Florida - Part One

Memories...

 

 

 

 

This past weekend we tried once again to help overcome some "cabin fever" and make the most of our time indoors together. The older two enjoyed their second pajama party. They watched a Christian video from the library and then made a bed of their own in the living to sleep on. Hudson joined them in the morning for breakfast in bed by the fire. Fresh strawberries, rolls and smoothies were served fireside and mom and dad looked on with thankful hearts blessed by three children who are thrilled with the simple pleasures of life. Another memory etched in our hearts.

Tea for Two

 

 

 

Just Don't Tell His Father...lol! :)

 

 

 

A Reason to Smile

 

 

 

 

We are surrounded these days with doom and gloom and all kinds of bad news. Each day brings headlines that tend to bring on anxiety and worry. What a blessing to know that as Christians we have real HOPE to meet each new day. We can rise above the problems of this world and fix our eyes on the only real solution...our SOLID ROCK. We are so thankful that this world is not our final home and that someday (hopefully soon!) all tears will be wiped away. But, for now, while we are given the priviledge to serve Christ here on this earth we set out each day to find joy in the midst of trials and grief and we look for the blessings in life rather than focusing on our troubles. Here are three of our greatest blessings. They give us more joy than we can express. Their young lives untouched by anxiety that tends to get the rest of us down. Their simple childlike faith brings comfort and rebuke and through it all they give us just one more reason to smile! May you find true hope and joy this day...a joy that comes from knowing Jesus Christ...our awaiting hope!!

Daddy's Little Valentine

 

 

 

 

Scenes from the Neighborhood...January 2009

For all of you out there basking in the sun in the middle of January, here is what winter is supposed to look like!! :) Actually, we would love to be able to enjoy the warmth of the sun after the last couple weeks of frigid temperatures. However, since this is where God has us, we might as well enjoy the beauty of winter...and it is beautiful...esp. when enjoying from inside a nice warm house! :)