new glasses
December 10th | matthias
matthias didn’t pass the vision test at school.
so we took him to our favorite eye doctor and yep, he needed glasses.
he picked out a gold pair {just like a king!}
and he’s so excited to wear them. i hope that lasts!
this morning he said, “when i grow up i’m still gonna wear glasses and be just like my dad and my grandpa.
and i thought, “if you grow up to be an amazing man like your daddy and your grandpa tim, i will be one happy mama!”
matthias, you look so handsome in your new GOLD glasses.
happy halloween!
October 31st | david, matthias
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it was a very happy halloween because david was released from the hospital!
but don’t worry we ate plenty of candy, too.
david dressed up as yoda and matty dressed up as annikin.
the pictures above are from the hospital–david showed off his costume. too funny!
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matthias joined his cousins for a fall festival at a grace church in long beach.
lots of bounce houses, candy, and games.
so much fun!
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we are healing and resting so happy to be home!
how was your halloween?
matthias {age 6}
October 18th | matthias
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right now
you love to draw. for hours sometimes
you have an awesome imagination
you dress up as a jedi or pirate as soon as you get home from school
you have a kind heart
when you are hungry, you get sooo unreasonable
you want to have your own office
when you grow up, you want to be a jedi AND an animal rescuer
you think your auntie chrissie hung the moon
you know i’m worried about david’s surgery and that makes you worry
you still snuggle with us every morning
you ask insightful questions
you melt my heart pretty much every day
you make our lives 1,000x more fun.
{matthias, i love you}
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scroll down for the brave love giveaway!!
my heart is full.
September 3rd | david, matthias
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Matthias and David both attend our neighborhood elementary school.
Matthias is in first grade this year
and David is in third grade {in a 1st-3rd grade classroom for special kiddos}.
David’s class integrates with typical students at lunch, music
and for special activities.
We’ve intentionally tried to avoid integrating David into situations where Matthias’ class will be,
so he doesn’t have to constantly explain to his friends about David’s disability.
I want Matthias to have space to be himself.
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Today at recess,
Matthias saw David playing on the small playground
and he ran over to him,
calling, “David, DAVID!!
I’ve been looking for you!
I’m so glad I found you!!“
and when some other girls came over to see David
Matthias explained,
“That’s my brother.
Every body has instructions to help it grow,
but David’s intructions got messed up
so that’s why he looks different“.
Such a simple, matter-of-fact way to explain David’s disability.
He didn’t shy away or ignore his brother.
He was proud and happy and loving.
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My heart is so full, i think it might burst.
how to make bug stew.
August 31st | family, matthias
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max and matthias showed me how to whip up some bug stew the other night.
here is what i learned…
if you were a bug, you might think
“wow, that looks like a delicious stew.”
but you would soon find out “it’s deadly poison‘.
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the ingredients might seem simple
[grass, dirt, water]
but mixed in the right proportions and using special tools
it becomes “a lethal drink for flys, ants and spiders”.
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make sure to find an airtight container to store the “deadly poison”
and keep it away from curious little sisters.
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i’m pretty sure it’s organic, safe for humans and never tested on animals.
it should be available at your local hardware store soon, so keep an eye out!
going to the dentist rocks!
June 25th | family, matthias
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matthias had his first visit to the dentist today.
we were overdue.
since david has more pressing medical needs, sometimes matthias has to wait.
thankfully, he’s a really healthy kiddo.
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he was a little nervous.
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but the staff quickly put him at ease.
{the dentist is a friend of ours.}
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say ahhhhh.
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he was such a trooper during x-rays and cleaning.
he asked all kinds of questions
and reminded the hygienist not to cut his gums.
that kid cracks me up.
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and he got a new toothbrush, floss, sticker and a trip to the treasure box.
yep, going to the dentist pretty much rocks.
{i just can’t wait for my appointment in a couple weeks 
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making a heart sing.
May 17th | family, matthias
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matthias started swim lessons last week.
the smile didn’t leave his face for the entire half hour.
he got to wear googles. googles!
he used a noodle, a kickboard, and
swam down to get swim toys from the bottom of the pool.
a half hour of pure joy.
these are the little things that make a mama’s heart sing.
summer is getting close, i can feel it.
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what’s making your heart sing today?