Proverbs 31:10-31: July 2011

Friday, July 8, 2011

One Bad Mother 4th of July

My brother-in-law operates a fireworks stand. With 2 small boys and a pyrotechnic leaning daddy this equals trouble. Going to the fireworks stand was like their own piece of heaven on earth. It was interesting observing the various firework products. They all have interesting names which I assume makes them more marketable to certain segments of the population. Well, anyway, now that Conner is 6 and reading he really became attached to one product in particular. One Bad Mother...

It was quite hilarious. Conner would say when our we going to get...One Bad Mother. I hope Uncle Bobby doesn't run out of...One Bad Mother. I can't wait to shoot...One Bad Mother. It was funny how he said it in casual conversation in a totally innocent context. Although, I think next year just to be safe I will be reviewing the inventory in advance of our visit to the fireworks stand.

We enjoyed a nice homegrown fireworks show on 41-A in Sango. It was loud and stinky and I wouldn't recommend it as your only form of fireworks celebration for the 4th but my boys enjoyed it and that's what matters.

BTW...Andy has a new camera that needs some work on the focus...

Prior to that, we kicked off the long weekend with the Steele's and our usual cookout/pool party at G's parent's house in Joelton. As of last year, we added a fireworks show in the mix. This is where the pyrotechnic leaning side of my husband emerged. I'm not a huge fan of the DIY fireworks anyway and this year sealed it for me. An errant firecracker came my way and hit be in the back as I was ducking for cover. Not cool. And Toddler Steele is forever scarred as a result of being inundated with fireworks as soon as he woke from his nap.

And I guess I can back up prior to that and mention the early start to our weekend was a lovely overnight trip to celebrate Andy's birthday. We had a great time at Evins Mill. It makes for a nice one or two night getaway that's close to Nashville. We hiked, read on the porch and had some great fresh food.

Looking down and over from the side of the falls...

Carmack Falls was gorgeous

Proverbs 31:10-31 (GWT)

10 “Who can find a wife with a strong character? She is worth far more than jewels.11 Her husband trusts her with all his heart, and he does not lack anything good. 12 She helps him and never harms him all the days of her life. 13 “She seeks out wool and linen with care and works with willing hands. 14 She is like merchant ships. She brings her food from far away. 15 She wakes up while it is still dark and gives food to her family and portions of food to her female slaves. 16 “She picks out a field and buys it. She plants a vineyard from the profits she has earned. 17 She puts on strength like a belt and goes to work with energy. 18 She sees that she is making a good profit. Her lamp burns late at night. 19 “She puts her hands on the distaff, and her fingers hold a spindle. 20 She opens her hands to oppressed people and stretches them out to needy people. 21 She does not fear for her family when it snows because her whole family has a double layer of clothing. 22 She makes quilts for herself. Her clothes are made of linen and purple cloth. 23 “Her husband is known at the city gates when he sits with the leaders of the land. 24 “She makes linen garments and sells them and delivers belts to the merchants. 25 She dresses with strength and nobility, and she smiles at the future. 26 “She speaks with wisdom, and on her tongue there is tender instruction. 27 She keeps a close eye on the conduct of her family, and she does not eat the bread of idleness. 28 Her children and her husband stand up and bless her. In addition, he sings her praises, by saying, 29 ‘Many women have done noble work, but you have surpassed them all!’ 30 “Charm is deceptive, and beauty evaporates, but a woman who has the fear of the Lord should be praised. 31 Reward her for what she has done, and let her achievements praise her at the city gates.”