Park Time!

So the other day (singular) we had a (singular) fall like day (singular). Did I mention it felt like fall for. just. one. day!!!! Well more like half a day, it was hot (like summer) again by noon.

Anyways, we took advantage of our HALF day of fall by going to a local park. It was awesome!

W finally got to go down a slide for the first time. He didn't know what to think at first. I'm sure he was confused, slightly scared and then, wham, an evil smile crept across his face. I say evil because I know he was smiling about the inert "dangerous" feeling he just experienced. After all he is my son and those of you who know me personally can attest to my attraction to danger as a kid. Here's a video of his first slide experience, look for the evil smile at the very end.

W also got to go in a swing for the first time, this however, truly did confuse him and I still don't think he knows what happened. All the same to him, his parents were overjoyed, well his mother mostly! I was still thinking about the intermission just minutes before where W lit up like fireworks when he discovered the tunnel!

Whoa, getting distracted, here's a video of the swing. Look at his face and tell me he doesn't look genuinely confused.

Now back to the tunnel, yes the tunnel was AWESOME. W and I agree on this so that makes it a fact, check him out! HE LOVED IT. I can only imagine the awesome dungeon or cave or pirate ship or space ship he was imagining to be in. Yes, I cannot wait to play "pretend" with my little guy, we are gonna have the coolest adventures. Ok I'll stop jabbering, here's your video....

So, that was our trip to the park to enjoy our half day of fall. I should point out one more time, as ordered by the MRS. that these were all firsts for W, the swing, the tunnel, and the slide. Hope you enjoyed our time at the park. 

P.S. yes we did geocache while there, here we are with our booty that we scavenged from the park villagers after running ashore in our ship(tunnel)!

P.S.S you didn't really think we would leave the park without W eating some mulch did you?

Ok, really that's all folks!

-MR.

David Crowder* Band Concert

Our David Crowder* Band concert was awesome!! Just as we suspected it would be. Funny story... On our way to Austin I was looking at the tickets and I noticed there was no seat/row number. It just said General Admission. We were like, hmmm, that's weird, well good thing we are getting there early! And we already knew it was at an outside amphitheater. So we're standing in line and after about 45 minutes (and still 30 minutes before doors open) the lady behind us is talking on the phone to her friend and she says, "Well, it's all standing only so it really doesn't matter what time you get here." We looked at each other like "whaaaaa?!" Standing only?! Sure enough, the opening night of The 7 Tour was at Stubb's Bar-B-Que in downtown Austin at gravel outdoor venue. But it was a blast!!

The line started at that blue tent that you can hardly see... It went all the way to the corner..

And down this street..

And then before doors opened, it turned and started going down that service road!

 Chris August .. Love his songs, "Starry Night" and "Seven Times Seventy"

Gungor.... they.were.amazing!! Take some time to check out some of their songs!

 David Crowder!!

David Crowder* Band

Now for some video footage!! Warning *This is horrible video footage.. remember, standing only, people everywhere* HA

Make sure your speakers aren't up to loud on this one..

They played one of the Mrs. favs, O Praise Him (this is just the end of it)...

We had such fun a time! There were a couple fun things they did but we don't want to spoil anything for the Mrs.'s family who is going to see them in November in Panama City, FL! 

(Wyatt did just perfect going to bed for his Gammy and big Thank You to her for coming down and watching him for us =) )

-Mr. and Mrs.

Finally Caught Him!

I finally caught Wyatt standing up all by himself on video!

He stood up by himself for the very first time on August 22nd. It was only for a few seconds. He's slowly started standing up longer. Right now, he can stand up by himself for 25-30 seconds.
And as most of you know, he took his very first steps on Saturday (October 1st)!! It was so unexpected! We really haven't actually worked on walking with him because he's plenty mobile all on his own. But Saturday evening after we ate dinner, the 3 of us were in the living room playing on the floor. Mr. had Wyatt right in front of him and stood him up facing away from him. I was sitting off to the side. And out of nowhere, Wyatt went STEP, STEP, STEP all on his own.... then plopped down and crawled away like nothing happened! We sat there in shock and then cracked up (and then screamed, ahhhhhh he can walk! lol jk) It was such a precious moment... I loved that we were all 3 together just playing, me and the Mr. will never forget his first steps =)
He's taken a few little steps since then but I haven't caught it on video yet.

Wyatt's World

Not only does Wyatt love playing in the fridge, but now he's discovered the light! (I wonder what this does to our electric bill) =/

Mohawk after bath =) 

Dumped over the laundry basket. (His hair is getting so long.. it touches his eyebrows, goes over his ears and curls around his neck. I am nowhere near ready to have him get a haircut) =(

A paci in his mouth and a paci in his hand 

When I dropped him off at his room for MOPS this morning, it was the first time I've ever left him that his eyes teared up and he reached for me. Needless to say, I had to go to the bathroom and wipe my tears away. He makes me look like such a baby! (He goes to the nursery every Sunday, but he's never shown any kind of "separation anxiety") Even this morning wasn't bad at all, and boy am I glad because I would never leave him if he cried everytime. ha. 

Post on the concert coming!

2 DAYS!!!!

Two more days till the coolest rock show ever, The David Crowder Band!

Uhh have we told yall about them yet? Lol, DCB! DCB! DCB! DCB!

-MR.

David Crowder Band Tribute Part 2 from the Mrs.

The Mr. failed to tell you that the reason we are sharing The David Crowder Band with you is because we are going to see them in concert in 6 DAYS!!!! We bought tickets several months ago for the show in Austin not even realizing it is opening night of their last tour together as a band!! And it's sold out. It's going to be HUGE! We saw them in concert for their Church Music tour in Tampa, FL and it was a.maz.ing. One of the funnest nights we've ever had. And we've had a lot of fun. ;)

One of the things I love about David Crowder (other than how hilarious he is) is that I see him more as a worship leader than a recording artist, especially having experienced a night of worship with him. He wrote a book called "Praise Habit, Finding God in Sunsets and Sushi." If you haven't read it, go pick up a copy this weekend.. it's pretty short and a quick read. But he writes about how the goodness of God is found in ALL things and we were created for the sole purpose of praising Him. And what it looks like to live a life where praise is a habit. His writing style in the book (much like his songs) is so unique and his way with words is unlike anything I've ever read.

"O Praise Him" is one of their older songs, but it's one of my all time favorites... (lyrics are below)

Turn your ear
To Heaven and hear
The noise inside
The sound of angels awe
The sound of angels' songs
And all this for a King
We could join and sing
'All to Christ our King!'

How constant
How divine
This song of ours will rise
Oh, how constant
How divine
This love of ours will rise
Will rise...

CHORUS:
Ohh praise Him!
Ohh praise Him!
He is Holy!
He is Holy!

Turn your gaze
To Heaven and raise
A joyous noise
Oh the sound of salvation come
The sound of rescued ones
And all this for a king
Angels join to sing
'All for Christ our King!' 

CHORUS {x2}

Oh la la la la la la..
Oh la la la la la la..
Oh la la la la la... laaa laa laa laaa!

CHORUS

How infinite and sweet
This love so rescuing
Oh how infinitely sweet
This great love that has redeemed
As one, we sing...


Hallelujah,
Hallelujah
He is Holy, 

He is Holy

-Mrs. 

David Crowder Tribute Part 1 The Mr's take

Everyone has their favorite band. You could even say that most couples have their favorite band. Are they ever the same? In our case, that is me and the Mrs, yes they are.  So you're asking who is yall's* favorite band, ha, what other band could it be than The David Crowder Band!

Who is the David Crowder band and where did they come from? What type of music do they play? Etc. Etc. Hey calm down people, I'm gettin' there.**

Here's a quick rundown; pulling from a hazy memory so don't quote me here...
David Crowder and a handfull of his college buddies starting a college church in Waco, Tx. Can't remember the year but it's not important. Moving on, so being a talented musician Crowder naturally takes the lead as the music director/ praise band leader guy. Crowder puts together this praise band*** with his buddies and play electric rock (not techno rock). Then the praise band starts to become popular for their songs and they begin to branch out from their church with local concerts and gigs. This popularity grows exponentially until they become who they are today, the same guys just with lots more fans.

So, a typical music band story right? Ya you could say that but the characters in the band are far from typical and their not-so-typicality comes out in volumes in their music videos. Here take a look...

  

So you probably picked up a little "craziness" from these guys huh? They are definitely a high energy bunch, but the coolest part is their message, Jesus Christ! So here they are today, infinitely popular while staying true to their message and their style (straight weird and quirky). 

Now, to answer the question rattling around your head, why a random post for these guys? 

Unfortunately, the answer is a sad one. The David Crowder Band is calling it quits this year. The band members all have different reasons but their seems to be one central them among them all which is to go back to college and/or spend more time with their families. This is a reasonable desire considering none of them set out to become super popular and tour the entire country all year long. All they originally set out to do is start a church, play some music, and bring people to Christ. I'd say they did all that and a lot more. 

Thanks David Crowder Band for all the great songs, awesome videos, and more importantly all the souls you helped bring to Christ's Kingdom. God Bless all of you on your future endeavors.

-Mr. 

*Ya I'm from Texas, yall is a word down here.

** I talk to my self in third person a lot, sorry.
***Just felt like adding three stars here for no reason, well more like in honor of David Crowder's quirkyness. Read some of his blog and you'll see what I'm talking about.