The Parks Family: November 2010

Monday, November 29, 2010

Fall Catch-Up Post

Well since it's almost December, I thought I'd post some pics from October. This is a smattering of pics from Sophie's birthday in Arkansas, Halloween, random fall activities, and a few of Micah from the past few days. Enjoy!

Oh, and make sure you check out the amazing quilt my mom made for Micah.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Radical Crafts

So this was supposed to be posted a week ago, but I always overestimate my ability to get things done quickly. But, better late than never.

Today I'm announcing a new venture - Radical Crafts. It's an idea I've had for awhile and am finally acting on it (had to take some time to love on Micah before starting this up...don't worry, I'm still loving on him...he just doesn't need quite as much "love" now as he once did).

Anyway, to read more about it and visit the Radical Crafts shop, go to the blog here.

I would appreciate your prayers as I see what God might have for this in the future. And also as I try to keep my priorities in order and serve my family before this project.

Finally, if you're needing any Christmas presents, I'd love for you to take a look at the shop.

P.S. - I'll still be posting all family pics and news on this blog - the other one is strictly for the shop.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Radical Living

Several months ago Erik's sister, "Aunt Jenny," gave us a copy of the book Radical by her old pastor, David Platt. We've enjoyed listening to his sermons and both "enjoyed" reading this book, although "enjoy" is probably not the word for it. It was more like subjecting ourselves to an extended, extremely uncomfortable, yet motivating session of soul-searching. The fact is that we're so influenced by the falsehoods of the American dream and we've allowed it to prohibit us from doing what we're called to do - take the Gospel to the nations.

Below is a 2-minute promo for the book - take the time to watch it to the end. Just these 2 minutes are enough to get us thinking and searching our hearts.

Reading this book and meditating on truths from Scripture has caused us to make some changes in our lives, and hopefully we'll continue to do so - we have a long way to go. It's also been a source of inspiration for me to take on a project that I've been thinking and praying about for awhile now. So stay tuned for an announcement about that in the next few days.

Radical by David Platt from Taylor Robinson on Vimeo.

Friday, November 12, 2010

Sophie's Birthday

On her actual birthday Sophie woke up and had some heart-shaped pancakes, then headed out for a day of fun with Mommy, Micah and Gran. She got her first real haircut at Snip-Its, then went to Chuy's for lunch (her request), then went to a fabric store to pick out fabric for a quilt that Gran's going to make her, and ended the day at Sweet CeCe's. I'm not sure who had more fun, Sophie or me. It was great to have my mom with us to make it such a special day.

Showing off her new "do"

Smiles at Chuy's

Sugar-free chocolate yogurt - yummmm

Micah, in protest of not getting any yogurt, decided to eat his bib

She also got this super-fun bouncy ball to hop on from Bubby and Laura (my bro and his wife)

Here she demonstrates her jumping skills:

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

For Cate

There was just one thing missing from Sophie's birthday party - her friend Cate. We love you Cate (and family) and missed you lots!

Sophie's Bubble Gum Party

Last year we told Sophie she could have gum when she turned 3. She's spent a year talking and dreaming about that magical day, so as it approached I decided it would be fun to have a bubble gum birthday party. We waited until that night for her to have her first piece - it was a hit! Here are some pics of her party: