Happy 4th of July!!

Happy Birthday To My Boys

Happy Birthday to the boys in my life. 

I count it all joy God has blessed me with a godly husband and my children with a godly father.  (Newman's birthday is Friday.) 

I count it all joy for our son Bryce.  Today he celebrates his 11th birthday.  What a joy to watch him grow in the Lord - I love watching him learn and learning with him.

My heart just overflows........

Field Trip Tuesday

Field Trip to the Scrap Exchange

Bryce made a car out of the materials he found in the Make It, Take It Room. He kept wondering how long he had left.

Aubree took until the last second to finish her horse.

It was great to see the imaginations of all the kids as they used all the different materials available.

Merry Christmas

"The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18

This verse struck me as the kids and I were reading Tabitha's Travels by Arnold Ytreeide. This is our third Advent book we've read by him. This verse isn't one I would think of when thinking about celebrating Jesus' birth or the Christmas season. As I thought more, I realized how appropriate the verse really is. Tabitha's Travels reminds us that we will have problems in this world and how we ("the brokenhearted") face those problems is based on belief in Jesus. If we've have recognized our own sinfulness ("crushed in spirit") and accepted His Saving Grace, we can rest in Him no matter the situation. It may not be easy, but we know where our True Hope lies. This verse is why Jesus was born - Perfect Jesus, God in Flesh - was crushed for our sins, then conquered the grave to rise again into glory!! He came to rescue us. Life is hard, very hard for lots of people even at this very moment, I'm blessed by those who are trusting in the Sovereign Hand of God.

I'm looking forward to celebrating Christmas with my family, and I'm praying the Holy Spirit will continue to remind me to focus on the Perfect Gift of Jesus!! Merry Christmas!!!

Yep, we are still here......

Fall Festival 2011

Bryce and Aubree - The Bear Song

Bryce and Aubree practicing The Bear Song for Demonstration Night/Kick-Off Meeting for HEAR (Homeschool Group.)

July 4th

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Bryce started his "My Life Matters" Camp on Monday. While Daddy worked outside, Aubree and I made cupcakes. We had a small cookout with family. We decided to opt out of fireworks. The kiddos had a sleepover with friends to end the evening. Great 4th with family and friends!!